New Curriculum Third Term Digital Technologies examination for JSS 1

Class: JSS 1
Term: Third Term
Subject: Digital Technologies
Time: 2 hours
Total Marks: 70

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

1. Artificial intelligence refers to systems designed to perform tasks involving ________. (a) only manual typing    (b) mechanical folding    (c) paper filing    (d) aspects of human-like intelligence
2. Machine learning enables a system to ________. (a) work without any data    (b) replace electrical power    (c) identify patterns from data    (d) avoid every error automatically
3. Which is an example of an AI application? (a) Mechanical stapler    (b) Speech recognition    (c) Manual hole punch    (d) Plain paper ledger
4. A key difference between AI and human intelligence is that AI ________. (a) has personal childhood experiences    (b) operates through computational models    (c) needs food and rest    (d) possesses human emotions by design
5. Internet communication involves ________. (a) exchanging messages over connected networks    (b) only speaking face to face    (c) filing printed invoices    (d) turning off all devices
6. Which is an example of unethical internet communication? (a) Using respectful greetings    (b) Checking the facts before posting    (c) Requesting consent before sharing photos    (d) Sending hurtful messages to harass someone
7. Before forwarding a dramatic online claim, a responsible pupil should ________. (a) share immediately without reading    (b) change its author’s name    (c) verify it from reliable sources    (d) add an invented quotation
8. Why should online messages be written politely? (a) To guarantee every message is true    (b) To prevent every network failure    (c) To respect others and avoid harm    (d) To increase file size
9. Unsolicited bulk electronic messages are commonly called ________. (a) encryption    (b) spam    (c) backup    (d) browsing history
10. Which message is most likely to be spam? (a) An unexpected offer asking for personal details    (b) A class message from a known teacher    (c) A requested assignment reminder    (d) A reply to an email you sent
11. One way to reduce spam is to ________. (a) reply to every suspicious message    (b) open all unknown attachments    (c) send passwords to strangers    (d) avoid sharing email addresses on untrusted sites
12. What should a pupil do with a suspicious email attachment? (a) Open it to check if it is dangerous    (b) Forward it to every classmate    (c) Send a password in reply    (d) Avoid opening it and seek guidance
13. A website using HTTPS generally provides ________. (a) proof that every claim is true    (b) a guarantee against all scams    (c) an encrypted connection    (d) automatic removal of malware
14. Which address is more likely to indicate a secure connection? (a) http://example.com    (b) https://example.com    (c) ftp://example.com    (d) example.com without a scheme
15. A strong password should ________. (a) be difficult to guess and kept private    (b) be the pupil’s name only    (c) be shared publicly    (d) be identical to a friend’s password
16. Why should pupils avoid entering passwords on unfamiliar links? (a) The link may steal login details    (b) The internet cannot show web pages    (c) Passwords are needed for printing    (d) Links always improve security
17. Online privacy concerns ________. (a) the colour of a device    (b) printer speed    (c) screen brightness alone    (d) control of personal information
18. Which detail should NOT be posted publicly without care? (a) A school subject name    (b) A general learning topic    (c) A home address    (d) A public library title
19. Two-factor authentication improves security by ________. (a) publishing the password    (b) requiring another verification step    (c) disabling all login checks    (d) using shorter passwords
20. Which action helps keep a personal account secure? (a) Saving passwords on public screens    (b) Logging out of shared devices    (c) Using the same weak password everywhere    (d) Sharing login codes with friends
21. Intellectual property protects ________. (a) creations such as writing and designs    (b) only discarded computer batteries    (c) internet speed    (d) the physical weight of a device
22. Plagiarism occurs when someone ________. (a) credits the source of a quotation    (b) writes an original paragraph    (c) obtains permission to reuse material    (d) presents another person’s work as their own
23. Which practice respects intellectual property? (a) Copying a design without credit    (b) Removing the original author’s name    (c) Acknowledging the creator of borrowed material    (d) Claiming downloaded work as original
24. Which of these can be protected as creative intellectual property? (a) A worn-out power cable    (b) An empty bin    (c) An original illustration    (d) A broken mouse
25. A device screen lock helps prevent ________. (a) dust entering the device    (b) unauthorised access    (c) battery ageing    (d) network outages
26. Why should security updates be installed? (a) They may fix known vulnerabilities    (b) They always increase screen size    (c) They replace the power supply    (d) They guarantee no human mistakes
27. Which feature may help locate a missing smartphone? (a) Text alignment    (b) Slide transition    (c) Drawing brush    (d) Find-my-device service
28. Which practice best protects files against accidental loss? (a) Saving only one copy on an unreliable drive    (b) Deleting the last copy    (c) Disabling every security feature    (d) Keeping a secure backup
29. Graphic design involves arranging ________. (a) battery cells to produce electricity    (b) only lines of computer code    (c) visual elements to communicate information    (d) mobile phone spare parts
30. In graphic design, contrast helps ________. (a) hide every heading    (b) make important elements easier to distinguish    (c) make all text equally faint    (d) remove all images
31. Which online tool supports simple poster design? (a) Canva    (b) Task Manager    (c) Disk Defragmenter    (d) Command Prompt
32. A readable poster should use ________. (a) clear text and appropriate spacing    (b) many unreadable fonts    (c) tiny low-contrast writing    (d) overlapping messages
33. E-waste means ________. (a) food scraps    (b) paper-only rubbish    (c) unused fresh water    (d) discarded electrical or electronic equipment
34. Which is an example of electronic waste? (a) A fallen leaf    (b) A used cardboard box    (c) A broken mobile phone    (d) A damaged wooden chair
35. Which harmful substances may occur in some electronic waste? (a) Only oxygen and nitrogen    (b) Lead and mercury    (c) Pure drinking water    (d) Table salt only
36. Why should electronic waste not be burned openly? (a) It makes new devices work faster    (b) It can release harmful pollutants    (c) It safely removes every toxic substance    (d) It prevents all soil damage
37. A responsible method of managing e-waste is ________. (a) using approved collection and recycling services    (b) dumping batteries into streams    (c) mixing it with cooking food    (d) burning cables at home
38. Improper disposal of electronic waste may harm ________. (a) only screen brightness    (b) only software files    (c) paper envelopes alone    (d) soil, water and living organisms
39. Which action extends the useful life of a digital device? (a) Deliberate damage    (b) Unnecessary replacement    (c) Responsible repair and maintenance    (d) Leaving it in rain
40. Which practice helps protect biodiversity from e-waste pollution? (a) Discarding batteries in farmland    (b) Burning devices near rivers    (c) Keeping hazardous electronics out of natural habitats    (d) Leaving broken screens in open fields

