LITTLE ANGELS ACADEMY SCHOOL UTAWALA
P.O BOX 185 MLOLONGO
GRADE 3 TERM 3 MID EXAM 2024
COMPUTER BASIC (25mks)
NAME ______________________________________TERM_________________GRADE
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1. Which of the following is the main part of the computer where all processing happens
a) Monitor
b) Keyboard
c) CPU
d) Mouse
2. What do we call the software that helps us type letters and create documents?
a) Microsoft Word
b) Paint
c) Google Chrome
d) Windows
3. Which of the following is not an input device?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Printer
d) Scanner
4. When you right-click on the mouse, what happens?
a) The computer shuts down
b) A menu appears
c) The cursor moves faster
d) The text becomes bold
5. What do we call the information that we see on the computer screen?
a) Data
b) Output
c) Storage
d) Input
6. What is the Internet used for?
a) To type documents
b) To connect computers all over the world
c) To print pictures
d) To listen to music
7. Which key would you press to move the cursor to the next line when typing?
a) Caps Lock
b) Enter
c) Shift
d) Backspace
8. What does a search engine help you do on the Internet?
a) Play games
b) Draw pictures
c) Find information
d) Write documents
9. Which part of the computer stores information even after it is turned off?
a) RAM
b) Hard Drive
c) Monitor
d) Keyboard
10. What does the "Save" button do in a program?
a) Closes the program
b) Deletes your file
c) Saves your work to the computer
d) Prints your work
Section B: True or False (5 marks)
1. The CPU is known as the brain of the computer.
True / False
2. The Caps Lock key allows you to type in small letters.
True / False
3. RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which stores information temporarily.
True / False
4. You can use the Internet to send emails and browse websites.
True / False
5. The mouse is used to see pictures and videos on the computer.
True / False
Section C: Fill in the blanks (5 marks)
1. The __________ is the part of the computer where we see everything, like pictures and
text.
2. __________ is an operating system used by most computers.
3. The small arrow that moves when we move the mouse is called the __________.
4. The program that lets us draw and color on the computer is called __________.
5. When you delete something by mistake, you can use the __________ key to undo it.
Section D: Short Answer Questions (5 marks)
1. What is the difference between "hardware" and "software"?
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2. Explain how the Internet helps people in their everyday lives.
3. What are two examples of input devices and two examples of output devices?
INPUT OUTPUT
a) _________________ a) __________________
b) _________________ b) __________________
4. Why is it important to save your work on the computer regularly?
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5. What is the purpose of the "mouse"?
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