Examination on Computer Studies
Class: JSS 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is the ability to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information using digital technologies. (a) Digital Divide (b) Digital Literacy (c) Spreadsheet (d) Database
2. Which of the following is a common use of a search engine? (a) Sending email (b) Searching for information (c) Playing offline games (d) Editing documents
3. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the new economy? (a) Global market reach (b) Information as a key asset (c) Reliance on physical assets (d) E-commerce
4. Which of these is not an example of a spreadsheet package? (a) Microsoft Excel (b) Google Sheets (c) LibreOffice Calc (d) Adobe Photoshop
5. In a database, a single row representing a complete set of related data is called a ________. (a) field (b) record (c) file (d) key
6. All of these are examples of popular search engines except ________. (a) Google (b) Bing (c) Yahoo (d) Microsoft Word
7. The main reason for the existence of the digital divide is ________. (a) lack of interest in technology (b) unequal access to digital technology (c) abundance of old economy jobs (d) high cost of physical assets
8. Digital literacy is essential for effective participation in the ________. (a) old economy (b) digital economy (c) agricultural sector (d) physical market
9. An example of a visual representation of data in a spreadsheet is a ________. (a) cell (b) row (c) chart (d) column
10. The correct step to download information from a website is to first ________. (a) print the page (b) right-click and select ‘Save As’ (c) close the browser (d) restart the computer
11. A unique identifier for each record in a database table is known as a ________. (a) foreign key (b) primary key (c) secondary key (d) composite key
12. The intersection of a row and a column in a spreadsheet is called a ________. (a) worksheet (b) range (c) cell (d) chart
13. The term ‘digital divide’ refers to the gap between those who have and those who do not have access to ________. (a) physical books (b) digital technology (c) traditional education (d) physical markets
14. Which of the following allows you to browse and access websites on the internet? (a) Operating System (b) Web Browser (c) Word Processor (d) Spreadsheet
15. A database model that organizes data in a tree-like structure with parent-child relationships is called ________. (a) flat-file (b) relational (c) hierarchical (d) network
16. One characteristic of digital literacy is the ability to ________ information found online. (a) ignore (b) critically evaluate (c) blindly accept (d) delete
17. A collection of cells that are selected together in a spreadsheet is known as a ________. (a) cell (b) row (c) column (d) data range
18. A benefit of the new economy is increased opportunity for ________. (a) local trade only (b) manual labor (c) global collaboration (d) physical asset accumulation
19. When you use a search engine, the results are typically displayed as a list of ________. (a) advertisements (b) web links (c) images only (d) videos only
20. A collection of related records in a database is called a ________. (a) field (b) record (c) file (d) key
21. Which feature of a spreadsheet is best for creating visual representations of numerical data? (a) Rows (b) Columns (c) Charts (d) Cells
22. The digital divide primarily impacts individuals’ ability to access ________. (a) physical goods (b) information and communication technologies (c) traditional jobs (d) local services
23. Which of these is a popular search engine used to find information on the web? (a) Microsoft Word (b) Google Chrome (c) Google Search (d) Adobe Reader
24. In the workforce, digital literacy enables employees to effectively use ________ for productivity. (a) typewriters (b) digital tools and software (c) abacus (d) paper files
25. A column in a database table that stores a specific type of information is known as a ________. (a) record (b) file (c) field (d) key
26. Which of the following is NOT a common use of a spreadsheet program? (a) Budgeting (b) Data analysis (c) Creating presentations (d) Performing calculations
27. The new economy is largely driven by ________ and innovation. (a) manual labor (b) information technology (c) natural resources (d) physical infrastructure
28. To save a picture from a website, you would typically right-click on the image and select ________. (a) Print (b) Open link (c) Save image as (d) Copy text
29. A database where data is stored in a single table without complex relationships is known as a ________. (a) hierarchical database (b) relational database (c) flat-file database (d) network database
30. The application of digital literacy in education includes ________. (a) memorizing facts (b) online research and e-learning (c) writing on blackboards (d) playing outdoor games
31. A horizontal set of cells in a spreadsheet is referred to as a ________. (a) column (b) row (c) cell (d) range
32. One of the negative impacts of the digital divide is the exclusion of certain populations from ________. (a) physical markets (b) digital opportunities and services (c) traditional schooling (d) local communities
33. When searching for specific phrases in a search engine, it is best to enclose the phrase in ________. (a) brackets [ ] (b) parentheses ( ) (c) quotation marks ” ” (d) angle brackets
34. Which of these is a type of database that stores data in multiple tables linked by common fields? (a) Flat-file (b) Hierarchical (c) Relational (d) Object-oriented
35. The ability to use digital tools to solve problems and create new content is a characteristic of ________. (a) digital divide (b) old economy (c) digital literacy (d) spreadsheet skills
36. Which term describes a single page within a spreadsheet file, where data is organized into rows and columns? (a) Workbook (b) Worksheet (c) Document (d) Presentation
37. E-commerce is a prominent feature of the ________. (a) old economy (b) traditional market (c) new economy (d) agricultural economy
38. To access information online, you typically need a device connected to the internet and a ________. (a) printer (b) word processor (c) web browser (d) scanner
39. A unique identifier that links records between two tables in a relational database is often called a ________. (a) primary key (b) foreign key (c) composite key (d) candidate key
40. Effective communication and collaboration using digital tools are key aspects of ________. (a) physical literacy (b) digital literacy (c) financial literacy (d) media illiteracy

