Primary 3 (Basic 3) Third Term Examination for All Subjects and Answer keys

THIRD TERM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES) EXAMINATION QUESTIONS FOR PRIMARY 3 (BASIC 3)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES) EXAM QUESTIONS 

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

1. ______ are the equipment used to save work.

[a] Power pack

[b] Storage devices

[c] Sound card

2. There are ______types of storage device. 

[a] 2

[b] 3

[c] 4

3. Compact disk is an example of ______.

[a] middle storage

[b] internal storage

[c] external storage

4. 5¼ or 5.25 inches floppy disk or ______.

[a] semi floppy

[b] mini floppy

[c] time floppy

5. In digital literacy, there are many sources for teaching and ______.

[a] work

[b] learning

[c] practising

6. Digital literacy helps people to ______ and keep up with societal trend.

[a] communication

[b] education

[c] formation

7. The ______ contains the main memory of the computer.

[a] father board

[b] brother board

[c] motherboard

8. Stored information can be used in the future.

[a] True

[b] False

[c] No

9. ______ is an example of disk drive. 

[a] Floppy disk

[b] Car disk

[c] Computer disk

10. Which of these is the main component of the computer.

[a] BVN

[b] KAI

[c] CPU

11. To start up a computer one needs to unplug the cables.

[a] True

[b] False

[c] Yes or No

12. Computer memory is divided into ______.

[a] 3

[b] 2

[c] 5

13. Auxiliary memory is known as ______.

[a] main memory

[b] system memory

[c] secondary memory

14. The abacus was invented in ______.

[a] Nigeria

[b] China

[c] Togo

15. The father of modern computer is ______.

[a] Charles babbage

[b] Michael Hades

[c] John clay

SECTION B – Attempt all questions in this section.

1. What is storage device?

2. Mention the 2 types of storage Devices.

3. Explain floppy disk.

4. List 2 examples of external storage devices.

5. Write full meaning of the following:

I. DVD

II. CD

III. ALU

IV. CPU

6. Mention 2 care of diskette.

7. What is Digital literacy?

8. State 4 equipments used in digital environment.

9. Define shut down.

10. List 2 steps involved in system shut down.

THIRD TERM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES) EXAMINATION PRIMARY 3 – ANSWER KEYS

SECTION A – OBJECTIVE ANSWERS 

1. B – Storage devices

2. A – 2

3. C – external storage

4. B – mini floppy

5. B – learning

6. B – education

7. C – motherboard

8. A – True

9. A – Floppy disk

10. C – CPU

11. B – False

12. B – 2

13. C – secondary memory

14. B – China

15. A – Charles Babbage

SECTION B – THEORY ANSWERS

1. What is a storage device? A storage device is any hardware used to store data and information for future use.

2. Types of storage devices

• Primary storage (Main memory)

• Secondary storage (Auxiliary memory)

3. Explain floppy disk – A floppy disk is a soft magnetic storage device used in the past to store small amounts of data. It is portable but now outdated.

4. Two examples of external storage devices

• Flash drive (USB)

• Compact Disk (CD)

5. Full meanings

• DVD – Digital Versatile Disc

• CD – Compact Disc

• ALU – Arithmetic Logic Unit

• CPU – Central Processing Unit

6. Two care of diskette

• Keep it away from heat and dust

• Do not bend or scratch it

7. What is Digital Literacy? Digital literacy is the ability to use computers and digital devices to find, create, and communicate information.

8. Four equipment used in digital environment – Computer, Printer, Scanner, Keyboard

9. Define shut down – Shut down is the process of properly turning off a computer system.

10. Two steps in shutting down a computer

• Click on the Start menu

• Select “Shut down” and confirm

Note: Click the yellow “Next” button to proceed to the next question, or use the blue link provided.