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This document appears to be a practice exam for a Computer Studies class in junior secondary school (JSS1) in Nigeria. It contains 30 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of computer uses, components, operations and applications. It also includes 4 essay questions requiring explanations of computer concepts and systems. The exam covers topics like data processing, I/O devices, keyboards, monitors, mice, booting processes and uses of computers in various sectors.

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JS1 Computer Studies Examination (Third Term)

This document appears to be a practice exam for a Computer Studies class in junior secondary school (JSS1) in Nigeria. It contains 30 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of computer uses, components, operations and applications. It also includes 4 essay questions requiring explanations of computer concepts and systems. The exam covers topics like data processing, I/O devices, keyboards, monitors, mice, booting processes and uses of computers in various sectors.

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(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

THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2020/2021


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

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

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES
1. The following are uses of computer in information processing and management except A. multi-media
communications B. marketing C. generation of payroll D. accounting and banking
2. The following are uses of computer in communication except A. computer gadgets such as mobile phones etc. can
be used in communicating B. the use of video and tele-conferencing in having meetings with various members of
staff in different locations C. used for e-shopping and making online payment D. used in multi-media
communications
3. The following are the major functions a computer performs in processing data except A. it accepts data B. it
processes data C. it supplies data or information D. it stores the data
4. The following options contain the distinct states that processing goes through in order to produce meaningful
output for any program except A. fetch B. decode C. execute D. fetch back
5. The devices your computer uses to relay information to the user such as a printer, monitor, speakers etc. A.
memory B. arithmetic and logic unit C. input unit D. output unit
6. The basic technique that processed data immediately is A. demand processing B. batch processing C. real time
processing D. time sharing
7. The type of processing that is done only when it becomes necessary A. online processing B. real time processing C.
demand processing D. batch processing
8. The following options are the advantages of using computer for data processing except A. speed B. exchange of
information C. overall security can be raised due to less human intervention D. inefficiency can be raised
9. The following are examples of mechanical devices except A. washing machine B. abacus C. slide rule D. babbage’s
analytic engine
10. The following are examples of electrical devices except A. electric iron B. electric kettle C. grinding machine D.
photocopier
11. The device that takes the energy of electric current and transform it in simple ways into some other form of energy
A. early counting B. electrical C. electronic D. mechanical
12. The type of computer that holds data or number in continuous or real form A. mainframe computer B. general
purpose computer C. hybrid computer D. analog computer
13. The following are the classification of computer by operation o by type except A. digital computer B. analog
computer C. hybrid computer D. mini computer
14. The following are the uses and application of computer in the hospital except A. it can be used to record the name
of a patient B. it can be used to record the date of admitting a patient C. traffic control and regulations D. it can be
used for medical research and for diagnosis of ailment and diseases
15. The following are the uses of computer in other areas except A. oil exploitation B. engineering work e.g. designs of
building through AutoCAD C. designs of planes, cars and ships D. watching of films and playing of music
16. Computer can work for several hours without getting tired or bored unlike man” what advantage of computer is
this A. internet access B. diligence C. accuracy D. speed
17. The following options are sections of the keyboard except A. function keypad B. Alpha-numeric keypad C. special
keypad D. symbol keypad
18. All the buttons on the keyboard are called A. tab B. lock C. pen D. keys

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19. The following statements are true about the function keys except A. located at the top of the keyboard B. there are
12 function keys on a keyboard C. function keys can be used to write letter or word D. are used for different
function in different program
20. What is the functions of Caps lock key? A. this key is use to make space between word B. this key is use to erase
word or letters C. this key is use to write in capital letters D. this key is use to turn letters into numbers
21. What key moves the cursor down to the next line? A. arrow keys B. return/enter key C. keyboard D. none of the
above
22. What is the flashing line on the monitor that shows where the text will appear? A. cursor B. spacebar C. backspace
D. arrow keys
23. A pen shaped device which can sense light and is used to point at spots on a screen A. light pen B. tracker ball C.
mouse D. joystick
24. The mouse technique that place when you place your mouse pointer on an icon, press and release quickly A. click
B. right click C. double click D. dragging and dropping
25. The mouse technique that occur when you roll the centre mouse either forward or backward A. dragging and
dropping B. scrolling C. double click D. right click
26. An advanced touch sensitive interface solution that senses the position of a user’s finger A. click B. touch pad C.
trackball D. joystick
27. Which is the last step in booting a computer system A. power on the computer B. make sure the cables are plugged
C. close the lid of your computer D. turn on the socket
28. When a computer is restarted by pressing the combination of Ctrl + Alt + Del key or by restart button A. cold
booting B. warm booting C. both A and B D. none of the above
29. The following options are the uses and application of computer in the bank except A. keeping customers’ accounts
B. posting transactions into a customer’s account C. for dispensing money to customers D. weather forecasting
30. The type of computer that combines both the speed of digital computer with the efficiency of analog computer A.
hybrid computer B. super computer C. desktop computers D. mini computer

SECTION B: THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS PLEASE!!!
QUESTION 1
A. Mention two uses of computer in the following areas; i.
communication ii. timing and control B. In a tabular form give two differences between the CRT,
iii. information processing and management LCD and LED monitors.
iv. society

C. Mention four types of data processing and explain two


D. State three advantages and disadvantages of using
computers for data processing
QUESTION 2
A. What is a device and mention three classes of devices? B. Mention three classes of devices and give two examples
each
C. Mention and explain the three types of computers and give D. Mention three uses and application of computer at home
one example each

QUESTION 3
A. What is a keyboard and mention two types of enhanced B. Mention five general keyboard shortcut and their meaning
keyboard?

C. Mention two features of the Standard and Enhanced D. “Last night I won N2,475,635 on the MTN lottery” – List the
Keyboard section of the keyboard that will be use to type this.
QUESTION 4
A. What are screen pointing devices and list three type B. List and explain three mouse techniques

C. What is booting, mention and explain the types D. Write the steps for the following i. booting your computer
system ii. shutting down your computer

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