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

Question 1
(a) Define a database. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the difference between a ‘field’ and a ‘record’ in a database. (3 marks)
(c) List and explain two forms of database. (3 marks)
(d) State two uses of a spreadsheet program. (2 marks)

Question 2
(a) What is meant by the ‘digital divide’? (2 marks)
(b) Describe two features of the ‘new economy’ that differentiate it from the ‘old economy’. (3 marks)
(c) Explain how digital literacy is applied in the education sector. (3 marks)
(d) State two characteristics of a digitally literate individual. (2 marks)

Question 3
(a) Give two examples of popular search engines. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how search engines are useful for accessing information online. (3 marks)
(c) Identify and explain two features of a spreadsheet (e.g., cell, row, column, chart). (3 marks)
(d) Describe one method of downloading information from the internet. (2 marks)

Question 4
(a) Define the term ‘key’ in the context of a database. (2 marks)
(b) Differentiate between a ‘flat-file database’ and a ‘relational database’. (3 marks)
(c) Discuss three benefits of the new economy. (3 marks)
(d) Identify two database terminologies other than ‘key’. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Digital Literacy
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Searching for information
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Reliance on physical assets
Question 4 – ✅ (d) Adobe Photoshop
Question 5 – ✅ (b) record
Question 6 – ✅ (d) Microsoft Word
Question 7 – ✅ (b) unequal access to digital technology
Question 8 – ✅ (b) digital economy
Question 9 – ✅ (c) chart
Question 10 – ✅ (b) right-click and select ‘Save As’
Question 11 – ✅ (b) primary key
Question 12 – ✅ (c) cell
Question 13 – ✅ (b) digital technology
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Web Browser
Question 15 – ✅ (c) hierarchical
Question 16 – ✅ (b) critically evaluate
Question 17 – ✅ (d) data range
Question 18 – ✅ (c) global collaboration
Question 19 – ✅ (b) web links
Question 20 – ✅ (c) file
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Charts
Question 22 – ✅ (b) information and communication technologies
Question 23 – ✅ (c) Google Search
Question 24 – ✅ (b) digital tools and software
Question 25 – ✅ (c) field
Question 26 – ✅ (c) Creating presentations
Question 27 – ✅ (b) information technology
Question 28 – ✅ (c) Save image as
Question 29 – ✅ (c) flat-file database
Question 30 – ✅ (b) online research and e-learning
Question 31 – ✅ (b) row
Question 32 – ✅ (b) digital opportunities and services
Question 33 – ✅ (c) quotation marks ” ”
Question 34 – ✅ (c) Relational
Question 35 – ✅ (c) digital literacy
Question 36 – ✅ (b) Worksheet
Question 37 – ✅ (c) new economy
Question 38 – ✅ (c) web browser
Question 39 – ✅ (b) foreign key
Question 40 – ✅ (b) digital literacy