ICT Exam Questions For JSS1 Third Term

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Introduction to ICT as a School Subject

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a subject that teaches students how to use computers and digital tools to access, manage, process, and communicate information. It covers topics like computer hardware, software, the internet, data processing, and basic programming.

ICT helps students to develop digital literacy skills, which are essential for learning, working, and communicating in today’s world. By learning ICT, students become better prepared for future careers and can easily adapt to the fast-changing world of technology.

The subject is offered by students in Primary school and Secondary School as ICT.

ICT Exam Questions for JSS1 Third Term

ICT Exam Questions for JSS1 Third Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is the theory part, and students are expected to follow specific instruction and answer the required number of questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS1 ICT Third Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 3rd term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

SECTION A: Objectives

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by choosing from the options lettered A—D. Each question carries equal marks.

1. The act of working on data to become information is called __________
(a) age structure
(b) data collection
(c) data processing
(d) information process

2. A __________ is a unit of information.
(a) Character     (b) Data base
(c) Field             (d) Record

3. Which of the following is found on the keyboard?
(a) Formatting bar
(b) Function keys
(c) Option keys
(d) Tool bar

4. The two components of the computer are _________ and __________
(a) Hardware and input
(b) Software and people ware
(c) input and output
(d) Hardware and Software

5. In a computer system, IPO simply means ________
(a) Input power output
(b) Input Process operation
(c) Input Process Output
(d) Input Program Output

6. All parts of the computer must be connected to the ___________
(a) Monitor
(b) A L U
(c) System unit
(d) Printer

7. The output displayed on the monitor/ VDU is referred to as __________ copy
(a) Hard          (b) C P U
(c) Soft            (d) Mainframe

8. The results of computer processing is displayed on the ________
(a) C P U          (b) Keyboard
(c) Monitor      (d) A L U

9. In order to take care of the computer room, the following simple procedure must be adopted except _________
(a) maintain appropriate and adequate ventilation
(b) take good care of the computer peripheral
(c) Bring food and beverages into the computer room
(d) arrange chairs and tables in a comfortable way

10. ________ is like the brain of a computer
(a) V D U       (b) C P U
(c) A L U        (d) U P S

11. One of the reasons why the computer is needed for data is ________
(a) Accuracy
(b) Speed
(c) Complexity
(d) All of the above

12. ___________ is a computer hardware that can be said to be backbone of a computer system
(a) Memory unit
(b) Motherboard
(c) C P U
(d) C U

13. The physical part of the computer that can be seen and touched is called ________
(a) Program        (b) Hardware
(c) Software        (d) Devices

14. The first generations of computers were generally called __________ computer
(a) Mini         (b) Micro
(c) Multi        (d) Main frame

15. __________ was considered the father of modern day computer
(a) J. Mauchly
(b) Prof. Howard Alken
(c) Charles Babbage
(d) Guglielino Marconi

16. Connections of computers network across nations which makes it easy for information transmission is called _______
(a) Intercom
(b) Network
(c) Internet
(d) Magnetic waves

17. All except one are ancient / old methods of information transmission
(a) Town criers      (b) Oral
(c) Radio               (d) Drum

18. A type of memory in which data can be read from and written into is called ________ memory
(a) Random available
(b) Random access
(c) Robot access
(d) Replay access

19. _________ generation of computer is based on artificial intelligent
(a) 4th         (b) 5th
(c) 3rd         (d) 2nd

20. The present information age is known as _________ age
(a) Early        (b) Electronic
(c) Stone       (d) Iron

21. The operation of the computer system is coordinated by a unit called ____
(a) memory unit
(b) processing unit
(c) storage unit
(d) arithmetic and logic unit

22. The part of the computer that displays the result of the processed data is called _________
(a) input unit
(b) output
(c) control unit
(d) ALU

23. The processor’s speed is measured in ________
(a) megahertz       (b) kilobyte
(c) gigahertz         (d) byte

24. __________ is the device used in sending data and information into the system
(a) processor        (b) input
(c) output             (d) storage

25. _________ is used for storing data to be processed and the instruction for processing.
(a) memory        (b) control
(c) output           (d) CPU

