1.

The physical material on which a

computer keeps data, instructions
and information is called ………..
A. cached storage
B. primary storage
C secondary storage
D. tertiary storage
2. System software is a platform
which runs …………………
A. application software
B. operating system
C. source code
D. utilities
3. Working with more than one
application at the same time is
known as ………..
A double tasking
B. launching
C. multitasking
D running
4. Given sizes and designs of
letters, numbers and symbols that
are displayed in a word processing
document are referred to as …………
A. align
B. bullet
C. font
D. indent
5. The internet is a ………………………
A. global network of computers
B. government agency that links
computer
C. software for designing programs
D. special network of computers in
an office.
6. The intersection of a row and
column in a spreadsheet application
is called a ……
A. cell
B. column
C. formula
D. row
7. All the following are ways of
sharing information on the internet
except……
A. facebook
B. letter writing
C. twitter
D. whatsapp
8. Which of the following mouse
uses light emitting diodes (LED) in
place of
the ball for movement?
A cordless mouse
B. mechanical mouse
C. optical mouse
D. wireless mouse
9. Which of the following is not a
functional key on the computer
keyboard?
A. control key
B. F1
C. F10
D. F12

10. The start button is found at the

………………….corner on the taskbar.
A. center
B. front
C. left
D. right
11. The control button which
enlarges a window to cover the
desktop is the ………..
A. close button
B. maximize button
C. minimize button
D. restore button
12. Which of the following shows
the page number, section number of
the current
page in a document?
A. Drawing toolbar
B. Menu bar
C. Status bar
D. Title bar
13. Which of these is used to repeat
an action after it has been undone
in a word document?
A. File
B. Redo
C. Save
D. Undo
14. Tahoma, Vardano and Arial are
all examples of ……..
A. font colours
B. font sizes
C. font styles
D. font types
15. All the following are anti-virus
except ……..
A. Avina
B. DVD
C. Norton
D. D. Panda
16. The acronym HTML stands for
………..
A. Hypertext Markup Language
B. Hypertext Mail Language
C. Hypertext Medium Language
D. Hypertext Markup Line
17. The first page of a website is
call …………
A. home page
B. network
C. web page
D. website
18. The device used in networks to
decide the path or direction along
which to send messages is known
as………
A. bridge
B. gateway
C. modem
D. router
19. All the following are web-
browser except …………
A. MSN
B. Mozilla firefox
C. Netscape Navigator
D. Word Art
20. Which of the following is a
pointing device?
A Joystick
B. Keyboard
C. Pen drive
D. Zip-drive
21. An option used to create a new
message in E-mail is called ……….
A. compose
B. draft
C. sent
D. output
22. Which of these is a typing
software that can be used to
improve our typing skills?
A. Data base
B. Excel
C. Mavis Beacon
D. Power Point
23. To type the At sign “@” which of
the following keys do you press or
hold first?
A. Alt
B. Ctrl
C. Shift
D. Delete
24. What is the collective name
given to the entire keys ranging
from F1-F12?
A. Arrow keys
B. Functional keys
C. Future keys
D. Special purpose keys
25. The short cut key Ctrl + Z is
………
A. file
B. paste
C. redo
D. undo
26. A document printed onto a
paper is called …………..
A. hard copy
B. first copy
C. raw copy
D. soft copy
27. To undo the previous action in a
document, press……
A. CTRL +Z
B. CTRL+A
C. CTRL+C
D. CTRL + Y
28. Title bar displays………….
A. The menu name
B. List of commands you can use to
enter data
C. Name of the worksheet you are
working on
D. Standard and formatting toolbar
29. Columns are named by…………..
and rows are named by……..
A. Numbers, alphabets.
B. Alphabets, numbers
C. Symbols, numbers
D. Numbers, symbols
30. Data entered in an active cell is
displayed on the…
A. Cell name box
B. Formula bar
C. Status bar
D. Menu bar
31. …… is an online platform which
people use to build social networks
or social relationship
with others.
A. Mobile phone
B. Telephone calls
C. Social media
D. Letter writing
32. A type of micro blogging where
users share text, live videos and
more to connect with
customers is called…?
A. Pinterest
B. E-mail
C. linkedIn
D. facebook
33. Which of the following is not an
example of
microblogging?
A. Youtube
B. Twitter
C. Tumblr
D. Plurk
34. Computers can be used to
diagnosed disease …….
A. Banks
B. Schools
C. Hospitals
D. Stadium
35. The……….. is the main circuit
board of a microcomputer.
A. Standalone
B. Transistor
C. Motherboard
D. Keyboard
36. Which of the following device is
used to send data into the computer
for processing?
A. CPU
B. Output device
C. Input device
D. Television
37. Primary storage device is also
known as and it is considered as
volatile because it
A. stores information temporarily.
B. External memory
C. Internal memory
D. Fixed hard disk drive
38. All the following are examples of
technology tools except……….
A. Voice recorder
B. Fax machine
C. Laptop
D. Talking drums
39. The use of scientific knowledge
to make work easier or solve
problems for humans is called
………..?
A. ICT tools
B. Technical skills
C. Technology tools
D. Technology
40. Which of the following is an
example of technology tool used for
learning?
A. Creative Arts
B. Scrabble
C. Mathematics
D. Social studies
OBJECTIVES

1.C 6.A 11.B 16.A 21.C 26.A 31.C 36.C

2.B 7.B 12.C 17.A 22.C 27.A 32.C 37.B

 3.A 8.C 13.B 18.D 23.C 28.C 33.A 38.D

4.C 9.A 14.D 19.D 24.B 29.B 34.C 39.A

5.A 10.C 15.B 20.A 25.D 30.B 35.C 40.B

Lines, block arrows and flowcharts are located on the*

1 point

A. drawing toolbar
B. standard toolbar
C. formatting toolbar
D. menu bar

35. In e-mail context, what does bcc stand for?*

1 point

A. Blank carbon copy

B. Bulk carbon copy
C. Blind carbon copy
D. Backup carbon copy

*
1 point

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III
23. In typing a class assignment given by a Ghanaian Language teacher using the
computer, which of the following application programs will be appropriate to use by the
student?*
1 point

