Grade 8 PECTAA Computer Science Model Paper 2026-27

1. Machine learning gives a system the ability to: (1.00 marks)

1. Function
2. Learn
3. Operate
4. Translate

Correct answer: B — Learn

2. LAN is an abbreviation of: (1.00 marks)

1. Limited Area Network
2. Logical Area Network
3. Large Area Network
4. Local Area Network

Correct answer: D — Local Area Network

3. The cable commonly used in cable television networks is: (1.00 marks)

1. Twisted Pair
2. Coaxial
3. Fiber Optic
4. Shielded Pair

Correct answer: B — Coaxial

4. Example of spreadsheet software is: (1.00 marks)

1. MS Word
2. MS PowerPoint
3. MS Access
4. MS Excel

Correct answer: D — MS Excel

5. The purpose of a border in MS Excel is to: (1.00 marks)

1. Select data
2. Move data
3. Merge data
4. Visual clarity

Correct answer: D — Visual clarity

6. Function in MS Excel that tests whether a condition is true or false is: (1.00 marks)

1. MIN
2. MAX
3. IF
4. SUM

Correct answer: C — IF

7. Graphical representation of data in MS Excel is: (1.00 marks)

1. Picture
2. Drawing
3. Chart
4. Border

Correct answer: C — Chart

8. Free web-based spreadsheet application by Google is: (1.00 marks)

1. Google Docs
2. Google Slides
3. Google Sheets
4. Google Forms

Correct answer: C — Google Sheets

9. Predefined formulas in Google Sheets are called: (1.00 marks)

1. Reference
2. Functions
3. Parameters
4. Commands

Correct answer: B — Functions

10. Formula used in a spreadsheet to multiply two cells is: (1.00 marks)

1. C1**C2
2. = C1*C2
3. Mul(C1; C2)
4. Multiply(C1 : C2)

Correct answer: B — = C1*C2

11. Software used both in online and offline mode is: (1.00 marks)

1. Google sheets
2. MS Excel
3. OpenOffice
4. Libreoffice

Correct answer: B — MS Excel

12. Root causes of a complex problem are: (1.00 marks)

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. Various

Correct answer: D — Various

13. Plain-English steps to solve a problem are called: (1.00 marks)

1. Pseudocode
2. Flowchart
3. Program
4. Abstraction

Correct answer: A — Pseudocode

14. In a flowchart, the symbol used to process data is: (1.00 marks)

1. Process
2. Decision
3. Flow line
4. Start

Correct answer: A — Process

15. Arrangement where an element is placed within another element is: (1.00 marks)

1. Condition
2. Nesting
3. Loop
4. If-else

Correct answer: B — Nesting

16. The main challenge of the halting concept is: (1.00 marks)

1. Slow execution
2. Program termination
3. Wrong output
4. Memory usage

Correct answer: B — Program termination

17. In algorithms, repeat or repeat forever represents: (1.00 marks)

1. Conditions
2. Sequence
3. Variables
4. Loops

Correct answer: D — Loops

18. Method to reuse a function is by: (1.00 marks)

1. Selection / Calling
2. Renaming
3. Dragging
4. Deleting

Correct answer: A — Selection / Calling

19. In scratch, Capability for sprite self-duplication is: (1.00 marks)

1. Function
2. Cloning
3. Block
4. Loop

Correct answer: B — Cloning

20. A loop within another loop is: (1.00 marks)

1. Simple loop
2. Nested Loop
3. Advance Loop
4. Complex Loop

Correct answer: B — Nested Loop

21. Scratch is a programming language that is perfect for creating: (1.00 marks)

1. Mobile Applications
2. Games
3. Websites
4. Database

Correct answer: B — Games

22. In scratch, label indicates a looping construct is: (1.00 marks)

1. forever
2. if
3. wait
4. break

Correct answer: A — forever

23. In scratch, variables are represented by: (1.00 marks)

1. Oval shape
2. Rectangle with notch
3. Diamond shape
4. Pentagon shape

Correct answer: A — Oval shape

24. Copyright duration for a novel is: (1.00 marks)

1. Five Years
2. Ten Years
3. Fifteen years
4. Lifetime

Correct answer: D — Lifetime

25. In broad term the Internet is an example of: (1.00 marks)

1. Global Network
2. Virtual Network
3. Local Network
4. Private Network

Correct answer: A — Global Network

26. Bad ethics in a digital environment is: (1.00 marks)

1. Transparency
2. Honesty
3. Information Breach
4. Fair dealing

Correct answer: C — Information Breach

27. The websites where people can share its content is called: (1.00 marks)

1. Social Media
2. Digital Media
3. Digital Environment
4. Social Engineering

Correct answer: A — Social Media

28. Keyloggers is an example of: (1.00 marks)

1. Antivirus
2. Worm
3. Adware
4. Spyware

Correct answer: D — Spyware

29. Section holding the mission statement of the business is: (1.00 marks)

1. Executive Summary
2. Market Need
3. Operation
4. Marketing

Correct answer: A — Executive Summary

30. SEO improves ranking of websites in: (1.00 marks)

1. Web Browsers
2. Social Media
3. Search Engines
4. Electronic Media

Correct answer: C — Search Engines

31. Primary purpose of media literacy in relation to a successful business plan is: (1.00 marks)

1. Production skills
2. Critical thinking
3. Creative skills
4. Content making

Correct answer: B — Critical thinking

32. Earliest form of payment is: (1.00 marks)

1. Debit Card
2. Credit Card
3. Cash (Barter)
4. Bank Transfer

Correct answer: C — Cash (Barter)

33. In MS Excel, the intersection of a row and a column is called: (1.00 marks)

1. Cell
2. Range
3. Table
4. Sheet

Correct answer: A — Cell

34. Which function in MS Excel is used to find the lowest value in a range? (1.00 marks)

1. MIN
2. LOWEST
3. SMALL
4. LEAST

Correct answer: A — MIN

35. In Google Sheets, the feature to work simultaneously with others is called: (1.00 marks)

1. Offline mode
2. Real-time collaboration
3. Versioning
4. Encryption

Correct answer: B — Real-time collaboration

36. A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem is called: (1.00 marks)

1. Algorithm
2. Flowchart
3. Bug
4. Syntax

Correct answer: A — Algorithm

37. In Scratch, the area where you assemble blocks to make a script is called: (1.00 marks)

1. Algorithm
2. Sprite
3. Scripts Area / Code Area
4. Costume Area

Correct answer: C — Scripts Area / Code Area

38. Which of the following is an example of a strong password practice? (1.00 marks)

1. Using 123456
2. Using your name
3. Using combination of letters, numbers and symbols
4. Sharing password with friends

Correct answer: C — Using combination of letters, numbers and symbols

39. A digital footprint refers to: (1.00 marks)

1. Marks left on a screen
2. Data traces left by online activity
3. Hardware damage
4. Internet cable layout

Correct answer: B — Data traces left by online activity

40. In a business plan, the section describing target customers and competitors is: (1.00 marks)

1. Executive Summary
2. Market Analysis
3. Financial Plan
4. Appendix

Correct answer: B — Market Analysis