COMPUTER STUDIES – JSS 2 OBJECTIVE
QUESTIONS
1. 1. Which of the following is the smallest unit of storage in a computer?
A. Kilobyte
B. Byte
C. Bit
D. Megabyte
2. 2. 1 Kilobyte is equal to:
A. 1000 bytes
B. 1024 bytes
C. 100 bytes
D. 10024 bytes
3. 3. A group of 8 bits is known as:
A. Word
B. Byte
C. Nibble
D. Character
4. 4. The full meaning of ICT is:
A. Information Control Technology
B. Internet Communication Technology
C. Information and Communication Technology
D. Integrated Computer Technology
5. 5. One advantage of ICT is:
A. Reduces speed
B. Makes data processing slow
C. Promotes fast communication
D. Increases electricity usage
6. 6. A program written in a high-level language must be translated into machine language
by a:
A. Programmer
B. Editor
C. Compiler
D. Browser
7. 7. BASIC in computer programming means:
A. Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
B. Binary Arithmetic Structured Instruction Code
C. Basic Arithmetic and Symbolic Interactive Code
D. Base All-purpose Software Instruction Code
8. 8. In BASIC programming, which of these is used to store data temporarily?
A. Table
B. Variable
C. Constant
D. Function
9. 9. An example of a control structure in programming is:
A. FOR...NEXT
B. PRINT
C. INPUT
D. DATA
10. 10. Which of the following is not a programming language?
A. Python
B. Java
C. Microsoft Word
D. BASIC
11. 11. The flow of instructions in a program is controlled using:
A. Algorithms
B. Flowchart
C. Control structures
D. Syntax
12. 12. Which of these is used to show step-by-step solution to a problem?
A. Flowchart
B. Diagram
C. Program
D. Command line
13. 13. Which symbol is used for a decision in a flowchart?
A. Oval
B. Rectangle
C. Parallelogram
D. Diamond
14. 14. The purpose of a flowchart is to:
A. Decorate programs
B. Arrange icons
C. Represent an algorithm
D. Design web pages
15. 15. A graphic package is used mainly to:
A. Edit texts
B. Draw and design
C. Type documents
D. Solve mathematical problems
16. 16. One example of a graphic package is:
A. CorelDraw
B. Notepad
C. Excel
D. WordPad
17. 17. Which of the following is not a tool in a graphics package?
A. Eraser tool
B. Pencil tool
C. Input tool
D. Fill tool
18. 18. The program used to access websites is called:
A. Word processor
B. Browser
C. Compiler
D. Spreadsheet
19. 19. Which of the following is not a type of internet browser?
A. Chrome
B. Firefox
C. Internet Explorer
D. Adobe Reader
20. 20. The internet is a:
A. Type of virus
B. Large network of computers
C. Microsoft software
D. Wireless mouse
21. 21. One of the dangers of the internet is:
A. Fast access to information
B. Cybercrime
C. Online learning
D. Communication with friends
22. 22. A person who writes programs is called a:
A. Operator
B. Designer
C. Programmer
D. Administrator
23. 23. What is computer ethics?
A. Repairing computers
B. Using computers responsibly and morally
C. Teaching people how to type
D. Connecting computers together
24. 24. Which of the following is a bad computer habit?
A. Installing antivirus
B. Downloading pirated software
C. Using strong passwords
D. Backing up data
25. 25. The first generation of computers used:
A. Vacuum tubes
B. Transistors
C. Microchips
D. Laptops
26. 26. One of the earliest calculating devices is the:
A. Keyboard
B. Abacus
C. Mouse
D. Joystick
27. 27. The generation of computers that introduced microprocessors is the:
A. Second generation
B. Fourth generation
C. First generation
D. Third generation
28. 28. One major contribution of Charles Babbage is:
A. Built the first website
B. Invented the mouse
C. Designed the Analytical Engine
D. Created BASIC
29. 29. A good use of the internet in education is:
A. Playing online games
B. Reading e-books
C. Watching movies
D. Posting fake news
30. 30. A set of instructions given to the computer to perform a task is called:
A. Code
B. Operating system
C. Software
D. Program