Primary 5 (Basic 5) – First Term Examination for Basic Information Technology Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 5 – FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR BASIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (30 marks)

INSTRUCTION – Each question carries 1 mark.

1. What is a “computer system”?

A. Only the monitor  B. The monitor and keyboard only  C. Hardware, software and people working together  D. Only the internet

2. Which of these is hardware?

A. Word processor software  B. Mouse  C. Internet browser  D. Spreadsheet

3. Which of these is software?

A. Keyboard  B. Mouse  C. Microsoft Word  D. Printer

4. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

A. Speaker  B. Monitor  C. Keyboard  D. Printer

5. A monitor is used to ___?

A. Enter data  B. Display output from the computer  C. Store data in the cloud  D. Clean the system

6. Which key do you press to create a new line when typing?

A. Caps Lock  B. Enter (or Return)  C. Tab  D. Shift

7. The internet is used for:

A. Sending letters by post only  B. Broadcasting only  C. Searching for information, communicating and sharing resources  D. Running out of electricity

8. Which of these correctly describes a “network”?

A. A single computer only  B. Two or more computers/cells linked to share information/ resources  C. A computer without any printer  D. A monitor only

9. Which of these is a type of network?

A. LAN (Local Area Network)  B. Local Computer Only  C. No network  D. Stand-alone printer

10. Which of the following is a good practice for computer safety?

A. Eating food on the keyboard  B. Leaving liquids near the computer  C. Logging off when finished or shutting down properly  D. Running cables across the floor where people trip

11. What is a browser?

A. A type of chair  B. Software used to access the internet/websites  C. A hardware component  D. A power cable

12. Which of these is an example of an internet browser?

A. Microsoft Word  B. Google Chrome  C. Excel  D. Paint

13. Changing your password regularly helps to:

A. Make your computer slower  B. Not help at all  C. Improve the security of your account  D. Do nothing

14. Which of these is a “file” on a computer?

A. A physical paper document  B. A folder on a shelf only  C. A document saved on the computer such as “MyEssay.docx”  D. A cable

15. To save a document, we typically go to:

A. File → Save or Save As  B. Edit → Delete  C. View → Zoom  D. Help → About

 

ANSWER KEY – MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. C 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. B 13. C 14. C 15. A

 

SECTION B – THEORY / STRUCTURED QUESTIONS 

Question 1 (10 marks)

(a) Define Information and Communication Technology (ICT). (2 marks)

(b) State three uses of ICT. (3 marks)

(c) Mention three examples of ICT devices. (3 marks)

(d) What does the term “information” mean? (2 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) ICT is the use of computers and communication devices to collect, process, store and share information.

(b) Uses – communication, education, entertainment.

(c) Computer, radio, mobile phone.

(d) Information means processed or meaningful data.

 

Question 2 (10 marks)

(a) Name three parts of a computer. (3 marks)

(b) Give two examples of hardware. (2 marks)

(c) Mention two examples of software. (2 marks)

(d) Explain the function of the CPU. (3 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Input unit, Processing unit, Output unit.

(b) Keyboard, Monitor.

(c) Microsoft Word, Paint.

(d) CPU – Central Processing Unit controls all computer activities and processes data.

 

Question 3 (10 marks)

(a) List three input devices. (3 marks)

(b) List two output devices. (2 marks)

(c) List two storage devices. (2 marks)

(d) Mention three functions of a computer. (3 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner.

(b) Monitor, Printer.

(c) Flash drive, Hard disk.

(d) Data storage, Calculation, Communication.

 

Question 4 (10 marks)

(a) What is the Internet? (2 marks)

(b) Mention three uses of the Internet. (3 marks)

(c) What is an email? (2 marks)

(d) Write two examples of web browsers. (3 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) The Internet is a global network that connects computers for sharing information.

(b) Communication, online learning, research.

(c) Email – Electronic mail used to send messages through the Internet.

(d) Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox.

 

Question 5 (10 marks)

(a) State three ways of caring for a computer. (3 marks)

(b) Mention two computer laboratory rules. (2 marks)

(c) Write two ways of preventing computer viruses. (2 marks)

(d) Give three examples of computer professionals. (3 marks)

 

Answer Key:

(a) Keep computer away from dust, handle with clean hands, shut down properly.

(b) No eating or drinking; remove shoes before entry.

(c) Install antivirus, avoid unknown flash drives.

(d) Programmer, Computer Engineer, Network Administrator.