Below is a Basic 8 / JHS 2 Computing (ICT) – Term One objective test prepared strictly in line with the GES Computing syllabus. The questions focus on first-term topics such as computer systems, data and information, ICT tools, input–process–output, storage, safety, and basic ethics.
This set of 40 objective questions with answers is carefully prepared to help students revise effectively, teachers set standard examinations, and parents support learning at home.
SUBJECT: COMPUTING (ICT)
CLASS: BASIC 8 / JHS 2
TERM: ONE
SECTION A: OBJECTIVES
TIME: 45 MINUTES
MARKS: 40
Instruction: Answer all questions by choosing the correct option from A to D.
- A computer system is made up of hardware, software, data, users, and A. electricity B. procedures C. internet D. printer
- The physical parts of a computer that can be seen and touched are referred to as A. software B. firmware C. hardware D. liveware
- Programs that tell the computer what to do are known as A. data B. information C. software D. hardware
- An example of system software is A. Microsoft Word B. Google Chrome C. Windows Operating System D. Excel
- The main function of an input device is to A. display information B. store data C. enter data into the computer D. process information
- A keyboard is mainly used to A. print documents B. enter text and numbers C. display images D. store files
- Data can best be described as A. processed facts B. raw facts and figures C. stored programs D. output results
- When data is processed, the result obtained is called A. hardware B. software C. information D. memory
- The IPO cycle in computing stands for A. Input, Program, Output B. Input, Process, Output C. Internet, Process, Output D. Input, Power, Output
- A device used to display processed information on a screen is the A. mouse B. monitor C. keyboard D. scanner
- The brain of the computer is the A. RAM B. hard disk C. CPU D. monitor
- A CPU performs all the following functions except A. processing data B. controlling operations C. making decisions D. printing documents
- Storage devices are mainly used to A. type information B. display results C. save data for future use D. process instructions
- An example of secondary storage is A. RAM B. ROM C. hard disk D. CPU
- Flash drives are also known as A. hard disks B. optical disks C. pen drives D. memory cards
- One advantage of using computers is that they A. never break down B. work without electricity C. process data very fast D. make human beings lazy
- One disadvantage of computers is that they A. are always accurate B. require electricity to function C. store large data D. work very fast
- Computer ethics deals with A. repairing computers B. buying computers C. moral use of computers D. installing software
- Copying someone’s work and claiming it as your own is known as A. hacking B. plagiarism C. booting D. formatting
- Proper sitting posture when using a computer helps to A. damage eyesight B. prevent health problems C. slow down typing D. spoil the computer
- A computer laboratory rule that promotes safety is A. eating while working B. running around the lab C. keeping liquids away from computers D. unplugging cables wrongly
- The device used to convert hard copy documents into soft copy is the A. printer B. scanner C. monitor D. speaker
- A printer is an example of A. input device B. processing device C. output device D. storage device
- Information produced by a computer after processing is called A. input B. data C. output D. memory
- The part of the computer that temporarily stores data while work is ongoing is A. ROM B. hard disk C. flash drive D. RAM
- ROM is important because it A. stores user files B. stores startup instructions C. processes data D. displays output
- A good example of ICT usage in education is A. chalkboard writing B. online learning platforms C. manual filing D. typewriter usage
- The use of computers to send messages over long distances is known as A. broadcasting B. communication C. typing D. processing
- Internet is best described as A. a single computer B. a computer program C. a global network of computers D. an input device
- One responsible way of using the internet is A. sharing passwords B. downloading illegal files C. using strong passwords D. cyberbullying
- A computer virus is A. a hardware component B. a disease affecting humans C. a harmful program D. an input device
- Antivirus software is used to A. create documents B. remove computer viruses C. store files D. access the internet
- Logging out of a computer after use helps to A. waste time B. secure information C. slow the system D. damage files
- An example of an ICT tool used at home is A. broom B. radio C. hoe D. chalk
- The correct order of the information processing cycle begins with A. output B. process C. input D. storage
- The main purpose of a mouse is to A. type letters B. move the pointer C. print documents D. store data
- A projector is mainly used to A. scan documents B. type information C. display images to many people D. store data
- The use of computers to keep students’ records is an example of A. entertainment B. communication C. data processing D. gaming
- Switching off computers properly helps to A. spoil hardware B. reduce lifespan C. protect computer components D. delete all files
- Respecting copyright laws when using digital content is part of A. computer safety B. computer ethics C. computer hardware D. computer speed
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This Basic 8 / JHS 2 Term One ICT objective test has been designed to build confidence, improve understanding, and prepare learners for standard GES examinations.
