WESTERN PROVINCE Catholic Diocese of Mongu Presentation Secondary school Kaoma Computer studies Prepared by Phiri. OMMULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS, 1. What do you call that calcul (a) Napier's Bones (b) Slide rule (c) Pascal's adding machine (d) Abacus 2. Which of the following computing device was invented by the same person, who discovered logarithmic tables? (a) Napier's Bones (b) Slide rule (c) Pascal's adding machine (a) Abacus 3. Name the electronic component, which was used in first generation computers. (a) Transistor (b) Vacuum tube (c) PCB (a) IC 4, Which of the following device was the first device to make use of punched codes? (a) Abacus (b) Jacquard’s loom (c) Second generation computers (@) Modern computers $. Which of the following computer accepts signal and digits as input? {a) Analog computers (b) Digital computers (c) General computers (4) Hybrid computers 6. What is a program? (a) Computer language (b) Set of instructions for computer (c) Computer planning (@) Physical part of computer 7. Which of the following is the largest category of computer? (a) Supercomputer (b) Microcomputers (©) Minicomputers (d) Mainframes 8 What do you call the physical part of computer? (a) Software (b)Program. (c) Hardware (d) Package 9, What is processed data called? (a) Program (b) Information (c) Signal (d) Software 10. Which type of device, a computer is? (a) Mechanical (b) Electrical (¢) Magnetic g device, which makes use of beads for calculations? 2|Page(d) Electronic 11. Which part of computer stores data temporarily? (a) RAM (b) ALU cu (4) CPU 12. Which of the following device will be used for displaying the result? (a) Keyboard (b) ALU (©) VDU (d) Mouse 13. Which of the following can be used for storing the data permanently? (a) RAM (b) Hard disk (c) Mouse (4) VDU 14, Which of the following is an example of software? (a) Mouse (b) Memory (c) Operating System (d) Printer 6 15. Which of the following is purely an input device? (a) Mouse (b) Floppy (c) Hard disk (d) Printer 16. Which of the following is not an input/output device? (a) Hard disk (b) Floppy drive (¢) CD-ROM drive (d) Magnetic tape drive 17. Which of the following is used for increasing the speed of read write operations in computer? (a) RAM (b) ROM (c) Cache memory (@) Bulk memory 18. Which of the following unit performs all calculations in computer? (a) ALU (>) Memory (c) Control Unit (A) Keyboard 19. Which of the following is sequential storage device? (a) Hard disk (b) Magnetic tape drive (¢) CD-ROM drive ()Floppy drive 20. Which software activates the computer? (a) Commands (b) User Interface (c) Operating System (d) Utilities 21, What is booting? 3[Page(a) Carrying out a self-test (b) Loading operating system in computers memory (c) Checking computers memory (4) Executing a command 22, Which of the following management function is not performed by operating system? (@) Information management (b) Software management (©) Device management (d) Memory management 23. Which of the following is single user multitasking operating system? (a) MS-Dos (b) Windows-XP (€) Windows-2000 (4) Unix 24, Which of the following is not a GUI component?” (a) Radio button (b) Menu (c) Command (a) Text box. 2, Which type of user interface does MS-DOS provide? (@) GU! (&) CUI (ABI (a) MGI 26. Which type of user interface is provided in Windows-XP? (@ GU cu (©) ABI (@) MGI 27. What do we call feature that permits a user to execute multiple programs simultaneously? (@) Multi user (b) Multitasking (c) Multi programming (d) Multi process 28. Which of the following is not an essential element of communication system? (a) Sender (b) Receiver (©) Wire (d) Message 29, What is a protocol? (a) A message (b) Rules that have been set. (©) A code (d) A network device 30. Which of the following network remains confined to a building? (@) LAN (b) WAN (©) MAN (d) None of the above 31. In which type of network, computers of five different cities are connected together to form a computer network? (@) LAN (b) WAN 4[Page(©) HAN (4) SAN 32, Which of the following topology makes use of a special device called hub? (a) Bus (b) Star (©) Ring (d) Mesh 33, What is TCP/IP? (a) A compression techniques (b) A protocol (c) A type of network (d) A topology 34, How many layers of protocol are there in OSI model of network? (a)7 (b) 6 5 (d) 10 35. Which layer of OSI model is related to physical connection of computers, within the network? (a) First {b) Second (c) Fifth (d) Seventh 36. Which of the following is related to file transfers across the network? (a) FTP. (b) TCPAP (©) CSMAICD (d) Telnet 37, Which of the following will have fastest rate of data transmission in it? (a) Twisted pair of wire (b) Coaxial cable (c) Optic fiber (d) Starlight wires 38, Which of the following device is used to connect computer to the telephone line? (a) modem (b) A to D converter (c) Optic fiber cable (d) Web server 39. In which of the following technique, time interval between the transmissions of two bits differs? (a) Asynchronous (b) Synchronous (c) Simplex mode (d) Parallel transmission 40. In which of the following data transmission mode, transmission takes place in both the directions but, not simultaneously? (a) Simplex (b) Half duplex (©) Full Duplex (d) Parallel transmission 41. In which of the following process, amplitude of the analog signal is observed at regular intervals? (a) Sampling (b) Quantization (c) Reconstruction (d) Packet switching S| Page42. Which of the following, essentially makes use of HTTP protocol? (a) Internet (b) World Wide Web (©) Computer Network (d) None of the above 43 ‘Which part interprets program instructions and initiate control operations? (a) Input (b) Storage unit (©) Logic unit (4) Control unit 44, The binary system uses powers of, (a)2 (b) 10 8 (d) 16 45. A computer program that converts assembly language to machine language is (a) Compiler (b) Interpreter (c) Assembler (d) Comparator 46. The time required for the fetching and execution of one simple machine instruction is (a) Delay time (b) CPU cycle (e) Real time (d) Seek time 47. Binary numbers need more places for counting because, (a) They are always big numbers (b) Any no. of 0's can be added in front of them (©) Binary base is small (d) 0's and I's have to be properly spaced apart 48. Which access method is used for obtaining a record from a cassette tape? (a) Direct (b) Sequential (©) Random (d) Allof the above 49. The radian of a number system (a) Is variable (b) Has nothing to do with digit position value (c) Equals the number of its distinct counting digits (d) Is always an even number 50. The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions_ (a) Memory (b) Register unit (©) Control unit (d) ALU 51. Which type of system puts the user into direct conversation with the computer through a keyboard? (a) Real time processing (b) Interactive computer (©) Batch processing (d) Time sharing 52. The term referring to evacuating the content of some part of the machine is known as 6|Page(a) Dump (b) Enhancement (b) Down. (c) Compiler 53. A single packet on a data link is known as (a) Path (b) Frame (c) Block (4) Group 54. The process of communicating with a file from a terminal is (b) Interactive (c) Interrogation (d) Heuristic (€) Allof the above 55. A common boundary between two systems is called (a) Interdiction (b) Interface (©) Surface (d) None of the above 56. The examination and changing of single bits or small groups of his within a word is called @ Bt (b) Byte (©) Bit manipulation (d) Bit slice 57. Which computer has been designed to be as compact as possible? (@) Mini (b) Super computer (©) Micro computer (d) Mainframe 58. The symbols used in an assembly language are (a) Codes, (b) Mnemonies (c) Assembler (d) All of the above 59. A datum that indicates some important state in the content of input or output is (a) Sequence (b) Sentinel (©) SIO (d) Sibling 60. Which of the following is still useful for adding numbers? (a) EDSAC (b) ENIAC (©) Abacus (4) UNIVAC 61. A program that is employed in the development, repair or enhancement of other programs is known as (a) System software (b) Software tool (©) Applications program (4) Utility program (€) None of the above 7[Page62. Any storage device added to a computer beyond the immediately usable main storage is known as. (@) Floppy disk (b) Hard disk (c) Backing store (@) Punched card 63. Which output device is used for translating information from a computer into pictorial form on paper. (a) Mouse (b) Plotter (©) Touch panel (d) Card punch 64. A technique used by codes to convert an analog signal into a digital bit stream is known as (@) Pulse code modulation (b) Pulse stretcher (©) Query processing (@) Queue management 65. Most important advantage of an IC is its (a) Easy replacement in case of circuit failure (b) Extremely high reliability (©) Reduced cost (@) Low power consumption 66. A device designed to read information encoded into a small plastic card is (a) Magnetic tape (b) Badge reader (c) Tape puncher (@) Card puncher 67. A hybrid computer uses a to convert digital signals from a computer into analog signals. (a) Modulator () Demodulator (©) Modem (@) Decoder 68. A group of magnetic tapes, videos or terminals usually under the control of one master is (a)Cylinder (b) Cluster (©) Surface (@) Track 69. Any device that performs signal conversion is, (a) Modutator (b) Modem (©) Keyboard (@) Plotter 70. A type of channel used to connect a central processor and peripherals which uses multiplying is known as, (@) Modem (b) Network (©) Multiplexer (@) All of the above 71. A modern digital computer has, S[Page(a) Extremely high speed (b) Large memory (©) Almost unlimited array (d) All of the above 72. Which of the following can store information in the form of microscopic pits on metal disks. (a) Laser disks (b) Tape cassettes () RAM cartridge (4) Punched card 73. An operating system intended for use on microprocessor based systems that support a single user is (a) PC-DOS (b) MS-DOS () UNIX (a) CP/M 74. Computer memory consists of. (a) RAM. (b) ROM (c) PROM (d) All of the above 75. A path by which communication is achieved between a central processor and other devices is called (a) Audit trail (b) Network (©) Bus (d) Channel 76. A stand-alone system which produces one page of printed output at a time is, (a) Page printer (b) Line printer (c) Laser printer (d) Dot matrix printer 77. A memory that does not change its contents without external causes is known as, (a) Dynamic memory (b) Static memory (C)RAM (4) EEPROM 78. Which of the following is the coding of data so that it can't be easily understood if intercepted. (a) Barcode (b) Decoder (©) Encryption (d) Mnemonics 79. RAM is used as a short memory because it is (a) Volatile (b) Has small capacity (c) very expensive (d) programmable 9|Page80. A modern electronic computer is a machine that is meant for. (a) Doing quick mathematical calculations (b) Input storage, manipulation of outputting of data (c) Electronic data processing (d) Performing repetitive tasks accurately 81. As compared to diskettes, the hard disks are, (a) more expensive (b) more portable (©) less rigid (d) slowly accessed 82, The first microprocessors produced by Intel Corpn, and Texas Instruments were used prim: control small (a) microwave ovens (b) washing machines (C) calculators (d) personal computers 83, Which printer uses a combination of laser-beam & electro photographic techniques? (a) Laser printers (b) Dot-Matrix (©) Line printer (d) Daisy wheel 84, Where are the programs and data to be located before the ALU and control unit of a computer can operate on then? (a) Internal memory (b) Secondary memory (c) Microprocessor (d) Magnetic tapes 85, Human beings are referred to as Homosapiens. Which device is called Silico sapiens? (a) Monitor (b) Hardware (c) Robot (4) Computer 86. Which access method is used for obtaining a record from a cassette tape? (a) Direct (b) Sequential (c) Random (d) All of the above 87, The process of entering data into a storage location, (a) adds to the contents of the location (b) cause variation in its address number (©) is known as a readout operation (d) is destructive of previous contents 20[P age88. The software used to convert source program instructions to object instruction is known as, (a) Compiler (b) Assembler (c) Interpreter (d) Language processor 89, Backing storage is so named because it (a) is always kept at the back of the CP.U. (b) is slow and backward (c) backs up the computer's main memory (d) lags behind the main memory 90. The ASCII code for the character J is: (a) 1001 0001 (b) 1001 1010 (©) 0100 1010 (@) 1010 0001 91. Which of the following is the user programmed semiconductor memory? (a) SRAM (b) DRAM (c) EPROM (d) All of the above 92. An instruction that transfers program control to one or more possible paths is known as, (a) Utility program (b) System software (©) Broadband channel (@) Application program 93. The two kinds of main Memory are: (a) Primary and secondary (b) Random and sequential (©) ROM and RAM (d) All of the above 94, Programs designed to perform specific tasks is called known as, (a) System software (b) Application software (©) Utility programs (a) Operating system 95, The ALU of a computer normally contains a number of high speed storage elements called (a) semiconductor memory (b) registers (©) hard disk (d) magnetic disk 96. Which of the following holds data and processing instructions temporarily until the CPU needs it? (a) ROM (b) control unit, (c) main memory (d) coprocessor chips U[Page97. A high speed device used in CPU for temporary storage during processing is called. (a) register (b) a bus (©) Bata bus (d) All of the above 98. The first electronic digital computer contained? (a) Electronic valves (b) Vacuum tubes (€) Transistors (d) Semiconductor memory 99, The memory which is ultraviolet light erasable and electrically programmable is___ (a) ROM (b) PROM. (c) RAM (d) EPROM 100. ‘The arranging of data in a logical sequence is called (a) sorting (b) classifying (c) Reproducing (d) Summarizing 101 ‘A computer has a 1024K memory. What does the letter K stand for (a) Kilometre (b) Thousand (€) Kilobyte (©) MB 102 Computer instructions written with the use of English words instead of binary machine code is called, (a) Mnemonics (b) Symbolic code (©) Gray code (d) Op-code 103. ‘The system unit of a personal computer typically contains all of the following except (a) microprocessor (b) disk controller (©) serial interface (d) modem 104. Which of the following are the two main components of the CPU? (a) control unit and registers (b) registers and main memory (c) control unit and ALU (4) ALU and bus 105. 1024 bytes represent a (a) Megabyte (b) Gigabyte (d) Kilobyte (d) None of the above 106 Which of the following is not used for storage purposes with main frame computers? (a) removable disks 12|Page(b) fixed disks (c) mass storage systems (d) diskettes 107. Which is true for the digital computer? (a) It is less accurate than the analog computer (b) It represents the decimal numbers through a string of binary digits (c) Itis used primarily in scientific applications. (d) Both (a) and (c) 108. ‘What is the main advantage of magnetic core memory over semiconductor RAM memory? (a) more compact and smaller (b) more economical (c) abit does not have to write after reading (d) non volatile 109, Which of the following registers is loaded with the contents of the memory location pointed by the PC? (a) Memory Address Register (b) Memory Data Register (c) Instruction Register (d) Program Counter 110. Storage on PC allows you to store files until something erases it, but memory loses its contents whenever its is lost (a) static (b) disk space (c) power (d) both a and b above MW ‘Why is the width of the data bus so important to the processing speed of a computer? (a) The narrower it is, the greater the computer's processing speed (b) The wider it is, the more data that can fit into main memory (c) The wider it is, the greater the computer's processing speed (d) The wider it is, the slower the computer's processing speed 112 ‘A memory bus is mainly used for communication between. (a) processor and memory (b) processor and I/O devices (c) 10 devices and memory (A) input device and output device 113. To locate a data item for storage is (a) Field (b) Feed (c) Database (d) Fetch 114. Which of the following memory is capable of operating at electronics speed? (a) Semiconductor memory (b) Magnetic disks (c) Magnetic drums (4) Magnetic tape 15. “The main purpose of time sharing techniques used in computers is to make the best use of the (a) CPU (b) Peripherals (c) secondary storage 13|Page(d) floppy disks 116. ‘A temporary storage area, attached to the CPU, for I/O operations is a ajchip (b)butter (©) register (d) core 117, Which of the following require large computer memory? (a) Imaging (b) Graphies (c) Voice (d) All of the above 118. Where does a computer add and compare data? (a) Hard disk (b) Floppy disk (©) CPU chip (4) Memory chip 19. Which of the following are used to quickly accept, store, and transfer data and instructions that are being used immediately by the CPU? (a) microprocessors (b) registers (©) ROM chips (d) data buses 120. General purpose computers are those that can be adopted to countless uses simply by changing its (a) keyboard (b) printer (c) program (d) display screen 121. __ A software package to perform calculations on data arranged in an array is, (a) System software (b) Utility programs (c) Electronic spread sheet (d) Application programs 122 ‘A computer program consists of, (a) System flowchart (b) Program flowchart (c) Algorithms written in computer's language (d) Discrete logical steps 123. ‘An input device which can read characters directly from an ordinary piece of paper is___ (a) OCR (b) OMR (c) MSI (4) POS 124, Which of the following is not a part of the CPU. (a) storage unit (b) arithmetic and logic unit (c) program unit (d) control unit 125. _Inthis world of fast changing computer technology, one of the most important factor to be considered while purchasing a PC is, it should have a provision for, (a) high level integration 1a [Page(b) self-upgradability (©) intelligent sensors (@) faster data access 126 Which of the following storage and retrieval methods would be well suited to your processing requirements if you only need to retrieve records one at a time and there is no fixed pattern to the requests for data and records? (a) indexed sectors (b) sequential (©) direct (d) indexed direct 127. Which is a secondary memory device? (a) CPU (b) ALU (©) Floppy disk (d) Mouse 128. A storage device which is used to store data & information extemal to the main storage is known as, (a) Buffer (b) Backing storage (©) PROM (4) Accumulator 