A. Spread sheet program

B. Word processing program
C. Database program
D. Graphical program

28. Which of the following is not a tool on the drawing toolbar?*

1 point

A. Arc
B. Oval
C. Drop cap
D. Lines

13. The sequence of the stages in the information processing cycle is*
1 point

A. I, II and III
B. II, III and I
C. II, I and III
D. III, I and II

21. The most appropriate finger required to type the letter F on a standard QWERTY
computer keyboard is the*
1 point

A. left middle finger

B. right middle finger
C. left index finger
D. right index finger

34. A teacher using the internet decided to send electronic mail to Junior High School
Students in Ghana. Which of the following will the teacher use to accomplish his/her
mission?*
1 point
A. Website address
B. Data file address
C. E-mail address
D. Modern address

39. A mathematical calculation in a spreadsheet is called*

1 point

A. label
B. formula
C. number
D. value

37. Transferring data from a remote computer to a local computer is referred to as*
1 point

A. downloading
B. downlinking
C. uploading
D. uplinking

15. The legal right to control the production and selling of a book, play, film and software
is known as*
1 point

A. Production right
B. Copyright
C. Trade mark
D. Patent

25. To save a previously saved document under a new name, use the*
1 point

A. save command
B. rename command
C. resave command
D. save as command

40. Which of the following features in a browser enables users to fetch the latest copy of
a web page?*
1 point

A. Refresh
B. Forward
C. Backward
D. Stop
7. The process that starts an operating system when a computer system is turned on is
referred to as*
1 point

A. Loading
B. Start up
C. Booting
D. Shut down

36. The worldwide network that makes electronic information available to users is also
known as*
1 point

A. Site
B. Web
C. Browser
D. Map

20. During typing lessons, computer users are supposed to use*

1 point

A. 5 fingers
B. 6 fingers
C. 8 fingers
D. 10 fingers

17. Which of the following is an effect of a loud ringing tone of a mobile phone?*
1 point

A. Wrist pain
B. Neck pain
C. Headache
D. Hearing impairment

14. Which of the following is not a safety measure to consider in the ICT environment?*
1 point

A. Not overloading a socket

B. Sitting in a correct posture behind the computer
C. Allowing the battery of a laptop to run-down before charging
D. Avoid plugging computers in damaged sockets

22. In the absence of a mouse, which of the following devices could be used to perform
its functions?*
1 point

A. Scanner
B. Webcam
C. Keyboard
D. Microphone

26. To bold a text in a word processing environment, first select the text, then use the
shortcut keys*
1 point

A. Ctrl + B
B. Shift + B
C. Alt + B
D. Insert + B

6. Which of the following devices has the largest storage capacity?*

1 point

A. Digital Versatile Disc

B. Compact Disc
C. Floppy disk
D. Hard Disk

3. The flat panel screen is also known as*

1 point

A. LCD
B. VCD
C. CRT
D. OCR

16. Which of the following can bring enhanced learning experience to the classroom
through the use of pictures, videos and sound?*
1 point

A. Software application
B. Multimedia software
C. Learning software
D. Teaching and learning software

1. The most common means by which data are input into the computer is through the
1 point

A. mouse
B. keyboard
C. microphone
D. joystick

8. Which of the following statements is not true?*

1 point
A. Remove all removable storage media or device from the system unit when
switching on a computer.
B. Shut down a computer system before removing the electric power supply
C. Random access memory is part of main memory
D. The application software must be loaded before an operating system can be
loaded when a computer system is switched on.

32. To preview a document before printing is necessary because*

1 point

A. it displays the name of the document

B. it displays how the document will look like after printing
C. it displays copy and paste of the document
D. it formats the document

24. A key on a keyboard of a computer has two symbols on it, top and down. Which of
the following procedures will be appropriate to use to get the top key?*
1 point

A. Hold down the Shift key and press the identified

B. Hold down the Alt key and press the identified key
C. Hold down the Ctrl key and press the identified key
D. Hold down the Del key and press the identified key

27. The symbols B, I, U are commonly used buttons found on the*

1 point

A. standard toolbar
B. menu bar
C. formatting toolbar
D. drawing toolbar

2. Computer devices such as mouse, trackpad and joystick are referred to as*
1 point

A. Output devices
B. Pointing devices
C. Standard devices
D. Internal devices

31. The default orientation for a word processing document is*

1 point

A. landscape
B. portrait
C. legal
D. A4
10. The software that manages the communication between the hardware and the
application software of a computer system is called*
1 point

A. open office
B. Microsoft office
C. operating system
D. internet

*
1 point

A. I, II, III and IV

B. I, II and III only
C. I, II and IV only
D. II, III and IV only

*
1 point

A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. III and IV only
D. II and IV only

9. GUI stands for*

1 point

A. Grand User Interface

B. General User Interface
C. Graphic User Interface
D. Graphical User Interrupt

38. A tool for locating information on the internet is the*

1 point

A. universal engine
B. database engine
C. search engine
D. deep web

5. The two components of the personal computer main memory are*

1 point

A. RAM and CU
B. RAM and ROM
C. ROM and CU
D. ALU and CU

33. A computer program that enables users to surf the internet is known as*
1 point

A. internet surfer
B. internet browser
C. web surfer
D. web navigator

11. Windows organizes information on computers using a*

1 point

A. Directory
B. folder
C. subdirectory
D. disk

29. Which of the following is not a toolbar?*

1 point

A. Drawing toolbar
B. Picture toolbar
C. Word Art toolbar
D. Word Wrap toolbar

4. Which of the following is a storage medium?*

1 point

A. Mouse
B. Printer
C. Keyboard
D. Flash memory

7. The following are possible health hazards of prolonged use of the computer system
except*
1 point

A. back and neck pains

B. eye strain
C. tuberculosis
D. wrist pains

3. Which of the following devices has the largest storage capacity*

1 point

A. Compact disc
B. Digital versatile disc
C. Floppy disk
D. Hard disk

35. Double-clicking on a word in a word processing program selects the*

1 point

A. document
B. paragraph
C. sentence
D. word

11. Which of the following is a tool on the drawing toolbar of a word processing
program?*
1 point

A. Align
B. Bold
C. View
D. Oval
33. Keys on a computer keyboard which are used to move the cursor in a specified
direction are called*
1 point

