New Curriculum First Term Basic Digital Literacy examination for Primary 4

Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Subject: Basic Digital Literacy
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which of these is a digital device used to process information? (a) Television aerial    (b) Computer    (c) Extension socket    (d) Wall switch
2. A tablet is especially useful for learning because it can ________. (a) store books without using a screen    (b) convert printed pages into electricity    (c) display educational materials and run learning apps    (d) replace all classroom instruction
3. Which earlier calculating device helped people count before modern computers? (a) Touchscreen    (b) Wireless mouse    (c) Memory card    (d) Abacus
4. Compared with an older desktop computer, a modern smartphone is usually ________. (a) unable to store information    (b) operated without a battery    (c) more portable    (d) larger in size
5. Which computer part displays typed words and pictures? (a) Keyboard    (b) Monitor    (c) System unit    (d) Mouse
6. A mobile phone’s touchscreen allows users to ________. (a) enter commands by touching the display    (b) increase battery size    (c) connect a printer by itself    (d) produce sound without speakers
7. Which of the following is an input peripheral? (a) Monitor    (b) Speaker    (c) Scanner    (d) Projector
8. A printer is considered an output device because it ________. (a) moves the pointer on screen    (b) sends typing instructions into a computer    (c) stores files on a memory card    (d) produces information on paper
9. Which keyboard key is generally used to make a space between words? (a) Spacebar    (b) Shift    (c) Backspace    (d) Enter
10. To move the cursor to a new line while typing, press ________. (a) Tab    (b) Caps Lock    (c) Delete    (d) Enter
11. Which action is performed by the left mouse button? (a) Typing letters    (b) Selecting an item with a click    (c) Adjusting screen brightness    (d) Saving every file automatically
12. The scroll wheel of a mouse is mainly used to ________. (a) move up or down a page    (b) select a keyboard language    (c) change the computer’s wallpaper    (d) print a document
13. Which device produces sound from a computer? (a) Microphone    (b) Speakers    (c) Scanner    (d) Webcam
14. A projector can be used in class to ________. (a) record a person’s voice    (b) type notes into a file    (c) store copied documents    (d) display a computer image on a large surface
15. Changing a computer’s wallpaper changes its ________. (a) desktop background appearance    (b) processor speed    (c) stored files and folders    (d) keyboard layout physically
16. Which of these is an example of customising a digital interface? (a) Replacing every saved file    (b) Selecting a different theme    (c) Deleting the operating system    (d) Removing the keyboard
17. A folder is useful because it ________. (a) contains only music files    (b) prevents users from renaming files    (c) automatically changes text to pictures    (d) organises related files together
18. Which filename most clearly describes a saved class essay? (a) My_English_Essay.docx    (b) New_Folder    (c) Untitled_123    (d) File_000
19. Which of these is an example of external storage? (a) Mouse pointer    (b) USB flash drive    (c) Computer clock    (d) Desktop wallpaper
20. Before removing a USB storage device, it is best to ________. (a) rename the drive repeatedly    (b) switch off the monitor only    (c) use the safe eject option when available    (d) delete every document on it
21. A teacher wants to show a typed story to the class on screen. Which part should pupils look at? (a) Mouse    (b) Microphone    (c) Keyboard    (d) Monitor
22. Which device would best allow a pupil to enter a drawing made on paper into a computer? (a) Projector    (b) Speaker    (c) Scanner    (d) Printer
23. The mouse pointer moves when a pupil ________. (a) moves the mouse on its surface    (b) turns the monitor sideways    (c) unplugs the keyboard    (d) presses the speaker button
24. A pupil wants to listen to a pronunciation recording privately. Which device is suitable? (a) Printer    (b) Headphones    (c) Webcam    (d) Scanner
25. The keyboard is mainly an input device because it ________. (a) shows pictures on the screen    (b) prints completed work    (c) sends letters and commands to the computer    (d) plays recorded sound
26. What is the purpose of the Backspace key when typing? (a) To remove a character before the cursor    (b) To begin a new paragraph    (c) To insert a blank space    (d) To make every letter capital
27. To type a capital letter briefly, a pupil can hold ________ with the letter key. (a) Enter    (b) Shift    (c) Backspace    (d) Spacebar
28. Which action is best for opening a desktop folder using a mouse? (a) Press the monitor power key    (b) Roll the scroll wheel alone    (c) Drag the keyboard    (d) Double-click its icon
29. A storage device is mainly useful for ________. (a) keeping files for later use    (b) speaking instructions aloud    (c) entering numbers on a screen    (d) projecting pictures onto a wall
30. Which pair contains two devices commonly used to enter information? (a) Headphones and monitor    (b) Monitor and speaker    (c) Keyboard and mouse    (d) Printer and projector
31. A pupil saves a picture and a story in separate files. How can both be kept together? (a) Put the files in one named folder    (b) Change the desktop wallpaper    (c) Delete the picture file    (d) Rename both files identically
32. Which name best helps identify a folder containing schoolwork? (a) New Folder (7)    (b) Primary4_Homework    (c) Item    (d) Untitled
33. An advantage of a laptop over a fixed desktop set is that it ________. (a) cannot use a keyboard    (b) never requires electricity    (c) has no need for a screen    (d) can be carried between locations
34. A class uses a projector so that ________. (a) each pupil must use a separate printer    (b) many pupils can see the same computer display    (c) sounds are stored without recording    (d) typed words enter the computer automatically
35. Which item is NOT used mainly to enter commands into a computer? (a) Mouse    (b) Keyboard    (c) Speaker    (d) Touchpad
36. To select a single file on screen, a pupil would normally ________. (a) press every keyboard key    (b) remove the storage drive    (c) switch off the display    (d) click its icon once
37. Which computer part is most closely associated with processing instructions? (a) Headphones    (b) Printer    (c) System unit    (d) Monitor
38. A pupil wants to make the desktop easier to read. Which change is relevant? (a) Choose a clearer screen theme    (b) Change the USB drive label    (c) Rename a printed notebook    (d) Move the classroom desks
39. Before saving schoolwork, choosing the correct folder helps to ________. (a) improve the sound volume    (b) change the monitor size    (c) find the work more easily later    (d) increase the number of letters typed
40. Which is a good reason to give a saved document a meaningful filename? (a) It prevents the mouse from moving    (b) It turns the document into a picture    (c) It makes the keyboard type faster    (d) It identifies the document without opening it