129. For a memory system, the cycle time is, (a) same as the access time (b) longer than the access time (c) shorter than the access time (@) submultiple of the access time 130. What process prepares the magnetic surface of a disk by creating concentric circles, called tracks, around the disk? (Each track is further divided into pic-shaped sections called sectors.) (a) Tracking (b) Formatting (c) Copying (d) Sectioning 131 ‘What does that acronym VGA stand for? (a) Extended Graphics Adapter (b) Enhanced Graphics Array (c) Video Graphics Array (4) Color Graphics Array 132. Which part of the diskette should never be touched? (a) Hub (b) Centre (©) Oval stot (4) Comer 133, ‘The storage locations in the internal storage of a CPU are called. (a) contents (b) addresses (©) locations. (d) mask 18|Page134 Most disk drives have a single read/ write head for each disk surface. What is the advantage of suing multiple heads on each movable access arm? (a) Reduced seek time (b) Less latency time (c)Reduced search time (d) Less disk speed 135, ‘One of the main feature that distinguish microprocessors from microcomputers is, (a) words are usually larger in microprocessors (b) words are shorter in microprocessors (c) microprocessor does not contain 1/0 devices (d) exactly the same as the machine cycle time 136. Which type of display is the latest to be used for portable computer? (a) LED display (b) LCD display (c) Plasma display (d) Electroluminescent display 137. ‘Whenever a peripheral is being controlled by the CPU, it is said to be online. If additionally, the computer files are updated as soon as any change takes place, the system is called (a) quick processing system (b) batch processing system (c) real time system (d) remote processing system 138 ‘Communication between computers using standard telephone service. (a) Requires a change to an analog signal (b) Is most efficient (c) Produces little noise and few disturbances (d) All of the above 139, A floppy disk contains (a) Circular tracks only (b) Sectors only (c) Both circular tracks and sector (d) All of the above 140. ‘The ALU of a computer responds to the commands coming from. (a) primary memory (b) control section (c) external memory (d) cache memory 141 The heart of any computer is the, (a) CPU (b) Memory (€) VO Unit (d) Disks 142, Impact printers. (a) strike a ribbon against the paper to produce character images (b) include ink-jet and thermal devices (c) are more expensive than Laser printers (d) use optical technology 16| Page143. Which of the following is not a practical data-processing approach? (a) batch-sequential (b) batch-direct (c) immediate-sequential (4) immediate-direct 144. Bit map terminal, (a) support displays containing multiple windows (b) requires considerable amount of video RAM (©) requires tremendous amount of copying and hence low performance (d) All of the above 145. __A.32 bit microprocessor has the word length equal to (a) 2 bytes (b) 32 bytes (0) 4 bytes (8 146 ‘The register which holds the address of the location to or from which data are to be transferred is known as (a) index register (b) instruction register (c) memory address register (d) memory data register 147. Transistorized computer circuits were introduced in the. (a) first generation (b) second generation (©) third generation (d) fourth generation 148, In.a computer system, which device is functionally opposite of a Key-board? (a) Mouse (b) Trackball (c) Printer (4) Joystick 149. ‘Which one of the following is termed a combination input-output device? (a) VDT (b) Keyboard (©) Printer (@) Laser Jet 150. The process of writing computer instructions in a programming language is known as__ (a) Coding (b) Processing (©) Programming (d) File 151 ‘The CPU chip used in a computer is partially made out of. (a) Copper (b) Iron (©) Gold and silver @) Silica 152. A byte is comprised of, (a) One bit (b) Four bits 17 [Page(c) Eight bits (d) Sixteen bits 153. ‘Which of the following printer can be classified as a page-at-a-time printer? (a) Laser printer (b) Dot-matrix printer (€) Thermal printer (d) Inkjet printer 154. The CPU of a computer transfers print output to a temporary disk memory at high speed and then gets back to processing another job without waiting for the output to go to the printer. In this way, the CPU does not remain idle due to its own high speed as compared to the low speed of the printer. What is the name of this memory? (a) External memory (b) 10 memory (c) ROM (d) Buffer memory 155. Which of the following registers hold the information before it goes to the decoder? (a) control register (b) data register (c) accumulator (d) address register 156 A typical modem computer uses, (a) LSI cups (b) Vacuum tubes (c) Valves (d) All the above 157. A processing unit that coordinates networks and data communication is known as, (a) Control unit (b) Communications processor (©) Register unit (@)cPU 158. What is the name given to the 8-bit unit used for coding data? (a) block of characters (b) byte (©) word (d) bit 159 What is meant by the term RAM? (a) Memory which can only be read (b) Memory which can be both read and written to (c) Memory which is used for permanent storage (d) Memory which can only be written to 160. Magnetic tape can serve as (a) secondary-storage media (b) output media (c) input media (d) All of the above 161 In which addressing mode, the effective address of the operand is generated by adding a constant value to the contents of a register? (a) Absolute mode (b) Indirect mode (©) Immediate mode 18|Page(4) Index mode 162. ‘The term gigabyte refers to (a) 1024 bytes (b) 1024 kilobytes (c) 1024 megabytes (d) 1024 gigabytes 163 Which of the following best describes a computer-based information system? (a) A system in which a computer is used to turn data into information (b) Inputting data (©) Processing data (d) Performing complex mathematical calculations 164. ____ What type of computer programming is used for airplane ticket reservation system? (a) Multi programming (b) Real time programming (c) Time sharing (@) Batch programming 165. __ Accessing records from a file directly without searching from the beginning of the file is_ (a) Time sharing (b) Random (©) Direct access (d) Access time 166. The monitor of a computer is connected to it by a, (a) Wire (b) Cable (c) Bus (d) Line driver 167. In a punched card system, data is processed by a (a) keypunch machine, sorter, and posting machine (b) accounting machine, posting machine, and billing machine (c) sorter, posting machine, and billing machine (d) accounting machine, keypunch machine, and sorter 168 Group of instructions that directs a computer is called (a) Storage (b) Memory (©) Logic (d) Program 169. ‘A computer-controlled device for training exercises that duplicates the work environment is a (@) simulator (b) duplicator (©) trainer (4) COM device 170. Which of the following is not an output device of a computer? (a) Printer (b) keyboard 19| Page(©) VDU (@) CRT screen 71 Which of the following terms could be used to describe the concurrent processing of computer programs, via CRTS, on one computer system? (a) Time-sharing (b) Online processing (©) Interactive processing (d)AII the above processing 72. ‘What is the name given to the specialized storage element in the processor unit of a computer which is used as a "scratch pad" during processing operations? (a) storage register (b) primary memory (©) cache memory (d) accumulator 173. __A large number of computers in a wide geographical area can be efficiently connected using (a) Twisted pair lines (b) Coaxial cables (c) Communications satellites (d) All of the above 174 Ethernet uses, (a) Bus topology (b) Ring topology (c) Star topology (d) Tree topology 175 ‘A computer programmer. (a) does all the thinking for a computer (b) can enter input data quickly (c) an operate all types of computer equipment (@) can draw only flowchart 176. The O-and 1 in the binary numbering system are called binary digits or (a) bytes (b) kilobytes (c) decimal bytes (@) bits 177. All calculations are performed and all comparisons are made in unit. (a) control unit (b) arithmetic-logie unit (c) central processing unit (d) primary storage unit 178. The most commonly used standard data code to represent alphabetical, numerical and punctuation characters used in Electronic Data Processing system is called, (@) ASCH (b) EBCDI (©) BCD (d) All of the above 2o[Page179. Hard disks and diskettes are, (a) Direct access storage devices (b) Sequential access storage devices (c) Rarely used with microcomputers (4) Both (a) and (c) 180. How many bits can be stored in the 8K RAM? (a) 8000 (b) 8192 (©) 4000 (4) 4096 181 To produce high-quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would use a. (a) RGB monitor (b) plotter (c) ink-jet printer (d) laser printer 182 ‘What does that acronym EGA stand for? (a) Enhanced Graphics Array (b) Extended Graphies Array (¢) Monochrome Graphics Adapter (4) Enhanced Graphics Adapter 183 ‘What is a portion of memory that serves as a temporary repository for data as it waits for a given action? (a) Memory Pool (b) Cache (c) Processor (d) Processor pool 184. Access time in a computer memory is the time required to (a) Locate the stored data (b) Retrieve the stored data (c) Both locate and retrieve the data (d) All of the above 185. The letters WIMP stands for: (a) windows Icons Menus Pointer (b) Windows Internet Motion Path (c) Windows Intranet Magnetic Projector (d) Wallpaper Interface Monitor Pointer 186. Which two of the following are examples of application software (a) Windows XP and Spreadsheet (b) Spreadsheet and Mozilla Firefox (c) Skype and Windows 10 (d) Smadav and Windows Vista. 