FIRST TERM MOCK EXAMINATION

COMPUTING
NOVERMBER – 2023
FORM THREE (2HOURS)
OBJECTIVE TEST
Answer all questions from this section 6. What technology marked the
1. Answer
What isallthe
questions in this section
first generation of beginning of the second
computers characterized by? generation of computers?
A. Transistors A. Vacuum Tubes
B. Vacuum Tubes B. Microprocessors
C. Integrated Circuits C. Transistors
D. Microprocessors D. Magnetic Core Memory
2. Which generation of computers
introduced high-level
programming languages? 7. Which generation of computers
A. First saw the introduction of
B. Second operating systems?
C. Third A. Second
D. Fourth B. Third
3. The development of C. Fourth
microprocessors is associated D. Fifth
with which computer
generation?
A. Second 8. The development of the GUI
B. Third (Graphical User Interface) is
C. Fourth associated with which
D. Fifth generation of computers?
4. How do computers contribute to A. Third
the field of medicine? B. Fourth
A. Entertainment C. Fifth
B. Disease Diagnosis D. Sixth
C. Agricultural Practices
D. Transportation
5. Which of the following is a 9. How can computers contribute
positive impact of computers on to improving mental health
mental health? awareness?
A. Increased Stress A. Encouraging Isolation
B. Social Isolation B. Providing Online
C. Educational Counseling Services
Opportunities C. Creating Social Stigma
D. Sedentary Lifestyle

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 D. Limiting Access to C. Scanner
Information D. External Hard Drive

10. In what way do computers 14. What type of device is a joystick

support medical research and in a gaming setup?
development? A. Input Device
A. Slowing Down Progress B. Output Device
B. Facilitating Data Analysis C. Storage Device
C. Increasing Privacy D. Processing Device
Concerns 15. The fastest way of sending
D. Encouraging information is through
Misinformation A. Ghana-Post
B. EMS
C. E-mail
11. A group of instructions that D. DHL
direct a computer is called? 16. What is an example of a primary
A. Logic storage device in a computer
B. Memory system?
C. Program A. Hard Disk Drive
D. Storage (HDD)
B. Random Access
Memory (RAM)
12. What is the primary function of a C. USB Flash Drive
storage device in a computer D. DVD-ROM
system? 17. Which of the following is an
A. To input data input device?
B. To process data A. Printer
C. To display data B. Monitor
D. To store data C. Keyboard
D. Speaker
18. What is the purpose of an output
13. Which of the following is an device in a computer system?
example of an output device? A. To input data
A. Mouse B. To store data
B. Printer
 C. To display or print A. Webpages
processed data B. Web
D. To process data C. Website
D. Internet
19. Which generation of computers 24. What is technology?
is characterized by the use of A. Science
integrated circuits? B. Computer
A. First C. Electronics
B. Second D. The application of
C. Third scientific discoveries
D. Fourth 25. The portion of the screen used to
20. What major development display a program, document or
marked the transition from the data is called?
third to the fourth generation of A. Help and support
computers? B. Windows
A. Invention of Transistors C. Window
B. Introduction of D. Default program
Microprocessors 26. Which of the following is a
C. Use of Vacuum Tubes secondary storage device?
D. Adoption of Punch Cards A. Monitor
B. USB Flash Drive
21. The graphical representation of C. RAM
elements on the desktop are D. External Hard Drive
called? 27. What is an example of a primary
A. Taskbar storage device in a computer
B. The title bar system?
C. The status bar A. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
D. The menu bar B. Random Access Memory
22. Google is an example of a (RAM)
A. Browser C. USB Flash Drive
B. Hyperlink D. DVD-ROM
C. Internet 28. All the following are features of
D. World wide web computer desktop except
23. The pages on the internet that A. Taskbar
are designed and hosted by B. Title bar
people is known as.. C. Icons