SECTION B: THEORY / PRACTICAL (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Digital devices and their uses
(a) State what a digital device is. (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of digital devices and one use of each. (4 marks)
(c) Explain two ways digital devices help pupils learn or communicate. (4 marks)

2. Computer parts and peripherals
(a) What is a peripheral device? (2 marks)
(b) Name two input devices and state their functions. (4 marks)
(c) Name two output devices and explain what each produces. (4 marks)

3. Keyboard, mouse and interface
(a) State the function of the Enter key. (2 marks)
(b) Describe two basic operations performed with a mouse. (4 marks)
(c) Explain two ways a pupil can customise the appearance of a computer interface. (4 marks)

4. Files and storage
(a) State the difference between a file and a folder. (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of information saved in files and explain how folders help. (4 marks)
(c) Outline four steps for saving a school document to a selected storage location. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Computer
Question 2 – ✅ (c) display educational materials and run learning apps
Question 3 – ✅ (d) Abacus
Question 4 – ✅ (c) more portable
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Monitor
Question 6 – ✅ (a) enter commands by touching the display
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Scanner
Question 8 – ✅ (d) produces information on paper
Question 9 – ✅ (a) Spacebar
Question 10 – ✅ (d) Enter
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Selecting an item with a click
Question 12 – ✅ (a) move up or down a page
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Speakers
Question 14 – ✅ (d) display a computer image on a large surface
Question 15 – ✅ (a) desktop background appearance
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Selecting a different theme
Question 17 – ✅ (d) organises related files together
Question 18 – ✅ (a) My_English_Essay.docx
Question 19 – ✅ (b) USB flash drive
Question 20 – ✅ (c) use the safe eject option when available
Question 21 – ✅ (d) Monitor
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Scanner
Question 23 – ✅ (a) moves the mouse on its surface
Question 24 – ✅ (b) Headphones
Question 25 – ✅ (c) sends letters and commands to the computer
Question 26 – ✅ (a) To remove a character before the cursor
Question 27 – ✅ (b) Shift
Question 28 – ✅ (d) Double-click its icon
Question 29 – ✅ (a) keeping files for later use
Question 30 – ✅ (c) Keyboard and mouse
Question 31 – ✅ (a) Put the files in one named folder
Question 32 – ✅ (b) Primary4_Homework
Question 33 – ✅ (d) can be carried between locations
Question 34 – ✅ (b) many pupils can see the same computer display
Question 35 – ✅ (c) Speaker
Question 36 – ✅ (d) click its icon once
Question 37 – ✅ (c) System unit
Question 38 – ✅ (a) Choose a clearer screen theme
Question 39 – ✅ (c) find the work more easily later
Question 40 – ✅ (d) It identifies the document without opening it

Theory Marking Scheme
Question 1:
(a) An electronic device that handles digital information. (2 marks)
(b) Computer: learning and processing; phone: calls and learning. (4 marks)
(c) Access to lessons and educational information; fast communication with teachers. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) A device connected to a computer to provide input or output. (2 marks)
(b) Keyboard: text entry; mouse: pointing. (4 marks)
(c) Monitor: displays pictures and text; printer: produces hard copies. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Enter starts a new line or confirms a command. (2 marks)
(b) Mouse: click to select; scroll to move through a page. (4 marks)
(c) Choose wallpaper or change the theme or colour appearance. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) A file stores information; a folder organises files. (2 marks)
(b) Text, picture, presentation or audio files; folders group related work. (4 marks)
(c) Choose Save; select location; type suitable filename; confirm Save. (4 marks)

Mark correct equivalent answers, explanations and labelled work within the taught syllabus.