## Primary 6 Computer Education: 1st Term Examination Questions ### Section 1:
Multiple Choice Questions (30 questions) 1. What does CPU stand for? a) Central
Processing Unit b) Central Power Unit c) Computer Personal Unit d) Control Processing
Unit 2. Which of the following is an example of hardware? a) Microsoft Word b) Windows
Operating System c) Keyboard d) Web Browser 3. What is the main function of an
operating system? a) To run applications b) To manage computer hardware c) To provide
internet access d) To create databases 4. Which storage device uses electromagnetic
technology to store data? a) USB Flash Drive b) Solid State Drive c) Hard Disk Drive d) CD-
ROM 5. What is the function of RAM in a computer? a) To store data permanently b) To
provide temporary storage c) To cool the CPU d) To connect to the internet 6. Which of the
following is NOT a type of software? a) Word Processor b) Antivirus c) Monitor d)
Spreadsheet 7. What does ‘URL’ stand for? a) Uniform Resource Locator b) Universal
Resource Link c) Unique Resource Locator d) Uniform Reference Link 8. Which of these is a
popular web browser? a) Google Drive b) Microsoft Excel c) Mozilla Firefox d) Adobe
Photoshop 9. What device is used to input visuals into a computer? a) Printer b) Scanner c)
Monitor d) Speaker 10. Which of the following is a common file format for images? a) DOCX
b) JPEG c) TXT d) HTML 11. What is the purpose of an antivirus software? a) To increase
computer speed b) To protect against malware c) To manage files d) To create websites 12.
Which key combination is used to copy selected text? a) Ctrl + V b) Ctrl + S c) Ctrl + C d) Ctrl
+ A 13. What is the main function of a router? a) To print documents b) To connect multiple
devices to the internet c) To store data d) To scan documents 14. What do you call
unauthorized access to a computer system? a) Programming b) Hacking c) Networking d)
Debugging 15. Which of the following is an output device? a) Mouse b) Keyboard c)
Monitor d) Webcam 16. What is 'cloud storage'? a) Storing data in a local device b) Storing
data on the internet c) Storing data on CDs d) Storing data on a USB drive 17. What does
the term 'backing up' mean? a) Deleting files b) Copying data to a safe location c) Printing
documents d) Password-protecting files 18. What is phishing? a) A fishing game b) A way
to collect user data through deceptive means c) A type of software d) A method of storing
data 19. Which of the following is an example of an input device? a) Monitor b) Keyboard c)
Speaker d) Projector 20. What is the function of a firewall? a) To cool the computer b) To
protect against external threats c) To manage software updates d) To store files securely
21. Which of these file extensions indicates a Word document? a) .jpg b) .png c) .docx
d) .xlsx 22. What does ‘WWW’ stand for? a) World Wide Web b) World Web Window c)
Wide World Web d) Web World Walk 23. Which of the following is a social media platform?
a) Instagram b) Microsoft Paint c) Notepad d) Google Drive 24. What is the function of a
spreadsheet program? a) To create presentations b) To write letters c) To perform
calculations d) To edit images 25. Which part of the computer is responsible for executing
instructions? a) Hard Drive b) CPU c) RAM d) Monitor 26. What is the purpose of a
password? a) To make typing easier b) To restrict access to accounts c) To save documents
d) To print files 27. Which technology allows devices to exchange data without wires? a)
USB b) Bluetooth c) Ethernet d) HDMI 28. What is a computer virus? a) A tool for
programming b) A harmful software that can damage data c) An operating system d) A web
application 29. What type of software is used for graphic design? a) Word Processor b)
Graphics Editing Software c) Web Browser d) Database Software 30. Which of the following
is NOT a component of a computer? a) Monitor b) Keyboard c) Internet d) CPU ### Section
2: Essay Questions (5 questions) 1. Discuss the importance of computer safety and security
in modern society. What are some measures individuals and organisations can take to
ensure their data is protected? 2. Explain the role of the internet in education. How has it
changed the way students learn and access information? 3. Describe the different types of
software used in computers. Provide examples for each type and explain their functions. 4.
Reflect on how technology has impacted communication. Discuss both positive and
negative effects of technology on interpersonal communication. 5. Define digital
citizenship. What responsibilities do individuals have when using technology and the
internet? Discuss the importance of being a responsible digital citizen. --- These questions
are designed to assess knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking in computer
education for Primary 6 students.
