Third Term Examinations Computer Studies Primary 2 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Part A: Fill-in-Blank Questions with Options (40 questions)

1. The mouse is a device used to _______ on a computer screen. a) type b) draw c) click d) talk
2. Which generation of computers is known for using vacuum tubes? a) First generation b) Second generation c) Third generation d) Fourth generation
3. Computers in the first generation were _______. a) very small b) large and expensive c) made of plastic d) used for gaming
4. Which generation of computers introduced integrated circuits? a) Second generation b) Third generation c) Fourth generation d) Fifth generation
5. Special purpose computers are designed for _______ tasks. a) specific b) any c) general d) unknown
6. General purpose computers can perform _______ tasks. a) specific b) limited c) only one d) many
7. When you put your computer to sleep, it _______. a) turns off completely b) saves energy but keeps running c) stops working d) plays music
8. Hibernate is a way to _______ your computer. a) keep it awake b) shut down temporarily c) save energy and memory d) make it faster
9. Restarting a computer means _______. a) turning it off and on again b) putting it to sleep c) shutting it down completely d) doing nothing
10. Shutting down a computer _______. a) keeps it running b) saves energy c) makes it faster d) deletes all files
11. Special purpose computers are used for _______ tasks. a) general b) any c) specific d) unknown
12. General purpose computers are designed for _______. a) specific tasks b) any task c) gaming only d) watching movies
13. The process of putting a computer to sleep saves _______. a) energy b) time c) money d) memory
14. Hibernate mode is useful when you want to _______. a) use the computer quickly b) save energy and memory c) make the computer slower d) play games
15. Restarting a computer helps to _______. a) save energy b) shut it down permanently c) solve some problems d) do nothing
16. Shutting down a computer completely _______. a) turns off all functions b) keeps it running c) makes it sleep d) deletes all files
17. What device is used to control the cursor on a computer screen? a) Mouse b) Keyboard c) Monitor d) Printer
18. Which generation of computers introduced microprocessors? a) Fourth generation b) Third generation c) Second generation d) First generation
19. Computers in the first generation used _______ for processing. a) vacuum tubes b) integrated circuits c) microprocessors d) transistors
20. Special purpose computers are designed to perform _______ tasks. a) specific b) any c) general d) random
21. General purpose computers are suitable for _______. a) specific tasks b) any task c) gaming only d) printing documents
22. What happens when you put a computer to sleep? a) It turns off completely b) It saves energy but remains on c) It stops working temporarily d) It shuts down automatically
23. Hibernate mode is beneficial for _______. a) saving energy and memory b) playing games c) making the computer faster d) deleting files permanently
24. Restarting a computer helps to _______. a) solve some problems b) consume more energy c) shut it down permanently d) make it slower
25. Shutting down a computer completely _______. a) turns off all functions b) keeps it running c) puts it to sleep d) deletes all files
26. Which device controls the movement of the cursor on the computer screen? a) Keyboard b) Monitor c) Mouse d) Printer
27. Which generation of computers introduced microprocessors? a) First generation b) Second generation c) Third generation d) Fourth generation
28. The first generation of computers used _______ for processing. a) vacuum tubes b) transistors c) integrated circuits d) microprocessors
29. Special purpose computers are designed for _______ tasks. a) specific b) general c) any d) random
30. General purpose computers are suitable for _______. a) any task b) specific tasks c) gaming only d) browsing the internet
31. What occurs when a computer is put to sleep? a) It turns off completely b) It saves energy but remains on c) It stops working temporarily d) It shuts down automatically
32. Hibernate mode is useful for _______. a) saving energy and memory b) playing games c) speeding up the computer d) permanently deleting files
33. Restarting a computer helps to _______. a) solve some problems b) consume more energy c) shut it down permanently d) make it slower
34. Shutting down a computer completely _______. a) turns off all functions b) keeps it running c) puts it to sleep d) deletes all files
35. Which device controls the movement of the cursor on the computer screen? a) Keyboard b) Monitor c) Mouse d) Printer
36. Which generation of computers introduced microprocessors? a) First generation b) Second generation c) Third generation d) Fourth generation
37. The first generation of computers used _______ for processing. a) vacuum tubes b) transistors c) integrated circuits d) microprocessors
38. Special purpose computers are designed for _______ tasks. a) specific b) general c) any d) random
39. General purpose computers are suitable for _______. a) any task b) specific tasks c) gaming only d) browsing the internet
40. What occurs when a computer is put to sleep? a) It turns off completely b) It saves energy but remains on c) It stops working temporarily d) It shuts down automatically
41. Hibernate mode is useful for _______. a) saving energy and memory b) playing games c) speeding up the computer d) permanently deleting files
42. Restarting a computer helps to _______. a) solve some problems b) consume more energy c) shut it down permanently d) make it slower
43. Shutting down a computer completely _______. a) turns off all functions b) keeps it running c) puts it to sleep d) deletes all files
44. State one use of the mouse.
45. What is the main difference between first and fourth generation computers?
46. Explain the meaning of special purpose computers.
47. Give an example of a special purpose computer.
48. State one use of a general-purpose computer.
49. What does it mean to restart a computer?
50. What is the purpose of hibernate mode?
51. List two ways to shut down a computer.
52. Describe one way to distinguish between different ways of shutting down a computer.
53. What is the purpose of classification by purpose in computers?
54. Explain the meaning of the term “sleep” in relation to computers.
55. Describe one situation when it is useful to use hibernate mode instead of sleep mode.
56. What happens when a computer is put into sleep mode?
57. What does it mean to restart a computer?
58. What is the primary difference between shutting down and restarting a computer?
59. Describe one characteristic of special-purpose computers.
60. Explain why it is important to know how to shut down a computer properly.

Part B: Fill-in-Blank Questions (10 questions)

11. Name one use of the mouse: ___________
12. What is the main difference between first and fifth generation computers? ___________
13. Describe a special purpose computer: ___________
14. What does hibernate do to a computer? ___________
15. When should you restart a computer? ___________
16. Explain the purpose of shutting down a computer: ___________
17. How do you distinguish between sleep and hibernate? ___________
18. List two examples of general purpose computers: ___________
19. What happens when you click the shutdown option on a computer? ___________
20. Why is it important to know the classification of computers by purpose? ___________

Part C: Short Answer Questions (10 questions)

21. What is the mouse, and what can you do with it?
22. How do first and third generation computers differ?
23. Give an example of a fourth generation computer.
24. Explain the difference between special and general purpose computers.
25. Describe the process of shutting down a computer.
26. When would you choose to hibernate a computer instead of shutting it down?
27. Name one advantage of restarting a computer.
28. Why should you know how to distinguish between the various ways of shutting down a computer?
29. What are the benefits of classifying computers by purpose?
30. Can you name two special tasks that special purpose computers can perform?