A. arrow keys
B. function keys
C. shift keys
D. special purpose keys

4. The device used to ensure a constant flow of power supply to a computer system is
the*
1 point

A. Stabilizer
B. Step-down transformer
C. Step-up transformer
D. Uninterruptible power supply

23. Which of the following is a valid folder name?*

1 point

A. Black/Stars
B. Black_Stars
C. Black:Stars
D. Black*

29. An entity in a file system which contains a group of files is called a*

1 point

A. cabinet
B. container
C. document
D. folder

2. The least number of input devices that a computer system can have is*
1 point

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

18. The bar on the desktop which displays opened applications and other icons is
referred to as*
1 point

A. scroll bar
B. taskbar
C. title bar
D. toolbar

6. Processed or transformed facts which are meaningful to the user is called*

1 point

A. Data
B. Information
C. Input
D. Output

20. The following are good practices in the computing environment except*
1 point

A. copyrighting of software
B. designing of cards
C. networking of computers
D. pirating of software

15. The computer equivalence of a sheet of paper divided into rows and columns in the
office suite is called*
1 point

A. Database
B. Electronic sheet
C. Spreadsheet
D. Word processor

21. Which of the following software can be used to enhance teaching and learning
through the use of pictures, video and sound?*
1 point

A. Multimedia software
B. Network software
C. Programming software
D. Utility software

9. The key on the QWERTY keyboard used to produce alphabetic upper case letters is*
1 point

A. Caps lock
B. Home
C. Num Lock
D. Tab

27. To see exactly how the pages of a current document will appear when printed, the
command given is the*
1 point

A. page setup command

B. print command
C. print preview command
D. view command

13. To press the letter J, which finger is appropriate to use on a QWERTY keyboard?*
1 point

A. Left index finger

B. Left middle finger
C. Right index finger
D. Right middle finger

32. Recycle bin or trash bin contains deleted files and folders from the*
1 point

A. floppy disk
B. flash disk
C. hard disk
D. zip disk

19. The act of pressing a computer mouse button twice quickly without moving the
mouse is termed*
1 point

A. double clicking
B. right clicking
C. single clicking
D. normal clicking

25. The command that enables the user to save a previously saved document under a
new name is*
1 point

A. new
B. rename
C. save
D. save as

12. When an image is copied, it first goes to the*

1 point

A. Clip art
B. Clip board
C. My document
D. Recycle bin
24. A program on the computer which enables users to type letters to friends is the*
1 point

A. Browser
B. Spreadsheet
C. Utility
D. Word processor

38. Which program icon on the desktop leads to the disk drives*
1 point

A. Internet Explorer
B. My Computer
C. My Document
D. My Network Places

10. Given sizes and designs of letters, numbers and symbols that are displayed in a
word processing document are referred to as*
1 point

A. Align
B. Bullet
C. Font
D. Indent

22. The total number of keys on a standard QWERTY keyboard is*

1 point

A. 96
B. 104
C. 108
D. 116

39. Which of the following terms refers to unsolicited emails in the form of advertising or
chain letters?*
1 point

A. Compose
B. Inbox
C. Spam
D. Trash

30. The creation of a copy of data on a computer system for safekeeping externally is
referred to as*
1 point

A. data backup
B. data entry
C. data filtering
D. data restoration

28. A tool for locating information on the internet is the*

1 point

A. database engine
B. internet browser
C. search engine
D. web browser

31. The letter that normally represents the floppy disk in an operating system is*
1 point

A. A
B. C
C. D
D. E

36. All of the following are reasons for using ICT in education except*
1 point

A. forcing students to learn at others’ pace

B. increasing learner motivation and engagement
C. facilitating the acquisition of basic skills in subject areas
D. enhancing teaching through the use of presentation software

16. The temporary working memory of a computer system is the*

1 point

A. arithmetic logic unit

B. flash memory
C. random access memory
D. read only memory

40. A computer virus is capable of*

1 point

A. enhancing the contents of a file

B. maintaining the computer system
C. making the work of the computer easy
D. slowing down the computer system performance

1. The device that converts computer output into displayed images is the
1 point

A. hard disk
B. monitor
C. printer
D. processor

14. The internet is a*

1 point

A. global network of computers

B. government agency that links computers
C. software for designing programs
D. special network of computers in an office

26. The standard toolbar contains buttons that*

1 point

A. close and resize windows

B. control page margins and tabs
C. perform the most common tasks
D. help users to navigate through the document

37. In word processing program, lines, block arrows and flow charts are found on which
of the following toolbars?*
1 point

A. Drawing
B. Formatting
C. Picture
D. Standard

17. The software responsible for the management of the basic operations of the
computer is the*
1 point

A. application program
B. device drivers
C. operating system
D. utility program

8. Which key on the keyboard is used to erase characters from right to left in word
processing application?*
1 point

A. Backspace
B. Delete
C. Insert
D. Pause

34. To underline a selected text in a word processing program, the keys used are*
1 point

A. Ctrl + U
B. Shift + U
C. Alt + U
D. Del + U

5. The total number of command buttons on the title bar of an opened word processing
window is*
1 point

A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 6

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3. The first key on the computer keyboard is*

