Primary 5 (Basic 5) Third Term Examination for All Subjects and Answer keys

THIRD 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. _____ is what we see when the computer is switched on.

[a] Desktop

[b] Printer

[c] Scanner

2. There are _____ which represent PROGRAMS on a desktop.

[a] devices

[b] icons

[c] menu

3. Wallpaper _____ the screen of a computer.

[a] defaces

[b] damages

[c] beautifies

4. The place where all deleted files and documents are kept is called _____.

[a] document

[b] recycle bin

[c] my computer

5. Which of these devices helps in creating folder?

[a] Speaker

[b] Printer

[c] Mouse

6. A _____ is information on a computer that you store under a particular name.

[a] folder

[b] file

[c] recycle bin

7. _____ can help us to relax our minds after working for so long in the computer.

[a] Computer power

[b] Computer help

[c] Computer game

8. _____ is a network which is connected throughout the world with the help of satellite.

[a] Telephone

[b] Internet

[c] Radio

9. Electronic mail are sent through _____.

[a] television

[b] computer

[c] post office

10. Which of these is a valid e – mail address?

[a] [email protected]

[b] [email protected]

[c] A and B

11. _____ is unique address one has to get before you can send or receive.

[a] E- mail address

[b] WWW

[c] Browser

12. _____ are keys that are used to move the cursor up, down, left and right.

[a] Arrow keys

[b] Command keys

[c] Delete keys

13. There are _____ different actions that can be performed using a mouse.

[a] two

[b] four

[c] three

14. The type of computer which uses continuous values or signals is known as _____.

[a] analog computer

[b] super computer

[c] digital computer

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

[a] hardware

[b] touchpad

[c] software

SECTION B – THEORY 

INSTRUCTION – Attempt all questions in this section. 

1. What is Desktop?

2. List the 4 most common icon found on the desktop.

Define the following:

3. My document

4. Recycle bin

5. Internet explorer

6. Sate how to delete a folder?

7. List any 4 types of computer game.

8. Mention 4 importance of computer game.

9. What is WWW?

10. State 4 uses of internet.

11. What is E – mail address?

12. Define internet.

THIRD TERM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES) EXAMINATION PRIMARY 5 – ANSWER KEYS

SECTION A – OBJECTIVES ANSWER KEYS 

1. A – Desktop

2. B – icons

3. C – beautifies

4. B – recycle bin

5. C – Mouse

6. B – file

7. C – Computer game

8. B – Internet

9. B – computer

10. C – A and B

11. A – E-mail address

12. A – Arrow keys

13. C – three

14. A – analog computer

15. A – hardware

SECTION B – THEORY ANSWERS 

1. Desktop: The screen that appears when the computer is switched on.

2. Four common desktop icons

• My Computer

• Recycle Bin

• My Documents

• Network

3. My Documents: A folder used to store files.

4. Recycle Bin: A place where deleted files are temporarily kept.

5. Internet Explorer: A web browser used to access the internet.

6. How to delete a folder: Right-click the folder → click delete → confirm.

7. Types of computer games

• Action

• Sports

• Puzzle

• Adventure

8. Importance of computer games

• Relaxation

• Improves thinking skills

• Entertainment

• Reduces stress

9. WWW: World Wide Web

10. Uses of internet

• Communication

• Research

• Entertainment

• Online learning

11. E-mail address: A unique address used to send and receive messages electronically.

12. Internet: A global network of connected computers.

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