EYN JIMETA ACADEMY

END OF THIRD TERM PROMOTION EXAMINATION 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION

Class: SSS 1 Subject: Data Processing Duration: 1hr 30mins
Instruction: Answer ALL Questions from SECTION A and any FOUR from SECTION B
Section A: Objective
1) The following are the kinds of data processing 10) The following are qualities of a good information
except except
A. Manual data processing A. Accuracy
B. Machine data processing B. Meaningful
C. Mechanical data processing C. Irrelevant
D. Electronic or computer data processing D. Comprehensive
2) Which software application is commonly used for 11) One of these is a PC
word processing? A. Supercomputer
A. Adobe Photoshop B. Minicomputer
B. Microsoft Excel C. Mainframe
C. Microsoft Word D. Microcomputer
D. Adobe Premiere 12) One of these is an input device
3) The standard protocol by which is arranged is A. Monitor
known as _______. B. Mouse
A. Calculation of information C. Ear piece
B. Collation of information D. Printer
C. Organization of information 13) ____________ keys are used for typing
D. Displaying information alphabets and numbers and are similar in layout
4) ___________ allows to be done by cash registers to the standard typewriter keys
and typewriter to type words. It is not fast unlike A. Function
electronic data processing B. Numeric
A. Manual data processing C. Alpha numeric
B. Machine data processing D. Special
C. Mechanical data processing 14) The key labelled F1 – F12 is known as the _keys
D. Electronic or computer data processing A. Function
5) One of these is not an important of computer as B. Numeric
a data processing tool C. Alpha numeric
A. Computer increases accuracy D. Special
B. It provides efficient storage facilities 15) PAGEUP, PAGEDOWN, HOME, SHIFT, ALT,
C. Distributes malware through internet CTRL, and END are all referred to as _____keys
D. Fast access to information A. Function
6) Amongst the early counting devices includes all B. Numeric
except C. alpha numeric
A. Stones or pebbles D. Special
B. Sticks 16) The devices that enable the user to get some
C. Clock information out of a computer system are referred
D. Fingers to as
7) One of these is a procedure for information A. Keyboard
processing B. Input
E. Calculation of information C. Output
F. Collation of information D. Storage
G. Recording of information 17) A printed copy of a document is also called
H. Displaying information A. Hardware
8) One way information can be analysed is by ___ B. Software
A. Copying C. Hardcopy
B. Skim scanning D. Softcopy
C. Weighing 18) There are ____________ generation of
D. None of the above computer
9) The following are the advantages of data A. 2
digitalization except B. 3
A. Long term preservation of documents C. 4
B. Orderly achieving of documents D. 5
C. Monitoring of personal information 19) First generation computers has the following
D. Easy and customised access to information features/characteristics except
 A. They were very large in size 25) Information in the form of sound waves is known
B. They were very cheap as ________.
C. They broke down easily A. Visual
D. Instructions were stored in the computer B. Audio
memory C. Pictures
20) ____________ computers are used to process D. Music
data in the form of physical quantities 26) One of these is a volatile memory
A. Super A. Hard-disk
B. Hybrid B. ROM
C. Analogue C. RAM
D. Mini D. Flash drive
21) The special type of computer that combines both 27) _______are used by meteorologist to simulate
digital and analogue modes of operations is weather behvaiour.
A. Super A. Minicomputers
B. Hybrid B. Laptops
C. Analogue C. Supercomputers
D. Mini D. Palmtops
22) One of the following computers used by small 28) All these are components of desktop computers
businesses and industries. except
A. Supercomputer A. Projector
B. Mini computer B. Mouse
C. Mainframe C. Keyboard
D. None of the above D. Monitor
23) The two types of storage device are 29) _______ involves the transmission of information
A. Internal and external over a distance without the help of cables or any
B. Primary and secondary electrical conductor.
C. Input and output A. Wired communication
D. Memory and hard-disk B. Internet communication
24) ______ enables users send electronic documents C. Wireless communication
over telephone lines. D. Distance communication
A. Telegraphy 30) One of these transmit audio/visual information
B. Telephone A. Telephone
C. Fax machine B. Television
D. Radio C. Radio signals
D. Wireless
Section B: Essay
1. a) What is ICT? (3 marks)
b) State any six application areas of ICT. (3 marks)
c) Describe 2 roles ICT play in business. (2 marks)
d) State two positive impacts ICT have on the society. (2 marks)
2. a) Define word processing and state any four word processor.(4 marks)
b) Write the steps to start Microsoft Word. (3 marks)
c) Mention three uses of word processor. (3 marks)
3. a) What is information processing. (2 marks)
b) Using diagram, show how information is processed. (2 marks)
c) Mention any 2 advantages and disadvantages of using computer for information processing. (4
marks)
4. a) What does the following acronyms stands for? (5 marks)
i. ENIAC ii) EDVAC iii) CPU iv) POST v) RAM
b) Mention three characteristics of Desktop computers. (3 marks)
c) State any two features of laptop computers. (2 marks)
5. a) Mention any 6 modern methods of transmitting information. (3 marks)
b) Define the following terms: (4 marks)
i) Audio information ii) Audio-visual information
c) List any three devices used for wireless communication. (3 marks)
6. a) What is supercomputer? (2 marks)
b) Mention any four features of supercomputer. (4 marks)
c) What is the difference between analogue and digital computers. (4 marks)