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Computer Studies 2013
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PAPER I 16. A system software includes
MULTIPLE CHOICE A. d BASE B. RAM C. ROM
D. Spreadsheet E. UNIX
1. Information can be transmitted through the following 17. Projector is a/an ___________ device.
ways EXCEPT. A. camera B. d BASE C. input
A. courier. B. dancing. C. oral. D. output E. processing
D. television E. town crier. 18. Which of these is a network topology?
2. The following are examples of electronic media A. Cable B. Machine C. Radio D. Ring
EXCEPT. E. Wire
A. computer. B. fax. C. radio. D. telegram. 19. Which of the following is NOT used in Information
E. television set. Technology?
3. The present information age is known as______ age. A. Computer B. Satellite C. Telegram
A. early B. electronic C. local D. mathematical D. Webcam E. Website
E. social 20. The following are graphic packages EXCEPT.
4. An electronic device that is used to process, manipulate A. corel draw B. logo graphics C. paint
and store data is called D. photo shop E. power point
A. booting B. computer C. machine 21. The following are the features in the paint environment
D. radio E. video EXCEPT.
5. In data processing circle, the last stage is A. colour palette B. menu bar
A. analyzing. B. code checking. C. collection. C. printable area D. tool bar
D. distribution. E. processing E. view bar
6. The first generation of computers were built with 22. The number of arrow keys on a keyboard is
A. copper chip. B. nitrogen chip. A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 E. 6
C. silicon chip. D. transistors. 23. A laser-jet printer is known as a/an_________device
E. vacuum tubes. A. input B. input-output C. output
7. The characteristics of a good information include the D. software E. storage
following EXCEPT. 24. A gigabyte is equal to______bytes.
5 6 7 8 9
A. accuracy. B. completeness. C. relevance. A. 10 B. 10 C. 10 D. 10 E. 10
D. reliable. E. scanty. 25. The_______elements is associated with integrated
8. The following are non-electronic media EXCEPT. circuit of a computer.
A. bill board. B. pasculine. C. prints. D. telegram. A. carbon B. copper C. lead D. silicon E. sodium
E. television. 26. Read only memory is a kind of______storage.
9. The oldest information age is known as age. A. back-up B. external C. information
A. early B. iron C. non-electronic D. oracle D. permanent E. temporary
E. stone 27. A speaker is an example of_________device.
10. Which of the following is NOT an example of analog A. dancing B. input C. music D. output E. sound
computers? 28. Which of the following is NOT the function of the system
A. Barometer B. Calculator C. Fuel gauge analyst?
D. Speedometer E. Thermometer A. Analysis of existing system with a view to
11. A notebook computer is an example of ______ device. computerizing them
A. analog B. digital C. electrical B. Design of computer based system, their
D. mechanical E. mini implementation and review
12. AT M simple means C. Input data into computer system
A. Activation Teller Machine. D. Produce flowchart for the programmer to use
B. Automated Teller Machine E. Responsible to the data processing manager
C. Automated Teller Mercury. 29. Which of these computer languages can only be run
D. Automatic Teller Machine without modification?
E. Automation Teller Machine. A. Assembly B. High level C. Low level
13. Which of these is an example of operating system? D. Machine E. Program
A. 0 M R B. Mouse C. Spreadsheet 30. The value of 01012 in base ten is
D. UNIX E. Utilities A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 E. 8
14. The output device that is common to ALL the fifth Use the table below, identify the truth table for the
generation of computer is A. monitor. B. plotter. C. gates in questions 31 to 34.
printer. D. projector. E. speaker. A. A B X B. A B X
15. Which of the following is an application software? 0 0 0 0 0 0
A. CD-ROM B. FORTRAN 0 1 1 0 1 1
C. PASCAL D. SPREADSHEET 1 0 1 1 0 1
E. ZENIX 1 1 0 1 1 1

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44. The functions of the word processor text document

include the following EXCEPT.
C. A B X D. A B X A. creating B. editing C. formatting D. reading
0 0 0 0 0 1 E. storing
0 1 0 0 1 1 45. Opening of existing task saved in the computer system
1 0 0 1 0 1 can be found in__________menu.
1 1 1 1 1 0 46. Alphabets can be displayed in either lower or upper
case with the aid of___________button
A. Alt key B. Control key C. Page up key
E. A B X
D. Shift key E. Shift key + F3
0 0 1
0 1 0 47. The process of locating the stored data and making
1 0 0 them available for use is known as
1 1 0 A. applying B. data collection C. retrieval
D. sorting E. storing
31. OR gate 48. Which of the following keeps computer working when
32. AND gate there is power outage?
33. NAND gate A. CUP B. OMR C. RAM D. ROM E. UPS
34. NOR gate 49. What is the full meaning of ICT?
35. The capacity of storage device are measured in these A. information Computer Technology
units EXCEPT. B. Information and Communication Technology
A. bit B. byte C. nibble D. octal E. word C. Information Communication Technology
36. The full meaning of URL is D. Information Communication and Technology
A. Uniform Resource Location E. Information and Common Technology
B. Union Resource Location 50. An association that belongs to computer professionals is
C. Unit Resource Location A. ANA B. COAN C. CORENT D. ICAN
D. United Resource Location E. TRCN
E. Universal Resource Location 51. The asterisk (**) sign is used for__________in Basic
37. Data base management system is defined as the Programming
A. collection of related records. A. addition B. division C. exponential
B. computer program that constructs, organizes and D. multiplication E. subtraction
maintains data input 52. The lost of data in a file is prevented by
C. system that consort or fixed length and variable A. backup B. conversion C. enguiry D. retrieval
length record. E. sorting
D. organised term of field and records. 53. The first step in formatting the texts is to
E. system through which a record can be accessed in A. click on edit menu
database B. click on icon (B)
38. On the keyboard, shortcut for undo is represented as C. click on insert menu
A. ALT + F1 B. CUTRL + U C. CTRL + Y D. click on open icon
D. CTRL + Z E. CTRL + F10 E. highlight the text
39. Which of the function keys in a keyboard is known for 54. Identify the largest binary number out of 11102 101112
help? 111112 100012 100002
A. F1 B. F2 C. F4 D. F7 E. F12 A. 11102 B. 101112 C. 111112
40. Which of these is NOT a function of an operating D. 100012 E. 100002
system? 55. The acronym GPS stands for
A. Error handling A. General Peoples Service
B. Resource allocation B. general Positioning System
C. System maintenance C. Global peoples Services
D. System monitoring D. Global Positioning Services
E. Time sharing E. Global Positioning System
41. Which of the following are typical operating systems? 56. Which of the following statements represents the
i. Ms – Dos ii. ROM iii. UPS iv. UNIX TRUTH TABLE?
v. XENIX A. AND, BUT and OR
A. I & II only B. I, II & III only B. ADD, SUM and SUB
C. II, III & IV only D. I, IV & V only C. AND, LET and NAND
E. I, II, III & V only D. AND, OR and NOT
E. NAND, NOT and SUM
42. The symbol stands for 57. One of the following is NOT an advantage of a bus
topology
A. AND gate B. NAND gate C. NOR gate A. Difficult to troubleshoot
D. NOT gate E. OR gate B. Easy to extend
43. The smallest unit of memory is called C. Less expensive
A. bit B. byte C. kilobyte D. megabyte E. nibble D. Reliable