187. ‘can be found in lots of devices such as burglar alarms, central heating systems, washing machines and control the device in some way. (a) Software (b) Sensors (c) Hardware (d) Operating System 188, ‘A computer that processes individually distinct discrete data of 0’s and 1’s that can be counted is, (a) Analog Computer 21Page(b) Batch System (c) Digital Computer (4) Hybrid Computer 189, ‘The device that makes a hard copy is called, (a) Printer (b) CTR monitor (c) Scanner (4) Mouse 190. Which kind of mathematics does the computer use in performing its operations/functions? (a) Decimal (b) Binary (c) Algebra (d) Spreadsheet calculations 191. Which command will delete a file permanently? (a) ‘Ctrl + backspace’ (b) “Ctrl+D” (c) ‘Windows key + Delete’ (A) ‘Shift + Delete’ 192. What is the most appropriate software for calculating sales data for a new project using a computer? (a) Database software (b) Presentation software (c) Microsoft Calculator (d) Spreadsheet software 193. ‘The two kinds of main memory are. (a) ROM and RAM (b) RAM and Volatile (c) Primary and Secondary (d) Flash Disk and CD-ROM 194, ‘The devices that make up a computer system are called, (a) Peripherals (b) Parts (c) Software (d) Hardware 195, What should a user do to a computer not responding to commands? (a) Switch it of and on (b) Plug it out (c) Switch it off and on (d) Plug it in and out 196. What term is used to describe the process of correcting and making changes to a document? (a) Editing (b) Spell checking (c) Find and replace (d) Typing 197. A can be used quickly to locate information on the internet. (a) Quick locator (b) Quick finder (c) Search finder (d) Search engine 198. Monitors connected to one CPU are called (a) Workstation (b) Desktop computer 221 Page(©) Laptop (d) Drawing Tablet 199. Unauthorized way of gaining access to a computer system without authority is called __ (@) Hacking (b) Hacker (c) Encrypting (@) Fraud 200 The letters GUI stand for, (a) General User Interface (b) Graphics User Interface (c) Graphical User Interface () Graphical User Interchange 201 Which two of the following are examples of software (2) Microsoft and Dell (b) DVD-ROM and Ms Excel (©) Toshiba and Word processing (d) Operating System and Web browser 202 ‘The Personal digital assistant (PDA) can be used to: (a) Print documents (b) Send and Receive mail (c) Solve family problems (d) Zoom in and zoom out 203 The binary digits of 0’s and 1's are called. (a) Bits (b) Byte (c) Kilobytes (d) Gigabytes 204. is the type of printer which uses numerous tiny dots to make up each printed character. (a) colour printer (b) Laser printer (©) Ink jet printer (d) Dot matrix printer 205. A Megabyte is, (a) 1000 bytes (b) 1000 000 bytes (©) 1000 000 000 bytes (d) 1000 000 000 000 bytes 206. Isthe collection and manipulation of items of data to produce meaningful Information? (2) Digital (b) Electronic (C) Data processing (d) Information technology 23|Page207. What name is given to the input device where the pointer is moved by rotating the ball using a thumb or finger? (a) Joystiek (b) Mouse (©) Keypad (d) Tracker ball 208. Which shortcut keys can you use on the keyboard to highlight or select and print the entire document ina word processing program? (a) Ctrl +A and Ctrl +P (b) Ctrl +C and Ctrl +P (©) Ctrl +Shift and Ctrl +P (d) Ctrl +Shift and Shift + P 209. What does ‘System Software’ include? (a) Hardware and software (b) Windows, Mac and Linux software (©) The operating system and all the utilities that enable the computer to function (2) The applications used to run all the computer's devices 210. ‘What does a complete computer system include? (a) Software to control the allocation and usage of hardware resources (b) Microprocessor, memory, peripheral equipment (c) RAM, ROM and storage (2) Hardware and devices (e.g. motherboard) au. ‘What kind of a device is a touch screen? (2) Both input and output (b) Storage (©) Input (2) System output device 212. ‘What are two types of commonly used printers? () Plotter and dot matrix (b) Digital scanner and DVD burner (©) Colour and black & white (2) Laser and inkjet 213. ‘What is the most distinctive difference between in LAN and a WAN? (a) Wireless combined with wired network being used (b) Different topology used (ie. Star, bus or other) (©) Distance Covered by the network (2) The different types of users for each network 214. Which menu/submenu includes the command ‘Find”? (a) View (b) Review (©) Font (¢) Ediung 215. Which of the following tasks is best suited to a spreadsheet program? (a) Typing a standard letter (b) Presenting information to a large audience 2a| Page(©) Typing and reserving an airline ticket (d) Calculating sales data for a new project. 216. ‘Which one of the following is not an application software? (a) Word processing software (b) Windows XP software (©) Database software (d) Presentation software 217 An operating system software is, (2) Software to control the allocation and usage of hardware resources (b) Software to operate spreadsheet calculations program (©) Software to operate virus-scanning procedures (6) Software to operate and manipulate databases 218. Computer performance can become slow because of. (a) Running several software applications at the same time (b) Printing documents at a low resolution (©) Using small computer visual display unit (6) Increasing the amount of RAM available in the computer 219. Which one of the following is used as a computer input device? (2) Plotter (b) Monitor (©) Printer (6) Joystick 220. A computer that processes individually distinct discrete data of 0's and 1s that can be counted is, (2) Analog computer (b) Batch system (©) Digital computer (d) Hybrid computer 21 CRT is (a) Cathode Ray Tube (0) Computer Ray Tube (© Cathode Run Terminal (@) Computer Run Terminal 222. The device that makes a soft copy is called (2) Monitor (©) Printer (©) Scanner (@) Plotier 223 Which shortcut keys can you use on the keyboard to make text, words, or paragraphs in a word processing program to be in italics and underline? (@) Ctrl +T and Cul +D (b) Ctl #1 and Cul + D (©) Ctrl +1and Ctrl + U (@) Ctrl +T and Cul +L 21 Page224. Which shorteut keys can you use on the keyboard to copy and paste text, words, or paragraphs ina word processing program? (@) Ctrl +C and Ctrl +2 (b) Ctrl +C and Cut +V (©) Ciel +C and Ctrl +¥ @) Ctrl +C and Cun +P 225. Which of the following would be considered a portable computer? (a) Laptop (b) Workstation (©) Desktop computer (2) Mainérame computer 226. Which part of the computer displays the work done? (@) RAM (©) Printer (©) ROM (@) Monitor 27. ALU is 2) Arithmetic Local Unit (b) Application Logic Unit (©) Analogue Logic Unit (@) Arithmetic Logic Unit 228 Which one of the following is an extension of video file format in computers? (a) Jpg (b) exe (c) mpg, (d) bmp 229. Which of the following cannot be done using e-mail? (a) Send an attachment (b) Forward an e-mail (c) Copy file from a remote computer (d) Reply to an e-mail 230 Which of the following is an Antivirus Software? (a) Photoshop (b) Norton (©) Yahoo (d) Flash 231. __ Which of the following commands is given to reboot the computer? (a) Curl + Alt+ Del (b) Curl + Alt+ Tab (c) Curl + Shift + Del (@) Ctrl + Shift + Tab 232. Firmware is built using wl Page(a) RAM (b) Video Memory (©) Cache Memory (d) ROM 233, Which of the following is not an internet search engine? (a) Google (b) Yahoo (c) MSN (d) Windows 234 ‘What the maximum length for a cable connection of a full speed USB device to a PC is __ (a) 3 Meters, (b) 4 Meters, (c) 5 Meters (d) 6 Meters. 235 A customer complains that they receive malicious e-mails from the same user several times a day. What should you ask the customer? (a) When was the last time the anti-virus signatures were updated? (b) Have there been any strange e-mails received in the last few weeks? (c) When was the last time the hard drive was defragmenter? (d) Ask if the user knows the company policy for sending out viruses? 