Primary 6 – First Term Examination for Information Technology Questions and Answers

PRIMARY 6 – FIRST TERM EXAMINATION FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 

INSTRUCTION – Each question carries 1 mark. Choose the best answer.

1. What does “IT” stand for in Information Technology?

A. Internet Tools  B. Information Technology  C. Internal Transfer  D. Interactive Training

2. Which of the following is a drawing package on computer?

A. Microsoft Word  B. Microsoft Paint  C. Excel  D. PowerPoint

3. The toolbar in a word-processor is found at the:

A. Title bar  B. Menu bar  C. Toolbars section  D. Status bar

4. A “network” of computers connected within a small area (e.g., in a school) is called:

A. WAN  B. LAN  C. MAN  D. PAN

5. Which of these is a type of network topology?

A. Circle  B. Square  C. Star  D. Triangle

6. Which of the following is a use of the computer in society?

A. Making food  B. Storing information  C. Growing plants  D. Listening only

7. Which of these is not a commonly abused computer practice?

A. Downloading legal software  B. Hacking without permission  C. Viewing unauthorized material  D. Plagiarising work

8. The “Menu Bar” typically contains:

A. Title of document  B. Status of battery  C. File, Edit, View menus  D. Clock and date

9. Which of these is an output device?

A. Keyboard  B. Mouse  C. Printer  D. Scanner

10. What is the first step when starting a computer?

A. Save a document  B. Boot the computer  C. Print a file  D. Close program

11. A Wide Area Network is abbreviated as:

A. WAN  B. LAN  C. MAN  D. PAN

12. Which of the following is a benefit of using computer networks?

A. Slower communication  B. Sharing resources  C. More power consumption only  D. No data transfer

13. What is “Artificial Intelligence” (AI) in simple terms?

A. A type of hardware only  B. Machines that can think or learn  C. Only video games  D. Manual writing of papers

14. Which of these is a care or precaution for using a computer safely?

A. Pouring liquids on keyboard  B. Sitting correctly and avoiding glare  C. Overloading power sockets  D. Using without supervision

15. Which of these is NOT a drawing tool in Microsoft Paint?

A. Brush  B. Eraser  C. Fill Tool  D. Spreadsheet

16. What part of the word processor lets you change font size and style?

A. Title bar  B. Status bar  C. Formatting toolbar  D. Scroll bar

17. When computers are connected across many cities or countries, the network is called:

A. LAN  B. PAN  C. WAN  D. MAN

18. Which of the following is an example of a smart gadget?

A. Typewriter  B. Desktop fan  C. Smartphone  D. Chalkboard

19. Which of these describes the “System Unit” of a computer?

A. The screen only  B. The central box containing processor and circuits  C. The keyboard only  D. The mouse only

20. To save your document you should click:

A. File → New  B. File → Save  C. Edit → Copy  D. Tools → Format

21. Which of these is a popular word-processing software?

A. Microsoft Excel  B. Microsoft Word  C. Microsoft Access  D. Microsoft Outlook

22. Which of these network types covers a large geographic area (like a country)?

A. LAN  B. WAN  C. PAN  D. MAN

23. Which of the following is a reason to use computers in schools?

A. To avoid learning  B. To play only  C. To improve learning and research  D. To break rules

24. The mouse and keyboard are examples of:

A. Output devices  B. Storage devices  C. Input devices  D. Network devices

25. What does “care and protection of computers” mean?

A. Ignoring virus protection  B. Using software illegally  C. Keeping system clean and safe  D. Not turning it off ever

 

SECTION B: THEORY / STRUCTURED QUESTIONS (50 marks)

INSTRUCTION – Answer all questions. Show diagrams or examples where required.

Question 1 (10 marks)

a. Define computer network. (2 marks)

b. List and explain two types of network topologies. (4 marks)

c. Give two advantages and two disadvantages of using a computer network. (4 marks)

 

Question 2 (10 marks)

a. What is a drawing package? Name two examples. (3 marks)

b. Explain three tools you will find in a drawing package and how they are used. (6 marks)

c. State one reason why drawing skills on the computer are important in Primary 6. (1 mark)

 

Question 3 (10 marks)

a. What do we mean by word-processing environment? (2 marks)

b. Name three parts of the word-processing environment (e.g., title bar, menu bar, toolbars). (3 marks)

c. Explain how you would save and retrieve a document in Microsoft Word. (3 marks)

d. State one feature of word processing you find useful and why. (2 marks)

 

Question 4 (10 marks)

a. Explain what Artificial Intelligence (AI) means in the context of computers. (2 marks)

b. Give two examples of how AI can be used in everyday life. (2 marks)

c. List two ethical or safety concerns of AI use in society. (2 marks)

d. Suggest two ways pupils can learn about AI safely. (2 marks)

e. State one benefit of understanding AI at your level (Primary 6). (2 marks)

 

Question 5 (10 marks)

a. Explain two precautions that should be taken when using a computer system. (4 marks)

b. What is meant by the term smart gadget? Give two examples. (3 marks)

c. Describe one way computers help in teaching and learning in school. (3 marks)

 

ANSWER KEY / MARKING GUIDE

SECTION A (MCQs)

1. B  2. B  3. C  4. B  5. C 6. B  7. A  8. C  9. C  10. B 11. A  12. B   13. B  14. B  15. D 16. C  17. C  18. C  19. B  20. B 21. B  22. B  23. C  24. C  25. C

 

SECTION B (THEORY) – SUGGESTED ANSWERS 

QUESTION 1

a. Computer network: a set of computers connected to share resources/data. (2 marks)

b. Two topologies:

I. Star topology: all devices connect to a central hub. (2 marks)

II. Bus topology: single backbone cable with devices connected. (2 marks)

c. Advantages: resource sharing, easier communication. (2 marks)

Disadvantages: cost of setup, security issues. (2 marks)

 

QUESTION 2

a. Drawing package.

I. software that allows creation of graphics/drawings.

II. Examples: Microsoft Paint, CorelDraw. (3 marks)

b. Tools

I. Brush (freehand drawing)

II. Fill tool (coloring shapes)

III. Eraser (remove parts). (3 marks × 2 = 6 marks)

c. Reason: it helps pupils create visual presentations, draw diagrams for other subjects. (1 mark)

 

QUESTION 3

a. Word-processing environment: the layout/interface of word-processor including menus, toolbars etc. (2 marks)

b. Parts

I. Title bar

II. Menu bar

III. Toolbars. (3 marks)

c. Save & retrieve: File → Save (or Save As), choose folder, filename; later File → Open to retrieve. (3 marks)

d. Feature: e.g. Spell check (makes text error-free) and why: improves writing quality. (2 marks)

 

QUESTION 4

a. AI: Machines/computers that mimic human intelligence or learn from data. (2 marks)

b. Examples

I. virtual assistants (e.g., Siri)

II. chatbots; self-driving cars. (2 marks)

c. Ethical/safety concerns:

I. job displacement

II. privacy/data misuse. (2 marks)

d. Ways pupils can learn safely:

I. use verified educational apps

II. supervised online learning. (2 marks)

e. Benefit

I. prepares for future careers

II. develops digital literacy. (2 marks)

 

QUESTION 5

a. Precautions

I. avoid liquids near computer.

II. ensure proper ventilation and posture. (4 marks)

b. Smart gadget

I. device with advanced computing capabilities and connectivity.

II. Examples: smartphone, tablet. (3 marks)

d. Way computers help: e.g., interactive lessons, access to online resources, quick research for projects. (3 marks)