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E. Requires the least amount of cables C. making phone calls

58. Which of the following is NOT an anti-virus program? D. sending and receiving e-mail messages
A. ADA E. sending and receiving fax messages
B. Dr. Solomon’s toolkit 14. Change 1.44mb to kilobytes.
C. Mc Afee virus scan A. 1000.24kb B. 1024kb C. 1464.56kb
D. Norton D. 1574.56kb E. 1494.56kb
E. Pc – cillin 15. The word processing packages include the following
59. The computer professionals include the following EXCEPT.
EXCEPT. A. Amipro B. Microsoft word C. Spradsheet
A. computer educators D. Word perfect E. Word star
B. computer engineers 16. The aims of computer network is to
C. computer managers A. browse on internet
D. computer system analyst B. send e-mail to people
E. computer users C. share information alone
60. Which of the following is the largest category of D. share information and resources
computer criminals? E. watch programs
A. Browsers B. Cyber men C. Hackers 17. The computer technology that enables transfer of textual
D. Pirates E. Pornographers data between compute5s is called
A. E-mail B. GSM C. LAN D. Spreadpost
PAPER II E. WAN
MULTIPLE CHOICE 18. LAN simply means_____Network.
A. Local Angle B. Local Area
1. The full meaning of BCD is C. Local Assessment D. Logical Area
A. Basic Computer Decimal E. Logical Assessment
B. Basic Coded Decimal 19. The software package “Amipro” is used for
C. Binary Coded Decimal A. copying B. designing C. drawing D. sorting
D. Binary Coded Digit E. typing
E. Binary Computer Decimal 20. The pressing and releasing of the left mouse button is
2. The statement, titusbabasola @ yahoo.com is referred called.
to as__________address. A. applying B. clicking C. dragging D. moving
3. A collection of related recores is called E. touching
A. data B. field C. file D. folder E. information 21. In Basic Programming SQR simply means to
4. In basic programming, the slash (/) sign is used for A. return a string that represents value.
A. addition B. division C. exponential B. return the sine of a value in radian.
D. multiplication E. subtraction C. return the sine of a value.
5. A/an_______is an device connected to a network. D. return the square root of a value.
A. client B. hub C. operating system machine E. return the tangent of value in radian.
D. node E. server 22. An electronic machine used for the registration of
6. Which of the following is correct? electorate is known as________machine
A. 14ten = 1010two B. 14ten = 1011two A. digital control capture
C. 14ten = 1100two D. 14ten = 1101two B. digital control people
E. 14ten = 1110two C. digital data capture
7. Network structure is called D. direct data capture
A. bus B. hybrid C. ring D. star E. topology E. direct data computer
8. The spreadsheet packages include the following 23. The “3½ high density diskette has__________capacity.
EXCEPT. A. 1.44kilobyte B. 720 kilobytes
A. easy calc. B. lotus 123 C. Microsoft word C. 1.44 megabytes D. 720 megabytes
D. Ms excel E. quarto pro E. 1024kilobytes
9. The basic programs must always terminate
with______command. 24. The diagram
A. CLS B. END C. GO TO D. REM E. QUIT
10. The command “open” can be found under_____bar.
A. edit B. menu C. title D. tool E. view represents____________gate.
11. The binary number 1111 can be converted to base 10
as A. AND B. NAND C. NOR D. NOT E. OR
A. 12 B. 15 C. 10 D. 16 E. 18
12. The hexadecimal system represents base. 25. Which of the following is NOT an electronic medium?
A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 16 E. 18 A. Fax machine B. Radio C. Satellite
13. The uses of ICT for communication include the following D. Telegram E. Television
EXCEPT. 26. Base eight number system is known as
A. audio and video conferencing A. binary B. decimal C. heptal D. octal E. nonal
B. delivery of hard copy to user

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27. Which of the following is NOT among the sizes of A. ALT + CTRL, then DEL.
computer? B. CTRL + ALT, then F9
A. Mainframe B. Macro C. Micro D. Mini C. CTRL + SHIFT, then F2
E. Super D. SHIFT + ALT, then DEL.
28. Convert 7510 to binary number E. SHIFT + CTRL, then F9.
A. 10010112 B. 11001012 44. Which of the following is NOT an example of a chart?
C. 10100112 D. 10000012 A. Bar chart B. Frequency polygon
E. 100011012 C. Histogram D. Microsoft Excel
29. In hexadecimal, the letter E represents E. Pie chart
A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14 E. 15 45. The___________is a telecommunication device used to
30. The formular (A4 + A6 A7) *C4 is equivalent to transmit and receive sound across distance.
A. AVERAGE (A4 : A7) * C4 A. fax B. sim card C. telegram D. telephone
B. COUNT (A4 : A7) *C4 E. telex
C. DIVIDE (A4 : A7) *C4 46. The shortcut for opening or creating a new page in
D. Product (A4 : A7) *C4 Microsoft word is
E. SUM (A4 : A7) *C4 A. ctrl + B B. ctrl + C C. ctrl + N D. ctrl + O
31. The machine language is expressed in________system. E. ctrl + S
A. binary B. decimal C. decimal fraction D. octal 47. The function of the control unit of a computer is to
E. nonal A. carry out arithmetic calculation
32. The symbol represents________in flow charts. B. carry out instruction in the memory
A. decision B. input C. output D. process C. direct activities of all hardware unit in computer
E. stop D. direct activities of software packages in the computer
33. Which of these is NOT a search engine on the internet? E. stores all information in the computer
A. ask.com B. E-mail.com C. Google.com 48. The monochrome VDU displays________________
D. Mama.com E. Yahoo.com and_________colour
34. The_______refers to a row of data in a table. A. amber, yellow
A. database B. field C. index D. range B. black, green
E. record C. blue, yellow
35. The full meaning of SIM card is D. green, white
A. service Identity Module E. white, black
B. service identity Mobile 49. The process of starting a computer is called
C. Simple Identity Mobile A. booting on B. cold booting C. stand by
D. Subscriber identity Mobile D. switch on E. warm booting
E. subscriber Identity Module 50. Pick out the odd one
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36. Which of these is NOT an example of record in A. ADA B. C C. FORTRAN D. PASCAL
database? E. UNIX
A. Hierarachial B. Medical C. Personal 51. In a_______network, each device is connected to a
D. Sales E. Student’s central hub.
37. In order to print the document, the file is chosen A. bus B. client C. mesh D. ring E. star
from______bar. 52. The___________is a collection of computers.
A. formatting tool B. menu C. standard tool A. e-mail B. internet C. webcam D. webpage
D. status E. title E. website
38. The shortcut for pasting a document is 53. The________file is used when a program is run.
A. Ctrl + C B. Ctrl + N C. Ctrl + P D. Ctrl + V A. conversion B. maintenance C. program
E. Ctrl + Z D. update E. work
39. Editing of document in word processing involves the 54. The procedure for saving a file is
following steps EXCEPT. A. click on file click save as enter
A. copying B. deleting C. inserting D. moving file name click save
E. updating B. click on file enter file name click save
40. The features of facebook include the following EXCEPT. as click save
A. friend B. home C. message D. profile C. click save click save as enter file
E. you tube name click file
41. The symbol represents_____________in D. click save as click file enter file name
flowcharts. click save
A. decision B. direction C. input / output E. enter file name click save save as
D. process E. start click file
42. A component found in a system unit which is 55. Microsoft power point is a/an_________software.
responsible for updating time and date is known A. application B. documentation C. intergration
as______battery. D. operating E. system
A. C-max B. C-mas C. C-mex 56. Which of these is NOT associated with page formatting?
D. C-mos E. C-ms A. Adjustment of line spacing
43. The short-cut for warm booting is to press B. Adjustment of the length of each line

