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JS1 Computer Studies Examination

This document appears to be a computer studies exam for students in JSS1 at Good Shepherd Schools. It contains two sections - Section A with 30 multiple choice questions testing objectives, and Section B with 4 short answer theory questions. The exam covers topics relating to information ages, early counting devices, computer components, input/output devices, data vs. information, methods of transmitting information, and uses of ICT. It will test students for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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JS1 Computer Studies Examination

This document appears to be a computer studies exam for students in JSS1 at Good Shepherd Schools. It contains two sections - Section A with 30 multiple choice questions testing objectives, and Section B with 4 short answer theory questions. The exam covers topics relating to information ages, early counting devices, computer components, input/output devices, data vs. information, methods of transmitting information, and uses of ICT. It will test students for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOLS

*Creche *Nursery *Primary *Secondary.


(Professional International Educators)
Lagos State Campus: 3, Olayinka Street,Moroga, Meiran. Ogun State Campus I : 38B FPF Avenue, Dalemo, Alakuko
Ogun State Campus II: Hopetown, Along Idiroko Road, Ajegunle Village, Atan. Oyo State Campus: Fawe Village,Odo-
Ona Kekere,Off Old Lagos Road, Oluyole LGA. E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]
Web Site: www.goodshepherdschools.ng

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2019/2020


SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES CLASS: JSS1 DURATION: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

NAME: ……………………………………… ID NUMBER: ………………… DATE: ……………………………

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTION: EACH QUESTION CARRIES TWO MARKS EACH

1. Clay was used for making pot, jug and pottery in what information age? A. stone age B. iron age C.
industrial age D. modern age
2. What material were the first tools made from? A. stones and bones B. stones and metal C. bones and
glass D. metal and wood
3. How did the caveman explain their stories? A. wrote a book B. wrote in the dirt C. wrote on cave walls D.
used sign language
4. One major problem with early counting devices is that A. they occupy small space B. they waste time C.
they can be used to count large numbers D. they were fast
5. Which of the following is NOT true about Pascaline A. it was invented by a French man B. it was also
called analytical engine C. it was name after blaise pascal D. none of the above
6. Which of the following is not an information age? A. stone age B. iron age C. wood age D. middle age
7. The feather pen was clipped into an input during the writing process, this process is known as A. stone
age B. middle age C. industrial age D. electronic age
8. ______ is one of the counting devices in the early stage A. stones B. pebbles C. grains D. all of the above
9. . ______ was considered to be the father of computer A. charles babbage B. joseph blaise C. blaise pascal
D. william oughtred
10. Iron age is a development of the people in ancient times where tools and weapons are made of ______ A.
wood B. rubber C. iron D. glass
11. All of the following are good qualities of information except A. accuracy B. meaningful C. timely D. costly
12. All of the following are the drives that can be found in the computer system except A. diskette drive B. cd
drive C. monitor drive D. flash drive
13. _____ is an output device used to produce the hard copy of the document A. monitor B. vdu C. speaker D.
printer
14. Which of the following are good sources of data? A. primary and secondary B. primary and tertiary C.
secondary and tertiary D. none of the above
15. Which of the following is not considered as part of computer? A. system unit B. ups C. cpu D. keyboard
16. The following are ancient method of transmitting information except A. oral B. drum beating C. printing D.
town crier
17. ______ is an electronic device that accepts data and produces meaningful information A. printer B.
monitor C. computer D. keyboard
18. Which of the following is used to send visual signal into the computer? A. scanner b. camcorder C. digital
camera D. touch pen
19. _____ is a short form for Electronic Mail A. e-mail B. radio C. television D. satellite
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20. What ancient transmitting method is use when somebody gets lost in the bush so that the smoke of the
fire can give direction to such a person A. fire lighting B. oral C. town crier D. drawing diagram
21. The following are non-electronic means of transmitting information except A. newspaper B. magazine C.
computer D. textbook
22. The mode when you can hear sound in form of speeches and music and the same time see pictures A.
audio B. visual C. audio-visual
23. Flash drive is an example of _____ device A. ALU B. control C. internet D. storage
24. The fifth-generation computers made use of A. very large-scale integration B. large scale integration C.
ultra-large-scale integration D. no scale integration
25. In 1981 IBM introduced its first computer for home users. The acronym IBM stands for A. International
Business Man B. International Business Machine C. International Bus Machine D. International Building
Machine
26. The following are means of Information Transmission except A. invention of codes B. invention of printing
materials C. invention of computer D. invention of Facebook
27. What invention would allow us to share large amounts of information quickly and in huge numbers A.
printing B. language C. code D. mass media
28. At what stage were people able to send information to places far away A. invention of printing B.
invention of mass media C. invention of symbol D. invention of computer
29. The term used to describe all the technologies that exist in this present-day life is called A. ICT B. Gadget
C. Computer D. Cellulartex
30. The following are electronic means of transmitting information except A. radio B. telephone C. textbook
D. computer

SECTION B: THEORY
INSTRUCTION: NOTE THE FOLLOWING
1. WRITE LEGIBLE AS ILLGIBLE HAND WRITING WILL ATTRACT A REDUCTION OF 10 MARKS.
2. YOU ARE TO PROPERLY LABEL THE QUESTIONS YOU ARE ANSWERING AS FAILURE TO DO SO, WILL
ATTRACT REDUCTION OF YOUR MARKS.

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS PLEASE!!!


QUESTION 1
A. What are the key differences between the various information ages – [8 marks]
B. Which present information age are we in? – [2 marks]

QUESTION 2
A. State the basic component of a computer – [4 marks]
B. What is an input and output device and give one example of each device – [6 marks]

QUESTION 3
A. What are the differences between data and information, minimum of two differences – [4 marks]
B. List three traditional and modern methods of transmitting information – [6 marks]

QUESTION 4
A. List three invention used in transmitting information – [5 marks]
B. List two uses of ICT – [5 marks]

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