236 USB can supply power for all of the following except, (a) 4 port hub (b) Keyboard (c) Mouse (d) Internal hard drive 237, __ What is the smallest space to store data on a hard drive? (a) Track (b) Sector (c) Cluster (d) Cylinder 238. A-workstation has just been installed on the Ethernet LAN but cannot communicate with the network. What should you do first? (a) Reinstall the network protocols (b) Reinstall the network interface card driver. (c) Verify the IP configuration on the workstation (d) Verify the link status on the computer's network card 239 A client wants to upgrade the storage in a computer. The original drive is working, just the ‘owner needs additional free space. The technician installs a new 40GB ATA Hard drive in the system. It ean be heard spinning up, but the drive is NOT recognized by the system's BIOS. Select the MOST likely problems. (Select Two) (a) Faulty Hard drive (b) Incompatible Operating System (€) Drive capacity too large for BIOS (d) Incorrect termination 2z|Page240 Which of the following will allow you to use a laptop as a desktop system? (Select two) (a) External Hard drive (b) Port Replicator (c) Hot Swappable drive (d) Docking station 241. When installing a new video card in a system which previously used an onboard video controller, the onboard video controller needs to be, (a) disabled in the windows control panel (b) disable in the BIOS (c) Physically removed, (d) Disable using the jumper pin on the new video card. 242. Identify the 1/0 port described below. An external D Shaped connectors with a total of 15 female pins in 3 rows, (a) Parallel Port. (b) Serial Port (©) VGA Video Port (d) Joy Stick/MIDI Port. USB Port 243 Upgrading to a new AGP video card from a PCI video card has which of the following benefits? (a) Reduces heat inside the system unit (b) Frees up a USB slot (c) AGP type video cards have a newer design over the PC vide cards (d) Increases the video performance 244. He troubleshoots company network, gives IP addresses, Configures NIC. Network: (a) troubleshooter (b) B. engineer (c) C. student (d) D. administrator 245 A computer program that is designed to propagate itself with a major aim of damaging computer programs is. (a) Malware (b) Worm (c) Loveletter (d) Kylie 246. Output, storage, processing and ............ are essential during the entire data processing cycle. (a) Hardware (b) B. Software () C. Input (4) D. Communication 247. Which of the following will hold more data? (a) DVD (b) CD (c) Floppy diskette (d) SmartCard 248 A computer is also a stupid machine because it (a) Does not get tired (b) Does not think. 28 [Page(c) Can play music 24 hours. (d) Prints pornographic materials. 249. The ability of a computer to handle more than one task at a go is called: (a) Speed, (b) Versatile. (c) Diligent. (@ Artificial intelligence. 250. Which of the following may generally mean hardware? (a) Word processor. (b) Program. (c) Operating system. (a) Firmware 251. E-mail messages move in from one router to another. 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The hardware used to enter data into the computer system is known as device 2. Computer refers to the computer's machinery, its electronic devices and its circuits. 3. What we call a computer is actually a computer, a combination of components that work together. ‘The largest, most expensive computers are known as The is the computer's main processing device. ‘The computer's input device is Name the fastest type of computer that can perform complex operations at very high speed. What did the first generation computers use for circuitry? ). Mainframe computer stores 10, What is the fundamental purpose of BIOS? 11, Who invented the term BIOS ? 12. What gives battery backup for a limited time 13, What uses asynchronous time —division multiplexing and encodes data into small, Fixed-size cells? 14, What is the heart of the computer and this is where all the computing is done? wer aas 15, is a type of computer most likely to be used by a travelling salesman? 16. is a term for systems used to store, retrieve, process and transmit data? 17, is a device that is required to connect a computer to the internet? 18 is a devices that is important (a must) to run a computer? 19. OMR means 20. How can you install of USB mouse? 21. What determines the drive letter for a floppy drive? 2 ports can support full duplex communication 23 should be placed between a heatsink and a processor setting them in place? 24. The characteristics of USB 2.0 is to 25. A customer complains that her PC boots and runs fine for a short period of time. Then it starts to exhibit various intermittent problems. What is the MOST probable cause of this? 26. A customer complains that her monitor remains blank after she turns on her computer. Before telling une customer to bring in the computer, what should the technician do? 27. Which device would you plug into an AGP slot? 28, Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and 29. The flow and timing to data to and from the microprocessor is regulated by 30. The control of the jobs running within a system is B1/Page31. The word ‘Computer’ usually refers to the Central Processor Unit plus 32. An input/output device at which data enters or leaves a computer system is 33. The input and output devices are located away from the central computer facility what is a particular type of processing. 34, The latest PC keyboards use a circuit that senses the movement by the change in its capacitance. What are these keyboards called? 38. What is the alternative name for a diskette? 36 method is of reading the characters & providing input to a computer. 37. The unit of hardware an operator uses to monitor computer processing is the 38. A framework in which circuit boards can he mounted is 39. The physical components of a computer system is 40. A device used to bring information into a computer is. 41. The pieces of equipment which are attached to the CPU of a computer and which it can access are called 42. An input device that uses switch contacts placed under a plastic pad which may be inscribed with symbols is known as 43. Number cruncher is the informal name for 44. The provides a path between the CPU and peripheral devices, which are connected via interface cards 45. A hand-held device which reads marks or characters on paper by detecting photo-sensitivity is known as, 46. The CPU is made up of control unit ALU and 47. In digital computer, all the expressions are coded into 48. is a part of computer that performs functions similar to the cerebrums of the above cardiac and nervous system of a human body. 49, The two main components of the CPU are 50. Disketts and hard disks are 51. A program used to detect overall system malfunction is 52. The imitation of one device or system by another is 53. A physical connection between the microprocessor memory and other parts of the microcomputer is known as $4. Offline device 55. The time required for the fetching and execution of one simple machine instruction is 56. The time for which a piece of equipment operates is called 57. The section of the CPU that selects, interprets and sees to the execution of program instructions __ $8. The term referring to evacuating the content of some part of the machine is known as 59, method is used to connect a remote computer? 60. Which device of computer operation dispenses with the use of the keyboard? 61. A device designed to read information encoded into a small plastic card is 62. A hybrid computer uses a___ to convert digital signals from a computer into analog signal: 63. Any device that performs signal conversion is. 64. As compared to diskettes, the hard disks are 65. An optical input device that interprets pencil marks on paper media is 66. Codes consisting of light and dark marks which may be optically read is known as 67. The device that can both feed data into and accept data from a computer i 32| Page68. A device for converting handwritten impressions into coded characters & positional coordinates for input toa computer is 69. A pen shaped device which can sense light, and is used to point at spots on a video screen. 70. 1s a device that changes information into digital form. 71. Who is considered the ‘father of the minicomputer and one of the founder fathers of the modern computer industry world-wide? 72. Control Unit of a digital computer is often called the 73, The unit of a computer system that executes program, communicates with and often controls the operation of other subsystems of the computer is known as 74. is used to insure the high quality of computer output. 75. The most common binary code in use today is the 8 bit ASCII code. What do the letters ASCII stand for? 76, Off-line operation is the operation of devices without the control of. 77. What is the name of the printer which prints all the A's in a line before all the B's? 78.A____ is simply an arrangement where multiple disk drives appear as a single disk drive to the user. 79, The language that is an input for statement translation is called 80. The access method used for cassette tape is 81 type device is a piece of equipment that receives information from a CPU. 82, Computer Operators, operates 83, The ALU and control unit of most of the microcomputers are combined and manufactured on a single silicon chip. What is it called? 84, Continuous line drawing are produced using 85, The function of CPU is 86, The central processor of a modern digital computer consists of. 87, part of the computer which is responsible for calculating and comparing. 88, Dot-matrix is an example of 89, The ALU of a central processing unit does the essential maths work for the computer. What 90. The barcode which is used on all types of items, is read by a scanning device directly into the computer. What is the name of this scanning device? 91. Personal computers use a number of chips mounted on a main circuit board. What is the common name for such boards? 2 is the component that coordinates the sequencing of events within the central processor of a computer. 93. The equipment with which the computer talks to its users is called a 94, The CPU chip used in a computer is partially made out of. 95. A single bus structure is primarily found in 96. An integrated circuit is, 97, The processing capability of a microcomputer can be enhanced with the help of. 98. Floppy disks which are made from flexible plastic material are also called 99, is responsible for coordinating various operations using ti 100. A device which converts human readable data into machine language is 101. The is the method of data input which is commonly used to read account numbers on cheques. 