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END OF SECOND TERM EXAMINATION
COMPUTING
BASIC FOUR (4)
NAME: …………………………………………………. DATE: …………………………………………
SECTION A
Choose the appropriate letter A, B, C or D that answers the following questions
1. What does the term "GUI" stand for?
a) Graphical User Interface b) General User Interface c) Graph User Interaction
d) Generalized User Interface
2. Which button is typically used to start programs in Windows?
a) Control Button b) Start Button c) Option Button d) Menu Button
3. What is the function of the taskbar in Windows?
a) To manage files b) To display current applications c) To change settings
d) To log off the computer
4. Which feature allows you to quickly access your most used programs?
a) Control Panel b) Start Menu c) File Explorer d) Task Manager
5. What is the purpose of the recycle bin in Windows?
a) To increase memory b) To store deleted files temporarily c) To install new software
d) To organize file
6. What type of data is represented by numbers?
a) Text b) Quantitative c) Qualitative d) Categorical
7. Which of the following is NOT considered a source of data?
a) Surveys b) Interviews c) The Internet d) Personal opinions
8. What do we call information that is collected and analyzed?
a) Data b) Feedback c) Reports d) Surveys
9. What is the primary use of spreadsheets in data management?
a) To write essays b) To create software c) To analyze numerical data d) To play games
10. How can data be represented visually for better understanding?
a) Essays b) Tables c) Charts d) All of the above
11. Which of the following is a benefit of technology in our community?
a) Decreased communication b) Increased accessibility to information c) Higher costs
d) Less time for social activities
12. What device is commonly used to access the Internet?
a) Calculator b) Monitor c) Smartphone d) Printer
13. Which technology helps in connecting different computers in a network?
a) Router b) Scanner c) Projector d) Speaker
14. How does online education benefit students?
a) It makes learning harder b) It provides more distractions c) It offers flexibility and
accessibility d) It reduces the quality of education
15. What term describes using technology to enhance community services?
a) E-Government b) Social Media c) Online Shopping d) Email
16. What is the primary purpose of Microsoft PowerPoint?
a) To send emails b) To create slideshows c) To edit photos d) To manage
databases
17. What is a "slide" in PowerPoint?
a) A page in a presentation b) A graphic c) An animation d) A transition
18. Which of the following is used to add text to a slide?
a) Text Box b) Shape c) Picture d) Chart
19. What feature in PowerPoint allows you to show effects when moving from one slide to another?
a) Animation b) Transition c) Design Template d) Overlay
20. What file format does PowerPoint use?
a) .doc b) .xls c) .ppt d) .txt
21. What is the main function of a word processing program?
a) To create and edit text documents b) To manage spreadsheets c) To design websites
d) To create presentations
22. Which of the following is a commonly used word processing application?
a) Microsoft Excel b) Microsoft Word c) Microsoft PowerPoint d) Microsoft Access
23. What is the primary purpose of the spell check feature in word processors?
a) To format text b) To insert images c) To identify spelling errors d) To save
documents
24. How can you change the font style in a word processor?
a) By using the formatting toolbar b) By saving the document c) By printing the document
d) By opening a new document
25. Which option is used to align text to the center in a word processor?
a) Left Align b) Right Align c) Center Align d) Justify
26. In word processing, what does the term "paragraph" refer to?
a) A single word b) A group of sentences c) A page of text d) A title
27. Which feature would you use to create bulleted lists?
a) Text color b) Bullet points c) Page number d) Font size
28. What does the "Insert" menu allow you to do in a word processor?
a) Change margins b) Add images or tables c) Check spelling d) Save the document
29. What is the shortcut key for saving a document in most word processors?
a) Ctrl + C b) Ctrl + V c) Ctrl + S d) Ctrl + P
30. To print a document, which command should you use?
a) Save b) Preview c) Print d) Open
SECTION B
Answer all questions
1. Explain three features of the MS-Windows interface that make it user-friendly for beginners
6marks
2. Discuss six sources of data and their importance in our daily lives.
6marks
3. Describe four ways technology has positively impacted your community.
4marks
4. Write the steps to change position of the taskbar on the desktop 5marks
5. State 2 differences between the file and folder 3marks
6. List the steps to change the background of your desktop 6marks