SILICON RIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
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END OF THIRDTERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: COMPUTING CLASS: GRADE FOUR (4)
Duration: 1hr 45mins
NAME:………………………………………….………. DATE: ………………………………
Time: 1 hour
Answer all questions.
A. Objective Questions
(Each question carries 2 mark. Choose the correct answer.)
1. Which of the following is a technological tool?
A. Pencil B. Computer C. Stone D. Leaf
2. The physical parts of a computer are called:
A. Software B. Hardware C. Memory D. Program
3. Which of these is NOT a pointing device?
A. Mouse B. Keyboard C. Trackball D. Touchpad
4. The part of the computer that stores information temporarily is called:
A. Hard disk B. RAM C. CD-ROM D. Flash drive
5. The brain of the computer is the:
A. CPU B. Monitor C. Keyboard D. Printer
6. Which of these is system software?
A. Microsoft Word B. Windows C. Excel D. PowerPoint
7. Which part of the Microsoft Windows interface contains the Start button?
A. Taskbar B. Desktop C. Toolbar D. Icon
8. Icons are found on the:
A. Taskbar B. Desktop C. Menu bar D. Ribbon
9. The main screen you see after Windows starts is called:
A. Folder B. Desktop C. Window D. File
10. The full meaning of GUI is:
A. Graphical User Input B. Graphical User Interface C. General User Internet
D. Graphic Unit Icon
11. Which Microsoft Office program is used for creating documents?
A. Excel B. PowerPoint C. Word D. Paint
12. Which Microsoft Office program is mainly used for calculations?
A. PowerPoint B. Excel C. Word D. Publisher
13. PowerPoint is mainly used for:
A. Making presentations B. Editing videos C. Drawing pictures D. Playing
music
14. In Microsoft Word, the blinking vertical line that shows where you can type is called:
A. Mouse pointer B. Cursor C. Icon D. File
15. Which device is used to print information from the computer onto paper?
A. Scanner B. Projector C. Printer D. Monitor
16. A digital system works by using:
A. Letters only B. Numbers only C. Binary digits (0 and 1) [Link]
only
17. Which of the following is an example of application software?
A. Windows 10 B. Microsoft Excel C. RAM D. CPU
18. The shortcut for copying in Microsoft Word is:
A. Ctrl + C B. Ctrl + X C. Ctrl + V D. Ctrl + Z
19. A file in the computer can be saved on:
A. RAM B. Pen drive C. Monitor D. Cursor
20. The part of the computer that allows you to see what you are working on is the:
A. Monitor B. Keyboard C. CPU D. Mouse
B. Theory Questions
1. Define hardware and give two examples
2. Explain the term “softcopy and hardcopy.”
3. Mention four examples of hardware devices
4. List and explain two types of computer memory.
5. Mention four icons that can be found on the Windows desktop.
6. What is a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
7. List three uses of Microsoft Word.
8. State two differences between Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
9. Explain the term “digital system” and give one example.
Marking Scheme
Objective Questions (1 mark each):
1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-B, 5-A, 6-B, 7-A, 8-B, 9-B, 10-B,
11-C, 12-B, 13-A, 14-B, 15-C, 16-C, 17-B, 18-A, 19-B, 20-A.
Total: 20 marks
Theory Questions (4 marks each):
1. Definition 2 marks, examples 2 marks
2. Definition 2 marks, examples 2 marks
3. Any 3 correct = 4 marks
4. Any 4 correct = 4 marks
5. Names 2 marks, explanations 2 marks
6. Any 4 correct = 4 marks
7. Correct definition = 4 marks
8. Any 3 correct = 4 marks
9. Two correct differences = 4 marks
10. Definition 3 marks, example 1 mark
Grand Total: 60 marks