Examination on Computer Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is an electronic machine that helps us work faster. (a) Stone (b) Computer (c) Chair
2. Which of these is not a common type of computer? (a) Desktop (b) Laptop (c) Bicycle
3. The first computers were very big and looked like a ________. (a) small box (b) big room (c) tiny phone
4. All of these are parts of a computer except ________. (a) monitor (b) system unit (c) spoon
5. Which part of the computer DOES NOT help us to type? (a) Keyboard (b) Mouse (c) Monitor
6. The main reason for using a computer is to ________. (a) play all day (b) make work easier (c) sleep
7. An example of a computer part that shows pictures is the ________. (a) speaker (b) monitor (c) mouse
8. Which of the following parts looks like a TV screen? (a) Printer (b) Monitor (c) Keyboard
9. To see what you are typing, you look at the ________. (a) system unit (b) keyboard (c) monitor
10. Which of these is not a part of the computer that helps us to hear sound? (a) Speaker (b) Printer (c) Monitor
11. ________ helps us to move the pointer on the screen. (a) Keyboard (b) Mouse (c) Speaker
12. Which of the following is a type of computer that you can carry easily? (a) Desktop (b) Laptop (c) Refrigerator
13. All of these are input devices except ________. (a) Scanner (b) Light pen (c) Speaker
14. The main reason for the system unit is to ________. (a) store clothes (b) make the computer work (c) play music
15. A computer part that helps us to print documents on paper is the ________. (a) scanner (b) printer (c) monitor
16. Which of these parts DOES NOT have buttons to press? (a) Keyboard (b) Monitor (c) Mouse
17. The ________ is the brain of the computer. (a) monitor (b) system unit (c) keyboard
18. Which of these is not a common use of a computer? (a) Typing letters (b) Drawing pictures (c) Cooking food
19. To play games using a special stick, you would use a ________. (a) mouse (b) joystick (c) keyboard
20. ________ can be flat or curved in shape. (a) Keyboard (b) Monitor (c) Printer

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

1. (a) What is a computer? (2 marks)
(b) Mention two things a computer is used for. (3 marks)
(c) Name two common types of computers. (3 marks)
(d) In simple terms, how did computers start? (2 marks)

2. (a) Name any two parts of a computer that help you to see things on the screen. (2 marks)
(b) Identify two parts of a computer that you can hold in your hand to control things. (3 marks)
(c) What is the main use of a keyboard? (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of a computer part that makes sound. (2 marks)

3. (a) Describe the shape and appearance of a monitor. (2 marks)
(b) State two things a monitor displays. (3 marks)
(c) What is the system unit? (3 marks)
(d) Why is the system unit important for the computer to work? (2 marks)

4. (a) Name two parts of a computer that help you to put pictures or documents into the computer. (2 marks)
(b) Explain what a printer is used for. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two basic parts you can find on the system unit box. (3 marks)
(d) What is a light pen used for? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Computer
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Bicycle
Question 3 – ✅ (b) big room
Question 4 – ✅ (c) spoon
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Mouse
Question 6 – ✅ (b) make work easier
Question 7 – ✅ (b) monitor
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Monitor
Question 9 – ✅ (c) monitor
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Printer
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Mouse
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Laptop
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Speaker
Question 14 – ✅ (b) make the computer work
Question 15 – ✅ (b) printer
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Monitor
Question 17 – ✅ (b) system unit
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Cooking food
Question 19 – ✅ (b) joystick
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Monitor