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C. Adjustment of the number of lines per page

D. Adjustment of screen colour - formation is stored in a compressed form that
E. Adjustment of the size of margins occupies less space.
57. The______of a computer is the most important factor to
consider when choosing a micro computer for a - It makes job less tedious and more interesting.
company.
A. colour B. price C. shape D. speed E. weight - Information can be stored perfectly.
58. Which of the following is NOT internet related?
A. Benchmark B. Bookmark C. Facebook - It improves customers’ service.
D. Twitter E. You tube
59. The ethical issue that concerns the collection and use of - Information can be got more readily with little or no
data about individuals is called hindrance.
A. behaviour B. identification C. information
D. privacy E. properly
60. Which of the following is NOT the benefit of a new
economy? Your tutor
A. Creating a new job
B. gives room for continuous self-development Kunle Dagunduro
C. high capital to start business
D. Low capital to start business COMPUTER STUDIES PAPER I 2013
E. Opening up of economy
1.B 7.E 13.D 19.C 25.D 31.B 37.B 43.A 49.B 55.E
2.D 8.E 14.A 20.E 26.E 32.C 38.D 44.D 50.B 56.D
3.B 9.E 15.D 21.E 27.D 33.D 39.A 45.B 51.C 57.A
IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER 4.B 10.B 16.E 22.C 28.C 34.E 40.E 46.D 52.A 58.A
5.D 11.B 17.D 23.C 29.D 35.D 41.D 47.C 53.E 59.E
A computer is any machine which under the control
6.E 12.B 18.D 24.E 30.B 36.A 42.C 48.E 54.C 60.C
of a stored program, can accept data an supply the
result as information in a specific form.
COMPUTER STUDIES PAPER II 2013

1.C 7.E 13.B 19.E 25.D 31.A 37.B 43.A 49.A 55.A
ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER 2.B 8.C 14.D 20.B 26.D 32.A 38.D 44.D 50.E 56.D
3.C 9.B 15.C 21.D 27.B 33.B 39.E 45.D 51.E 57.D
- It reduces error in data and information.
4.B 10.B 16.D 22.C 28.A 34.E 40.E 46.C 52.B 58.A
- It increases accuracy of information. 5.B 11.B 17.A 23.C 29.D 35.E 41.C 47.E 53.D 59.D
6.E 12.D 18.B 24.A 30.E 36.A 42.D 48.E 54.A 60.C
- It reduce paper work. In

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATION (JSS 3)

Past Questions with Solutions
Computer 2012
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PAPER I E. Super Computer.
4. In a Computer System, IPO simply means
1. Technology s categorised into the following EXCEPT A. Input Power Outage.
A. Ancient Age B. Electronic Age B. Input Power Output.
C. Machine Age D. Middle Age C. Input Process Operation.
E. Stone Age. D. Input Process Output.
2. Who invented mechanical calculator for adding E. Input Program Output.
numbers? 5. All components of the computer must be connected to
A. Augusta Ada B. Blaise Pascal A. CPU B. monitor C. mouse D. printer
C. Charles Babbage D. Isaac Newton E. speaker
E. Steve Jobs. 6. A computer designed purposely to perform a specific
3. Which of the following is NOT a type of Computer? task like traffic control system is known as
A. Mainframe Computer A. Analog Computer
B. Micro Computer B. Hybrid Computer
C. Mini Computer C. Mainframe Computer.
D. Laptop Computer D. Special Purpose Computer.

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E. Utility Computer. B. A point at which data may leave or enter the

7. “3½” Disk drive is found in computer.
A. Analog Computer C. A point where wires are interconnected.
B. Desktop Computer D. A socket for plugging wire.
C. Mainframe Computer. E. An input and output device.
D. Palmtop Computer 22. Which one of the following is a stored program
E. Super Computer machine?
8. Random Access Memory (RAM) is a kind of_____ A. Analog computer B. Calculator
storage. C. Micro-computer D. Micro-processor
A. disk drive B. flash drive C. permanent E. Television sets.
D. smart card E. temporary 23. Which one of the following is NOT a programming
9. The system unit is made up of what language of a computer?
A. Disk, memory, peripheral A. ADA B. BASIC C. COBOL D. LASER
B. Power pack, CPU, memory E. PASCAL
C. Power pack, output unit, monitor 24. The term PC means
D. Processor input unit, ALU A. Personal Calculator.
E. Processor, input unit, monitor. B. Personal Computer.
10. Which of the following elements is associated with C. Private Company.
microchip of a computer? D. Private Computer.
A. Copper B. Silicon C. Sodium D. Sulphur E. Professional Computer.
E. Zinc. 25. 25. The C drive in a micro-computer represents
11. The CD-ROM has a/an _____ shape A. 3½ Diskette
A. circular B. oval C. rectangular B. 5¼ Diskette
D. spherical E. triangular C. CD-ROM
12. A microphone is an example of device D. Flash Drive E. Hard Disk
A. booting B. input C. music D. output 26. The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called
E. software. A. arrow B. bar C. cursor D. hand
13. The _____ is a coding system in digital computer. E. logo
A. American Code Information Standard Interchange. 27. The function of control unit in the CPU is to
B. American Code Standard Interchange A. decode program instruction.
C. American Information Interchange Standard Code. B. perform logic functions.
D. American Information Standard Code C. speedy program instruction.
E. American Standard Code for Information Interchange. D. store program instruction.
14. The output display on monitors is referred to as _______ E. transfer data to primary storage.
copy. 28. Integrated circuit used in computers are usually made-
A. CPU B. hard C. mainframe D. monitor up of
E. soft A. aluminium B. chromium C. gold D. lead
15. Which of the following storage media is non-volatile? E. silicon
A. CD B. Diskette C. DVD D. Flash drive 29. The full meaning of DVD is
E. ROM. A. Data Versatile Disc.
16. The longest key on the keyboard is the _____key. B. Data Volatile Disc.
A. control B. delete C .shift D. space bar C. Digital Versatile Disc.
E. window D. Digital Video Disc.
17. Which of the following is NOT an example of operating E. Digital Volatile Disc.
system? 30. Which of the following statements is true?
A. BSD Unix B. Microsoft office A. Microcomputer works faster than minicomputer.
C. Red Hat Linux D. Windows 98 B. Minicomputer works faster than microcomputer.
E. XENIX. C. Speed of both microcomputer and minicomputer are
18. The process of starting a computer is called the same.
A. booting on B. cold booting C. start up D. Super computer works slower than microcomputer.
D. switch on E. warm booting E. Super computer works slower than mini computer.
19. Which one of the following is neither an input device nor 31. The ROM is contained in one of the following
output device? A. Compact disk B. Flash drives
A. Keyboard B. Monitor C. Printer D. Scanner C. Floppy disk D. Magnetic disk
E. UPS E. Memory.
20. The translator program that converts high level language 32. The word ‘Foxpro’ is referred to as
into machine code line by line is called A. a search engine B. a virus C. a website
A. assembler B. compiler C. decoder D. an animal E. an application package
D. interpreter E. loader 33. In Basic Programming ______ is a logical operator.
21. What is terminal? A. * B> C. + D. - E. /
A. A device used to give supply to a computer.

