Examination on Computer Studies
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ are electronic games played on a computer. (a) Board games (b) Computer games (c) Card games (d) Outdoor games
2. Which of these is not a common type of computer game? (a) Adventure (b) Driving (c) Board (d) Platform
3. The correct step to start a computer game is usually to ________. (a) Close the computer (b) Install the game (c) Turn off the monitor (d) Remove the keyboard
4. All of these are uses of computer games except ________. (a) Entertainment (b) Learning (c) Physical exercise (d) Relaxation
5. An example of a driving game is ________. (a) Prince (b) Mario (c) Test Drive (d) Dave
6. Which of these is NOT a typical action in an adventure game like Prince? (a) Jumping (b) Fighting (c) Solving puzzles (d) Driving a car
7. In computer games, a person controlling a character or vehicle is called a ________. (a) Spectator (b) Player (c) Programmer (d) Developer
8. The main reason to predict actions in a game is to ________. (a) Finish the game quickly (b) Understand the game better (c) Always win (d) Avoid losing
9. Which of the following is a key action in the game Mario? (a) Racing a car (b) Jumping on enemies (c) Building a city (d) Fishing
10. ________ refers to the process of finding solutions when a game is difficult or stuck. (a) Cheating (b) Problem-solving (c) Exiting (d) Pausing
11. Which of these is not an importance of computer games? (a) Develops problem-solving skills (b) Improves hand-eye coordination (c) Promotes isolation (d) Provides entertainment
12. A common challenge in platform games is ________. (a) Running out of fuel (b) Defeating a boss (c) Finding a hidden treasure (d) Crossing gaps
13. The correct step after identifying a problem in a game is to ________. (a) Quit the game (b) Suggest a possible solution (c) Shout at the screen (d) Restart the computer
14. All of these are typical roles of a player in a computer game except ________. (a) Controlling character (b) Making decisions (c) Watching passively (d) Interacting with game environment
15. In driving games like Test Drive, the main objective is often to ________ a race. (a) Watch (b) Win (c) Lose (d) Stop
16. Which of the following is a key player in a single-player computer game? (a) The opponent (b) The computer (c) The main character (d) The player
17. Which action is NOT usually associated with the game Dave? (a) Collecting items (b) Avoiding obstacles (c) Flying a plane (d) Jumping
18. The main reason to understand the steps in playing a game is to ________. (a) Get bored (b) Play effectively (c) Waste time (d) Make it harder
19. Predicting the result of a move in a game helps a player to ________. (a) Guess randomly (b) Plan strategies (c) Lose quickly (d) Ignore the game
20. ________ games typically involve moving a character across platforms and avoiding obstacles. (a) Driving (b) Adventure (c) Platform (d) Puzzle

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

1. (a) Define computer games. (2 marks)
(b) List three uses of computer games. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two importance of computer games. (3 marks)
(d) Mention two common types of computer games. (2 marks)

2. (a) Outline two steps involved in playing computer games. (2 marks)
(b) Identify two key players in a typical computer game. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why it is important to predict actions and outcomes in games. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of problems a player might face in a game. (2 marks)

3. (a) Name an adventure game and a driving game. (2 marks)
(b) Describe three key actions a player would perform in an adventure game like Prince. (3 marks)
(c) Explain what a player’s main goal is in a driving game like Test Drive. (3 marks)
(d) List two possible solutions for a player stuck in an adventure game. (2 marks)

4. (a) What is a platform game? (2 marks)
(b) Describe three key actions in a platform game like Mario. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two common obstacles found in platform games. (3 marks)
(d) Name one other computer game you know and state one key action in it. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Computer games
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Board
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Install the game
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Physical exercise
Question 5 – ✅ (c) Test Drive
Question 6 – ✅ (d) Driving a car
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Player
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Understand the game better
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Jumping on enemies
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Problem-solving
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Promotes isolation
Question 12 – ✅ (d) Crossing gaps
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Suggest a possible solution
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Watching passively
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Win
Question 16 – ✅ (d) The player
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Flying a plane
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Play effectively
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Plan strategies
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Platform