ELMSHAVEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
TERM I MID TERM EXAMINATIONS 2022
YEAR 7
ICT PAPER
Name: _________________________________
Instructions.
Answer all MCQ in section A questions.
ALL marks are equal
You should show all your working in this booklet.
Good hand writing will earn you marks
Multi practices will lead to serious loss of marks
Section A (20 marks)
1. The transformation of raw facts and figures into meaningful information is
called
A. Data processing
B. Data
C. Information technology
D. Data collection
2. The development of the microprocessors is a typical characteristic of:
A. 1st generation
B. 2nd generation
C. 3rd generation
D. 4th generation
3. Which of the following type of computer devices are used for information
output?
A. Mouse, printer and monitor
B. Printer, diskette and keyboard
C. Printer, monitor and speakers
D. Speakers, printers and keyboard
4. An output device which shows images and text from the computer
A. Desktop
B. Telephone
C. Monitor
D. Speaker
5. The act of attempting to acquire sensitive information like usernames,
passwords and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy source is
called?
A. Hacking
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B. Cracking
C. Phishing
D. Backdoor
6. The use of internet to torture other individuals which include activities such as
false accusations, transmissions of threats is referred to as?
A. Computer crime
B. Cyberstalking
C. Cybersecurity
D. Computer fraud
7. All types of software codes that are designed to cause harm to computer
programs are referred to as:
A. Trojan horse
B. Worms
C. Malware
D. Viruses
8. What were computers of the first generation characterized by?
A. Heavy weight and high speed
B. Large spacing and high speed
C. Heavy weight and limited memory
D. High storage capacity and high speed
9. The option on the menu bar which enables one to name the document and
store it on a storage device using another name is………..
A. Save
B. Save as
C. Edit
D. New
10. Which of the following features allows a computer user to transfer par or full
content of the document without leaving the original behind.
A. Copy and paste
B. Save as feature
C. Cut and paste
D. The save button.
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SECTION “B” (80 marks)
Answer any 4 questions
Use a separate blank paper that will be provided to you.
1. a). describe any five symptoms indicating that your computer has been
infected by computer virus.
b) briefly explain the methods that can be used to protect your computer
from malicious attack/virus
2. a) with examples define input devices
b) name any 10 keyboard keys and briefly explain their importance
3. what are the characteristic of the following computer generation
i. 1st generation
ii. 2nd generation
iii. 3rd generation
iv. 4th generation
v. 5th generation
4. Briefly describe the following
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
Primary storage
Secondary storage
HARD DISK
RAM
ROM
CPU
MONITOR
5. if a computer is to be used in in various fields, what do you think is the
major use of computers in the following fields.
i.
Health
ii. Security
iii. Education
iv. Agriculture
v. Transportation
vi. Business
vii. Sports
viii. Recreation/entertainment centers
ix. Military
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6. Describe any five forms of computer crimes.
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