Primary 5 Computer Science First Term Examination

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – PRIMARY 5

First Term Examination

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TEST (20 marks)

Choose the correct answer. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which of the following is an example of a file? (a) Chair (b) Document (c) Teacher (d) Chalk
2. Copying a file means ________. (a) Removing it (b) Deleting it (c) Making a duplicate (d) Erasing it
3. The place where files are stored on a computer is called ________. (a) Folder (b) Bag (c) Box (d) Chair
4. The process of moving files from one directory to another is called ________. (a) Cutting and Pasting (b) Drawing (c) Printing (d) Typing
5. An example of a storage device is ________. (a) Flash drive (b) Chalkboard (c) Marker (d) Notebook
6. The tool used to cut or copy text in a word processor is called ________. (a) Eraser (b) Toolbar (c) Ruler (d) Brush
7. A word processor can be used to ________. (a) Cook food (b) Write letters (c) Wash clothes (d) Build houses
8. In Microsoft Word, the command to save a file is ________. (a) Ctrl + C (b) Ctrl + S (c) Ctrl + V (d) Ctrl + P
9. The icon used to delete a file is usually a ________. (a) Folder (b) Trash bin (c) Pen (d) Table
10. Which of these is a function of a spreadsheet? (a) Calculations (b) Singing (c) Dancing (d) Cooking
11. In spreadsheets, data is stored in ________. (a) Cells (b) Chairs (c) Pens (d) Boards
12. An example of a spreadsheet package is ________. (a) MS Excel (b) MS Paint (c) Notepad (d) Calculator
13. Which of these is a text-based programming language? (a) Scratch (b) Logo (c) Python (d) Paint
14. HTML is mainly used for ________. (a) Web design (b) Cooking (c) Playing games (d) Drawing
15. A computer virus can be prevented using ________. (a) Antivirus software (b) Pencil (c) Eraser (d) Notebook
16. The shortcut key for printing a document is ________. (a) Ctrl + S (b) Ctrl + C (c) Ctrl + V (d) Ctrl + P
17. The part of the computer where processing is done is called ________. (a) CPU (b) Mouse (c) Monitor (d) Keyboard
18. One example of an input device is ________. (a) Keyboard (b) Printer (c) Speaker (d) Monitor
19. In MS Word, the underline command is represented by ________. (a) B (b) U (c) I (d) S
20. An example of an app we can use on phones for chatting is ________. (a) WhatsApp (b) MS Excel (c) Paint (d) Notepad

SECTION B: THEORY QUESTIONS (60 marks)

Answer all questions. Each group carries 10 marks (5 marks each).

1a. Explain what a file is.
1b. List three types of files you know.

2a. What is the difference between copying and moving a file?
2b. Mention two storage devices used in saving files.

3a. Define a word processor.
3b. State three uses of a word processor in daily life.

4a. What is a spreadsheet?
4b. Mention three uses of a spreadsheet in business.

5a. Define programming language.
5b. List three examples of text-based programming languages.

6a. What is HTML used for?
6b. Mention three examples of applications or websites that use HTML.