PLATINUM MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2024

SUBJECT: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
NAME……………………………………………………………………………CLASS: BASIC
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SUBJECTIVE ASPECT
PRACTICAL TEST (24 marks)
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM THIS CATEGORY (1hr 15mins)
1. a. Write the following abbreviations in full. (12 marks)
i. HDMI iv. USB
ii. VGA v. Wi-Fi
iii. VoIP vi. CRT
b. What is an output device (3 marks)
c. List three output device and their uses (3 each)

SECTION B
ANSWER ONLY THREE (3) QUESTIONS FROM THIS CATEGORY
2. a. State the two differences between Hardcopy and Softcopy output (6 marks)
b. Define Desktop. (3 marks)
c. List three different devices that produce softcopy output. (3 marks)

3. a. What is an Analogue device (3 marks)

bi. Mention two examples of Analogue device (3 marks)
c. Write the steps on changing a background(wallpaper) (6 marks)

4. a. Explain the following when dragging an object (6 marks)

i. Click and Hold
ii. Drag
iii. Release
b. State the function of the following (6 marks)
i. Left Mouse Button
ii. Right Mouse Button

5. a. Give one characteristics of the following generation of computers. (10 marks)

i. First Generation
ii. Second Generation
iii. Third Generation
iv. Fourth Generation
v. Fifth Generation
b. List two examples of Fourth Generation Computers (2 marks)
 OBJECTIVE TEST {40 marks}
CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWERS FROM THE ALTERNATIVES (45mins)

1. What is the primary function of a monitor? B) To provide access to programs and settings
A) To produce sound C) To display system notifications
B) To display visual information D) To store files and folders
C) To print documents
D) To provide internet connectivity 9. How do you personalize the desktop
background?
2. Which output device produces a physical copy A) Right-click on the desktop and select
of digital documents? "Personalize"
A) Printer C) Speakers B) Go to the Start menu and select "Settings"
B) Monitor D) Projector C) Use the Control Panel
D) Press the Windows key + D
3. What is the primary function of speakers?
A) To display visual information 10. What is the purpose of File Explorer?
B) To produce sound A) To browse and manage files and folders
C) To print documents B) To display system notifications
D) To provide internet connectivity C) To provide access to programs and settings
D) To customize the desktop background
4. Which device displays visual output on a larger
screen or surface? 11. What is the primary function of the Windows
A) Monitor C) Speakers Search bar?
B) Projector D) Headphones A) To display system notifications
B) To provide access to programs and settings
5. What is the primary function of headphones? C) To search for files and applications
A) To produce sound for a larger audience D) To customize the desktop background
B) To provide private audio output
C) To display visual information 12. What is the System Tray used for?
D) To print documents A) To display the desktop background
B) To provide access to programs and settings
6. How do you connect a monitor to a computer? C) To display system notifications
A) Via USB D) To store files and folders
B) Via HDMI, VGA, or DisplayPort
C) Via audio jack 13. How do you pin an application to the taskbar?
D) Via Bluetooth A) Right-click and select "Unpin from Start"
B) Right-click and select "Pin to Start"
7. What is the purpose of the Start menu? C) Right-click and select "Pin to taskbar"
A) To display system notifications D) Left-click and drag to the taskbar
B) To provide access to programs and settings
C) To store files and folders 14. What is the purpose of the Action Center?
D) To customize the desktop background A) To display system notifications
B) To provide access to programs and settings
8. What is the primary function of the taskbar? C) To provide quick actions and notifications
A) To display the desktop background D) To customize the desktop background
 21. What is the primary function of the Preview
15. How do you change the desktop background? Pane in File Explorer?
A) Right-click on the desktop and select A) To display system notifications
"Personalize" B) To preview file content
B) Go to the Start menu and select "Settings" C) To provide access to programs and settings
C) Use the Control Panel D) To customize the desktop background
D) Press the Windows key + D
22. How do you move a file or folder?
16. What is the primary function of the File A) Right-click and select "Copy"
Explorer ribbon? B) Right-click and select "Cut"
A) To provide access to programs and settings C) Drag and drop to the destination
B) To display system notifications D) Press Ctrl + V
C) To manage files and folders
D) To customize the desktop background 23. What is the purpose of Libraries in File
Explorer?
17. How do you create a shortcut on the desktop? A) To display system notifications
A) Right-click and select "Create shortcut" B) To provide access to programs and settings
B) Left-click and drag to the desktop C) To aggregate content from multiple locations
C) Right-click and select "Send to" > "Desktop D) To customize the desktop background
(create shortcut)"
D) Press the Windows key + S 24. How do you rename a file or folder?
A) Right-click and select "Delete"
18. What is the purpose of the Navigation Pane in B) Right-click and select "Rename
File Explorer? C) Press F2
A) To display system notifications D)Press Ctrl + R
B) To provide access to programs and settings
C)To browse and manage files and folders 25. What is the primary function of the Address
D) To customize the desktop background Bar in File Explorer?
A) To display system notifications
19. How do you copy a file or folder? B) To provide access to programs and settings
A) Right-click and select "Cut" C) To show the current file path
B) Right-click and select "Copy" D) To customize the desktop background
C) Press Ctrl + X
D) Press Ctrl + C 26. How do you delete a file or folder?
A) Right-click and select "Copy"
20. What is the primary function of the Details B) Right-click and select "Cut"
Pane in File Explorer? C)Right-click and select "Delete"
A) To display system notifications D)Press Ctrl + D
B) To provide access to programs and settings
C) To display file details 27. What is the purpose of the Quick Access
D) To customize the desktop background section in File Explorer?
A) To display system notifications
B) To provide access to programs and settings B) To double-click D) To scroll
C) To provide shortcuts to frequently used folders
D) To customize the desktop background 35. Which generation of computers used vacuum
tubes?
28. How do you create a new folder? A) First Generation C)Third Generation
A) Right-click and select "New" > "Folder" B) Second Generation D)Fourth
B) Right-click and select "Create" Generation
C) Press Ctrl + Shift + N
D) Press Ctrl + F 36. What is the primary function of the scroll
wheel?
29. What is the primary function of the Search Box A) To select and click
in File Explorer? B) To scroll through documents or web pages
A) To display system notifications C) To provide additional options and context menu
B) To customize the desktop background D) To double-click
C) To provide access to programs and settings
D) To search for files and folders
37. How do you create a new folder?

30. How do you sort files and folders in File A) Right-click and select "New" > "Folder"
Explorer? B) Right-click and select "Create"
A) Right-click and select "Sort by" C) Press Ctrl + Shift + N
B) Click on the column header D) Press Ctrl + F
C) Press Ctrl + Shift + S
D) Press Ctrl + F 38. Which component of a computer system is
used to enter data?
31. How do you print a document? A) Output Device C) Input Device
A) Press Ctrl + C C) Press Ctrl + V B) Storage Device D)Communication Device
B) Press Ctrl + P D) Press Ctrl + Z
39. What is the purpose of the Recycle Bin?
32. What is the purpose of a network cable? A) To store files permanently
A) To provide internet connectivity B) To delete files permanently
B) To secure a network from unauthorized access C) To restore deleted files
C) To display visual information D) To temporary hold deleted files
D) To store data permanently
40. What is the primary function of RAM?
33. What is the purpose of the keyboard? A) To store data permanently
A) To display visual information B) To provide internet connectivity
B) To produce sound C) To display visual information
C) To enter data into a computer D) To temporarily store data for processing
D) To provide internet connectivity
END OF EXAMINATION
34. The primary function of the left mouse button
is ……………
A) To right-click C) To select and click