KAPKWEN PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Grade 5 Computer Studies – End Term Practical Examination
Total Marks: 100
Time: 1 Hour
Instructions
1. Follow all instructions carefully.
2. Save your work when instructed.
3. Ask the teacher if you experience technical problems.
Practical Questions
Question 1: Starting the Computer (10 Marks)
a) Switch on the computer correctly. (4 marks)
b) Log in to the desktop. (3 marks)
c) Open the Start Menu. (3 marks)
Question 2: Identify Computer Parts (10 Marks)
Identify the following parts to the teacher:
a) Monitor (2 marks)
b) Keyboard (2 marks)
c) Mouse (2 marks)
d) System Unit (2 marks)
e) Printer (2 marks)
Question 3: Mouse Skills Using Paint (20 Marks)
a) Open Paint program. (5 marks)
b) Draw a rectangle, circle and triangle. (9 marks)
c) Colour the shapes using different colours. (4 marks)
d) Save the drawing as "Shapes". (2 marks)
Question 4: Typing Skills in Microsoft Word (20 Marks)
a) Open Microsoft Word. (5 marks)
b) Type the following text:
COMPUTER LESSON
My name is ________.
I study at Kapkwen Preparatory Academy.
I like learning Computer Studies.
c) Accuracy and neat typing. (15 marks)
Question 5: Formatting Text (20 Marks)
a) Make the title bold and font size 16. (6 marks)
b) Change paragraph font size to 14. (6 marks)
c) Underline the words "Computer Studies". (4 marks)
d) Change text colour to blue. (4 marks)
Question 6: Saving and Closing (20 Marks)
a) Create a folder named Grade 5 Computer. (6 marks)
b) Save the document in the folder. (6 marks)
c) Close the programs correctly. (4 marks)
d) Shut down the computer properly. (4 marks)
Marking Scheme
Total Marks: 100
Q1 Starting Computer – 10 marks
Correct startup procedure and opening start menu.
Q2 Identify Parts – 10 marks
2 marks for each correct identification.
Q3 Paint Drawing – 20 marks
Opening Paint (5), shapes (9), colouring (4), saving (2).
Q4 Typing Skills – 20 marks
Opening Word (5), typing accuracy and completion (15).
Q5 Formatting – 20 marks
Bold title (6), font size change (6), underline (4), text colour (4).
Q6 Saving and Closing – 20 marks
Create folder (6), save file (6), close programs (4), shutdown (4).