1 point

A. Caps Lock
B. Delete
C. Enter
D. Esc

23. When a user clicks within a selected text by holding down the left mouse button, and
then transfers the cursor to a different location within the same document, the text will
be*
1 point
A. cut
B. moved
C. copied
D. deleted

38. The software responsible for the management of the basic operations of the
computer is the*
1 point

A. application program
B. device drivers
C. operating system
D. utility program

31. The device which is used to produce hard copies from personal computers in
schools is*
1 point

A. photocopier
B. monitor
C. printer
D. scanner

7. To boot a computer is the same as to*

1 point

A. shut down the computer

B. restart the computer
C. start the computer
D. stop the computer

5. A pen drive*
1 point

A. inputs information
B. puts out information
C. retrieves information
D. stores information

30. A rectangle can be drawn in word processing application using the*

1 point

A. Arrow
B. Circle
C. Oval
D. Square

29. Which of the following is a tool on the drawing toolbar?*

1 point

A. Arrows
B. Change Case
C. Drop Cap
D. Text Direction

4. In which of the following are the storage devices arranged on the basis of lowest to
the highest capacity?*
1 point

A. CD, DVD, Floppy Disk and Hard Disk

B. Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, DVD and CD
C. Floppy Disk, CD, DVD and Hard Disk
D. Floppy Disk, DVD, CD and Hard Disk

32. A computer program that enables users to surf the internet is known as*
1 point

A. internet explorer
B. navigator
C. web browser
D. internet surfer

Which of the following devices will enable users to get access to the internet
connection?*
1 point

A. Keyboard
B. Modem
C. Projector
D. Scanner

40. The intersection of the 8th row and the 7th column in a spreadsheet application will
have the cell reference*
1 point

A. 8G
B. G8
C. 7H
D. H7

28. When a text automatically moves to the next line at the end of a margin in a word
processing program, it is referred to as*
1 point

A. text wrap
B. word wrap
C. text movement
D. word movement

10. An example of an operating system is*

1 point

A. CALC
B. DISK
C. DOS
D. WORD

13. A group of files are stored in a*

1 point

A. folder
B. graphic
C. text
D. word

22. Which of the following keys is used for multiple selection of texts that are not
continuous?*
1 point

A. Alt
B. Ctrl
C. Del
D. Shift

9. The command button used to exit windows application is the*

1 point

A. close button
B. maximize button
C. minimize button
D. restore button

17. Software that presents lessons in a movie-like manner is referred to as*

1 point

A. multiplicity
B. multimedia
C. multipurpose
D. multitasking

14. The operation whereby the computer manipulates data to produce information is
known as*
1 point
A. capturing
B. processing
C. recording
D. retrieving

36. Specialized programs that assist users to locate information on the internet are
called*
1 point

A. agents
B. internet browsers
C. search engines
D. web

26. The save command is found under which of the following menu buttons?*
1 point

A. Edit
B. File
C. Insert
D. Tools

27. Which of the following command buttons is found on the standard toolbar?*
1 point

A. Bold
B. Bullets
C. Redo
D. Undo

33. Word processing is used mainly by*

1 point

A. accountants
B. artists
C. engineers
D. secretaries

37. Which of the following refers to unsolicited e-mails in the form of advertising and
chain letters?*
1 point

A. Flaming
B. Inbox
C. Spam
D. Trash

6. The main storage medium within the system unit of the computer is the*
1 point

A. CD-ROM
B. FDD
C. HDD
D. USB

25. In order to apply bold formatting to a section of existing text, the user must first*
1 point

A. click on the formatting button

B. click the shortcut mouse button
C. save the document
D. select the section to be formatted

15. Which of the following components emits radiation?*

1 point

A. Hard disk
B. Keyboard
C. Mobile phone
D. Speaker

16. The legal right that does not allow people to copy intellectual property without the
permission of the original owner is called*
1 point

A. copyright
B. freeware
C. piracy
D. privacy

8. On which bar is the system clock located?*

1 point

A. Menu bar
B. Scroll bar
C. Task bar
D. Tollbar

19. Right-clicking a mouse on an open window*

1 point

A. creates a new document

B. opens a file menu
C. opens a new window
D. opens a context menu if available

12. Programs that perform specific task for users are referred to as*
1 point

A. application software
B. computer software
C. operating software
D. system software

20. Which of the following computer keyboard keys is used to delete characters from left
to right on-screen?*
1 point

A. Alternate
B. Backspace
C. Delete
D. Shift

11. To copy a file means to*

1 point

A. cut the file from the desktop

B. delete the file into recycle bin
C. make a duplicate of the file
D. remove the file from a folder

18. The symbols B, I, U are commonly used buttons found on the*

1 point

A. drawing toolbar
B. formatting toolbar
C. menu toolbar
D. standard toolbar

39. On which of the following toolbars is the print preview button located?*
1 point

A. Drawing
B. Formatting
C. Header and Footer
D. Standard

2. The device that the computer uses to keep data is*

1 point

A. input device
B. output device
C. processing device
D. storage device

24. Which of the following menu titles contains the bullet and numbering command?*
1 point

A. Edit menu
B. File menu
C. Format menu
D. Insert menu

21. Which of the following computer keys allows the user to type uppercase letters?*
1 point

A. Alternate Key
B. Control Key
C. Caps Lock Key
D. Num Lock Key

1. The flat panel screen is also known as

1 point

A. CRT
B. LCD
C. OCR
D. VCD

35. Transferring data from a remote computer to local computer is referred to as*
1 point

A. download
B. linkdown
C. upload
D. linkup

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5. Which of the following devices has the largest storage capacity?*

