SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL 2
1. Which of the following software is best suitable for keeping records during national population
census.
A. Word processing
B. Spreadsheet
C. Graphic
D. Data base.
2. A major function of system software is
A. Collection of files
B. File management
C. Translating of machine language into machine code.
D. Arrangement of files in ascending order
3. An advantage of graphical user interface (GUI) over Disk operating system(DOS) is that it allows
the use of
A. Diskette
B. Keyboard
C. Mouse.
D. Monitor.
4. Which of the following methods is not suitable for securing files
A. Use of back up
B. Use of antivirus
C. Saving document without password.
D. Properly labeling of storage devices.
5. The acronym HTTPS Stands for
A. Hyper text transfer protocol
B. Higher transfer text protocol
C. Hard text transfer protocol
D. Higher text transfer protocol.
6. In ring topology, the computer that is allowed to transfer data possesses the
A. Packet
B. Data
C. Access method
D. Token
7. The most cost effective and secure way if transmitting confidential messages among the
employees of an organization is the.
A. Electronic notice boards.
B. Teleconferencing
C. E mail
D. Social networks.
8. The application software which allows information available on the internet to be obtained is
called.
A. Browser
B. World Wide Web
C. Spreadsheet
D. Internet Protocol
9. Which of the following is employed in transfer of data between computers and a network
A. Fiber optic
B. Make connector
C. Female connector
D. USB cable.
10. Which of the following software can be used for graphic production.
A. DOS Editor
B. PC winter
C. Corel draw
D. Acrobat reader.
11. Which of the following items is big located at the MS word menu bar.
A. Home.
B. A pen
C. View
D. Mailings.
12. In changing the storage location of a file, the command to use is
A. Ctrl +S key
B. Save command
C. Save as command
D. ALT+F, then save.
13. Given that 2610= (X)2 X is
A. 11011
B. 11010
C. 11110
D. 10111.
14. Evaluate the basic Statement, Let Z = 4*W2+2*Y. Given that w=5 and Y=10.
A. 50
B. 80
C. 100
D. 200
15. In hexadecimal number system B,D.,E represents
A. 11,12,13
B. 12,14,15
C. 13,14,15
D. 14,16,17
16. The transaction file can also be described as
A. Master file
B. Movement file
C. Reference files
D. Historical files.
17. An advantage of sequential access over serial access is that
A. Sequential file is slow
B. Sequential file is detailed
C. It does not use key
D. Individual records can be located more quickly.
18. The use of electronic systems to send an unsolicited email to someone’s address is known as.
A. Hacking.
B. Spamming
C. Internet fraud
D. Piracy
19. Which if the following ideals is protected by copyright
A. Ideas
B. Profit
C. Expression of ideas.
D. Inexperience.
20. The computer professional responsible for designing and maintaining a database is called
database
A. Programmer
B. Operator
C. Instructor
D. Administrator.
21. Computer virus is not transmitted through
A. Formatting of document.
B. E mail
C. External storage device
D. Internet.
22. The following are advantage of a database management system (DBMS) except
A. Restrictions if unauthorized access to data
B. Provision of multiple interfaces to different classes of users.
C. Provision of back up and recovery services
D. Compromise of data integrity.
23. Set of moral principles that regulates the use of computer and concerns professional and social
conduct is known as.
