Third Term Promotional Examination Primary 5 Computer Studies

PRIMARY 5 & 6 SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES
TIME ALLOWED: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

1. Read all questions carefully before answering.
2. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
3. Do not engage in any form of examination malpractice.
4. Write your answers clearly and neatly.
5. Do not talk to other students during the exam.
6. Submit your answer sheets when time is up.

PART A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (Choose the correct answer)

(30 Marks – 1 mark each)

1. One of the following companies is an ISP.
   a) Nokia
   b) Samsung
   c) Globacom
2. A program used to fight viruses on a computer is called _________.
   a) anti-computer
   b) anti-natal
   c) anti-virus
3. A word processing package is an example of _____________.
   a) application software
   b) flash disk
   c) computer games
4. Before inserting a new name or text into a folder, you must ____________ it.
   a) highlight
   b) high dark
   c) low light
5. The three main components of a computer system are ________________.
   a) hardware, software & humanware
   b) users, software & printer
   c) hard, soft & unit
6. Pressing the backspace key ________________.
   a) moves the cursor forward
   b) moves the cursor backward
   c) rotates the cursor
7. The interconnection of computers within a limited geographical area is called ____________.
   a) WAN
   b) LAN
   c) MAN
8. The section of the keyboard used to type letters is called ____________.
   a) arrow keys
   b) alphanumeric keys
   c) page up key
9. ___________ is a collection of web pages.
   a) Browser
   b) Website
   c) Web
10. Which of these is a section of the keyboard?
    a) Numeric key
    b) Caps lock key
    c) Page up key
11. A common icon found on the desktop is _______________.
    a) My Computer
    b) My Documents
    c) All of the above
12. The mouse controls the screen through its ________.
    a) cable
    b) pointer
    c) size
13. Companies that provide access to the internet are called ______.
    a) USB
    b) ISP
    c) UPS
14. The full meaning of WWW is _______________________.
15. Pressing the space bar key moves the cursor ____________.
    a) forward
    b) backward
    c) rotates it
16. ______________ is located at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen.
    a) Gadgets
    b) Start menu
    c) Icons
17. Moving objects or folders from one place to another is called __________.
    a) scaling
    b) dragging
    c) moving
18. Humanware is also known as ____________.
    a) hardware
    b) users
    c) software
19. Which of these is NOT a special key on the keyboard?
    a) Escape
    b) Caps Lock
    c) Arrow key
20. Pressing the left mouse button twice rapidly is called ___________.
    a) double-clicking
    b) clicking
    c) right-clicking
21. Another name for a microprocessor is __________.
    a) UPS
    b) CPU
    c) VDU
22. The first page that appears when you switch on a computer is called the ________.
    a) screen
    b) desktop
    c) icons
23. Which of the following is not a web browser?
    a) Internet Explorer
    b) Mozilla Firefox
    c) Page Fox
24. One of these is a search engine.
    a) Google
    b) E-mail
    c) G-mail
25. ISP stands for _______________.
26. Where are deleted files stored?
    a) Recycle Bin
    b) Dust Bin
    c) Waste Bin
27. _____________ allows us to send and receive mails via the internet.
    a) E-mail
    b) Hyperlink
    c) Downloading
28. The black line that blinks on a monitor screen is called a _______.
    a) cursor
    b) arrow
    c) line
29. The use of the internet to commit fraud is called __________.
    a) café fraud
    b) cyber fraud
    c) film fraud
30. Small pictures on the desktop that represent files, folders, and programs are called ________.
    a) cursor
    b) icons
    c) taskbar

PART B: SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS (30 Marks – 1 mark each)

1. Mention two things required to use the internet.
   a) ___________________________
   b) ___________________________
2. Highlight the steps in shutting down a computer.
3. State two ways people abuse the internet.
   a) ___________________________
   b) ___________________________
4. State two uses of the internet.
   a) ___________________________
   b) ___________________________
5. Mention two examples of search engines.
   a) ___________________________
   b) ___________________________
6. Describe the steps to create a folder on a desktop.
7. Write the full meaning of CPU.
8. What is the function of the Enter key on the keyboard?
9. What is a computer virus?
10. Name two output devices.

Examination Questions Computer Studies Primary 6 Second Term Lesson Notes

PART C: TRUE OR FALSE QUESTIONS (30 Marks – 1 mark each)

1. A monitor is an example of an input device. (True/False)
2. The Caps Lock key is used to type in uppercase letters. (True/False)
3. All deleted files are permanently removed from the computer. (True/False)
4. Internet Explorer is an example of an antivirus program. (True/False)
5. The Delete key is used to shut down a computer. (True/False)
6. A modem is used to connect to the internet. (True/False)
7. The keyboard is an example of software. (True/False)
8. The taskbar is found at the top of the desktop screen. (True/False)
9. A computer mouse has only one button. (True/False)
10. The recycle bin stores permanently deleted files. (True/False)

PART D: FILL-IN-THE-BLANKS QUESTIONS (30 Marks – 1 mark each)

1. The __________ key is used to move the cursor to the next line.
2. The main processing unit of a computer is called the __________.
3. __________ is an example of an operating system.
4. The __________ is a blinking symbol on the screen that shows where text will appear.
5. The __________ bar is located at the bottom of the desktop.
6. Pressing __________ will open the Start Menu.
7. The shortcut for copying a file is __________ + C.
8. The shortcut for pasting a file is __________ + V.
9. A computer program used for browsing the internet is called a __________.
10. A __________ is a collection of files stored together.

TOTAL: 100 MARKS

This exam comprehensively assesses students on key computer studies topics while ensuring a fair and encouraging environment.