26. The ________ age is a pre-history period during which human beings widely used stone for tool making.
(a) stone      (b) middle
(c) iron         (d) industrial

27. The ______age was a period in late 18th and early 19th centuries.
(a) industrial
(b) middle age
(c) stone
(d) none of the above

28. The emergence of machines was during the middle age.
(a) false
(b) true
(c) not sure

29. Pen, feather and ink were used in  _____ age.
(a) middle          (b) stone
(c) industrial      (d) electronic

30. How many information ages do we have presently?
(a) 5           (b) 3
(c) 4           (d) 2

31. Which of the following refers to events, activities and transactions that happened in the past?
(a) timely           (b) future
(c) present         (d) historical

32. The forms of information include the following except
(a) visual            (b) oral
(c) sensory         (d) written

33. Information can be transmitted through the following ways EXCEPT
(a) courier        (b) dancing
(c) oral             (d) television

34. The ancient method of transmission include the following except
(a) FAX
(b) drawing
(c) fire lighting
(d) metal gong

35. The modern method of transmitting information include the following Except
(a) Printing
(b) Telex
(c) town crier
(d) television

36. _________ is the electronic device that detects and demodulate and amplifies transmitted signals.
(a) GSM      (b) Radio
(c) Fax         (d) Telex

37. The global communication network that allows almost all computers worldwide to connect and exchange information.
(a) Radio        (b) Print
(c) Internet     (d) Fax

38. _________ is the exchange of information in any form
(a) Information input
(b) Information media
(c) Information output
(d) information transmission

39. Information can be received in the following ways except
(a) audio
(b) visual
(c) audio-visual
(d) all of the above

40. _______ is a means of broadcasting information like radio with accompanying pictures.
(a) fax
(b) telegram
(c) file cabinet
(d) television

41. The __________ executes a series of instructions that are fed to it by software programs installed onto a computer’s hard drive and loaded into random access memory (RAM).
(a) core        (b) CPU
(c) ROM       (d) control unit

42. __________ stores program instruction in the computer system.
(a) memory    (b) CPU
(c) ALU           (d) control unit

43. __________ are the devices your computer uses to relay information to the user.
(a) input unit
(b) output unit
(c) memory
(d) primary

44. _________ are all the devices you use to feed information to the computer.
(a) input unit        (b) output
(c) memory          (d) CPU

45. __________ are comprehensively computerized in order to facilitate patient care at competitive cost.
(a) Hospitals
(b) airline reservation
(c) banking
(d) payroll

46. _________ is processed in rapid manner so that the results of the processing are available in time to influence the current activity or process being monitored or controlled.
(a) batch processing
(b) real time
(c) demand processing

47. _________ processing is suitable for accounting and business applications such as payroll accounts, invoicing, purchases, sales, ledger etc.
(a) batch processing
(b) real time
(c) demand processing

48. Computer operations are done at a speed of_________
(a) moon        (b) electronic
(c) Light          (d) sun

49. __________ is a kind of processing whereby many terminals are directly connected to the CPU.
(a) online processing
(b) demand processing
(c) time sharing
(d) batch processing

50. Which of these is not early counting devices?
(a) fingers          (b) sticks
(c) Calculator     (d) pebbles

51. Abacus is an example of _________ devices
(a) Mechanical       (b) Electrical
(c) Computer         (d) electrical

52. ________ is an example of electronic device
(a ) Abacus        (b) Computer
(c) Fan               (d) ship

53. Analogue computers work on ________
(a) non-discrete data
(b) discrete data
(c) data
(d) digital

54. _________ computer measures physical quantities.
(a) Digital          (b) Hybrid
(c) Analogue     (d) none

55. ___________ computer is used for counting?
(a) Digital         (b) Analogue
(c) Hybrid         (d) Continuous

56. GIGO means __________
a) Garbage in Garbage out
b) Garbage indoor Garbage outdoor
(c) Gate in Gate out
(d) all of the above

57. _________ is used for fun, excitement and relaxation.
(a) computer game
(b) word
(c) graphic
(d) excel

