Computer
Third midterm examination SY 2025
Grade 7
Name: _________________________________ date: ____________
(Write your complete name)
Part Question/Portion Score
A Multiple choice /15
B Filling the blanks /10
C True or false /5
D Define the following /20
Total score: /50
Final mark:
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Comments:
A. Multiple Choice Questions (15 marks)
(Choose the correct answer and encircle it)
1. Which of the following is an important step when evaluating a computer system?
a) Ignoring its features
b) Identifying its positive and negative features
c) Avoiding user feedback
d) None of the above
2. The process of judging whether a computer system is good or bad is called:
a) Designing
b) Evaluating
c) Installing
d) Managing
3. A computer system’s features are:
a) The external color only
b) Its physical and software characteristics
c) The internet connection only
d) None of the above
4. A user interface refers to:
a) The way hardware connects inside a computer
b) The way users interact with the computer
c) The memory inside the computer
d) None of the above
5. Which of these is a positive feature of a computer system?
a) High speed
b) Easy to use
c) Good user interface
d) All of the above
6. Which of these is a negative feature of a computer system?
a) Expensive cost
b) Easy to maintain
c) Portable
d) User-friendly
7. Without software, a computer system:
a) Works faster
b) Cannot be used
c) Has more storage
d) Runs on electricity only
8. The two main types of software are:
a) Input and Output software
b) System software and Application software
c) Hardware and Software
d) Utility and Internet software
9. System software is mainly used to:
a) Play games
b) Help the computer function and control hardware
c) Create documents
d) Browse the internet
10. The operating system is part of:
a) Application software
b) System software
c) Hardware
d) Database
11. Examples of application software include:
a) Microsoft Word and Web browsers
b) Windows and Linux
c) CPU and RAM
d) Hard disk and Monitor
12. A program that manages all hardware in the computer is called:
a) Utility software
b) Operating system
c) Database software
d) Antivirus
13. Utilities such as antivirus and disk cleanup are examples of:
a) Application software
b) System software
c) Utility software
d) Hardware
14. Which of the following escribes application software best?
a) Software that controls hardware
b) Software that allows the user to perform tasks
c) Software that stores data permanently
d) Software that runs only in the background
15. Word processors, spreadsheets, and browsers are all:
a) Hardware
b) Application software
c) Utility software
d) None of the above
B. Fill in the Blanks [10 marks]
1. The process of examining a computer system is called ____________.
2. A ____________ is the way a user interacts with the computer.
3. Identifying both ____________ and ____________ features is important when evaluating a
system.
4. Without ____________, a user cannot use the computer.
5. The two types of software are ____________ and ____________.
6. ____________ software helps the computer to function properly.
7. An example of system software is the ____________.
8. A ____________ is an example of application software used for writing.
9. Utility software helps to ____________ and ____________ the system.
10. ____________ is application software used to search the internet.
C. True or False. Write TRUE or FALSE next to each statement. [5]
1. T F. Evaluating a computer system only involves checking its cost. (______)
2. T F. The operating system is an example of system software. (______)
3. T F. Application software helps the computer control hardware. (______)
4. T F. Without software, a computer system cannot function. (______)
5. T F. Utility software is used to clean and maintain the computer. (______)
D. Define the Following Terms [20 marks]
1. Evaluate
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2. Feature
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3. User interface
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4. Critical thinking
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5. Computer system
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6. Application software
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7. System software
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8. Operating system
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9. Utility software
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10. Maintain
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