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34. The amount spent is debited by _____ in banking C. an animated character that provides help and
system when some goods are purchased through suggestion.
internet. D. an application that allows you to take notes and save
A. Automated Teller Machine. them in a file.
B. Data transfer machine, E. an icon on the standard toolbar that executes the
C. Money transfer card. print command
D. Smart ID card. 48. Which of the following is an odd one?
E. Stock payment card. A. Assembler B. Compiler
35. One giga byte is approximately equal to C. Interpreter
A. 10000 bytes B. 100,000 bytes D. Operating system E. Translator
C. 1000000 bytes 49. Which of the following is a true statement’?
D. 1000000,000 bytes A. Flash drive is not a storage medium.
E. 1 000.000,000,000 bytes. B. Micro-computers are not programmed
36. The error that can be detected by computer is known as C. Mini-computers are task-oriented
A. debug error B. interner error C. logical error D. Plotters are not available for micro computer
D. symantic error E. syntax error. systems.
37. An octal number 237 is equal to the binary number E. The contents of ROM are easily changed
A.010011111 B.010111011 C.011000001 50. The monochrome monitor displays how many colours?
D. 0111001011 E. 011101101 A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4 E.5
38. A dot-matrix printer is known as a/an 51. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the new
A. input-output device technology?
B. input device only A. Creates new jobs.
C. output device only. B. High profit obtained.
D. software device only. C. Low capital to start business.
E. storage device only. D. Low profit obtained.
39. The magnetic disk is a medium known as _____ access E. Unity among nations.
storage. 52. The number base system used for everyday arithmetic
A. direct B. parallel C. sequential is
D. sequential and rotational E. serial A. base 2 B. base 6
40. The binary equivalent of 2 is C. base 8 D. base 10
A. 002 B. 012 C. 102 D. 112 E. 202 E. base 16
41. The following programs belong to the same group 53. Why is it NOT good to exchange personal details with
EXCEPT people you meet online?
A. BASIC B. COBOL C. FORTRAN A. It allows you to have more friends.
D. LINUX E. PASCAL B. It creates enmity.
42. Which of professional? C. It leads to instant disturbance.
A. Computer managers. D. It may lead to cyber bullying.
B. Databank officer. E It will expose your relationship with others
C. Data processing manager. 54. Which of the following is a characteristic of an
D. Programmers. application software?
E. System analyst. A. Allocates computer resources and time to various
43. The alphabetic keys on the keyboard has _______ keys. tasks
A. 20 B.23 C . 25 D. 26 E. 27 B. Detects error and provides error message.
44. The functions of an operating system include the C. Provides e-mail facility.
following EXCEPT D. Provides security for task or users’ jobs.
A. allocates computer resources and time to various E. Requires special computer program skill.
tasks. 55. Which of these describes a network arrangement?
B. detects errors and provides error messages. A. Communication channel.
C. performs memory management B. Domain name system.
D. provides the basic command for operating the C. Network system. D. Sharing system.
computer E Topology.
E. requires special computer science skill 56. The basic feature of work processor that automatically
45. The shortcut for opening a file is moves the insertion point to the next line once the
A. Ctrl + I B. Ctrl + O C. Ctrl -+ P current line is full is called
D. Ctrl + S E. Ctrl + U A. auto complete B. auto step
46. 4 bytes is equal to ______ bits C. auto text D. autocorrect
A. 16 B. 24 C. 32 D. 48 E. 52 E. word wrap.
47. In computer operation, the word Assistant refers to 57. The number of arrow keys on a keyboard are
A. a button on the standard toolbar that executes the A.2 B.3 C.4 D.5 E.6
print command 58. Which of these is NOT necessarily considered when
B. a collection of frequently misspelled words in a taking an electronic device for a trip?
dictionary file A. Battery life of device

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B. Cost of device C. Laptop with no internet software.

