Third Term Examinations Primary 3 Computer Studies Primary 3

 

THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION

CLASS: Primary 3
SUBJECT: Computer Studies
NAME: ______________________________________
DATE: _______________________________________


PART A: Objective Questions

(Choose the correct answer: a, b, or c)

  1. How many types of memory do we have?
    a) 4
    b) 6
    c) 2
  2. The _______ is the engine and head of the computer system.
    a) Monitor
    b) System unit
    c) Keyboard
  3. Which storage device is permanently kept in the system unit?
    a) CD
    b) Hard disk
    c) Diskette
  4. The amount of space in a diskette is measured in _______.
    a) Bytes
    b) Kilograms
    c) Centimeters
  5. _______ are devices where data, folders, and documents are kept for future use.
    a) Input devices
    b) Storage devices
    c) Output devices
  6. The full meaning of CPU is _________________________________________.
  7. Which of the following is part of the system unit?
    a) Abacus
    b) Motherboard
    c) Calculator
  8. Sticky notes and glue should be used as disk labels.
    a) True
    b) False
  9. An example of a disk drive is _______.
    a) Fan drive
    b) CD-ROM drive
    c) Paper drive
  10. Which storage device can we insert into a CD-ROM?
    a) Flash disk
    b) Compact disk
    c) Floppy disk
  11. There are _______ types of diskettes.
  12. _______ controls the flow of information in the computer.
    a) CPU
    b) ALU
    c) CU
  13. A floppy disk is also known as a _______.
    a) DVD
    b) Diskette
    c) Flash
  14. The computer processing device is called _______.
    a) UPS
    b) VDU
    c) CPU
  15. Components inside the system unit are connected to the _______.
    a) Blackboard
    b) Motherboard
    c) Fatherboard
  16. The machine that reads and writes data on a disk is called a _______.
    a) Machine drive
    b) Disk drive
    c) Motorcycle
  17. Which of the following has the highest storage capacity?
    a) 100MB
    b) 2GB
    c) 1000KB
  18. The monitor is an example of an ______ device.
    a) Input
    b) Output
    c) Processing
  19. _______ storage devices have no drive.
    a) CD
    b) Diskette
    c) Hard disk
  20. A printer is used to _______.
    a) Print our work
    b) Send messages
    c) Store our work
  21. The power pack in a system unit _______.
    a) Controls the system unit
    b) Supplies electricity to the system unit
    c) Sends messages
  22. The hard disk is smaller than a flash disk.
    a) True
    b) False
  23. _______ carries out operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
    a) Control Unit
    b) Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
    c) Calculator
  24. Joysticks and light pens are examples of ______ devices.
    a) Output
    b) Input
    c) Processing
  25. Flash disks are inserted into a USB ______.
    a) Pot
    b) Plot
    c) Port
  26. Which device has characters for typing?
    a) Mouse
    b) Joystick
    c) Keyboard
  27. The two primary types of main memory are ______.
    a) Drum and Dram
    b) ROM and RAM
    c) Tom and Cow
  28. _______ can store games and videos.
    a) CD-ROM
    b) CD-RAM
    c) CD-ROME
  29. _______ is an example of a general storage device.
    a) CD
    b) Water bottle
    c) Diskette
  30. The CPU has how many parts?
    a) 2
    b) 4
    c) 3

PART B: Theory Questions

  1. List four examples of computer storage devices:
    a) ________________________________
    b) ________________________________
    c) ________________________________
    d) ________________________________
  2. State two uses of computer storage devices:
    a) _____________________________________________
    b) _____________________________________________
  3. List the two types of diskettes we have:
    a) ________________________________
    b) ________________________________
  4. State two grades of a diskette:
    a) ________________________________
    b) ________________________________

This exam tests knowledge of computer components, memory, and storage devices covered in the term.

Spread the word if you find this helpful! Click on any social media icon to share