Grade 6 ICT – Quiz 01: Lessons 01–04

 🧠 GRADE 6 ICT – QUIZ 01


Lessons 01–04

Name: ______________________________

Class: ______________________________

Date: ______________________________

Marks: ______ / 30


🎯 Topics Covered

Lesson 01 – Introduction to ICT
Lesson 02 – Functions and Characteristics of a Computer
Lesson 03 – Components of a Computer
Lesson 04 – Software and the Need for Software


Instructions

• Read each question carefully.
• Answer all questions.
• Write neatly.
• Try to answer the questions without looking at your lessons first.
• Check your answers only after completing the quiz.


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PART A – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
(10 marks)

Choose the correct answer.

1. What does ICT stand for?

A. Information and Computer Technology
B. Information and Communication Technology
C. Internet and Computer Technology
D. Information and Communication Tools

Answer: __________


2. Which of the following is an example of an ICT device?

A. Chair
B. Mobile phone
C. Cup
D. Book

Answer: __________


3. Which stage involves entering data into a computer?

A. Output
B. Storage
C. Input
D. Processing

Answer: __________


4. Which of the following is an input device?

A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Keyboard
D. Speaker

Answer: __________


5. Which device is mainly used to display information?

A. Keyboard
B. Monitor
C. Mouse
D. Microphone

Answer: __________


6. What does CPU stand for?

A. Central Processing Unit
B. Computer Processing Unit
C. Central Program Unit
D. Computer Program Utility

Answer: __________


7. Which of the following is a storage device?

A. Monitor
B. Keyboard
C. USB flash drive
D. Speaker

Answer: __________


8. Which of the following is software?

A. Mouse
B. Printer
C. Windows
D. Keyboard

Answer: __________


9. Which is an example of application software?

A. Microsoft Word
B. CPU
C. RAM
D. Monitor

Answer: __________


10. What is the main purpose of software?

A. To provide physical parts
B. To give instructions to a computer
C. To supply electricity
D. To clean the computer

Answer: __________


PART B – TRUE OR FALSE
(5 marks)

Write True or False.

1. ICT is used only in schools.

Answer: __________


2. A computer can process data and produce information.

Answer: __________


3. A keyboard is an output device.

Answer: __________


4. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer.

Answer: __________


5. Software can normally be touched like hardware.

Answer: __________


PART C – FILL IN THE BLANKS
(5 marks)

Complete each sentence.

1. Raw facts and figures are called __________________.


2. Processed data that has meaning is called __________________.


3. The four basic functions of a computer include input, processing, output and __________________.


4. The physical parts of a computer are called __________________.


5. Programs and instructions are known as __________________.


PART D – MATCHING
(5 marks)

Match each item in Column A with the correct description in Column B.

Column A

1. Keyboard
2. Monitor
3. CPU
4. USB flash drive
5. Operating System


Column B

A. Stores data
B. Displays information
C. Enters data
D. Manages computer hardware and software
E. Processes instructions


Answers:

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

4. ______

5. ______


PART E – SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
(3 marks)

1. What is the difference between hardware and software?

________________________________________________

________________________________________________


2. Name two input devices.

1. __________________________

2. __________________________


3. Name two output devices.

1. __________________________

2. __________________________


PART F – THINK AND APPLY
(2 marks)

A teacher wants to enter students' marks into a computer, calculate their average and display the result.

Complete the following:

Input: __________________________________________

Processing: _____________________________________

Output: _________________________________________


⭐ CHALLENGE QUESTION

Imagine that a computer has excellent hardware but no software.

Would the computer be useful to a student?

Explain your answer.

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

________________________________________________


🌟 SELF-CHECK

How confident are you about Lessons 01–04?

☐ Very confident

☐ Fairly confident

☐ I need more practice


Which topic would you like to practise more?

________________________________________________


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