A. Computer ethnics.
B. Computer misuse acts
C. Computer use act
D. Safety measures.
24. The following are attributes of computer viruses except the ability
A. Modify other files
B. Replicate itself in order to spread to other files and systems
C. Execute without the user’s approval.
D. Warn the user before the execution.
25. Arranging records in a file according to a particular order is referred to as
A. Matching
B. Merging
C. Sorting
D. Updating
26. The protection of database against compromise is known as.
A. Data passwording
B. Data protection
C. Database on coding
D. Database security.
27. The device that sends information to the CPU is the
A. Bus
B. Input device
C. Output device
D. Processor.
28. Planning and creating of websites is called web
A. Analysis
B. Design
C. Maintenance
D. Publishing
29. Safety measures to be observed using the computer include all of the following except.
A. Use of anti glare protector
B. Sitting posture
C. Maintaining a dust free environment
D. Liquid in the computer room
30. Maintaining the values and content of data is part of data
A. Coding
B. Integrity
C. Secrecy
D. Security
31. Which of the following is not an effect of computer virus
A. Distats the computer screen
B. Interferes with computer operation
C. Damages the computer
D. Corrupts the computer
32. The following are advantages of networking except
A. Spamming
B. Sharing of resources
C. Communication
D. Back up
33. The website [Link] indicates that Google is
A. A commercial organization
B. A non profits organization
C. A research organization
D. An educational organization
34. The proactive maintenance of computer equipment before a fault or failure occurs is called
A. Corrective maintenance
B. Predictive Maintenance
C. Presentive maintenance
D. Preservative maintenance
35. The computer professional responsible for designing and maintaining a database is called
database
A. Programmer
B. Operator
C. Instructor
D. Administrator
36. Computer virus is not transmitted through
A. Formatting of documents
B. E mail
C. External storage devices m
D. Internet.
37. The following are attributes of computer viruses except the ability to.
A. Modify other files
B. Replicate itself in order to spread to other files and systems
C. Execute without the user approval.
38. A special effort that controls the way slide appears in a power point presentation is called
A. Word art
B. Transition
C. Theme
D. Clip art.
39. A program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and function effectively is.
A. Translator
B. Live ware
C. Operating system
D. Application software.
40. Virus effects can be prevented by
A. Installing and updating antivirus
B. Installing new operating system
C. Purchasing new computer
D. Using external disks on public computer systems.
41. Ensuring the correctness and consistency of data is referred to as data
A. Security
B. Reliability
C. Productivity
D. Integrity.
42. Who developed the first electrical computer
A. Blaise pascal
B. Joseph jacquard
C. Mauchly and Ekert
D. Von Leibniz
43. Which generation of computers MSN’s use of integrated circuits
A. 4th
B. 3rd
C. 2nd
D. 1st.
44. The type of data which consists of text ,number, audio, video, graphic and animation is called
A. Data set
B. Multimedia Data
C. Multi purpose media
D. Multi variable data
45. Microsoft office application suite includes all the following except
A. Word
B. Access
C. Corel draw.
D. PowerPoint
46. A search engine is a
A. Program that searches engines
B. Computer engines they searched a database
C. Hardware components of a computer
D. Took that searches the web.
47. The rules for exchanging data on a network are known as.
A. Transmission rules
B. Transfer rules
C. Protocols
D. Configurations.
48. Planning and creating websites are stages in
A. Web analysis
B. Wen maintenance
C. Web design
D. Web publishing.
49. Which of the following is not a preventive maintenance measure?
A. Regular update of the operating systems
B. Proper shut down of the system
C. Use of uninterrupted power supply.
D. Data recovery.
50. Which of the following is not a safety equipment in a computer laboratory
A. Surge protector
B. Metal detector
C. Smoke detector
D. Fire extinguishers.
THEORY
1. Define
I. Digitalization of data
II. Data
III. Information
IV. Data processing
B. Name the parts of a micro computer
2. What is a spreadsheet?
B. Give 6 uses of spreadsheets
Ii. Give I. 5. Examples each of spreadsheet
Ii. 5 forms of spreadsheet
[Link] are graphic package?
3. What is information processing
Ii. State the procedure of information processing and explain accordingly
B. What is an operating system
C. Give 6 types of operating system
4. What is word processing
I. Mention 5 basic features of word processor
B. State 4 uses of word precessor.
C. Give 3 examples of word processor.
5. State 5 sectors of ICT application im our everyday life and give 3 examples each.
B. Give 6 sources of information
Ii. Give 4 characteristics of good information
D. Give 4 examples each of
I. Ancient means of transmitting information
II. Modern means of transmitting information.