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

1. Artificial intelligence and communication
(a) Define machine learning. (3 marks)
(b) State two uses of AI. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two ethical internet communication practices. (4 marks)

2. Online safety and privacy
(a) Define spam. (2 marks)
(b) State three ways to protect an online account. (6 marks)
(c) Give one reason for keeping personal information private. (2 marks)

3. Intellectual property and device security
(a) Define plagiarism. (3 marks)
(b) State two ways of respecting intellectual property. (4 marks)
(c) Identify three digital device security features. (3 marks)

4. Graphic design and e-waste
(a) State two design principles applicable to a Canva poster. (4 marks)
(b) Define e-waste. (2 marks)
(c) Explain two harmful effects of improper e-waste disposal. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (d) aspects of human-like intelligence
Question 2 – ✅ (c) identify patterns from data
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Speech recognition
Question 4 – ✅ (b) operates through computational models
Question 5 – ✅ (a) exchanging messages over connected networks
Question 6 – ✅ (d) Sending hurtful messages to harass someone
Question 7 – ✅ (c) verify it from reliable sources
Question 8 – ✅ (c) To respect others and avoid harm
Question 9 – ✅ (b) spam
Question 10 – ✅ (a) An unexpected offer asking for personal details
Question 11 – ✅ (d) avoid sharing email addresses on untrusted sites
Question 12 – ✅ (d) Avoid opening it and seek guidance
Question 13 – ✅ (c) an encrypted connection
Question 14 – ✅ (b) https://example.com
Question 15 – ✅ (a) be difficult to guess and kept private
Question 16 – ✅ (a) The link may steal login details
Question 17 – ✅ (d) control of personal information
Question 18 – ✅ (c) A home address
Question 19 – ✅ (b) requiring another verification step
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Logging out of shared devices
Question 21 – ✅ (a) creations such as writing and designs
Question 22 – ✅ (d) presents another person’s work as their own
Question 23 – ✅ (c) Acknowledging the creator of borrowed material
Question 24 – ✅ (c) An original illustration
Question 25 – ✅ (b) unauthorised access
Question 26 – ✅ (a) They may fix known vulnerabilities
Question 27 – ✅ (d) Find-my-device service
Question 28 – ✅ (d) Keeping a secure backup
Question 29 – ✅ (c) visual elements to communicate information
Question 30 – ✅ (b) make important elements easier to distinguish
Question 31 – ✅ (a) Canva
Question 32 – ✅ (a) clear text and appropriate spacing
Question 33 – ✅ (d) discarded electrical or electronic equipment
Question 34 – ✅ (c) A broken mobile phone
Question 35 – ✅ (b) Lead and mercury
Question 36 – ✅ (b) It can release harmful pollutants
Question 37 – ✅ (a) using approved collection and recycling services
Question 38 – ✅ (d) soil, water and living organisms
Question 39 – ✅ (c) Responsible repair and maintenance
Question 40 – ✅ (c) Keeping hazardous electronics out of natural habitats

Theory Marking Scheme
Question 1: (a) Machine learning uses data to learn patterns that support predictions/actions (3). (b) Speech recognition, text translation, image classification or other taught AI uses (1.5 each). (c) Respectful language, fact-checking and obtaining consent before sharing personal information (two explained, 2 each).
Question 2: (a) Spam = unwanted/unsolicited bulk digital messages (2). (b) Strong unique passwords; two-factor authentication; avoiding suspicious links; logging out of shared computers; refusing to share verification codes (any three, 2 each). (c) Privacy reduces identity theft, harassment or unwanted access (2).
Question 3: (a) Plagiarism = presenting another person’s creative work or ideas as one’s own without proper credit (3). (b) Credit sources and obtain permission/use licensed resources appropriately (2 each). (c) Screen lock, password or passcode, biometrics, update protection, device locator, encryption (any three, 1 each).
Question 4: (a) Any two explained: contrast, alignment, repetition, readable typography, spacing (2 each). (b) E-waste = discarded electrical/electronic equipment (2). (c) Toxic substances such as lead/mercury contaminate soil/water; improper burning releases harmful fumes; damage to habitats/biodiversity (two explained, 2 each).
Award credit for correct equivalent answers and clear explanations, to the specified subpart marks. Mark only three answered theory questions.