1 point

A. Compact disk
B. Digital versatile disk
C. Flash memory
D. Hard disk

8. The program that is loaded into the main memory when a computer is booted is*
1 point

A. Utility program
B. Operating system
C. Communication software
D. Word processing software

3. Which of the following can be used as an input device and at the same time as an
output device?*
1 point

A. Microphone
B. Modem
C. Printer
D. Speaker

22. Which of the following commands is used to resave an edited file with the same file
name?*
1 point

A. Copy
B. Save
C. Save As
D. Send

10. A group of files are stored in a*

1 point

A. Folder
B. Graphic
C. Text
D. Word

26. Which of the following keys are used to underline a text in word processing?*
1 point
A. Ctrl + B
B. Ctrl + H
C. Ctrl + I
D. Ctrl + U

28. The default orientation for a word processing document is*

1 point

A. A4
B. Landscape
C. Letter
D. Portrait

33. Which feature in a browser enables users to fetch the latest copy of a web page?*
1 point

A. Backward
B. Forward
C. Refresh
D. Stop

34. Transmitting data from a local computer to a remote computer is referred to as*
1 point

A. Downlinking
B. Downloading
C. Uplinking
D. Uploading

17. ICT tools can be used in all the following areas except*
1 point

A. Sharing ideas
B. Starting cabinetry
C. Accessing information
D. Retrieving information

2. The sharpness of an image on a monitor screen is determined by the number of*

1 point

A. Inches
B. Pits
C. Pixels
D. Units

18. The act of clicking on an object and dragging it to a different location is referred to
as*
1 point
A. Drop-and-drag
B. Drag-and-drop
C. Drop-and-move
D. Drag-and-paste

25. Text that is justified is*

1 point

A. Adjusted to meet one margin

B. Adjusted to meet both margins
C. Grammatically correct
D. Only visible in print preview

37. A spreadsheet cell name is referenced by a*

1 point

A. Letter
B. Number
C. Letter and a number
D. Number and a letter

35. The http:// in a website address refers to*

1 point

A. Domain name
B. Directory name
C. File name
D. Protocol

6. By default, the drive letter assigned to the hard disk drive is*
1 point

A. A:
B. B:
C. C:
D. D:

38. Mathematical calculations in a spreadsheet are called*

1 point

A. Formulas
B. Labels
C. Numbers
D. Values

13. Dragging a folder from one drive to a window on another drive is equivalent to a*
1 point

A. Cut operation
B. Copy operation
C. Delete operation
D. Move operation

23. Computerized text editing is also referred to as*

1 point

A. Database application
B. Desktop application
C. Spreadsheet application
D. Word processing application

31. Which of the following domain name extensions is used by educational institutions?
*
1 point

A. .com
B. .edu
C. .net
D. .org

20. Which of the following keys is not a function key on the computer keyboard?*
1 point

A. F1
B. F2
C. F9
D. F13

21. The computer keyboard combination that would move the cursor insertion point to
the beginning of the current document is*
1 point

A. Ctrl + B
B. Ctrl + H
C. Ctrl + Home
D. Ctrl + PgUp

24. In order to apply bold formatting to a section of existing text, the user must first*
1 point

A. Save the document

B. Click the start button
C. Click on the formatting button
D. Select the section to be formatted

4. The device that uses the magnetic method to store data is*
1 point
A. compact disk
B. digital versatile disk
C. hard disk
D. optical disk

39. Which of the following does a user need to bypass before accessing an email?*
1 point

A. Username and computer name

B. Username and email name
C. Username and password
D. Username and yahoo

9. To copy a file means to*

1 point

A. Cut the file

B. Delete the file
C. Remove the file
D. Make a duplicate of the file

15. A computer program that can copy itself and infect the computer without the
permission or knowledge of the user is*
1 point

A. Virus
B. Anti-virus
C. Window
D. Word processor

*
1 point

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only D. I, II and III

16. The software that assists students in learning and can also be used to take online
examinations is*
1 point
A. Classroom software
B. Education software
C. Entertaining software
D. Graphic software

11. The area of the taskbar that displays small icons of some programs such as the
system clock is*
1 point

A. Programs area
B. Scroll bar
C. Start menu
D. System tray

29. To print a document after previewing, use the*

1 point

A. Edit command button

B. Open command button
C. Print command button
D. Save command button

30. On an email interface, which of the following areas is mandatory to complete and
send a message?*
1 point

A. Sender body
B. Sender name
C. Message header / subject
D. Message recipient email address

36. The command button that opens a dialog box for users to create an email message
is*
1 point

A. Back button
B. Compose button
C. Create button
D. Refresh button

1. The part of the computer which displays information to the user in soft copy format is
the
1 point

A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Processor
D. Scanner
19. When pursuing typing lessons, computer users are expected to use*
1 point

A. 5 fingers
B. 6 fingers
C. 8 fingers
D. 10 fingers

27. When a text automatically moves to the next line at the end of a margin in a word
processing program, it is referred to as*
1 point

A. Text wrap
B. Word wrap
C. Hard return
D. Text movement

40. To apply a formula or function in a spreadsheet program, the symbol used is*
1 point

A. = or *
B. = or +
C. = or /
D. = or –

7. Which of the following devices must be turned on first when booting a computer?*
1 point

A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Scanner
D. System Unit

32. Which of the following is a web browser?*

1 point

A. Firewall
B. Opera
C. Windows
D. Yahoo

12. Which of the following is a problem to computer users as a result of radiation from
the monitor?*
1 point

A. Cardiovascular
B. Dizziness
C. Eye irritation
D. Loss of grip strength

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5. Which component of the computer resembles the typewriter?*

1 point

A. Keyboard
B. Monitor
C. Mouse
D. Webcam

11. Which of the following gives the user a log of all opened programs?*
1 point

A. Start button
B. Start menu
C. Taskbar
D. Title bar

6. The optical storage media among the following is*

1 point

A. compact disc
B. floppy disk
C. hard disk
D. magnetic disk

28. Which of the following document views will enable a user to view a document as
itwill appear on a printed page?*
1 point

