Primary 6 Computer Study Third Term Examination

TOPIC: BASIC COMPUTER TERMINOLOGIES AND WORD PROCESSING SKILLS

Part A: 30 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options (A, B, C, D)

1. The blinking vertical line that shows where you are typing is called the ______.
   a) cursor
   b) icon
   c) keyboard
   d) pointer

2. The process of switching off the computer properly is called ______.
   a) logging out
   b) shut down
   c) reset
   d) format

3. Pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice quickly is called ______.
   a) clicking
   b) right click
   c) double clicking
   d) dragging

4. The shortcut key to underline a word is ______.
   a) Ctrl + U
   b) Ctrl + B
   c) Ctrl + I
   d) Ctrl + C

5. The keyboard key used to delete text from right to left is ______.
   a) Enter
   b) Shift
   c) Backspace
   d) Ctrl

6. MS Paint is a ______ software.
   a) drawing
   b) typing
   c) browsing
   d) music

7. A good way to protect a computer from power failure is by using a ______.
   a) modem
   b) switch
   c) UPS
   d) keyboard

8. WordPad and MS Word are examples of ______ software.
   a) database
   b) application
   c) system
   d) virus

9. MS Word is mainly used for ______.
   a) drawing
   b) designing
   c) typing and editing text
   d) watching videos

10. The key used to write capital letters without holding down the Shift key is ______.
    a) Alt
    b) Ctrl
    c) Caps Lock
    d) Tab

11. Ctrl + I is used to ______ text.
    a) copy
    b) italicize
    c) delete
    d) move

12. The tool that helps decorate text in MS Word is called ______.
    a) Paint
    b) WordArt
    c) ClipArt
    d) Cursor

13. The Start menu is found at the ______ of the desktop screen.
    a) top
    b) middle
    c) bottom left
    d) bottom right

14. A computer virus can be prevented by installing ______.
    a) games
    b) antivirus
    c) files
    d) music

15. The Save As command allows you to ______.
    a) delete a file
    b) rename or create a copy
    c) restart the system
    d) underline a word

16. Computers are used in banks mainly to ______.
    a) dance
    b) play games
    c) keep records and process transactions
    d) clean files

17. A device used to point and select objects on the screen is called a ______.
    a) mouse
    b) CPU
    c) monitor
    d) printer

18. The command to close a program is ______.
    a) Save
    b) Exit
    c) Open
    d) New

19. A small image that represents a program is called an ______.
    a) file
    b) folder
    c) icon
    d) edit

20. Microsoft Word is owned by ______.
    a) Charles Babbage
    b) Bill Gates
    c) Mark Zuckerberg
    d) Steve Jobs

21. The shortcut key for cutting a text is ______.
    a) Ctrl + P
    b) Ctrl + X
    c) Ctrl + C
    d) Ctrl + V

22. There are ______ basic text alignments in MS Word.
    a) 2
    b) 4
    c) 6
    d) 3

23. The drawing area in MS Paint is known as the ______.
    a) box
    b) canvas
    c) stage
    d) panel

24. The function of a keyboard is to ______.
    a) display information
    b) process data
    c) type data
    d) print pages

25. The main memory of a computer is called ______.
    a) Hard disk
    b) CD-ROM
    c) RAM
    d) USB

26. The tool used to highlight text in MS Word is called ______.
    a) Format Painter
    b) Highlighter
    c) WordArt
    d) Cursor

27. MS Word is mostly used in ______.
    a) hospitals
    b) typing offices
    c) construction sites
    d) farms

28. A place where files are saved in the computer is called a ______.
    a) document
    b) folder
    c) keyboard
    d) menu

29. The tool used to zoom in or out of a document is called the ______.
    a) slider
    b) cursor
    c) scroll bar
    d) canvas

30. The arrow on the computer screen controlled by the mouse is called a ______.
    a) pointer
    b) icon
    c) tool
    d) page

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Answers

1. Q: What is the use of MS Word?
   A: MS Word is used for typing, editing, and formatting text documents.

2. Q: What does the Ctrl + C command do?
   A: It copies selected text.

3. Q: Why should we use antivirus software?
   A: To protect our computer from harmful viruses.

4. Q: What is a cursor?
   A: It is the blinking line that shows where typing will begin.

5. Q: What is WordArt used for?
   A: It decorates or styles text in MS Word.

6. Q: What is a UPS?
   A: Uninterruptible Power Supply; it prevents sudden shutdowns.

7. Q: What is the function of the mouse?
   A: It helps to point, click, and select items on the screen.

8. Q: What does Ctrl + V do?
   A: It pastes copied or cut text.

9. Q: What does ‘Save As’ mean?
   A: It saves a new file or saves an existing one with a different name.

10. Q: What is the function of the Shift key?
    A: It helps type capital letters when held down with another key.

11. Q: Where do we find the Start button?
    A: At the bottom left corner of the desktop screen.

12. Q: What is the use of MS Paint?
    A: It is used to draw, paint, and design simple images.

13. Q: What happens if a computer gets a virus?
    A: It may slow down, misbehave, or stop working properly.

14. Q: What is alignment in MS Word?
    A: It is the way text is arranged—left, right, center, or justified.

15. Q: Can MS Word be used to draw pictures?
    A: Yes, but it’s limited. MS Paint is better for drawing.

10 Evaluation Questions (Short Answer)

1. What is the function of the Caps Lock key?

2. Mention two places where computers are used.

3. Name one key that helps you italicize text in MS Word.

4. What is the function of the Save As command?

5. State two uses of Microsoft Paint.

6. What is the difference between ‘Save’ and ‘Save As’?

7. What is the name of the blinking line in a document?

8. Mention one shortcut for underlining text.

9. What is WordArt used for?

10. How do you protect your computer from power failure?