MONTHLY
TEST OF TERM EXAMINATION
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FIRST (1st) FORM
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Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks
April
2025
KM ,N.M
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60
TEACHER: _________________________________________________
STUDENT’S NAME: _________________________________________
DATE: ___________________________
CLASS: _________________
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
1. This paper consists of two Sections
2. Section A consist of Four (4) Short Answer Questions
Section B consists of Thirty (30) Multiple Choice questions
3. Student are to answer ALL questions.
4. Write your Answer in spaces provided
5. Each question must be answer using Black ink or blue ink
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
Section A
Read each question carefully and answer each question on lines provided.
1. What are the two main types of software?
(2marks)
2. Define application software in one sentence.
(2marks)
3. Name one function of system software.
(2marks)
4. How do software and hardware work together?
(2marks)
5. What is the difference between system software and application software?
(2marks)
1. What is an output device? Give an example.
(2marks)
2. What is the function of a keyboard?
(2marks)
3. How does a mouse function as an input device?
(2marks)
4. Explain the use of a scanner.
(2marks)
5. What is the purpose of a monitor?
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(2marks)
6. What type of device is a printer? What does it do?
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(2marks)
7. Describe the function of a microphone.
(2marks)
8. What type of device is a speaker? What does it do?
(2marks)
9. What is the primary use of a joystick?
(2marks)
10. Name one disadvantage of outdated software.
(2 marks)
11.Why is updating software important?
(2marks)
12.Describe the use of a Web camera.
(2marks)
13.What is the function of a Microphone?
(2marks)
14.How does a USB flash drive work?
(2marks)
15.Name two Example of storage devices.
2marks)
Section B
Read each question carefully and choose correct answer by circling A, B, C OR D.
a.
b.
c.
d.
1. Which of the following is an example of
computer hardware?
a. Web browser
b. Printer
c. Operating system
d. Word processor
Touchpad
Graphics Tablet
Web camera
Microphone
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2. Software is:
a. Tangible and visible
b. Used to protect hardware
c. A set of instructions for the computer
d. Synonymous with hardware
7. What type of computer is designed for
individual use?
a. Mainframe Computer
b. Supercomputer
c. Personal Computer
d. Tablet Computer
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3. Which of these is NOT a type of software?
a. Operating system
b. Application software
c. System software
d. Hard drive
(2marks)
8. Which of these is an example of application
software?
A. Microsoft Word
B. BIOS
C. Printer driver
D. RAM
(2marks)
4. What is the main use of a barcode reader?
a. Input text
b. Scan codes
c. Output images
d. Display data
5. Which of the following is an output device?
a. Keyboard
b. Mouse
c. Monitor
d. Scanner
(2marks)
6. Which device is commonly used for drawing
and designing graphics?