A. Normal view
B. Outline view
C. Print layout view
D. Web layout view

19. To search for information on various topics, which of the following packages isused?
*
1 point

A. Database
B. Encarta
C. Presentation
D. Spreadsheet

37. A computer program that enables users to surf the internet is called*
1 point

A. internet surfer
B. web browser
C. web navigation
D. web surfer

17. Which of the following is a reason for copyrighting ICT tools or technologies?*
1 point

A. To avoid distribution of viruses

B. To encourage people to make illegal copies
C. To protect the intellectual works of the inventors
D. To ensure poorer people do not have access to ICT tools

9. The part of the central processing unit responsible for performing all logicaloperations
is*
1 point

A. ALU
B. CU
C. RAM
D. ROM

31. Transferring data from a local computer to a remote computer is referred to as*
1 point

A. downlinking
B. downloading
C. uplinking
D. uploading

20. If a user places the mouse cursor at one end of a text, holds down the left button
and drags to the other end of the text, the effect will be*
1 point
A. copying the text
B. cutting the text
C. moving the text
D. selecting the text

14. The process whereby the computer manipulates data to produce information is
knownas*
1 point

A. capturing
B. processing
C. recording
D. retrieving

3. A computer accepts data input, processes the data and produces*

1 point

A. byte
B. data
C. output
D. storage

32. In computing, an element which links from one document to another or within the
same document is called*
1 point

A. hyperlink
B. pointer
C. web browser
D. web page

4. The component of the computer that houses the motherboard and the power
supplyunit is called*
1 point

A. central processing unit

B. monitor
C. printer
D. system unit

15. The stages of information processing cycle under ICT are*

1 point

A. input, output, process and distribution

B. input, process, output and distribution
C. input, process, distribution and output
D. input, distribution, output and process.
38. Specialized programs that assist a user to locate information on the internet
iscalled*
1 point

A. electronic mail
B. search engine
C. web browser
D. web portal

2. Which of the following devices are used to feed a computer system with data?*
1 point

A. Keyboard and monitor

B. Keyboard and mouse
C. Mouse and monitor
D. Mouse and printer

40. Which of the following terms in a spreadsheet is identified by a letter and a number?
*
1 point

A. Column
B. Cell
C. Range
D. Row

23. Adding 3-D effect to an object is done through the*

1 point

A. Auto Formatting dialogue box

B. Drawing Toolbar
C. Formatting Toolbar
D. Graphic Styles menu

25. The process of automatically moving an entire word to start the next line in a word
processing program is called*
1 point

A. text wrap
B. text movement
C. word wrap
D. word movement

39. The sign which represents an insertion of a formula in a spreadsheet program is*
1 point

A. = or +
B. = or –
C. = or *
D. = or /

35. Computer virus is capable of*

1 point

A. enhancing the contents of a file

B. maintaining the computer system
C. making the work of the computer easy
D. slowing down the computer system performance

1. Which of the following computer keyboard keys is used to type upper case
letterswhen the caps lock light is off?
1 point

A. Control key
B. Enter key
C. Insert key
D. Shift key

7. Which of the following media stores data temporarily?*

1 point

A. Floppy disk
B. Hard disk
C. Random Access Memory
D. Read Only Memory

30. Which of the following is an icon on the drawing toolbar?*

1 point

A. Arrows
B. Change Case
C. Drop Cap
D. Text Direction

13. Dragging a folder from one drive to a window on the same drive is equivalent to a*
1 point

A. copy operation
B. cut operation
C. delete operation
D. move operation

26. In the symbol H2O, the 2 appears as a*

1 point

A. number
B. positive integer
C. subscript
D. superscript

29. The print preview button is located on which of the following toolbars?*
1 point

A. Drawing toolbar
B. Formatting toolbar
C. Header/Footer toolbar
D. Standard toolbar

33. Information printed on paper is referred to as*

1 point

A. carbon copy
B. hard copy
C. print copy
D. soft copy

36. In an email environment, the acronym BCC refers to*

1 point

A. Blank Carbon Copy

B. Bulk Carbon Copy
C. Blind Carbon Copy
D. Backup Carbon Copy

8. Which of the following devices must be turned on first when booting the computer?*
1 point

A. Central Processing Unit

B. Monitor
C. Printer
D. System Unit

27. The shift key on a computer keyboard is used to*

1 point

A. erase characters
B. toggle cases of letters
C. insert a space into a word document
D. type a word rather than a character

24. Which of the following options is required to save a document with a different name?
*
1 point

A. File, New
B. File, Close
C. File, Save
D. File, Save As

34. The button that opens a dialogue box for users to create an email message is*
1 point

A. Back
B. Compose
C. Create
D. Refresh

12. Which of the following would happen when a user double clicks on a folder?*
1 point

A. A sub-folder would be created

B. The folder would be closed
C. The folder would be deleted
D. The folder would be opened

16. Which of the following is a problem to computer users as a result of radiationfrom

the monitor?*
1 point

A. Body pains
B. Dizziness
C. Eye irritation
D. Loss of grip strength

18. Which of the following is a bad practice in the usage of ICT tools?*
1 point

A. Making or receiving phone calls whilst driving

B. Not receiving phone calls when charging it
C. Use of air conditioning to improve dry atmosphere
D. Use of footstools to adjust leg positioning when working on computers

22. A collection of separate windows applications sold as a group is called*

1 point

A. command
B. communication
C. integrated
D. suite

10. When files and folders are deleted from the computer, they go into the*
1 point

A. Briefcase
B. Desktop
C. Delete bin
D. Recycle bin

21. To underline selected text(s) under a word processing environment, use the shortcut
keys*
1 point

A. Ctrl+U
B. Shift+U
C. Alt+U
D. Insert+U

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31. Double-clicking on a program icon on a computer desktop*

1 point

A. cuts the program’s window

B. copies the program’s window
C. closes the program’s window
D. opens the program’s window

33. The process of a user placing the cursor at one end of a text, holds down the left
mouse button and drag to the other end of the text is referred to as*
1 point

A. copying
B. cutting
C. moving
D. selecting

27. The use of ICT in learning and teaching is to make it*

1 point
A. interesting and boring
B. uninteresting but not boring
C. interesting but students do not learn at their pace
D. easy and interesting, students learn at their pace.

