New Curriculum First Term Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Subject: Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all 40 questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which explanation most accurately describes Mobile phones? (a) Safe phone repair prevents damage to users, devices and tools    (b) A mobile phone is a portable communication device using wireless networks    (c) A clean, organised workstation reduces loss of small components and repair mistakes    (d) Suitable PPE protects workers against workshop risks
2. In the context of Repair-tool safety, which statement is correct? (a) Safe phone repair prevents damage to users, devices and tools    (b) A mobile phone is a portable communication device using wireless networks    (c) A clean, organised workstation reduces loss of small components and repair mistakes    (d) Suitable PPE protects workers against workshop risks
3. The concept of Workshop precautions is best explained as ________. (a) Safe phone repair prevents damage to users, devices and tools    (b) Suitable PPE protects workers against workshop risks    (c) A mobile phone is a portable communication device using wireless networks    (d) A clean, organised workstation reduces loss of small components and repair mistakes
4. An accurate description of Personal protective equipment is ________. (a) A clean, organised workstation reduces loss of small components and repair mistakes    (b) Phones contain interacting components such as battery, screen and microphone    (c) Suitable PPE protects workers against workshop risks    (d) Safe phone repair prevents damage to users, devices and tools
5. Which explanation most accurately describes Mobile phone types and parts? (a) Suitable PPE protects workers against workshop risks    (b) Phone hardware includes physical parts that can be seen or handled    (c) Phones contain interacting components such as battery, screen and microphone    (d) A clean, organised workstation reduces loss of small components and repair mistakes
6. In the context of Hardware components, which statement is correct? (a) Phone software consists of programs and instructions that control functions    (b) Phone hardware includes physical parts that can be seen or handled    (c) Phones contain interacting components such as battery, screen and microphone    (d) Suitable PPE protects workers against workshop risks
7. The concept of Software components is best explained as ________. (a) Phone software consists of programs and instructions that control functions    (b) Phone hardware includes physical parts that can be seen or handled    (c) Repair hand tools are manually operated implements used for precise tasks    (d) Phones contain interacting components such as battery, screen and microphone
8. An accurate description of Hand tools is ________. (a) Tweezers, screwdrivers and spudgers serve different repair functions    (b) Phone software consists of programs and instructions that control functions    (c) Proper tools allow controlled opening, loosening and handling of phone components    (d) Repair hand tools are manually operated implements used for precise tasks
9. Which explanation most accurately describes Types of repair tools? (a) Proper tools allow controlled opening, loosening and handling of phone components    (b) Repair hand tools are manually operated implements used for precise tasks    (c) Phone software consists of programs and instructions that control functions    (d) Tweezers, screwdrivers and spudgers serve different repair functions
10. In the context of Functions and storage of tools, which statement is correct? (a) Tweezers, screwdrivers and spudgers serve different repair functions    (b) Repair hand tools are manually operated implements used for precise tasks    (c) Proper tools allow controlled opening, loosening and handling of phone components    (d) Phone software consists of programs and instructions that control functions
11. A practical example relating to Mobile phones is ________. (a) Using an insulated screwdriver for a suitable task    (b) Using a handset for voice calls and messages    (c) Arranging removed screws in a labelled tray    (d) Wearing eye protection where small particles may be released
12. During a practical lesson on Repair-tool safety, which observation is most relevant? (a) Using an insulated screwdriver for a suitable task    (b) Using a handset for voice calls and messages    (c) Arranging removed screws in a labelled tray    (d) Wearing eye protection where small particles may be released
13. Which of the following demonstrates Workshop precautions correctly? (a) Arranging removed screws in a labelled tray    (b) Using an insulated screwdriver for a suitable task    (c) Wearing eye protection where small particles may be released    (d) Using a handset for voice calls and messages
14. Which situation best illustrates Personal protective equipment? (a) Arranging removed screws in a labelled tray    (b) Identifying a touch screen as an input and display component    (c) Using an insulated screwdriver for a suitable task    (d) Wearing eye protection where small particles may be released
15. A practical example relating to Mobile phone types and parts is ________. (a) Wearing eye protection where small particles may be released    (b) Identifying the charging port as a hardware component    (c) Identifying a touch screen as an input and display component    (d) Arranging removed screws in a labelled tray
16. During a practical lesson on Hardware components, which observation is most relevant? (a) Recognising the operating system as software    (b) Identifying the charging port as a hardware component    (c) Identifying a touch screen as an input and display component    (d) Wearing eye protection where small particles may be released
17. Which of the following demonstrates Software components correctly? (a) Identifying the charging port as a hardware component    (b) Recognising the operating system as software    (c) Using a small screwdriver to remove a matching screw    (d) Identifying a touch screen as an input and display component
18. Which situation best illustrates Hand tools? (a) Using a small screwdriver to remove a matching screw    (b) Using non-conductive spudgers to lift a suitable connector    (c) Recognising the operating system as software    (d) Storing tweezers and screwdrivers in their designated holders
19. A practical example relating to Types of repair tools is ________. (a) Storing tweezers and screwdrivers in their designated holders    (b) Using a small screwdriver to remove a matching screw    (c) Recognising the operating system as software    (d) Using non-conductive spudgers to lift a suitable connector