58. The __________   has eight arrow keys.
(a) standard         (b) enhance
(c) multiple          (d) intermediate

59. The__________ has ten functions keys.
(a) enhance
(b) standard
(c) none of the above
(d) all of the above

60. __________ key controls the screen movement keys.
(a) cursor         (b) numeric
(c) function      (d) alphabet

SECTION B: Essay

PART ONE

1.a. Define computer processing.
1.b. State four main components of computer.
1.c. State five uses of computer in the society.
1.d. Write short note on the following:
(i) Batch Processing
(ii) Real-Time Processing
(iii) Time Sharing
(iv) Online Processing
1.e. State six importance of using computer as a data processing tool.

2.a. What is a device?
2.b. List the five classes of device.
2.c. State the examples of devices.

3.a. Mention the three types of Computers.
3.b. Write short notes on the three types of Computers
3.c. Mention five uses of computer in the society.
3.d. State five application areas of computers.

4.a. Define data security
4.b. State the problems associated to data security.

5.a. Define the keyboard.
5.b. State the two types of keyboard.
5.c. Mention five sections of the keyboard.

PART TWO

1a. What is Computer?
1b. State the three parts of a computer.
1c. What is central processing unit?
1d. List and explain the three units of a CPU.

2a. What are the technologies behind each of the generations of computer?
2b. State one features of all the generation of computers.

3a. Mention four types of Data.
3b. Mention five forms of information.
3c. Define data and information.

4a. Explain the ancient method of transmitting information.
4b. List four ancient method of transmitting information.
4c. Explain the modern methods of transmitting information.
4d. List four  methods of transmitting information.

5a. What is ICT?
5b. Mention four application areas of ICT.
5c. What are the uses of ICT?
5d. Mention the impact of ICT in daily activities.

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Answers to ICT Exam Questions for JSS1 Third Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of ICT exam questions for JSS1 Third term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of ICT Exam Questions for JSS1 Third term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B (Theory)

PART ONE

1a. Define computer processing.
Computer processing refers to the act of performing operations on data by a computer. It includes inputting, storing, manipulating, and outputting data to generate meaningful results.

1b. State four main components of computer.
1. Input Unit
2. Output Unit
3. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
4. Memory Unit

1c. State five uses of computer in the society.
1. Education
2. Banking
3. Healthcare
4. Communication
5. Entertainment

1d. Write short note on the following:
(i) Batch Processing: A method where data is collected over a period and processed all at once.
(ii) Real-Time Processing: Data is processed immediately as it is inputted to provide instant output.
(iii) Time Sharing: Multiple users use a computer system simultaneously by sharing processing time.
(iv) Online Processing: Data is processed directly into the system and results are obtained instantly.

1e. State six importance of using computer as a data processing tool.
1. Speed
2. Accuracy
3. Efficiency
4. Large storage capacity
5. Reliability
6. Easy retrieval of information

2a. What is a device?
A device is a piece of hardware or equipment that performs a specific function in a computer system.

2b. List the five classes of device.
1. Input devices
2. Output devices
3. Processing devices
4. Storage devices
5. Communication devices

2c. State the examples of devices.
Input: Keyboard, Mouse
Output: Monitor, Printer
Processing: CPU
Storage: Hard drive, Flash drive
Communication: Modem, Network card

3a. Mention the three types of Computers.
1. Digital Computer
2. Analog Computer
3. Hybrid Computer

3b. Write short notes on the three types of Computers.
Digital Computer: Uses binary numbers to perform calculations.
Analog Computer: Works with continuous data like temperature and speed.
Hybrid Computer: Combines features of both analog and digital computers.

3c. Mention five uses of computer in the society.
1. E-learning
2. Online banking
3. Weather forecasting
4. Business management
5. Online communication

3d. State five application areas of computers.
1. Education
2. Medicine
3. Transportation
4. Finance
5. Manufacturing

4a. Define data security.
Data security is the protection of digital data from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft throughout its lifecycle.

4b. State the problems associated to data security.
1. Hacking
2. Virus attacks
3. Phishing
4. Unauthorized access
5. Data loss or leakage

5a. Define the keyboard.
The keyboard is an input device used to enter data and commands into a computer system.

