SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE

QUESTIONS (MCQs)
1. Which of the following best defines a computer system?
a. An electronic device that manipulates data using instructions
b. A machine for manual calculations
c. A collection of books and records
d. A device used only for communication
Answer: A

2. A computer can be described as:

a. A programmable machine that receives, stores, processes, and outputs data
b. A mechanical calculator
c. A typewriter
d. A television set
Answer: A

3. Which of the following is NOT a key operation of a computer?

a. Input
b. Processing
c. Output
d. Guessing
Answer: A

4. What is the main function of input devices?

a. Display results from CPU
b. Accept data from outside world and supply to CPU
c. Store data permanently
d. Perform calculations
Answer: A

5. Examples of input devices include:

a. Keyboard, mouse, scanner
b. Monitor, printer, speaker
c. Hard disk, RAM, CPU
d. USB drive, CD
Answer: A

6. Output devices are used to:

a. Enter data into the system
b. Display processed results in human-readable form
c. Store intermediate results
d. Control the CPU
Answer: A
7. Functions of CPU include:
a. Converting data into information
b. Storing backup files
c. Printing results
d. Scanning documents
Answer: A

8. Which of these stores data and instructions before processing?

a. Memory Unit
b. Monitor
c. Printer
d. Mouse
Answer: A

9. Which of the following is an example of hardware?

a. Monitor, keyboard, CPU
b. MS Word, Excel
c. Antivirus software
d. Operating System
Answer: A

10. Which of these is part of the system unit?

a. Motherboard, CPU, RAM
b. Monitor, printer
c. Keyboard, mouse
d. CD, DVD
Answer: A

11. Peripherals include:

a. Keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner
b. CPU, RAM, motherboard
c. Hard disk drive, sound card
d. Microprocessor
Answer: B

12. Software is defined as:

a. Set of instructions that direct computer activities
b. A physical component of a computer
c. Input device
d. CPU component
Answer: B

13. Application software includes:

a. MS Word, Excel, CorelDraw
b. Operating System
c. Utility programs
d. Compiler
Answer: B

14. System software includes:

a. Operating System, Translators, Utility programs
b. Word processors and spreadsheet packages
c. Web browsers
d. Graphics software
Answer: B

15. Operating system functions include:

a. Managing hardware and software resources
b. Drawing pictures
c. Browsing the internet
d. Scanning files
Answer: B

16. Examples of operating systems include:

a. Windows, Linux, Mac, Android
b. MS Word, Excel
c. CorelDraw, Photoshop
d. Firefox, Chrome
Answer: B

17. Which of the following is NOT a type of operating system?

a. Real-time, Single-user, Multi-user, Distributed, Embedded
b. Word processor OS
c. Multi-tasking OS
d. Single-task OS
Answer: B

18. GUI-based operating systems allow users to:

a. Click and drag objects using a mouse
b. Only type commands
c. Perform arithmetic operations manually
d. Repair hardware
Answer: B

19. TUI (Text User Interface) operating systems require:

a. Typing commands using a keyboard
b. Using mouse icons
c. Clicking hyperlinks
d. Voice input only
Answer: B
20. Examples of translators include:
a. Compiler, Assembler, Interpreter
b. Photoshop, CorelDraw
c. MS Word, Excel
d. Norton Antivirus
Answer: B

21. Utility programs are used to:

a. Analyze, configure, optimize, and maintain the computer
b. Draw pictures
c. Calculate payroll
d. Connect computers
Answer: C

22. Examples of utility programs include:

a. Antivirus, Backup, Disk Cleaner, File Manager
b. MS Word, Excel
c. Internet Explorer, Chrome
d. CorelDraw, Photoshop
Answer: C

23. MS Word is an example of:

a. Word processing software
b. Spreadsheet software
c. Database software
d. Operating System
Answer: C

24. MS Excel is used for:

a. Spreadsheets, calculations, and analysis
b. Word processing
c. Web browsing
d. Hardware management
Answer: C

25. CorelDraw and Photoshop are used for:

a. Graphics and design work
b. Word processing
c. Email management
d. Database management
Answer: C

26. MS Access is used for:

a. Database management
b. Word processing
c. Internet browsing
d. Antivirus protection
Answer: C

27. Internet browsers are used for:

a. Accessing and navigating the web
b. Printing files
c. Installing operating system
d. Backup utilities
Answer: C

28. Characteristics of a computer include:

a. Speed, accuracy, versatility, reliability, memory, automation
b. Taste, smell, feelings
c. Mobility, speed, strength
d. Creativity, emotions
Answer: C

29. The unit of computer memory is measured in:

a. Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte
b. Liter, Meter, Gram
c. Volt, Ampere, Ohm
d. Second, Minute, Hour
Answer: C

30. A computer is programmable because:

a. It can perform tasks according to instructions
b. It can act without instructions
c. It always guesses the solution
d. It performs all tasks automatically
Answer: C

