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END OF SECOND TERM EXAMINATION
COMPUTING
BASIC THREE (3)
NAME: …………………………...………. DATE: ………………………………
SECTION A
Choose the appropriate letter A, B, C or D that answers the following question.
1. Which of the following is NOT a source of data?
a. Surveys b. Observations c. Random Numbers d. Experiment
2. The primary function of an input device is to:
a. Output data b Store data c. Enter data into a computer D. Process data
3. Which of the following is NOT an input device?
a. Keyboard b. Mouse c. Monitor d. Scanner
4. which part of the computer works on information?
a. Monitor b. Keyboard c. System unit
5. …………………………. Is used for typing.
a. Monitor b. Keyboard c. System unit
6. A projector or image projector is a device that sends an image or video onto a
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a. Surface b. television c. radio
7. X-RAY machines are machines that are normally used in ………………………….
a. Hospitals b. markets c. schools
8. Audio data refers to ……………………………
a. Video b. sounds c. pictures
9. We can collect image data with the help of a …………………
a. Newspaper b. radio c. camera
10. A talk between two or more people is known as …………………………….
a. Radio b. conversation c. internet
11. We listen to news on the………………………….
a. Radio b. conversation c. thermometer
12. A magazine comes in a form of …………………………….
a. Note b. package c. book
13. The internet refers to a service that connects all……………………….
a. Computers b. speakers c. cameras
14. Which of the following devices is used to display output that you can see on the
screen?
A. Printer B. Monitor C. Speakers D. All of the above
15. A device that produces a hard copy of a document is known as:
A. Monitor B. Hard Drive C. Printer D. Scanner
16. Which output device converts digital signals into sound?
A. Monitor B. Projector C. Speaker D. Plotter
17. The use of electronic means to communicate is called:
A. Communication Technology B. Network Technology C. Digital
Communication
D. Public access
18. What is a computer?
A. a machine that helps us calculate B. A big book C. A type of animal
D. A kind of toy
19. Which of these is a part of a computer?
A. Keyboard B. Tree C. Book D. Paint.
20. What do we use a keyboard for?
A. To type letters and numbers B. To listen to music C. To watch movies
D. To draw pictures
21. Which of the following is not an output device?
A. Monitor B. Mouse C. Scanner D. Microphone
22. What does the mouse do?
A. Makes noises B. Controls the pointer on the screen C. Types words
D. Prints pictures
23. Which of the following is NOT a way to input data into a computer?
A. Typing on the keyboard B. Clicking the mouse C. Viewing the screen
D. Scanning with a scanner
24. What do you need to do first to start a computer?
A. Turn it on B. Close the monitor C. Turn off the printer D. Open the door
25. What is the function of a printer?
A. To type words B. To print pictures and documents C. To browse the internet
D. To play music
26. What do we use to save our work on a computer?
A. Scroll bar B. Save button C. Power button D. Taskbar
27. When you want to shut down the computer, what do you do?
A. Press the power button B. Close all the programs C. Leave it on
D. Get up and leave
28. Which of these can you use to draw pictures on a computer?
A. Painting software B. Word document C. Web browser D. Email
29. What is the purpose of a password?
A. To open doors B. To keep your information safe C. To play games
D. To make calls
30. How can you be safe while using the computer?
A. By sharing passwords with everyone B. By using the computer for many hours
C. By being careful about what you click and who you talk to online
D. By eating snacks while using it
SECTION B
ANSWEWR ALL QUESTIONS
1. List six (6) sources of data. 12marks
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2. Discuss the use of output devices in computing. 2marks
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3. Explain the five importance of technology in communication. 10marks
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