Basic 3 Second Term Computer Exam

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Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Term: Second Term
Class: Basic 3
Subject: Computer Studies
Exam: Second Term Examination

Section A: Objective Questions

1. Software are ___________
   (a) physical components of a computer
   (b) soft parts of a computer
2. Computer software can be seen and touched.
   (True / False)
3. There are ____________ main types of operating systems.
   (a) 4
   (b) 8
   (c) 12
4. ____________ can scan and repair hard disks.
   (a) Anti-virus
   (b) Anti-fungi
   (c) Scan disk
5. ______________ is an example of application software.
   (a) Word processing
   (b) Anti-virus
   (c) Spreadsheet
6. A cable can be called all these except _______________.
   (a) Cord
   (b) Plug
   (c) Disconnected
7. Which of these is not a type of computer cable?
   (a) Ethernet cable
   (b) External cable
   (c) Power cable
8. A cable that provides communication between devices is called ___________.
   (a) Power cable
   (b) Communication tool
   (c) Data cable
9. ___________ is not part of the computer.
   (a) System unit
   (b) Keyboard
   (c) Antenna
10. ___________ checks for memory failures.
    (a) CPU
    (b) DVD
    (c) VDU
11. The computer _______ refers to the group of people who use the computer.
    (a) Software
    (b) Hardware
    (c) Spyware
    (d) Peopleware
12. There are ______ main classes of cables.
    (a) Two
    (b) Three
    (c) Five
    (d) Ten
13. _______ is a pointing device used by computer users.
    (a) Keyboard
    (b) Mouse
    (c) Printer
    (d) Cable
14. U.P.S means Uninterrupted _____ Supply.
    (a) Port
    (b) Power
    (c) Proper
15. ____ and ____ are the languages of the computer.
    (a) 3, 5
    (b) 5, 6
    (c) 0, 1
    (d) 2, 8
16. ____ is dangerous to the computer.
    (a) Utility
    (b) End-user
    (c) Data
    (d) Virus
17. The following involve USB devices except _____.
    (a) Mouse
    (b) Monitor
    (c) Keyboard
18. ___ is used to print and display information.
    (a) CPU
    (b) Scanner
    (c) Printer
    (d) Diskette
19. A ____ cable connects the computer to a network.
    (a) Network
    (b) Printer
    (c) USB
    (d) Power
20. The processor is the ____ of the computer.
    (a) Neck
    (b) Brain
    (c) Bone
    (d) Waist
21. Computer is used for __________.
    (a) Washing
    (b) Jumping
    (c) Typing documents
22. Computer is more reliable than human beings in terms of _______.
    (a) Transportation
    (b) Exportation
    (c) Information storage
23. ______ is used to send information.
    (a) GSM
    (b) UPS
    (c) VDU
24. The following are sources of information except _______.
    (a) Television
    (b) Radio
    (c) Car
25. Data is used to produce information.
    (True / False)
26. The part of the computer that can be seen is called __________.
    (a) Software
    (b) Touchware
    (c) Hardware
27. ___________ is a device used to send information into computers.
    (a) Input
    (b) Output
    (c) Sending
28. The monitor is also called ___________.
    (a) RAM
    (b) CPU
    (c) VDU
29. A ___________ is a material printed by a computer on paper.
    (a) Softcopy
    (b) Paper copy
    (c) Hardcopy
30. A computer can process and store data without a system unit.
    (a) Yes
    (b) No

Section B: Theory Questions

1. What is software?
2. Why does a computer need system software?
3. Mention three main components of a computer.