Computer Studies Questions and Answers - Grade 7 Mid Term 2 Exams 2023 Set 1

QUESTIONS

OPTIONAL 1: COMPUTER SCIENCE
SECTION A: Answer all the questions in this section.

1. The diagram below shows parts of a computer
   
   The Central Processing Unit is labelled 
   1. P
   2. R
   3. Q
   4. S
2. Which of the following is not a function of a computer?
   1. Processing of data into information 
   2. Storing information
   3. Working at a high speed than human beings
   4. Giving out information to the user
3. Which of the following is an output device of a computer?
   1. Keyboard.
   2. Printer.
   3. Port.
   4. Mouse.
4. Input devices are used to
   1. store information in a computer.
   2. give command to a computer.
   3. process data in a computer.
   4. display information on a computer.
5. When operating a computer, the computer user environment needs to be
   1. congested.
   2. dim.
   3. dusty.
   4. safe.

SECTION B
Answer all questions
Name two types of computers.

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8. Nduta saw the button below in a Microsoft Excel Window.
   
   What is its function?
9. What is the importance of the "save as" in computing?
10. A secretary was typing a document on a computer. She entered the command Ctrl+ u. What was the reaction on the monitor?
11. If given the correct data and instruction, computers can give out information without error. Which characteristic of computer is described here?
12. Which action can be done on a mouse for it to open an icon on the VDU?
13. What is the function of space bar on the computer keyboard?
    
    Write two criteria that can be used to categorize computers.
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MARKING SCHEME

1. C
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. D
6. mainframe computer
7. super computer
8. to make text italic
9. to create a copy of a document while keeping the original
10. selected text was underlined 
11. accuracy
12. double clicking the left button
13. creating space between words in a text
14. size 
15. generation