CALVARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

MID-TERM EXAMINATION (2025)

SUBJECT: COMPUTING BASIC: SEVEN

NAME: …………………… DATE: ………………….

SECTION A

1. A computer system is made up of ______ main components.

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

2. The main components of a computer system are ______.

A. Hardware, Software, and Peopleware

B. Monitor, Printer, and Mouse

C. Keyboard, CPU, and Screen

D. Input, Output, and Data

3. Hardware refers to ______.

A. The physical parts of the computer

B. The programs of the computer

C. People using the computer

D. None of the above

4. Software is ______.

A. The physical parts of the computer

B. The instructions that tell the computer what to do

C. The casing of the computer

D. A storage device
5. People who use or operate the computer are called ______.

A. Hardware

B. Software

C. Peopleware

D. Coders

6. The main unit that processes data into information is called ______.

A. CPU

B. Monitor

C. Keyboard

D. Mouse

7. The part of the computer that allows users to enter data is called ______.

A. Output unit

B. Input unit

C. Storage unit

D. System unit

8. The computer device that displays information is an example of ______.

A. Input device

B. Output device

C. Processing device

D. Storage device

9. The first generation of computers used ______.

A. Vacuum tubes

B. Transistors

C. Integrated circuits

D. Microprocessors
10. The second generation of computers used ______.

A. Transistors

B. Chips

C. Artificial Intelligence

D. Lasers

11. The third generation of computers used ______.

A. Vacuum tubes

B. Integrated circuits

C. Microprocessors

D. Magnetic tapes

12. The fourth generation of computers is based on ______.

A. Microprocessors

B. Vacuum tubes

C. Chips and circuits

D. Magnetic disks

13. The fifth generation of computers focuses on ______.

A. Artificial intelligence

B. Punch cards

C. Vacuum tubes

D. Transistors

14. One major characteristic of first generation computers is that they were ______.

A. Small and portable

B. Very large and slow

C. Wireless

D. Smart
15. The third generation of computers was faster because of ______.

A. Transistors

B. Integrated circuits

C. Software

D. Disks

16. Modern computers today are examples of ______ generation.

A. Fourth

B. Fifth

C. Second

D. Third

17. Which of the following is an input device?

A. Keyboard

B. Monitor

C. Printer

D. Speaker

18. A device that shows processed information is called an ______.

A. Input device

B. Output device

C. Storage device

D. System unit

19. A printer produces information in ______ form.

A. Soft copy

B. Hard copy

C. Wireless

D. Audio
20. Which of these is an example of storage device?

A. Flash drive

B. Mouse

C. Keyboard

D. Monitor

21. The main memory of a computer is called ______.

A. RAM

B. ROM

C. Hard disk

D. Flash drive

22. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

A. Hard disk

B. CPU

C. Keyboard

D. RAM

23. A scanner is used to ______.

A. Capture images and text into the computer

B. Print documents

C. Store data

D. Display results

24. A microphone is used to input ______.

A. Text

B. Sound

C. Image

D. Number
25. The background image or colour on the computer screen is called ______.

A. Desktop

B. Wallpaper

C. Icon

D. Taskbar

26. Small pictures on the desktop that represent files or programs are called ______.

A. Folders

B. Icons

C. Links

D. Drives

27. The horizontal bar found at the bottom of the Windows desktop is called the ______.

A. Toolbar

B. Taskbar

C. Menu bar

D. Status bar

28. The Start button on the desktop is used to ______.

A. Turn off the computer

B. Access programs and files

C. Increase brightness

D. Move icons

29. The area that displays open programs on the desktop is called ______.

A. Taskbar

B. Icon bar

C. Sidebar

D. Menu
30. The recycle bin is used to ______.

A. Delete files permanently

B. Store deleted files temporarily

C. Save images

D. Install programs

31. To arrange icons neatly on the desktop, we use ______.

A. Auto arrange

B. Paint

C. Search bar

D. Browser

32. The notification area on the taskbar displays ______.

A. Date and time

B. Paint tools

C. Web browser

D. Pictures

33. File management means ______.

A. Creating, naming, and organizing files

B. Playing games

C. Downloading pictures

D. Typing text only

34. A collection of related files is called a ______.

A. Folder

B. Document

C. Browser

D. Page
35. To create a new folder, you ______.

A. Right-click and select “New Folder”

B. Restart the computer

C. Delete an icon

D. Open the recycle bin

36. The main purpose of file management is to ______.

A. Keep files organized and easy to access

B. Delete data

C. Play music

D. Format the drive

37. File extension helps to ______.

A. Identify the type of file

B. Rename files

C. Hide files

D. Print documents

38. A file name and its extension are separated by a ______.

A. Full stop (.)

B. Comma (,)

C. Dash (-)

D. Slash (/)

39. Examples of file extensions are ______.

A. .docx, .jpg, .mp3

B. .bin, .dat, .ram

C. .exe, .cmd, .run

D. All of the above

A. Empty the recycle bin

B. Close the file

C. Rename it

D. Move it

THEORY QUESTIONS (60 MARKS)

Question 1: Components of Computers and Computer System (15 marks)

a. Define the term computer system. (2 marks)

b. List and explain the three main components of a computer system. (6 marks)

c. Differentiate between hardware and software. (4 marks)

d. State three functions of the CPU. (3 marks)

Question 2: Generation of Computers (15 marks)

a. What is meant by “generation of computers”? (3 marks)

b. List the five generations of computers in order. (5 marks)

c. State two features each of the first and fifth generations of computers. (4 marks)

d. Mention three differences between early and modern computers. (3 marks)

Question 3: Input, Output and Storage Devices (15 marks)

a. Define input, output, and storage devices. (6 marks)

b. Give two examples each of input, output, and storage devices. (6 marks)

c. Explain the difference between primary and secondary storage. (3 marks)

Question 4: Windows Desktop and File Management Techniques (15 marks)

b. List four main features found on the Windows desktop. (4 marks)

c. Define file management. (2 marks)

d. Mention three ways of managing files effectively. (3 marks)

e. What is a file extension? Give two examples. (4 marks)