Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Examination for All Subjects and Answer key

FIRST TERM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES) EXAMINATION QUESTIONS FOR PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES) EXAM QUESTIONS 

SECTION A – Objectives INSTRUCTION – Attempt all the questions in this section. 

1. Which of these is not a component of a computer system?

[a] Hardware

[b] Software

[c] Semiware

2. The component part of a computer system that can be seen and touches is called ______.

[a] hardware

[b] userware

[c] software

3. All these are classification of computers by types except ______.

[a] super

[b] digit

[c] analog

4. ______ is an example of analog computer.

[a] Abacus

[b] Saw

[c] Speedometer

5. There are ______ generations of computers.

[a] 5

[b] 4

[c] 3

6. Computer users do not include ______.

[a] operators

[b] programmers

[c] corpses

7. There are ______ sizes of computers.

[a] 5

[b] 4

[c] 8

8. ______ computer are the fastest and biggest.

[a] Super

[b] Mini

[c] Micro

9. Which of these is not an example of personal computers?

[a] laptop

[b] super computers

[c] desktop

10. PC means ______.

[a] public corporation

[b] personal company

[c] personal computer

11. ______ computers are the smallest.

[a] Main frame

[b] Micro

[c] Mini

12. ______ is an example of analog computer.

[a] Stop watch

[b] Abacus

[c] Speedometer

13. ______ controls other component part of a computer system.

[a] Control ware

[b] Users

[c] Semiware

14. Special purpose and ______ purpose are the classes of computers.

[a] room

[b] mini

[c] general

15. ______ is an example of computers used in bank.

[a] Radio

[b] Automated Teller Machine

[c] Thermometer

SECTION B – Attempt all the following questions. 

QUESTION 1

A. Mention the 2 classes of computer purpose.

B. State 5 places where computer can be used.

QUESTION 2

Briefly explain,

A. the super computer

B. the mainframe computers

QUESTION 3

A. Define mini computer.

B. Mention 2 examples of mini computer:

QUESTION 4

A. What is micro computer?

B. State 3 examples of micro computers.

QUESTION 5

A. What is computer system?

B. List 3 component of computer system.

ANSWER KEY 

SECTION A

1. c 2. a 3. b 4. c. 5. a 6. c 7. b 8. a 9. b 10. c 11. b 12. c 13. b 14. c 15. b

SECTION B

1A. Physical size, Purpose or Functionality

1B. Schools, banks, hospitals, offices, homes

2A. A very fast computer acting like thousands of laptops working together as one team.

2B. Large computer for big organisations

3A. A portable/medium and affordable computer designed for learning, light gaming, and basic tasks.

3B. Desktop, Laptop and tablet

4A. A small and affordable computer designed for individual or personal use.

4B. Laptop, desktop, palmtop

5A. A computer system is an electronic machine that processes information (data) to perform tasks like games, music, and learning.

5B. Hardware (physical components), Software (instructions) and Users (Instructors)

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