102. is the ability of a computer to run more than one program at the same time. ing signals 103. The is part of a computer's hardware which is responsible for carrying out a program’s instructions. 33 [Page104, In voice recognition systems a is used as the input device. 105. Cameras that do not use film and can transfer an image to the computer are called. cameras. 106. Printers and plotters are examples of devices 107. The commonest input device, which comes with all computers is the 108. Optical media include CD and for storing data 109. In order to prevent viruses entering a computer system, software should be used to search for and destroy viruses. 110. A is an electronic device that can be used to process information, 111. A. special set of characters that is assigned to users of a computer system to control access to programs and information is called a 112, 3. Computer. refers to the computer's machinery, its electronic devices and its circuits 113. What we call acomputer is actually a computer a combination of components that work together 114. The largest, most expensive computers are known as_ 115. The is the computer's main processing device. 116. The term RAM is reserved for the computer's primary or. . chip-based memory system, 117, Ifanemployec uses a computer for long periods of time, itis important that employers provide a good design for the work environment, 118. One of the three units in the central processing unit performs arithmetic operations and makes comparisons. This is known as the 119. When youuse akeyboard or a mouse alot, you make the same hand movements over and over again. This can cause damage to nerves in the hand. The problem is called 120. The most common type of secondary storage in use today is basedon ______coated with a magnetizable surface 121. This type of memory is known as * * memory because the computer cannot store data to it but data can be read_from it as often as needed 122. A video graphics array ( VGA) monitor can produce up to 123, Laser and ink-jet printers are examples of printer _ 124, A computer___is a set of instructions written by a computer programmer to control the computer's activity 125, software includes most of the types of programs we use every day to get our computerized work done. 126. Computers usually deal with bits in groups of eight. Each group is referred to as a colour shades simultaneously. 127. A new type of computer program known as an internet was created to access specially coded text files and pictures using the internet. 128. Modern computer programs display an on-sereen that indicates the position at which the next character entered will be placed. 129. One of the most popular types of software in use today is the electronic Which provides a way to analyze numerical data and display the results. 130. A communications device that carries out the tasks of converting binary data to analog, and vice versa is referred toas a 131 are used to connect computers and computing devices that are located in the same general area e.g. in an office, in one building. 3a|Page132, provides a way to upload files to remote computers (or sites with this particular protocol) or to download files from them. 133. A type of thin monitor, that does not use CRT technology is also called 134, A device used to get information into the computer is known as an deviee. 135. Gigabyte is approximately equal to 136, LAN means 137. WAN stands for 138. What is a group of independent computers attached to one another through communication media? 139, The first network to implement TCPAP is 140, Mosaic is a 141, For transferring files from one host to another host over a TCP network that protocol we use_ 142, Where are Mini computers used as a server? 143. Ethernet is family of protocol used in 2 144, What do we call a system in which computers are connected to share information and resources? 145. Web browser is whose example? 146. MIME full form stands for 147. Where are twisted pairs used? 148. What allows you to communicate with other computers using a phone line? 149. One can transmit and other ean receive. This is called 150. What is the example of Full duplex? 151. Set of rules governing data communication is called 152, What is the process of dividing a link, the physical medium, into logical channels for better efficiency? 153, The range of frequenc: 154. computer. 155. isa person using his expertise to gain access to other people's computers to get oF to cause a damage. 156, http means 157, What is the main working memory of the computer? 158. RAM means 159. A special type of memory chip holding software which can be read but not written to__ 160. A byte is equal to how many bits. 161, When you start your computer, which program loads automatically 162. Finite number of sequential instructions is that a medium can pass is called s the process of transferring files from a computer over the internet to your 163. Artificial intelligence is used in ‘computer knowledge. 164, How many types of memory does a computer have 165. Primary memory is found available in form of. chips 166. Ram is considered what type of memory. 167, Rom can only do ‘operations. 168, Rom is which type of memory 169, Auxiliary memory is called 170, MS-DOS is which type of operating system. 17 is the first widely installed operating system which is used in the personal computers 172. Mainframe computer stores 173. By parallel computing we mean 174, Excess of internal storage is called u 175. For real time applications what type of operating system can you use. 176, What is the fundamental purpose of BIOS? 177, Who invented the term BIOS ? 178, What is the function of the system analyst? 179, What is the process of Debugging? 35|Page180. BASIC language falls under which family 181. What type of program can be harmful to computer operation? 182. The software is under graphics use. 183, Which technological barrier is designed to prevent unauthorized or unwanted communications between computer networks or hosts? 184. Printers are measured in which 185. Which shortcut of keyboard is used to move the cursor to the beginning or end of a document? 186, Object program 187. Software can be classified into types. 188. Password is 189, is called as a root directory 190. A technique reducing the size of saved file by elimination or encoding redundancies is called _ 191. _Incomputer why binary system is used? 192. is the set of information telling the computer what to do. 193. The personal computers can be connected together for forming a 194. What is the smallest memory size? 195. The operating system is the most common type of what software. 196. is the ability to recover and read the deleted or damaged files from the criminals computers 197 measures the speed of the CPU? 198, describes a computer's operating system? 199. Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and 200. ‘The minimum time delay required between the initiation of two successive memory operations is known as 201. The register which keeps track of the execution of a program and which contains the memory Address of the instruction currently being executed is known as 202. The input and output devices are located away from the central computer facility what is a particular type of processing. 203. A step-by-step procedure used to solve a problem is called 204. A random-access data storage device which gives rapid access to data is 205. What is the alternative name for a diskette? 206. A device that transmits messages in verbal form is 207. A standard tape recorder used to save or load computer information is known as 208. functional components of a computer is responsible for the transient or temporary storage used by the CPU? 209. The output quality of a printer is measured by 210. facilitates data processing capabilities at the location of the end-user. 211. ‘The memory which is programmed at the time it is manufactured 212. Data processing 213. A device that both transmits and receives data, is 214, An automatic machine that performs routine seemingly human tasks is 215. The shifting of a program from one of the memory addresses to another is 216. Arranging data in a specific order is called 217. The area of computer science which is concerned with the display of pictures is 218, is a computer memory that can be programmed once, but not reprogrammed. 219. is used to make a programs run when the computer is switched on, 220. Software that's loaded into a computer primary storage area is known as 221. Super computers are primarily useful for 222. A class of random access memory that requires periodic servicing in order for the contents to remain valid is 223. High-level languages are not concerned with computer but with 36 [Page224. A common use of computer in office is for 225. Sometime data are gathered over a period of time and collected into a group before entering them into a computer for processing, What type of processing is it called” 226. A physical connection between the microprocessor memory and other parts of the microcomputer is known as 227. is a register used to keep track of address of the memory location where the Next instruction is located. 