C. Ease of use of device. D. Social networking site.
D. Memory capacity of device. E. Voice over internet protocol.
E. Portability of device. 10. The ______ is a point where external devices are
59. Which of these is NOT a feature in the paint attached to the system unit.
environment? A. bracket B. circuit C. port D. socket E. slot.
A. Colour palette B. Menu bar 11. Which of the following functions calculates the largest
C. Printable area D. tool bar value in a set of numbers in Microsoft Excel?
E. Worksheet. A. Average B. Count C. Maximum D. Minimum
60. The following are the importance of internet to the E. Sum
society EXCEPT 12. In spreadsheet, the sum function _____ the total value
A. delivery of goods and services to the door step. of a group of cells.
B. on-line registration of examinations A. adds B. divides C. minimises D. multiplies
C. on-line shopping. E. subtracts
D. opportunity for making friends. 13. The function PRODUCT (B1:B4) is equivalent to
E. provision of library services. A. 81 + B2 + B3 + B4
B. Bi * B2 * B2 * 84
PAPER II C. B1 / B2 / B3 / B4
1. The code, www.yahoo.com represents D. B1 ٨ B2 ٨ B3 ٨ B4
A. e-commerce address. B. e-mail address E. B1 - B2 - B3 - B4
C. sign-up address D. user address. 14. In spreadsheet package, columns are identified using
E. website address A. alphabets B. alpha-numeric C. integers
2. In GSM, what does SMS stand for? D. numerals E. roman numerals
A. Short Machine System. 15. The formula (A2 +A3 +A4)* B5 is equivalent to
B. Short Machine Services. A. AVERAGE (A2:A4) * B5.
C. Short Memory Services. B. COUNT (A2:A4)* B5,
D. Short Message Services C. DIVIDE (A2:A4) * B5.
E. Short Message System. D. PRODUCT (A2:A4) * B5.
3. In online Banking, CRM means E. SUM (A2:A4) * 85.
A. Channel Route Market. 16. Which of the following represents decimal 11 in
B. Customer Relationship Management. hexadecimal?
C. Customer Relative Meeting. A. G B. F C. E D. B E. A
D. Customer Retention Manager. 17. The machine language is expressed in_____system.
E. Customer Retrieving Money A. binary B. decimal C. hexadecimal D. nibble
4. The statement, E. octal
babasolatitustyahoo.com is referred to as 18. Base 2 is called _____ number system.
A. e-mail address B. facebook address A. binary B. dinary C. heptal
C. google address D. yahoo address D. hexadecimal E. octal
E. youtube address. 19. In hexadecimal, the letter C represents
5. Which of the following does NOT belong to Facebook? A. 9 B. 10 C. 11 D. 12 E. 13
A. Bookmark B. Friend C. Home 20. Hexadecimal numbers are expressed in
D. Message E. Profile A. alphabets and binary.
6. The buying and selling of goods and services through B. alphabets and numbers
internet is described as C. alphabets only
A. e-business B. e-commerce D. binary only
C. e-commodities D. e-economics E. numbers only.
E. e-purchasing. 21. Digital computer uses the following number system for
7. In social networking site, you can prevent sharing of data representation EXCEPT
photographs with friends by A. binary B. dinary C. hexadecimal
A. changing the profile photograph. D. nona decimal E. octal
B. changing your password. 22. The binary equivalent of 101102 is
C. not fixing it on the site. A. 14 B. 16 C. 18 D. 20 E. 22
D. not telling anyone of your photograph. 23. Convert 271 to an equivalent binary number.
E. setting the access right. A. 10000011112 B. 100001112
8. The full meaning of Fax is C.1001101112 D.1000011112
A. Facial B. Facilitation E.1100011112
C. FacsimIe D. Fact finding 24. What displays the content of the active cell in Microsoft
E. Faxile Excel?
9. Which one of the following cannot be used to A. Edit menu B. Formula bar
communicate online? C. Name box D. Row heading E. Task pane.
A. Electronic mailing system. 25. What happens when you press Ctrl + V key on a
B. Instant message. keyboard?

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A. The lowercase letter is changed to uppercase letter V 60 END

in your document
B. The selected item is cut from the document. 37. Which of these commands creates a loop in BASIC
C. The selected item is pasted at the required location programming?
D. The selected items a vertically on the page A. GO TO
E. Uppercase letter / is typed into your document at the B. IF (condition) THEN
cursor point. C. If (condition) THEN (action) ELSE
26. 26. The symbol represents___in flowcharts. D. FOR NEXT
A. decision box B. input C. output E. RUN
D. process E. stop 38. The values of variables A, B and C are shown in the
27. The keyboard shortcut for CUT number line
A. Ctrl + C B. CTRL + D C. CTRL + G A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40 E. 50
D. CTRL + X E. CTRL + Z 39. The output of the program will look like
28. The word function that corrects text as you type is A. Sum = 10 B. Sum 20 C. Sum 30
referred to as D. Sum = 50 E. Sum = 60
A. Auto correct B. Auto insert C. Auto spelling 40. The number line_____ shows the arithmetic operation.
D. Auto summarize E. Auto track. A. 5 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40 E. 50
29. Which of the following commands is given to reboot the 41. Which of the following statements is NOT on the
computer? program?
A. Ctrl + Alt + Del B. Ctrl + Alt + Shift A. ASSIGNMENT statement.
C. Ctrl + Alt + Tab D. Ctrl + Shift + Del B. DATA statement
E. Ctrl + Shift + Tab. C. END statement
30. Which colour combination does the monochrome D. LOOP statement
monitor display? E. OUTPUT statement
A. Amber and Yellow B. Black and White 42. Which of the statement numbers indicates CLEAR THE
C. Brown and White D. Green and Blue SCREEN?
E. Pink and Yellow. A. 5 B. 10 C. 30 D. 50 E. 60
31. The results of computer processing is displayed on the 43. The Basic statement 10 LET X =A + B is a/an
A. central processing unit B. keyboard A. assignment statement.
C. monitor D. printer E. system unit B. branch statement.
32. Which of these is an example of architectural graphics C. input statement.
package? D. looping statement.
A. Autocad B. Corel Draw C. Harvard E. output statement.
D. instant Artist E. Paint 44. The command which can be used for output in BASIC
33. Which of these is NOT a feature of graphics packages? programming is called
A. Colour palette B. Manue bar C. Printable area A. CLS B. LET C. PRINT D. READ
D. Tool bar E. View. E. REM.
34. Which of these is an example of graphics package? 45. Which of these is NOT an arithmetic operator in BASIC?
A. Corel draw B. Lotus 1.2.3 A.+ B.- C.* D. / E. =
C. Power point D. Microsoft Access 46. Character set used in BASIC includes the following
E. Microsoft Excel. EXCEPT.
35. Which of these are logical operators? A. alphabet B. alpha-numeric C. codes
I. AND ii. END iii. FOR iv. NOT v. OR D. numeric E. special
A. i, ii and iii B. i, iv and v C. ii, iii and v 47. The desk calculator is an example of
D. iii, iv and v E. ii, iii and v A. analog computer B. digital computer
36. The basic statement below means C. hybrid computer D. micro computer
10 READ B, A, C E. mini computer.
20 DATA 2,5,1 48. A byte is made up of
A. The values of A 1, B = 5, C = 2. A. eight binary digits. B. eight decimal digits.
B. The values of A= 5, B 1, C = 2. C. four binary digits. D. two binary digits.
C The values of A 2, B = 5, C = 1, E. two decimal digits.
D. The values of A= 5, B = 2, C = 1. 49. Which of the following is known as the universal gate?
E. The values of A= 1, B = 2, C = 5. A. AND gate B. OR gate C. NAND gate
D. NOR gate E. NOT gate
Use the pro gram below to answer questions 38 to 50. The storage medium RAM is volatile. The statement
42. means
5 CLS A. RAM is a permanent storage.
10 REM PROGRAM SUM OF THREE NUMBERS B. RAM is Random Access Memory.
20 READ A, B, C C. RAM is temporary.
30 DATA 10, 5,15 D. RAM loses its contents when power is off.
40 LET SUM A + B + C E. RAM loses its contents when power is on.
50 PRINT “SUM=” SUM 51. Which of the following is an odd term?