31. Limitation of a computer includes:

a. Cannot operate without program
b. Can interpret data by itself
c. Can correct user errors automatically
d. Can think independently
Answer: D

32. Prolonged computer usage can cause:

a. Fatigue and eye problems
b. Super-speed calculations
c. Automatic virus prevention
d. Increased intelligence
Answer: D

33. Classification of computers according to purpose includes:

a. General-purpose and Specific-purpose
b. Hardware and software
c. Input and output devices
d. Memory and storage
Answer: D

34. Analog computers represent data as:

a. Measurable quantities like voltages
b. Binary digits only
c. Text only
d. Images only
Answer: D

35. Digital computers represent data as:

a. Digits, usually in binary form
b. Voltages
c. Rotational gears
d. Signals only
Answer: D

36. Hybrid computers:

a. Combine features of digital and analog computers
b. Only perform arithmetic
c. Only for gaming
d. Cannot store data
Answer: D

37. Microcomputers are:

a. Small, low-cost computers for individual use
b. Large mainframes
c. Supercomputers
d. Servers only
Answer: D

38. Mainframe computers are:

a. Multi-user, high performance computers
b. Small calculators
c. Handheld devices
d. Only used in schools
Answer: D
39. Supercomputers are measured in:
a. FLOPS (Floating Point Operations Per Second)
b. Hertz only
c. Bytes only
d. Kilograms
Answer: D

40. First-generation computers used:

a. Vacuum tubes
b. Transistors
c. Microprocessor
d. Integrated circuits
Answer: D

41. Quantitative data are:

a. Data that can be counted or measured
b. Data that is descriptive
c. Data in images only
d. Data in sound only
Answer: A

42. Qualitative data are:

a. Descriptive data
b. Countable numbers
c. Binary digits
d. Floating point numbers
Answer: A

43. Examples of quantitative data include:

a. Exam scores, weights, temperatures
b. Colors, shapes, opinions
c. Sounds only
d. Images only
Answer: A

44. Speed of a computer is measured in:

a. Hertz (Hz)
b. Meter
c. Second
d. Watt
Answer: A

45. Memory capacity is measured in:

a. Bytes, Kilobytes, Megabytes
b. Kilograms, grams
c. Volts, Amperes
d. Seconds, minutes
Answer: A

46. Cost of computer hardware has been:

a. Decreasing annually
b. Increasing annually
c. Static
d. Unpredictable
Answer: A

47. Automation in computers means:

a. Computer performs tasks without human help once given instructions
b. Manual operation required
c. Computer guesses the tasks
d. Tasks take longer
Answer: A

48. Reliability of computers means:

a. Can work continuously without error
b. Always crashes
c. Cannot store data
d. Cannot perform arithmetic
Answer: A

49. Versatility of a computer means:

a. Can perform different kinds of tasks like graphics, web design, and word processing
b. Can only play games
c. Can only store data
d. Can only print documents
Answer: A

50. Programmable feature of computers means:

a. Tasks are performed according to detailed instructions
b. Can perform tasks without programs
c. Can interpret human feelings
d. Can make decisions independently
Answer: A

SECTION B: SHORT-ANSWER / THEORY

QUESTIONS
1. Define a computer system.
Answer: A computer system is an electronic device that receives, stores, processes data, and
produces output according to step-by-step instructions.

2. List the four key operations performed by a computer.

Answer: Input, Processing, Output, Storage

3. State three examples of input devices.

Answer: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

4. State three examples of output devices.

Answer: Monitor, Printer, Speaker

5. Define hardware and give two examples.

Answer: Hardware is the physical part of a computer that can be seen and touched. Examples:
CPU, Keyboard

6. Define software and give two examples.

Answer: Software is a set of instructions that direct computer activities. Examples: MS Word,
Windows

7. List two types of system software.

Answer: Operating System, Utility programs

8. State three functions of an operating system.

Answer: Resource allocation, managing memory, controlling input/output

9. Differentiate between system software and application software.

Answer: System software manages computer operations, application software allows users to
perform specific tasks

10. Explain the term digital computer.

Answer: A digital computer performs calculations and logical operations using data represented
as digits, usually in binary form

11. Differentiate between general-purpose and specific-purpose computers.

Answer: General-purpose computers perform multiple tasks, specific-purpose computers handle
only one type of problem

12. List the characteristics of a computer.

Answer: Speed, Accuracy, Versatility, Reliability, Memory, Programmable, Automation, Cost,
Electronic, Interactive

13. State two limitations of a computer.

Answer: Cannot operate without instructions; cannot detect if incorrect data is entered
14. Name and describe the first and fifth generation of computers.
Answer:

 First generation: Used vacuum tubes

 Fifth generation: Uses artificial intelligence

15. Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data with examples.

Answer:

 Quantitative data can be measured and counted (e.g., exam scores, weight)
 Qualitative data is descriptive (e.g., color, opinions)