228. is a communication network that is devoted to carrying computer information, 229. The process of fetching and executing instructions, one at a time, in the order of increasing addresses is known as 230. What is the term which represents the use of links between information of all sorts whether text, Braphies, video or audio-based? 231. How do you Copy an item? 232. The task bar at the bottom of your screen shows: ANSWERS 1. Computer Motherboard System Mainframe CPU Keyboard Super Vacuum tube 9. Large volumes of data 10, Initialize and test system hardware components AI. Gary kildall 12, UPS 13, ATM 14, Central Processing Unit 15, Tablet PC 16, Information & Communication Technology. 17, Modem 18. Processor 19, Optical Mark Recognition 20, You can plug 1 in while the computer is running. 21. The controller 22, Parallel 23, Thermal grease. 24, Connect up to 127 devices with maximum transfer rate of 400 Méps. a7|Page er aween25. Heat problem caused by a bad fan. 26, Ask the customers if the monitor has power. and to check the cord, Then confirm that all the cords are connected in the back of both computer and monitor. 27. Video card 28. Resolution 29, control pins 30. Job monitoring 31. internal memory 32, Terminal 33. Batch processing 34. Capacitance keyboards 35. Floppy disk 36. Optical character reader 37. Console 38. Card cage 39. Hardware 40. input device 4. Peripherals 42. Touch pad 43. Super computer 4, expansion bus 45. Optical-wand 46. Memory 47. Binary digits 48. CPU 49. Control unit and ALU 50. Direct access devices 51. System diagnostics $82. Emulation $3. Address bus 54, a device which is not connected to CPU 58. CPU cycle 56. Effective time 57. Control unit 58. Dump 59. Dialup 60. Mouse 61. Badge reader 62. Modem 63. Modulator 64. more expensive 65.0.MR 66. Bar code 67. Input-Output device 68. Writing tablet 69. Light pen 38|Page70. Digitizer 71. Kenneth H. Olsen 72, Nerve center 73. CPU 74. output controls 75. American Standard Code for Information Interchange 76. CPU 77. Line primer 78. disk array 79. Source language 80. Sequential 81. Ouput 82. the devices which input and output data from the computer 83. Microprocessor 84. Plotters 85. 10 read. interpret and process the information and instruction 86. control unit and primary memory 87. ALU 88. Printer 89. Monitors the flow of information 90. Laser scanner 91. Motherboard 92. Control unit 93. Peripheral 94, Silica 98. Mini-and micro-computers 96. fabricated on a tiny silicon chip 97. expansion cards 98. diskettes 99. Control unit 100. Character reader 101, MICR 102. Multi-Tasking 103. Processor/CPU 104. Microphone 105. Digital / Webcam 106. Ouput 107. Keyboards/Mouse 108. DVD 109. Anti-Virus 110. Computer 11. Password 112, Motherboard 113. System 114. Mainframe 11S. CPU 39| Page116. 117. 118, 119, 120. 121, 122, 123. 124, 128, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130. 131, 132. 133. 134. 135. 136, 137. 138, 139, 140. 141, 142, 143. 144. 145. 146, 147, 148. 149, 150. 151. 152, 153. 154, 155. 156. 157. 158, 159, 160. 161. 162. 40| Page Main Ergonomics ALU Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Disks Read-only 256 No impact Program Applications Byte Browser Cursor Spreadsheet Modem LANs FIP LCD Buses / Bus I million bytes Local area network Wide area network Network ARPANET Web browser FIP LAN LAN Computer networks User agent Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension Telecommunications Modem Simplex Protocol Telephone Multiplexing Bandwidth E-commerce. downloading. Hacker hypertext transfer protocol RAM Random access memory ROM 8 OS (Operating System)163, 164. 165. 166. 167. 168. 169. 170. 171, 172, 173, 174. 177. 178, Algorithm PROLOG 2 Silicon Primary Read Non-volatile Secondary Text based Large volumes of data Many calculations done simultaneously Overflow Real time operating system Ininalize and test system hardware components Gary kildall Design structure of program Checking errors in the program General purpose and high-level programming Virus Adobe photo shop — Accept any other answer as long as it fall under Graphic use. Firewall Dpi Cirl+Home or Ctrl+End program written in machine language 2 Case sensitive cl Compression Processing the data Software Nenwork Kilobyte System Computer forensics Gigahert= (GH-). Software that controls the allocation and usage of hardware. Resolution memory cycle time Program counter Batch processing Algorithm Disk storage unit Floppy disk Audio response unit Cassette drive Memory Dots per inch DDP ROM The manipulation of information or data TransceiverRobot Relocation Sorting Graphics PROM Autoboot Memory-resident package Mathematical-intensive scientific applications Dynamic RAM Assembler Word processing Interactive processing Address bus Program Counter Data network straight line sequencing Hypermedia Highlight the item, right click & select copy/Highlight the item, press ctrl+c Displays icons and titles of all programs or folders currently active on your screen SHORT ANSWERS UESTION 1 a) State three characteristics of computer viruses b) Mention two precautions one should recognise in a way of controlling /stopping spread of computer viruses. ©) List two activities of viruses to: i, Hardware. (Mention two) ii, Software (mention two) 4) i, What is an anti-virus program? ii, State two functions of an anti - virus program. iii, Mention two examples of anti - virus programs. QUESTION 2 a) i, Define the term hardware. iii, State two examples of hardware devices. b) Write short notes on the following. i. Bit ii, Byte A2| Pageiii, 1 and 0’s ©) State three storage media that use: i. Magnetic technology. ii, Laser technology. iii, Micro chip technology. Ql TION 3 a) Mention the two types of software programs needed to run a computer efficiently. b) State three functions performed by utility software programs. ©) What are graphical user interfaces? 4d) Mention four storage media that can be used to distribute software programs. QUESTION 4 a) Distinguish primary and secondary memory b) State two examples of a. Primary memory b. Secondary memory ©) State two ways one can protect his data on any one storage device. QUESTION 5 a) Why do computers use binary numbering system? b) Mention characteristics of a good computer. (State any two) ©) State three examples of personal computers. 4) Outline three characteristics of early computers. QUESTION 6 a) What is a browser? b) Mention two examples of browsers currently in use. ©) How do you connect a computer to a business LAN? ANSWERS LES: a Makes the computer to be slow. Y They duplicate the files. ¥ The also enable programs to open on their own. ¥ They identify other programs as virus. They corrupt the files (failure of files to open) Some viruses automaticaly send copies of themselves to people on an email mailinglist. b Install anti-virus software and keep it up-to-date (this is the most important thing you can do!) Install anti-malware software (stops software installing without your knowledge) ¥ Never download and install software from the Internet unless you are certain itis from a source you can trust. 43|Page¥ Don’t open e-mail attachments unless you have scanned them (even a file that seems to be a picture can contain a virus) ¥ Don’t click links in websites that seem suspicious (if a site is offering prizes / free stuff / ete. be suspicious!). ¥ Ifsomeone gives you a memory stick or CD-ROM, run a virus scan on it before opening any files ¥ Don’t trust cracked versions of software from file-sharing sites (often these have viruses and other malware added to them - a Trojan horse). c. Hardware ¥ Makes the hardware and software not to function properly (Coordination of computer parts) ¥ Makes the computer system to be slow in terms of performance. ¥ Damage simply by taking up computer storage space. Software ¥ Damage files. ¥ Enable programs to open on their own. Duplicate program files. d. i. A program that protects the computer from being infected from viruses/Any programs that protects a computer from viruses. ii, Protect the computer from viruses Helps the computer to function effectively. iii, AVG, Avast, Node 32, Norton, Smadv, Essentials, e-set, Panda, Avira ete QUESTION TWO a i, The physical/tangible parts of a computer. ii, DVD Rom/Mouse/Keyboard/Monitor/CPU ete, b. i. The smallest unit of data in a computer is called Bit (Binary Digit). A bit has a single binary value, either 0 of 1. In most computer systems, there are eight bits in a byte. The value of a bit is usually stored as either above or below a designated level of electrical charge in a single capacitor within a memory device. ii, _Inmost computer systems, a byte is a unit of data that is eight binary digits long. A byte is the unit most computers use to represent a character such as a letter, number or typographic symbol (for example, “g", “5”, or “2"). A byte can also hold a string of bits that need to be used in some larger unit of application purposes (for example, the stream of bits that constitute a visual image for a program that displays images or the string of bits that constitutes the machine code of a computer program), iii, is off while 1 is on. ( code boot and home boot) c i, Magnetic technology has to do with magnetic field. Examples are, fixed hard disks, audio/video tapes/disks, floppy disks ii, Laser technology has to do with light. Examples are CD, DVD, Blu-ray, VCD. iii, Microchip technology has to do with electronic for data storage. Examples are SIM Card, ATM Card, Memory