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A. Internet B. Linux C. Unix D. Windows 1. Use Microsoft Word to prepare your Curriculum Vitae
E. XENIX (CV) showing the following information:
52. Which of the following circuits is used as a memory (a) Name
device in a computer? (b) Date of Birth
A. Attenuator B. Comparator C. Flip-flop D. Modem (c) Place of Birth
E. Rectifier (d) Local Government Area
53. Which of these is NOT a type of system unit case? (e) State of Origin
A. Desktop B. Full tower C. Macro tower (f) Nationality
D. Mid tower E. Mini tower (g) Primary School Attended
54. Which of the following places the common data (h) Next of kin
elements in order from smallest to largest? (i) Next of kin GSM number
A. Character, field, record, file, database (j) One Referee (Name only)
B. Character, file, field, record, database.
C. Character, file, record, field, database. Note: i. Items a to j should be bold and information
D. Character, record, field, file, database provided should be italicized.
E. Character, record, file, field, database. ii, The heading (CURRICULUM VITAE) should be in
55. The maximum number of characters that the value of a upper case, bold and underlined.
field may assume is known as
A. Dec B. Field Type C. Field width D. Float 2. Use Corel draw to design a simple letter head paper for
E. Index your father or any relation’s business organization,
56. The gap between those that have access to technology showing the following information:
and those that do not is known as (a) Use any form of LOGO
A. computer divide B. digital divide (b) Company Name
C. information technology D. internet (c) Address of the location of the company.
E. technology divide. (d) Our ref and your ref.
57. The repair of faulty parts of a computer is carried out by (e) Telephone or GSM number.
a/an (f) Use any suitable line to demarcate the heading and
A. Computer Engineer. B. Computer Programmer. body of the paper.
C. Operations Manager. D. System Analyst.
E. System Designer. Note: Print out the hard copy showing your Name and
58. Which of these statements is TRUE about star Examination Number at the bottom of your design work
topology? and submit.
A. All cables are connected to a central location.
B. All cables are connected to different locations COMPUTER PAPER 1 2012
C. It is not easy to modify.
D. Single computer failure brings down the network. 1.A 7.B 13.E 19.E 25.E 31.E 37.A 43.D 49.C 55.E
E. The network operates even if the central hub fails 2.B 8.E 14.E 20.D 26.C 32.E 38.C 44.E 50.B 56.A
59. A ______ is a special message in ring topology used for 3.D 9.B 15.E 21.B 27.A 33.B 39.A 45.B 51.D 57.C
transmission of data. 4.D 10.B 16.D 22.C 28.E 34.A 40.C 46.C 52.D 58.B
A. bus B. code C. data D. gate E. token 5.A 11.C 17B 23.D 29.D 35.D 41.D 47.C 53.D 59.E
60. Which of these statements is NOT true about BUS 6.D 12.B 18.A 24.B 30.B 36.E 42.B 48.D 54.A 60.D
topology network system?
A. Both ends of the cable are fixed with terminator. COMPUTER PAPER II 2012
B. Computers are conneted to the cable in circular form.
C. It has basically a single cable 1.E 7.E 13.B 19.D 25.C 31.C 37.A 43.A 49.E 55.C
D. It is easy to extend 2.D 8.C 14.A 20.B 26.D 32.A 38.C 44.C 50.D 56.B
E. It is less expensive 3.B 9.C 15.E 21.D 27.D 33.E 39.E 45.E 51.A 57.A
4.A 10.C 16.D 22.E 28.A 34.A 40.C 46.C 52.C 58.A
PAPER III (PRACTICAL) 5.A 11.C 17.A 23.D 29.A 35.B 41.B 47.B 53.A 59.E
INSTRUCTION: Answer ALL questions. 6.A 12.A 18.A 24.B 30.B 36.D 42.A 48.A 54.A 60.B

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATION (JSS 3)

Past Questions with Solutions
COMPUTER 2011
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PAPER I A. GSM B. Television C. Radio
MULTIPLE CHOICE D. Voice mail E. Telegram
1. Which of the following is NOT an electronic 2. In the olden days, counting was performed by
medium? the following EXCEPT

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A. calculators B. cowries C. fingers D. stone 16. On the keyboard CTRL + ESC key will A. copy
E. toes B. display the start menu C. paste D. redo
3. The present information age is known as E. undo
A. early age B. electronic age C. jet age 17. Which of these is NOT a procedure in shutting
D. mathematics age E. millennium age down the computer?
4. Conversion of data to information is a process A. Clicking on shut down radio button.
called B. Clicking on the control panel.
A. age structure B. data collection C. Clicking on the shut down.
C. data processing D. information collection D. Clicking on the start button.
E. information processing. E. Clicking on turn off.
5. The use of computer in data processing is 18. What are the two common input devices?
referred to as I. fax II. keyboard Ill. monitor
A. chemical processing. IV. mouse V. USB
B electronic processing. A. I and V B. IV and V C. III and V
C. manual processing. D. lV and III E. II and IV
D. mechanical processing. 19. The main memory consists of the following
E. technical processing. A. Diskette B. Hard disk C. Memory card
6. The two sources of data are called D. RAM and ROM E. Secondary memory
A. primary and secondary source. 20. DOS is an acronym which stands for
B. primary and universal source. A. Disk Opening Software.
C. secondary and tertiary source. B. Disk Opening System.
D. secondary and universal source. C. Disk Operating Service.
E. visible and invisible source. D. Disk Operating Software.
7. One of the following is NOT an equipment E. Disk Operating System.
used in information technology. 21. A system program that manages and
A. Computer B. GSM C. Internet coordinates the activities of the computer
D. Metal gong E. Satellite hardware device is known as
8. The data that has been processed is called A. computer system B. hardware system
A. flow chart B. input C. output C. memory system E. operating system.
D. program E. pseudocode 22. Which of these is NOT an External Storage
9. Artificial intelligence is a notable characteristic Device?
of _________ generation computer. A. CD-ROM B. Compact disc C. Flash drive
A. 1st B.2nd C. 3rd D.4th E.5th D. Magnetic tape. E. Random access memory.
10. The first generation of computers were built 23. A collection of programs that perform a
with specific task is called
A. bulbs B. iron C. silver D. sockets E. vacuum A. application software B. information
tubes. C. operating system D. program
11. In what year did computer manufacturers E. utility software.
begin replacing transistors with integrated 24. The process of restarting a computer is called
circuits? A. boot sector B. boot strap C. cold booting
A. 1951 B. 1960 C. 1961 D. 1964 E. 1974. D. start-up E. warm booting
12. A calculator is an example of 25. Arithmetic and logical operation are performed
A. analog device B. analytic device in _______ unit
C. digital device D. mechanical device A. central processing 8. input C. memory
E. mini device. D. monitor E. output
13. Which part of the memory holds user’s 26. The value of 110002 in base 10 is
program and data currently under processing? A. 1010 B. 1810 C. 2010 D. 2410 E.3010
A. Auxiliary memory B. CD ROM C. CPU 27. The capacity of a storage device is measured
D. RAM E. ROM in the following units EXCEPT
14. Which of these is a secondary storage device? A. bit B. byte C. decimal D. nibble E. word
A. Hard disk B. Printer C. Processor D.RAM 28. Binary language is expressed as
E.ROM A. A’s and Z’s B. B’s and l’s
15. Pick out the odd one out of the following. C. 0’s and C’s D. 0’s and R’s
A. COBOL B. Disk Drive C. Plotter D. Printer E. 0’s and 1’s.
E. Scanner 29. Which of this is a graphics package?

