First Term Computer Studies Examination for Primary 1

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

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

1. ________ is an electronic machine that accepts data and gives out information. (a) Computer (b) Chair (c) Book
2. The ________ is called the brain of the computer. (a) CPU (b) Mouse (c) Printer
3. An example of a computer part is ________. (a) Monitor (b) Spoon (c) Cup
4. Which of the following is a computer? (a) Laptop (b) Radio (c) Television
5. All of these are parts of a computer except ________. (a) Keyboard (b) Mouse (c) Refrigerator
6. Which is NOT an electronic gadget? (a) Computer (b) Printer (c) Table
7. The main reason for using a monitor is ________. (a) To display information (b) To type letters (c) To print papers
8. The correct step in typing a letter is pressing the ________. (a) Alphabetic key (b) Mouse button (c) Monitor
9. Which of these is not a part of the system unit? (a) CPU (b) RAM (c) Keyboard
10. ________ is used to print documents on paper. (a) Printer (b) Monitor (c) Mouse
11. The ________ is called the screen of the computer. (a) Monitor (b) System unit (c) Disk drive
12. An example of a numeric key is ________. (a) 5 (b) A (c) B
13. Which of the following shows pictures and words on a computer? (a) Monitor (b) Printer (c) Keyboard
14. All of these are types of printers except ________. (a) Inkjet printer (b) Laser printer (c) Keyboard printer
15. Which does NOT help us move the pointer on the screen? (a) Mouse (b) Keyboard (c) Printer
16. The main reason for using a keyboard is ________. (a) To type letters and numbers (b) To display pictures (c) To print books
17. The correct step in clicking an item on the screen is using the ________. (a) Mouse (b) Monitor (c) CPU
18. Which of these is not a type of monitor? (a) LCD (b) CRT (c) Speaker
19. ________ stores information temporarily in the computer. (a) RAM (b) Monitor (c) Mouse
20. An example of an alphabetic key is ________. (a) A (b) 7 (c) 9

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

(a) Define a computer. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two examples of computer parts. (3 marks)
(c) State two differences between a computer and other electronic gadgets. (3 marks)
(d) Write one use of a computer. (2 marks)

(a) Identify the monitor as a part of a computer. (2 marks)
(b) State two functions of a monitor. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two types of monitors. (3 marks)
(d) Draw and label a monitor. (2 marks)

(a) What is a keyboard? (2 marks)
(b) Mention two functions of a keyboard. (3 marks)
(c) Differentiate between alphabetic keys and numeric keys. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example each of an alphabetic key and a numeric key. (2 marks)

(a) What is the system unit? (2 marks)
(b) Name two components inside the system unit. (3 marks)
(c) State one function each of CPU and RAM. (3 marks)
(d) Mention one use of a printer. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Computer
Question 2 – ✅ (a) CPU
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Monitor
Question 4 – ✅ (a) Laptop
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Refrigerator
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Table
Question 7 – ✅ (a) To display information
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Alphabetic key
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Keyboard
Question 10 – ✅ (a) Printer
Question 11 – ✅ (a) Monitor
Question 12 – ✅ (a) 5
Question 13 – ✅ (a) Monitor
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Keyboard printer
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Printer
Question 16 – ✅ (a) To type letters and numbers
Question 17 – ✅ (a) Mouse
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Speaker
Question 19 – ✅ (a) RAM
Question 20 – ✅ (a) A