Card ete QUESTION 3 a, System and Application software. b 4a| PageVVVVVVVVVY File compression File sorting File renaming File conversion (e.g. convert a sound file to MP3) File repair Disk defragmentation (deftagging) Disk Checker Printing jobs Backing up data Anti-virus checks c. Graphic user interfaces (also known as GUIs) are usually called ICONS. GUIs are small pictures that Tepresent actions, and they can be selected by ‘clicking’ on them with the mouse. d. CDs/DVDs/USB/Hard drive/Memory Card STION 4 Primary storage is the storage that is directly accessible by the central processing unit. Primary storage, also known as main storage or internal memory. is the main area ina computer in which data is stored for quick access by the computer's processor, Examples ROM, RAM, Internal hard drive Secondary storage the storage that is not directly accessible by the central processing unit. Is the auxiliary storage, it provides alternative long-term storage for programs, data and information. Examples USB disk, Discs, External hard drive Floppy disk, Memory cards b. Refer to the answers abi © > Ensure that the storage device is always connected a computer which has an anti-virus. > Put passwords on storage devices. > Lock it under a safe room QUESTION 5 a. Itis because a computer uses machine language which is 0 and! which represents off and on. The characteristics of binary numbers are, uses two digits, 0 and 1, Also called base 2 number system and Each position in a binary number represents a 0 power of the base (2) b. 4a5|Page Enough storage capacity. High processing speed It should be upgradeable. User friendly vvvy Laptops Desktops Tablets PADs vvvv‘Vacuum tube technology Unreliable ‘Supported Machine language only Very costly Generate lot of heat Slow Inpul/Output device Huge size Need of A.C. Non-portable Consumed lot of electricity QUESTION 6 a, Web browser it’s a piece of software on your computer and it lets you visit web pages and use web applications b, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Comando, Internet explorer. ¢. A Local Area Network is a network confined to one building or site. Often a LAN is a private network belonging to an organisation or business, LANs are geographically small, so for one connect a computer to a business LAN he or she should use cables or low-power radio (wireless) for the ‘connections. vVvVVV VV VV ESSAY QUESTION 1 a, Outline dangers arising as a result of using computers. b. Suggest ways of reducing these effects QUESTION 2 ‘a. Describe how you would connect a device to a computer's system unit QUESTION 4 ‘a. Discuss any five career opportunities in the computing field. JESTION ‘a, Explain four functions of Operating system in a computer. b. Distinguish between Command Line Interface and Graphic User Interface. ¢. Describe briefly the functions of computer software 46| PageQUESTION 6 @. With examples, explain two main types of printers used to produce a hard copy. QUESTION? a) Identify five components of computer hardware, (5 marks) b) Describe any two output devices. (4 marks) ©) Define central processing unit. (1 mark) ) Explain any three factors that affect the processing speed of computer. (3marks) €) Describe any three input devices. (6 marks) QUESTIONS. a) Identify possible causes of loss of software and data, (9 marks) b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages using a computer? (10 marks) ) Discuss the safety measures against loss of software and data, (10 marks) QUESTION 9 Fill the blank spaces of the passage with the most appropriate word from the words in the box. programs Processing output hardware storage peripheral A computer system regardless of its size consists of an input device, main memory, an device, anda device. A computer system is a group of machines or A computer performs its information processing operations under the control of sets of instructions called Printers are examples of, devices which can be attached as part of the computer system, (marks) QUE LON, ‘a, What do the following abbreviations stand for? () ALU i) CD-RW (iii) BIOS b. Describe any two output devices, QUESTION. a. Distinguish between Read-Only Memory (ROM) and Random Access Memory (RAM). State two types of software, ii, Distinguish between the two types of software mentioned in (a) above. a7|Pageiii. Explain any one way in which the Cache memory is different from Random Access Memory (RAM), b. Give two disadvantages of using computers. ¢. Describe briefly the functions of computer software, QUESTION 1. Write the following abbreviations in full as used in computing: i cu, (1 mark) ii, PDA: (mark) iii, UPS: (1.mark) 'b. Distinguish the following terms in details as used in computing ata” and formation” ii, “Softcopy" and “Hardcopy” QUESTION 13 a. Describe types of operating system. b. Outline the functions of operating system, ¢. What is a computer boot? QUESTION 14 a Describe contents of a word processor. b Explain any three factors that affect the processing speed of computer. QUESTION 15 a. Define the following terms: i. Primary storage ii, Secondary storage iii, Password iv. Virus vy. Search engine vi. Web browser vii, Peripheral Devices 48 | Pagei. Give two examples of computer viruses ii, Mention two ways in which computer viruses are spread Which two measures can be taken to prevent the spread of viruses in computers? QUESTION 16 a, Explain any three hardware requirements for setting a Wide Area Network (WAN). b. Give two situations where passwords are used in safeguarding data. a. What does each of the following stand for iv. IP v. ISP vi HTTP. vii URL b. Discuss how a fax machine works. ASNSWERS FOR ESSAY TYPE QUESTION QUESTION 1 ‘a. Dangers arising as a result of using computers. = Back and neck problems/strain = Repetitive strain injury (RSI) ~ damage to fingers and wrists = _ Eyestrain (caused by staring at a computer screen too long or bad lighting in the room) - Headaches = Ozone irritation (dry skin, respiratory problems, etc.) - this is caused by laser printers in an office area b. ways of reducing these effects = use fully adjustable chaurs to give the correct posture 49|Page~ use foot rests to reduce posture problems = ensure correct posture is maintained (i.¢. correct angle of arms to the keyboard and mouse, for example) = ensure that there is no screen flicker, since this can lead to eye problems = change to LCD screens where flicker is less of a problem than with CRT screens + use an anti-glare screen or use window blinds to cut = _ ensure proper ventilation to remove the ozone gas as quickly as possible QUESTION 2 ‘a. how to connect a device to a computer's system unit ~ Identify the port on which supports the device to be connected. = Use correct connectors (cabling) = Make sure that the voltage for the device and that of the input/output port is similar. JES yn QUESTION 4 ‘a. four functions of Operating system in a computer An operating system is a program that controls the hardware, Operating systems perform the following tasks: ~ They assist applications software to communicate with the hardware (e.g. allow a word processed document to be printed) ~ They manage the system resources (e.g. allocate CPU time to the tasks being undertaken) = They manage the transfer of data to and from the systems peripheral devices (e.g, keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer) = They manage system security (e.g. allocating restricted rights to users to do certain things) b. Distinguish between Command Line Interface and Graphic User Interface. ~ GUIs are designed to be operated with a mouse, so that items can be, selected by pointing and clicking and moved by dragging and dropping + This type of interface is sometimes called a WIMP interface (Windows Icons Menus Pointer) + The contents of folders or directories as well as the output from programs are displayed in rectangular 'windows' that can be moved and/or resized. ~The icons represent files or software or functions and the mouse can be used to move the icons, run programs and select options from menus = COMMAND LINE INTERFACE (CLI) With a CLI, the user types a command to make something happen. With many Operating Systems, typing the name of a program causes that program to be run. A command such as dir (directory in MSDOS) or Is (list in UNIX) displays the files stored in the current directory. The OS also displays information about the files such as when they were last altered or how big they are ¢. The functions of computer software. = Helps one to perform certain tasks Manage computer hardware = Manage the transfer of data to and from the system peripheral devie. Manage system security. QUESTION $ a. Non-impact Printers ‘The printers that print the characters without striking against the ribbon and onto the paper are called Non-impact Printers. These printers print a complete page at a time, also called as Page Printers. ‘These printers are of two types: > Laser Printers so|Page> Inkjet Printers Impact Printers The printers that print the characters by striking against the ribbon and onto the paper, are called impact printers Characteristics of Impact Printers are the following: > Very low consumable costs > Impact printers are very noisy > Useful for bulk printing due to low cost > There is physical contact with the paper to produce an image These printers are of two types > Character printers > Line printers Si[Page