37. Which of the following command buttons in the browser enables a user to fetch the
latest copy of the webpage?*
1 point

A. Backward
B. Forward
C. Refresh
D. Stop

30. The process that is used to recall a document previously saved is termed*
1 point

A. Copy
B. Enter
C. Open
D. Save as

5. The horizontal bar that normally lies at the bottom of a computer desktop screen is
called*
1 point

A. taskbar
B. start button
C. horizontal ruler
D. quick launch toolbar

18. Viewing television for long periods can damage an individual’s*

1 point

A. eye
B. head
C. mouth
D. nose

10. Entry of data into a computer is termed*

1 point

A. input
B. output
C. process
D. distribution

4. To boot a computer means to*

1 point

A. put it off
B. put it on
C. restart it
D. take it away

34. Previewing a document before printing is necessary because it*

1 point

A. formats the document.

B. displays the name of the document.
C. displays copy and paste of documents.
D. displays how the document will look after printing.

8. The copyright laws protect the works of an author for a period of his life time and*
1 point

A. 40 years after his death

B. 50 years after his death
C. 60 years after his death
D. 70 years after his death

22. Which of the following is not a component of a uniform resource locator (URL)?*
1 point

A. Web protocol
B. Name of browser
C. Name of web server
D. Name of the file with the directory

2. An example of output device is the*

1 point

A. keyboard
B. mouse
C. printer
D. scanner

38. A spreadsheet cell name is referenced by a*

1 point

A. letter
B. number
C. letter and number
D. number and letter.

26. Changing the desktop wallpaper of a computer is termed*

1 point
A. background change
B. editing the desktop
C. customizing the desktop
D. formatting the desktop

20. Which of the following cannot cause computer virus infection?*

1 point

A. Internet
B. Input devices
C. Computer network
D. Removable storage devices

7. Processed material which is meaningful to the user in computing is called*

1 point

A. data
B. file
C. information
D. record

21. The following are features of a word processing application window except*
1 point

A. desktop
B. font
C. print
D. zoom

13. The method of reproducing copies of a document is termed*

1 point

A. copying
B. pasting
C. photocopying
D. printing

36. Which of the following should a user bypass before accessing an email?*
1 point

A. Gmail and password

B. Yahoo and username
C. Password and username
D. Computer name and password.ption 1

9. An example of a function key on a computer keyboard is*

1 point

A. F1
B. Q
C. @
D. NmLk

23. The speed of modem is measured in*

1 point

A. baud
B. bit
C. byte
D. hertz

32. Which of the following steps will open, check and correct errors, and submit the file
for safe keeping under a word processing application?*
1 point

A. File, Open, Edit and Save

B. Open, File, Edit and Save
C. Open, File, Close and Save
D. Start, Open, Edit and Save

11. The following are hardware components except*

1 point

A. keyboard
B. monitor
C. mouse
D. windows

16. The number of command buttons on the control menu are*

1 point

A. 2.
B. 3.
C. 4.
D. 5.

35. Which of the following options is used to access a message from an Inbox in an
electronic mailing?*
1 point

A. Mail
B. Send/ Receive
C. Import / Export
D. Create New Account

15. To boot a computer system, the user needs*

1 point
A. printer attached
B. operating system
C. virus checking program
D. word processing software

28. To create a space between characters, words and sentences, use the*
1 point

A. backspace key
B. enter key
C. shift key
D. spacebar key

12. The following devices can be found in the system unit except*
1 point

A. ports
B. memory
C. motherboard
D. scroll wheel

19. Which of the following is an effect of loud ringing tone of mobile phone?*
1 point

A. Headache
B. Wrist pain
C. Bleeding nose
D. Damage to hearing

29. Which computer keyboard key allows users to erase characters to the left of the
cursor?*
1 point

A. Backspace key
B. Delete key
C. Insert key
D. Tab key

40. In a spreadsheet application, which of the following can be identified by a letter?*

1 point

A. Cell
B. Column
C. Range
D. Row

6. A folder within another folder is called*

1 point
A. file
B. subfolder
C. inside folder
D. innermost folder

14. Storage media that are similar to compact discs but store more data are known as*
1 point

A. pen drives
B. hard disks
C. floppy disks
D. digital versatile discs.

17. The location where a file is stored is called*

1 point

A. folder
B. icon
C. page
D. website

1. The brain of the computer is the

1 point

A. monitor
B. system software
C. read only memory
D. central processing unit

25. One billion bytes is approximately one*

1 point

A. gigabyte
B. kilobyte
C. megabyte
D. terabyte

24. A special software that is used to access the internet is called*

1 point

A. address bar
B. search engine
C. web browser
D. windows xp.

39. Mathematical calculations in a spreadsheet application are called*

1 point

A. labels
B. formulae
C. numbers
D. values

3. One byte is equal to*

1 point

A. two bits
B. eight bits
C. sixteen bits
D. one thousand bits

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22. A collection of linked documents or pages stored on millions of computers and

distributed across the world is called*
1 point

A. Internet.
B. Hyperlink.
C. World Wide Web.
D. Browser.

9. Which of the following programs has features like gridbook?*

1 point

A. Microsoft Paint
B. Spreadsheet
C. Open Source Writer
D. Microsoft Word

30. Making changes to an existing document is referred to as*

1 point

A. creating.
B. modifying.
C. adjusting.
D. editing.

23. The set of rules that enables different types of computers and networks on the
internet to communicate with one another is the*
1 point