20. During a practical lesson on Functions and storage of tools, which observation is most relevant? (a) Using non-conductive spudgers to lift a suitable connector    (b) Using a small screwdriver to remove a matching screw    (c) Storing tweezers and screwdrivers in their designated holders    (d) Recognising the operating system as software
21. A pupil working on Mobile phones should first consider ________. (a) Recognise basic handset parts before disassembly    (b) Choose protective gear for the specific repair hazard    (c) Identify the device and disconnect its power before repair    (d) Check physical connections when a hardware problem is suspected
22. The recommended procedure relating to Repair-tool safety is ________. (a) Check physical connections when a hardware problem is suspected    (b) Work with the device powered off where appropriate    (c) Recognise basic handset parts before disassembly    (d) Distinguish software faults from broken physical parts
23. Which action is most appropriate when applying Workshop precautions? (a) Follow safe handling and electrical precautions    (b) Distinguish software faults from broken physical parts    (c) Check physical connections when a hardware problem is suspected    (d) Select a tool with the correct size and tip
24. When carrying out Personal protective equipment, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Select a tool with the correct size and tip    (b) Identify the device and disconnect its power before repair    (c) Distinguish software faults from broken physical parts    (d) Choose protective gear for the specific repair hazard
25. A pupil working on Mobile phone types and parts should first consider ________. (a) Identify the device and disconnect its power before repair    (b) Match tool material and shape to the task    (c) Clean and store tools after a supervised repair    (d) Recognise basic handset parts before disassembly
26. The recommended procedure relating to Hardware components is ________. (a) Work with the device powered off where appropriate    (b) Clean and store tools after a supervised repair    (c) Check physical connections when a hardware problem is suspected    (d) Identify the device and disconnect its power before repair
27. Which action is most appropriate when applying Software components? (a) Follow safe handling and electrical precautions    (b) Distinguish software faults from broken physical parts    (c) Work with the device powered off where appropriate    (d) Choose protective gear for the specific repair hazard
28. When carrying out Hand tools, the correct approach is to ________. (a) Select a tool with the correct size and tip    (b) Choose protective gear for the specific repair hazard    (c) Follow safe handling and electrical precautions    (d) Recognise basic handset parts before disassembly
29. A pupil working on Types of repair tools should first consider ________. (a) Match tool material and shape to the task    (b) Recognise basic handset parts before disassembly    (c) Choose protective gear for the specific repair hazard    (d) Check physical connections when a hardware problem is suspected
30. The recommended procedure relating to Functions and storage of tools is ________. (a) Check physical connections when a hardware problem is suspected    (b) Recognise basic handset parts before disassembly    (c) Distinguish software faults from broken physical parts    (d) Clean and store tools after a supervised repair
31. With respect to Mobile phones, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Confusing an external phone case with the operating system    (b) Handling hazardous battery leakage with bare hands    (c) Attempting repair without recognising the phone’s power source    (d) Calling a software application a physical circuit component
32. Which practice is a likely mistake in Repair-tool safety? (a) Calling a software application a physical circuit component    (b) Prying live components carelessly with metal tools    (c) Confusing an external phone case with the operating system    (d) Replacing a good screen when the problem is a frozen application
33. A difficulty that should be avoided in Workshop precautions is ________. (a) Replacing a good screen when the problem is a frozen application    (b) Mixing tiny screws without noting their original positions    (c) Calling a software application a physical circuit component    (d) Using an oversized screwdriver that damages a screw head
34. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Personal protective equipment? (a) Handling hazardous battery leakage with bare hands    (b) Using an oversized screwdriver that damages a screw head    (c) Attempting repair without recognising the phone’s power source    (d) Replacing a good screen when the problem is a frozen application
35. With respect to Mobile phone types and parts, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Attempting repair without recognising the phone’s power source    (b) Using sharp metal force where a non-conductive lever is needed    (c) Leaving sharp tools loose on a crowded workbench    (d) Confusing an external phone case with the operating system
36. Which practice is a likely mistake in Hardware components? (a) Prying live components carelessly with metal tools    (b) Leaving sharp tools loose on a crowded workbench    (c) Calling a software application a physical circuit component    (d) Attempting repair without recognising the phone’s power source
37. A difficulty that should be avoided in Software components is ________. (a) Mixing tiny screws without noting their original positions    (b) Prying live components carelessly with metal tools    (c) Replacing a good screen when the problem is a frozen application    (d) Handling hazardous battery leakage with bare hands
38. Which action may lead to an unsatisfactory result in Hand tools? (a) Handling hazardous battery leakage with bare hands    (b) Using an oversized screwdriver that damages a screw head    (c) Mixing tiny screws without noting their original positions    (d) Confusing an external phone case with the operating system
39. With respect to Types of repair tools, which practice is inappropriate? (a) Using sharp metal force where a non-conductive lever is needed    (b) Confusing an external phone case with the operating system    (c) Handling hazardous battery leakage with bare hands    (d) Calling a software application a physical circuit component
40. Which practice is a likely mistake in Functions and storage of tools? (a) Calling a software application a physical circuit component    (b) Confusing an external phone case with the operating system    (c) Replacing a good screen when the problem is a frozen application    (d) Leaving sharp tools loose on a crowded workbench