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A. Access B. AmiPro C. Excel D. Instant artist A. A collection of related records

E. Lotus 123 B. A computer program that constructs,
30. A program that enables the computer user to organizes and maintains a database
enter data into rows and columns on the C. A system that consists of fixed-length and
screen is called variable length record
A. cell B. graph sheet C. range D. spreadsheet D. An organized term of field and records
E. word perfect E. The system through which a record can be
31. The maximum number of worksheet in a accessed in database
workbook is ______ sheets. 43. A collection of interrelated data organized in a
A. 251 B. 253 C. 255 D. 258 E. 259 manner that allows access, retrieval and use
32. The following are common types of utility of the data is called
programs EXCEPT A. data B. database C. file D. information
A. file copying B. file merging E. record
C. file representation D. file sorting 44. A ______ is a unit of information
E. scan disk utility. A. character B. database C. filed
33. Which of these is NOT a feature in the paint D. file E. record
environment? 45. The full meaning of DBMS is
A. Colour palette B. Menu bar A. Data Base Management System
C. Printable area D. Tool bar E. View B. Data Base Manipulation System
34. The following are graphic packages EXCEPT C. Data Basic Management system
A. corel draw B. logo graphics C. lotus 123 D. Data Byte Management System
D. paint E. photoshop E. Data Byte Manipulation System
35. Which of the following is NOT the use of a 46. The maximum number of characters that the
word processor? value of a field may assume is known as
A. Creating text document. A. Dec B. field type C. file width
B. Editing text document. D. float E. index
C. Formatting text document. 47. The term HTTP stands for
D. Networking text document. A. Higher Text Tube Protocol
E. Storing text document. B. Higher Transfer Text Protocol
36. A version of BASIC programming language is C. Hyper tension Transfer protocol
A. C + + B. E BASIC C. FORTRAN D. Hyper Text Transfer protocol
D. ORACLE E. Q BASIC E. Hyper Tube Transfer Protocol
37. A compiler_____ program into machine code. 48. The web browser is also known as
A. deletes B. organizes C removes A. boot B. fax C. internet browser
D. shifts E. translates D. search engine E. yahoo
38. The only language the computer can run 49. The largest network among the following is
without modification is known as A. Home network
A. assembly language B. computer language B. Local area network
C. high-level language D. machine language C. Metropolitan area network
E. program language. D. Telephone network
39. A diagrammatic representation of the logical E. Wide area network
steps in a program is called 50. What is the full meaning of GSM?
A. bar chart B. flowchart A. Global Safety for Movement
C. processing symbol D. pseudocode Communication
E. symbols. B. Global Satellite for Mobile Communication
40. The following are types of database EXCEPT C. Global System for Mechanical Computer
A. flat model B. hierarchical model D. Global System for Mobile Communication
C network model D. rational model E. Global System for Mobile Computer
E. relational model. 51. The full meaning of E-mail is
41. FTP stands for A. Electric-mail B. Electronic mail
A. File Transfer Photo C. Electrostatic mail D. Energy mail
B. File Transfer Process E. external mail
C. File Transfer Program 52. ICT is an acronym for
D. File Transfer Proto A. Information and Communication
E. File Transfer Protocol techniques
42. Datebase management system is defined as

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B. Information and Communication PAPER II

Technology MULTIPLE CHOICE
C. Information and Community Technology 1. Base 8 is called ____ number system
D. Information to Computer training A. binary B. decimal C. hexadecimal
E. Information to Computer transformation D. number E. octal
53. Which of these network topology has all 2. The numeric keys on the keyboard has
cables connected to a hub? number
A. Bus topology B. Mesh topology A. 0-9 B. 0-10 C. 0-15 D. 0-16 E. 0-20
C. Network topology D. Ring topology 3. The machine language is translated into
E. Star topology A. binary code B. decimal code
54. Which of the following is a computer virus? C. hexadecimal code D. nibble-code
A. Avera B. Kapasky C. NOD 32 E. octal code
D. Norton E. Trojan Horse 4. A nibble represents ________ bits
55. The program used in protecting and detecting A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 E. 8
virus in the computer system is called 5. In BASIC programming, the asterisk (*) sign is
A. Anti-protection program used for
B. Anti-virus program A. addition B. division C. exponentiation
C. Diskette program D. multiplication E. subtraction
D. High level program 6. In QBASIC the caret sign (^) is used for
E. Mouse program A. addition B. division C. exponentiation
56. Which of the following is NOT a virus warning D. multiplication E. subtraction
sign? 7. Which of the following is NOT related to
A. Illegal duplication of software internet usage?
B. Incomplete saving of file A. Benchmark B. Bookmark C. Facebook
C. Presence of tiny dots D.URL E. WAP
D. Programs take a long time to load 8. The connection of two or more computer to
E. Wandering across the screen share resources and communicate with one
57. The following are computer professionals another is called
EXCEPT A. internet B. multi-access C. multi-user
A. Computer educators D. network E. satellite
B. Computer engineers 9. Which of the following is NOT the property of
C. Computer managers algorithm?
D. Computer system analyst A. Coding must be specified and cleared
E. Computer users B. Determine after a finite number of steps
58. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the C. Input data must be clear and well-defined.
New Technology? D. It must give a correct output
A. Create new jobs E. Sequence of steps leading to a solution
B. High profit obtained must be clear.
C. Low capital to start business 10. ISP is an acronym that stands for
D. Low profit obtained A. Internal Service Provider
E. Unity among nations B. Internal Source Provider
59. Which of these is NOT a function of the C. Internet Service Provider
system analyst? D. Internet Source Provider
A. Analysis of existing systems with a view to E. Interval Service Provider
computerising them 11. The largest category of computer criminals are
B. Design of computer based systems, their called
implementation and review A. agents B. crackers C. employer
C. He inputs data into the computer D. hackers E. organized criminals
D. Produces flowcharts for the programmer 12. Which of the following makes the computer to
to use keep working when there is power failure?
E. Responsible to the data processing A.CPU B. Scanner C. Sound blaster
man.ager D. Stabiliser E. UPS
60. The largest category of computer criminals are 13. One of the following is association of computer
A. agents B. crackers C. employers professionals in Nigeria.
D. hackers E. organized criminals A.ANA B. CAN C. COAN D. CORENT
E. ICAN

