METHODIST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL-BAWKU

END OF FIRST TERM EXAMINATION -DECEMBER,2024

: SUBJECT: COMPUTING BASIC SEVEN(8)
NAME:
…………………………………………………………………………………
TIME:2HRS
OBJECTIVE TEST
Answer all questions

1. What is the function of the name box.

a. Display the name of the document b. Display the name of the active cell c.
correct spelling
2. Where is the name of the document located.
a. Title bar b. Standard c. Menu bar
3. Which feature on the desktop is also called the background picture.
a. Wallpaper b. Icons c. Taskbar
4. On which bar can the “Quick access toolbar” be found.
a. On the title bar [Link] the menu bar c. On the formatting
5. A …………….. cannot save data without power.
a. Volatile memory [Link]-volatile memory c. Drive memory
6. ……………….. is the a method in computing of running two or more processors or CPUs to handle
separate parts of an overall task.
a. Horizontal processing b. Vertical Processing c. Parallel Processing
7. In which generation did VLSI technology become ULSI.
a. 3rd Generation b. 5th generation c. 4th Generation
8. ULSI stands for.
a. Ultra Liberal Stands Internnode b. Ultra Large Scale Integration c. User light
server inference
9. The acronym AI stands for.
a. Areal improvise b. Attendance Intro c. Artificial Intelligence
10. Which of the following is not a feature of the 5th generation computer.
a. Parallel processing c. Use of AI c. Use of larger transistors
11. Which of the following is not an example of devices that are 5th generation computer product.
a. Robotics b. calculator c. Chrome
12. A……………….. is any type of computing hardware that is used for storing ,porting or extracting
data files.
a. Storage device b. Input device c. Output device
13. Which of the following is an example of temporal storage.
a. Random Access Memory b. Hard disk c. USB drive
14. ………………………… Storage systems is non-volatile memory chip used for storing and transferring
data between a personal computer and digital devices.
a. Flash memory b. Compact disc c. RAM
15. Which of the following can be programmed and erased in large blocks.
a. Flash memory b. Compact disc c. RAM
16. Why are SSDs called [Link] is so because
a. They have small size b. They have no moving parts c. They’re hard to break
17. Which of the following stores data magnetically.
a. Optical Disc b. Hard disk c. SSDs
18. ……………… is a new generation of storage devices used in computers to replace traditional
mechanical harddisks by using flash-based memory.
a. RAM b. SSDs c. USB drive
19. Which of the following devices does not contain Flash Memory Storage Systems.
a. PDAs b. SSDs c. Harddisk
20. Which of the following is not a primary storage
a. Optical Disc b. Cache b. RAM
21. Which of the following is not a secondary storage.
a. USB drive b. Cache b. Optical Disc
22. Which of the following storage medium needs light to read and write on it.
a. Optical Disk b. Harddisk b. Optical Disc
23. The “S” on (SRAM) stands for……………………
a. Stain b. Static [Link]
24. SSDs and Hard disk drives can serve as.
a. Only Secondary Storage b. Only Internal Storage c. Both Internal and Secondary
25. Which input device converts analogue information into digital from.
a. Optical Mark reader(OMR) b. Optical Character Reader (OCR) c. Digitizer
26. Which input device works like a photocopy machine and converts hardcopy data on phone to
soft copy on screen.
a. Scanner b. Optical Mark Reader(OMR) c. Optical Character
Reader(OCR)
27. Which of the following input devices is mostly used in the banks.
a. Optical Mark Reader(OMR) b. Magnetic Ink Card Reader (MICR) c. Scanner
28. The ……………….. reader is a device used for reading bar coded data thus data in the form of light
and dark lines.
a. Joystick b. Digitizer c. Barcode Reader
29. The ……………….. is an input device used to read a printed text.
a. Optical Character Reader(OCR) b. Optical Mark Reader(OMR) c. Magnetic Ink Card
Reader(MICR)
30. Which of the following features can not be found formatting toolbar.
a. Water mark b. Bold c. Formular
31. Which generation of computers contains a the feature of speech recognition software.
a. 2nd generation Computer b. 4th Generation Computer c. 5th Generation Computer
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32. The period of the 5 generation computers is………….
a. 2001 to 20015 b. 1980 till date c. 1990 till date
 33. Which of the following is not a feature of the fifth generation computer.
a. Game playing b. Robotics [Link] Item
34. In Writing a formular in Microsoft Excel, which of the following operations symbolizes
multiplication.
a. * b. + c. /
35. Which of the following is not an example of spreadsheet application.
a. Microsoft Excel b. Lotus 1-2-3 c. Microsoft Powerpoint
36. Which of the following is an internal component(hardware) of the computer.
a. Recycle bin b. Fan outlet c. This PC
37. Which of the following is not an example of Word processor.
a. Microsoft Word b. Notepad c. Lotus 1-2-3
38. ………….. is a picture or image which represents a file, application or any other document.
a. Icon b. Wallpaper c. Start button
39. Which of the following is not an example of a technological.
a. Virtual Museum b. Spreasheet Application c. Start button
40. ………………. Is the use of scientific knowledge to make life more easier.
a. Furnishing b. Technology c. Computer

SECTION B
ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION.
1. The diagram shows the diagram of a spreadsheet application, answer the question the below.
A

B
C

E G

F I

2. A. What is the name of the software.

b. Label the parts A to I
c. What is the function of A, E,G and I
d. Differentiate between formatting and editing.
e. Mention two uses of this application
3.
a. What is a storage device.
 b. Write the types of storage device and give two examples each.
c. Give two (2)features of Secondary Storage.
d. Give two(2) features of Flash Memory Storage System.
4.
a.
b. Differentiate between reading and writing.
c. With the use of a table state two differences between HDD and SSDs

Hardisk Drive (HDD) Solid State Drive(SSDs)

5.
a. Differentiate between a Storage Drive and Storage Medium.
b. Write two(2) features of the Embedded Flash Memory card.
c. Copy and complete the table.

Enhancement Feature Model Generation

Transistor
3rd Generation
4th Generation
5th Generation

6.
a. What is a server.
b. Write the full meaning of the following acronyms.
I. PDA -
II. ULSI -
III. HDD -
IV. GUI -
V. SSD -
VI. EEPROM -