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Mobile phones. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Repair-tool safety and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Workshop precautions. Explain each. (4 marks)

2. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Personal protective equipment. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Mobile phone types and parts and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Hardware components. Explain each. (4 marks)

3. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Software components. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Hand tools and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Types of repair tools. Explain each. (4 marks)

4. Answer the following questions.
(a) Explain Repair-tool safety. (2 marks)
(b) Describe an example or application of Types of repair tools and explain its importance. (4 marks)
(c) State one appropriate practice and one mistake to avoid concerning Functions and storage of tools. Explain each. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) A mobile phone is a portable communication device using wireless networks
Question 2 – ✅ (a) Safe phone repair prevents damage to users, devices and tools
Question 3 – ✅ (d) A clean, organised workstation reduces loss of small components and repair mistakes
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Suitable PPE protects workers against workshop risks
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Phones contain interacting components such as battery, screen and microphone
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Phone hardware includes physical parts that can be seen or handled
Question 7 – ✅ (a) Phone software consists of programs and instructions that control functions
Question 8 – ✅ (d) Repair hand tools are manually operated implements used for precise tasks
Question 9 – ✅ (d) Tweezers, screwdrivers and spudgers serve different repair functions
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Proper tools allow controlled opening, loosening and handling of phone components
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Using a handset for voice calls and messages
Question 12 – ✅ (a) Using an insulated screwdriver for a suitable task
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Arranging removed screws in a labelled tray
Question 14 – ✅ (d) Wearing eye protection where small particles may be released
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Identifying a touch screen as an input and display component
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Identifying the charging port as a hardware component
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Recognising the operating system as software
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Using a small screwdriver to remove a matching screw
Question 19 – ✅ (d) Using non-conductive spudgers to lift a suitable connector
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Storing tweezers and screwdrivers in their designated holders
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Identify the device and disconnect its power before repair
Question 22 – ✅ (b) Work with the device powered off where appropriate
Question 23 – ✅ (a) Follow safe handling and electrical precautions
Question 24 – ✅ (d) Choose protective gear for the specific repair hazard
Question 25 – ✅ (d) Recognise basic handset parts before disassembly
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Check physical connections when a hardware problem is suspected
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Distinguish software faults from broken physical parts
Question 28 – ✅ (a) Select a tool with the correct size and tip
Question 29 – ✅ (a) Match tool material and shape to the task
Question 30 – ✅ (d) Clean and store tools after a supervised repair
Question 31 – ✅ (c) Attempting repair without recognising the phone’s power source
Question 32 – ✅ (b) Prying live components carelessly with metal tools
Question 33 – ✅ (b) Mixing tiny screws without noting their original positions
Question 34 – ✅ (a) Handling hazardous battery leakage with bare hands
Question 35 – ✅ (d) Confusing an external phone case with the operating system
Question 36 – ✅ (c) Calling a software application a physical circuit component
Question 37 – ✅ (c) Replacing a good screen when the problem is a frozen application
Question 38 – ✅ (b) Using an oversized screwdriver that damages a screw head
Question 39 – ✅ (a) Using sharp metal force where a non-conductive lever is needed
Question 40 – ✅ (d) Leaving sharp tools loose on a crowded workbench

Theory Marking Scheme

Question 1:
(a) A mobile phone is a portable communication device using wireless networks (2 marks)
(b) Using an insulated screwdriver for a suitable task; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Follow safe handling and electrical precautions. Mistake to avoid: Mixing tiny screws without noting their original positions. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Suitable PPE protects workers against workshop risks (2 marks)
(b) Identifying a touch screen as an input and display component; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Check physical connections when a hardware problem is suspected. Mistake to avoid: Calling a software application a physical circuit component. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Phone software consists of programs and instructions that control functions (2 marks)
(b) Using a small screwdriver to remove a matching screw; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Match tool material and shape to the task. Mistake to avoid: Using sharp metal force where a non-conductive lever is needed. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Safe phone repair prevents damage to users, devices and tools (2 marks)
(b) Using non-conductive spudgers to lift a suitable connector; accept a relevant explanation consistent with the taught activity. (4 marks)
(c) Appropriate practice: Clean and store tools after a supervised repair. Mistake to avoid: Leaving sharp tools loose on a crowded workbench. Award 2 marks for each explained point. (4 marks)