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14. Alphabets can be displayed in either lower or A. a computer E. E-mail C. Telegram

upper case with the aid of ______ button. D. web browser E. website
A. Alt key B. Arrow key C. Control key 25. A specialised digital video camera that
D. page up key E. shift key captures images and sends them to a
15. Which of the following is found on the computer for broadcast over the internet is
keyboard? called
A. Formatting bar B. Functions keys A. digital camera B. graphics tablet
C. Options keys D. Status bar C. mark sensing device D. OMR device
E. Tool bar E. webcam
16. Information can be transmitted through the 26. USB is an acronym for
following ways EXCEPT A. Unicode Serial Bus
A. courier B. fire lighting C. oral D. radio B. Union Serial Bus
E. television C. Unit Serial Bus
17. An error in a program is known as D. Unit service Bus
A.BIOC B. BIOS C. Bug E. Universal Serial Bus
D. Debug E. Syntax plug 27. The opening of existing file saved in the
18. A group of related records is called computer system can be found in
A. character B. database C. field A. edit menu B. fire menu C. find menu
D. file E. records D. save menu E. star menu
19. What is the full meaning of ICT? 28. The benefited which the internet provides
A. Information Common Technology include the following
B. Information Communication Technology A. e-commence B. e-learning
C. Information Current Technology C. electronic mail D. hacking E. research
D. Internal Communication Technology 29. Which of these electronic machines is used for
E. Internal Current technology registration of electorate?
20. The ______ connects web pages on the A. Analog computer Machine
internet B. Digital computer Machine
A.e-mail B. hyperlink C. internet C. Digital computer Machine
D. mail web page E. website D. Direct data computer machine
Use the diagram below to answer questions 21 to 23. E. Fax machine
30. Which of these is NOT abuse of the internet?
A. Addition B. Browse C. Fraud
D. Pornography E. spam
31. A _______ is the working area of the
spreadsheet package where entering of data
and calculation is done.
A. cell B. column C. quarto pro
D. row E. worksheet
32. The following are functions of a database
management system EXCEPT
A. Arranging data files
B. Creating data files
C. Querying the data stored in data files
D. Reporting data
E. Storing data
33. The ______ is the intersection of each column
21. How many internal symbols are there in the
and row.
diagram?
A. cell B. column C. pie-charts
A.1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E.5
D. spreadsheet E. worksheet
22. What is the last value in variable T
34. A _____ is a document on the World Wide
A.1 B. 2 C. 5 D. 10 E.15
Web.
23. The value written for S as indicated in the
A. e-mail B. hyperlink C. webpage
diagram is
D. website E. world wide web
A.0 B. 1 C. 3 D. 10 E.12
35. Which of the following is a purpose of using
24. The following are related to the internet
computer files?
EXCEPT
A. For file conversion

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B. For file maintenance 48. The computer operates on the basis of

C. For file search electrical states known as
D. For file sorting A.1 and 2 B. NOT and OR C. ON and OFF
E. For retrieving information D. Truth and False E. Yes and No
36. The key stroke Ctrl + means 49. The diagram below represents ______ gate.
A. Delete a word after the insertion point X
B. Delete one character to the left of the
insertion point Y
C. Delete one word before the insertion point
D. Delete the character on the insertion point A. AND B. NAND C. NOR D. NOT E. OR
E. Delete the character the word from the 50. The equivalence of 11002 in base 10 is
page A.810 B. 1010 C.1110 D.1210 E.1410
37. Application of spreadsheet package includes Using the tablet below, identify the truth table for the
A. Booting of a system gates in questions 51 to 54.
B. Cash flow analysis (i) (II) (III)
C. Draw a balance sheet
D. Preparing a general ledger A B X A B X A B X
E. Project budgeting and control 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
38. Which of these is NOT a method of organising 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0
file on a disk 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0
A. Indexed sequential method 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1
B. Random method
C. Sequential method (IV) (V)
D. Serial method
E. Sorting method A B X A B X
39. Which method if used to prevent loss of data? 0 0 1 0 0 1
A. file backup B. file conversion 0 1 0 0 1 0
C. file enquiry D. file maintenance 1 0 0 1 0 1
E. file sorting 1 1 0 1 1 0
40. The first step in formatting text is
A. click bold button B to make it bold 51. Which of the tables stands for NOR gate?
B. click open C. click the insert menu A.I B.II C.III D.IV E.V
D. enhance the text E. highlight the text 52. Which of the table stands for AND gate?
41. A short cut to highlight an entire document is A.I B. II C.III D.IV E.V
A. Ctrl A B. Ctrl H C. Ctrl O 53. Which of the tables stands for OR gates
D. Ctrl Y E. Ctrl Z A.I B. II C.III D.IV E.V
5
42. Identify the largest number out of 1011112, 2 , 54. Which of the tables stands for NAND gate
4
12810, 10016 and 2 . A.I B. II C.III D.IV E.V
5 4
A.1011112 B. 2 C. 12810 D10016 E. 2 55. Which of the following represents decimal 15
43. The octal system uses the digits of in hexadecimal?
A.0-5 B. 0-7 C. 0-8 D. 1-8 E. 1-9 A.A B. C C.E D.F E.G
44. The value of 11102 in basis TEN is 56. A kilobyte represents ______ bytes
10 11 12 20 30
A.1010 B.1110 C. 1310 D. 1410 E.1510 A.2 B. 2 C. 2 D. 2 E. 2
45. Computer understands logic expressed 57. The TRUTH tables are represented by
mathematically through what is known as A. AND, BUT and OR
A. computer program B. data structures B. BUT, OR and NOT
C. data type D. machine code E. syntax C. BUT, OR and FOR
46. Computer understands the language of _____ D. NOR, NAND and OFR
and ______ code. E. NOR, NONE and NOT
A.0’s, 1’s B. 0’s, 2’s C. 1’s, 2’s 58. The acronym GPS stands for
D. 1’s, 3’s E. 3’s, 0’s A. General Peoples Service
47. Which of the following sections is NOT found B. General Positioning system
in a computer department of an organization? C. Global Positioning Services
A. Account B. computer engineers D. Global Positioning Services
C. Hardware section D. Programmers E. Global Positioning System
E. Software section

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59. A computer memory is made up of thousands

of storage cells called
A. bytes B. cables C. computer
D. decimals E. integers
60. The _______ is called the main memory unit
of the computer.
A. external storage B. hard disk
C. input storage D. output storage
E. primary storage

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