5b. State the two types of keyboard.
1. Standard keyboard
2. Enhanced keyboard

5c. Mention five sections of the keyboard.
1. Typing area
2. Function keys
3. Numeric keypad
4. Navigation keys
5. Special keys

PART TWO

1a. What is Computer?
A computer is an electronic device that accepts data, processes it, stores it, and produces an output as information.

1b. State the three parts of a computer.
1. Input Unit
2. Processing Unit
3. Output Unit

1c. What is central processing unit?
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the part of the computer responsible for executing instructions. It is often called the brain of the computer.

1d. List and explain the three units of a CPU.
1. Control Unit (CU): Directs operations of the processor.
2. Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU): Performs calculations and logic operations.
3. Memory Unit: Stores data and instructions temporarily.

2a. What are the technologies behind each of the generations of computer?
1st Gen: Vacuum tubes
2nd Gen: Transistors
3rd Gen: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
4th Gen: Microprocessors
5th Gen: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

2b. State one feature of all the generation of computers.
1st Gen: Large size and high heat
2nd Gen: Smaller and faster
3rd Gen: More reliable and cheaper
4th Gen: Use of microprocessors
5th Gen: Intelligent machines with AI

3a. Mention four types of Data.
1. Text
2. Numbers
3. Audio
4. Video

3b. Mention five forms of information.
1. Written information
2. Visual information
3. Oral information
4. Pictorial information
5. Numerical information

3c. Define data and information.
Data: Raw facts and figures without meaning.
Information: Processed data that is meaningful and useful.

4a. Explain the ancient method of transmitting information.
Ancient methods of transmitting information involve non-electronic ways of passing messages, such as through symbols, sounds, or visual signs.

4b. List four ancient method of transmitting information.
1. Town crier
2. Drum beating
3. Smoke signals
4. Animal messengers

4c. Explain the modern methods of transmitting information.
Modern methods of transmitting information make use of technology like telephones, radio, television, and the internet to send messages faster and over long distances.

4d. List four methods of transmitting information.
1. Telephone
2. Email
3. Social media
4. Radio/TV

5a. What is ICT?
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It refers to technologies used to handle telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent building management systems, and audiovisual processing and transmission.

5b. Mention four application areas of ICT.
1. Education
2. Health
3. Business
4. Communication

5c. What are the uses of ICT?
1. Online learning
2. Video conferencing
3. Managing business transactions
4. Storing and retrieving data

5d. Mention the impact of ICT in daily activities.
1. Easy access to information
2. Improved communication
3. Efficient business transactions
4. Easier learning processes

How to Pass ICT Exam Questions for JSS1 Third Term

Passing your ICT exam questions for JSS1 Third term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

1. Read and Understand Your Notes:
Go through your class notes regularly. Pay special attention to definitions, types of devices, uses of ICT, and the basic components of a computer system.

2. Practice Objective and Theory Questions:
Get familiar with common ICT exam questions. Practice both multiple-choice and essay questions from past papers and revision guides.

3. Master Key Terms:
Learn important terms like input devices, output devices, storage devices, and data. Understand what each term means and be able to give examples.

4. Know the Functions of ICT Tools:
Be able to explain how tools like the computer, printer, keyboard, and mouse work and what they are used for in daily activities.

5. Watch Videos or Use Visuals:
Use charts, diagrams, or short videos to help you visualize how ICT systems operate. This helps with better retention and understanding.

6. Ask Questions in Class:
Don’t be shy to ask your teacher for help on topics you don’t understand. Group study can also help you learn from your classmates.

7. Use Acronyms and Mnemonics:
Use short tricks to remember lists, like the types of computers, parts of the CPU, and examples of ICT devices.

8. Manage Your Time in Exams:
Read each question carefully before answering. Start with questions you know well and return to the difficult ones later.

9. Stay Confident and Stay Focused:
Believe in yourself and avoid distractions while studying. A calm and prepared mind will help you succeed.

10. Pray and Do Your Best:
Trust God for success, and then give it your best shot during the exam.

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