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 D. Wallpaper 35. The following are possible
29. Small picture that represents hazards of prolonged use of the
installed program is termed as computer system except
A. File A. Neck and wrist pain
B. Folders B. Backache
C. Icons C. Tuberculosis
30. Deleted items on the computer D. Eye strain
can be found in the ……… 36. The process of reducing the size
A. Recycle bin of files to reduce storage space is
B. User file known as
C. My documents A. Compression
31. The file name extension for B. Partition
Microsoft word is……… C. Defragmentation
A. .docx 37. What is the purpose of icons on
B. .word the desktop
C. .txt A. Desktop icons provide
D. .pdf shortcuts to programs
32. Which of the following tool help only
students improve their typing B. Desktop icons provide
skills? shortcuts to either
A. Encarta programs, files, or other
B. Spreadsheet areas of the computer
C. Scratch C. Desktop icons are simply
D. Mavis Beacon used to decorate the
33. Electronic devices that are no desktop area
longer needed and disposed of D. Desktop icons are useful
are termed as reminders for any tasks
A. Water waste you need to perform
B. E-waste 38. Which of the following is not a
C. Metal waste safety measure to consider in
34. The most common landfill site in ICT environment?
Ghana is located in A. Not overloading the
A. Kejetia socket
B. Agbogbloshie B. Proper sitting position
C. Nima C. Avoid using damage
D. Kasoa socket
 D. Always charge your C. Mention any Five (5) safety
battery measures at workstations
39. Computers with voice output is
3. i. What are data entry devices?
best for persons with….
ii. Mention three information that
A. Hearing impairment
the barcode holds
B. Vision impairment
iii. Identify any five (5) possible
C. Learning impairment
health hazards of prolonged use
40. The digital form of a printed
of computing devices.
book is well known as
A. Digital book
B. E-book
C. E-paper

SECTION B
Answer only two questions from this
part
1. A. List the steps involved in
changing the desktop icon

B. state four ways in which

mobile phones affect our daily lives.
C. Identify any FOUR (4)
technology tools that aid learning.
2. A. Write the meaning of the
following abbreviations
i. HTML
Marking Scheme
ii. RAM Objective Questions:
iii. GPS
iv. VPN 1. B. Vacuum Tubes

b. mention three information that 2. C. Third

the barcode holds 3. D. Fifth
4. B. Disease Diagnosis

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5. C. Educational Opportunities 30. A. Recycle bin
6. B. Microprocessors 31. A. .docx
7. A. Second 32. D. Mavis Beacon
8. B. Fourth 33. B. E-waste
9. B. Providing Online Counseling Services 34. B. Agbogbloshie
10. B. Facilitating Data Analysis 35. C. Tuberculosis
11. B. Psychiatry 36. A. Compression
12. D. To store data 37. B. Thumb drive
13. B. Printer 38. D. Always charge your battery
14. A. Input Device 39. B. Vision impairment
15. A. Predicting Future Disasters 40. B. E-book
16. B. Random Access Memory (RAM)
17. C. Keyboard
18. C. To display or print processed data
19. C. Third
20. B. Introduction of Microprocessors
21. A. Very Large Scale Integration
22. B. Providing Online Exercise Programs
23. B. Facilitating Remote Monitoring Section B:
24. D. Telecommunication Question 1:
25. C. To display or print processed data Changing Desktop Icon: (5marks)
26. D. External Hard Drive I. Right-click on the desktop and select
personalize
27. A. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
II. Click on themes at the left pane
28. D. Wallpaper III. Locate Related Settings and click
Desktop Icon Settings
29. C. Icons
IV. Select the icon you want to change Question 3:
the icon.
Data Entry Devices and Health Hazards:
Question 1: (5marks)
Mobile Phones Affecting Daily Lives: (5 A: Data Entry Devices:
marks)
- Devices used to input data directly into a
1. Improved Communication: Instant computer.
communication and accessibility.
Examples: Magnetic Strip Card
2. Information Access: Quick access to Reader(MSCR) , Barcode reader/scanner,
information and news. QR reader, Chip and Pin reader.
3. Social Impact: Influence on social
interactions and relationships.
B: Health Hazards of Prolonged Computer
4. Productivity: Mobile apps aiding in daily Use:
tasks.
1. Eye Strain
2. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Question 2:
3. Backache
Abbreviations and Barcode Information:
4. Neck and Wrist Pain
(5marks)
5. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
HTML: Hypertext Markup Language
RAM: Random Access Memory
GPS: Global Positioning System
VPN: Virtual Private Network

B: Barcode Information:
- Product Identification
- Manufacturer Information
- Price Information