Basic Computer Course - Questions
Theory Questions (30)
1. Define a computer in simple terms.
2. List four basic applications of computers in daily life.
3. Explain the difference between hardware and software with examples.
4. What are the two main types of software? Give examples of each.
5. Distinguish between primary memory and secondary memory.
6. What is RAM and how is it different from a hard disk?
7. Explain the importance of an operating system in a computer.
8. What is the role of the CPU in a computer system?
9. Describe three input devices and their uses.
10. Describe three output devices and their uses.
11. Explain the term 'application software' with examples.
12. Explain the term 'system software' with examples.
13. What is the difference between data and information?
14. Define the Internet and list three of its applications.
15. Differentiate between LAN and WAN.
16. Explain the function of a modem.
17. What is meant by GUI (Graphical User Interface)?
18. Explain the role of the taskbar in Windows.
19. What are icons in an operating system and why are they important?
20. Write short notes on: (a) Microsoft Word (b) Microsoft Excel (c) Microsoft PowerPoint.
21. What are formulas and functions in a spreadsheet?
22. State three advantages of using Google Docs over traditional word processors.
23. What is Google Workspace and list three of its applications.
24. Differentiate between Gmail and Google Drive.
25. What is cloud storage and how does it help beginners?
26. Define e-governance and give one example in Nigeria.
27. What are instant messaging tools? Give two examples.
28. List any five Nigerian states and their capitals.
29. Why is learning PowerPoint important for students and professionals?
30. State three safety tips for beginners when using the Internet.
Objective Questions (30)
1. Which of the following is the 'brain' of the computer?
a) Mouse
b) CPU
c) Printer
d) Monitor
2. Which of these is an output device?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Monitor
d) Scanner
3. RAM is an example of:
a) Primary memory
b) Secondary memory
c) Input device
d) Output device
4. Which one is NOT an operating system?
a) Windows
b) Linux
c) MS Word
d) MacOS
5. The full form of GUI is:
a) General User Input
b) Graphical User Interface
c) Global Utility Internet
d) None
6. In a spreadsheet, a cell is identified by:
a) Column only
b) Row only
c) Combination of row and column
d) None
7. Which of the following is an example of application software?
a) Windows
b) Antivirus
c) MS Word
d) BIOS
8. Which storage is permanent?
a) RAM
b) Cache
c) Hard Disk
d) Register
9. Which device is used to connect a computer to the Internet?
a) Router
b) Modem
c) Printer
d) Projector
10. Which key combination is used to copy text in Windows?
a) Ctrl + V
b) Ctrl + C
c) Ctrl + X
d) Ctrl + Z
11. In Google Workspace, which app is mainly used for video meetings?
a) Google Docs
b) Google Sheets
c) Google Meet
d) Google Drive
12. Which of these is a cloud storage service?
a) Gmail
b) Google Drive
c) YouTube
d) Chrome
13. The capital of Lagos State is:
a) Lagos
b) Ikeja
c) Epe
d) Badagry
14. The capital of Enugu State is:
a) Nsukka
b) Awka
c) Enugu
d) Abakaliki
15. The capital of Rivers State is:
a) Aba
b) Calabar
c) Port Harcourt
d) Uyo
16. The capital of Oyo State is:
a) Abeokuta
b) Ibadan
c) Oshogbo
d) Ilorin
17. The capital of Kaduna State is:
a) Kaduna
b) Kano
c) Katsina
d) Zaria
18. Which function key is used to refresh a page?
a) F1
b) F2
c) F5
d) F12
19. Google Sheets is used for:
a) Document editing
b) Spreadsheets and calculations
c) Presentations
d) Sending emails
20. Which device is used to point and click?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Monitor
d) Printer
21. Which is an example of secondary storage?
a) RAM
b) Cache
c) Hard Disk
d) CPU
22. Which of these is an Internet browser?
a) Excel
b) Chrome
c) Word
d) PowerPoint
23. The unit that stores information temporarily is:
a) Hard disk
b) RAM
c) CD
d) Pen drive
24. Which of these is NOT a Google Workspace tool?
a) Gmail
b) Google Maps
c) Google Slides
d) Google Docs
25. Which one is an example of input device?
a) Monitor
b) Printer
c) Keyboard
d) Speaker
26. MS PowerPoint is used mainly for:
a) Data analysis
b) Presentations
c) Web browsing
d) Emailing
27. The device used to print documents is called:
a) Monitor
b) Printer
c) Scanner
d) Plotter
28. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed 'Coal City State'?
a) Ebonyi
b) Enugu
c) Anambra
d) Benue
29. Which Nigerian state is nicknamed 'Centre of Learning'?
a) Kano
b) Kaduna
c) Kwara
d) Abuja
30. Which shortcut key is used to paste text?
a) Ctrl + P
b) Ctrl + V
c) Ctrl + C
d) Ctrl + X
Answer Key - Objective Questions
1. b) CPU
2. c) Monitor
3. a) Primary memory
4. c) MS Word
5. b) Graphical User Interface
6. c) Combination of row and column
7. c) MS Word
8. c) Hard Disk
9. b) Modem
10. b) Ctrl + C
11. c) Google Meet
12. b) Google Drive
13. b) Ikeja
14. c) Enugu
15. c) Port Harcourt
16. b) Ibadan
17. a) Kaduna
18. c) F5
19. b) Spreadsheets and calculations
20. b) Mouse
21. c) Hard Disk
22. b) Chrome
23. b) RAM
24. b) Google Maps
25. c) Keyboard
26. b) Presentations
27. b) Printer
28. b) Enugu
29. b) Kaduna
30. b) Ctrl + V