A. internet rules.
B. protocols.
C. network rules.
D. communication rules

18. The following are good posture positions when using a computer except*
1 point

A. back straight.
B. eyes on monitor.
C. elbows on the table.
D. feet on the floor.

17. Viewing television for long periods can damage an individual’s*

1 point

A. nose.
B. eye.
C. feet.
D. mouth.

26. The process of moving different portions of a document on the screen into view is
called*
1 point

A. downward.
B. upward.
C. moving.
D. scrolling.

11. The memory that stores permanent instructions is referred to as*

1 point

A. random access memory.

B. read only memory.
C. write once read many memory.
D. virtual memory.

*
1 point
A. I and II only
B. II, III and IV only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, III and IV

2. Devices that extend their services to enhance the function of the computer are
called*
1 point

A. hardware.
B. software.
C. peripherals.
D. firmware.

8. Which of the following is a keyboard layout format?*

1 point

A. QWERTY
B. QWRETY
C. QWRTEY
D. QWREYT

*
1 point

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. III only

12. The interaction between the input and output devices is controlled by the*
1 point
A. BIOS
B. LINUX.
C. CPU.
D. RAM.

7. The steps data go through to become information are*

1 point

A. information steps.
B. information technology.
C. information processing cycle.
D. information distribution.

10. System software is a platform which runs*

1 point

A. source codes.
B. application software.
C. operating system.
D. utilities.

6. The duplication of an original document is referred to as*

1 point

A. backup.
B. back down.
C. production.
D. copying.

5. Working with more than one application at the same time is known as*
1 point

A. double tasking.
B. multitasking.
C. running.
D. launching.

28. Which of the following computer keyboard keys are used for issuing commands?*
1 point

A. Alphanumeric
B. Numeric
C. Standard
D. Function

31. A symbol on the screen that indicates where the next character typed will appear is*
1 point

A. text mark.
B. indicator.
C. pointing stick.
D. insertion point

34. In using MS Word, one can decide to see exactly how the pages of the current
document will appear when printed. Which of the following best describes this?*
1 point

A. Printer Print
B. Print Preview
C. Printer View
D. Print View

1. A group of instructions that directs a computer is called

1 point

A. logic.
B. memory.
C. program.
D. storage.

32. Which of the following steps can be used to change font type of a document?*
1 point

A. Format/Select/Font/Font Type
B. Font/Select/Format/Font Type/Ok
C. Select/Format/Font Type/Ok
D. Format/Font/Highlight/Ok/Font Type

19. The ethical issue that relates to the responsibility of those who collect data to ensure
that the data is correct is*
1 point

A. accuracy.
B. privacy.
C. access.
D. ethics.

29. Which of the following mouse buttons when clicked, provides a menu which a user
can choose from?*
1 point

A. Left button
B. Right button
C. Scroll ball
D. Scroll button

13. Which of the following is not a storage device?*

1 point

A. Pen drive
B. Touch pad
C. Hard disk
D. Floppy disk

39. In spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells using*
1 point

A. numbers.
B. text.
C. formulae.
D. rows.

3. The physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information
is called*
1 point

A. primary storage.
B. secondary storage.
C. tertiary storage.
D. cache storage.

37. A student wants to search for information on the internet to have solution to the ICT
assignment from school. Which of the following do you recommend for him/her to use?*
1 point

A. E-mail Address
B. Search Engine
C. Compose
D. Inbox

15. The following are features on the GUI except*

1 point

A. command line.
B. icon.
C. menu driven.
D. window.

21. A word document created with a word processing program will have the extension*
1 point

A. .doc
B. .txt
C. .ppt
D. .xls
20. The legal right to control the production and selling of a book, play, film, or software
is called*
1 point

A. production right.
B. copyright.
C. trader right.
D. patent.

35. The basic information on the internet can be in the form of the following except*
1 point

A. text.
B. sound.
C. graphic.
D. game.

24. The fastest form of sending information is through the*

1 point

A. Ghana Post.
B. EMS.
C. E-mail.
D. DHL.

27. Which of the following is not a reason for using ICT in education?*
1 point

A. ICT tools increase learner motivation and engagement.

B. ICT tools facilitate the acquisition of basic skills in Maths, English, Science, etc
C. ICT tools enhance teaching through the use of presentation software.
D. ICT tools force students to learn at others’ pace.

38. A set of cells in the horizontal direction in a spreadsheet application is called*

1 point

A. active cell.
B. column.
C. row.
D. sheet

33. The Standard Toolbar contains buttons that*

1 point

A. control page margins and tabs.

B. perform the most common tasks.
C. help users navigate through the document.
D. close and resize windows.
14. To boot a computer system, the user needs*
1 point

A. word processing software.

B. printer attached.
C. virus checking program.
D. operating system.

40. The sign used to prompt a spreadsheet that a user is about to apply a
formula/function to a cell is*
1 point

A. = or +
B. = or –
C. = or *
D. = or /

4. When a computer is on, it is normally termed*

1 point

A. information.
B. programming.
C. running.
D. working.

16. When files are cleared from the computer, it is known as*
1 point

A. restoring.
B. editing.
C. deleting.
D. removing.

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1 point

A. I & II only
B. I & III only
C. II & III only
D. I & II & III

9. Which of the following items is not a source of a computer virus?*

1 point

A. CD-R
B. CD-ROM
C. Internet
D. Pen drive

28. To create a space between characters, words and sentences, use the*
1 point

A. backspace key
B. enter key
C. shift key
D. space bar key

21. The default orientation for Word document is*

1 point

A. A4
B. landscape
C. letter
D. portrait

17. Which of the following is used as a shortcut means to open files, folders and
programs?*
1 point

A. Desktop
B. Icon
C. Screen
D. Start menu
12. The following are components in the system unit except*
1 point

A. CPU
B. RAM
C. ROM
D. VDU

35. Which of the following is compulsory when composing and sending an e-mail?*
1 point

A. Message Body
B. Message Header/Subject
C. Recipient’s E-mail Address
D. Sender’s Name

4. Using a computer application is known as*

1 point

A. installing
B. launching
C. operating
D. running

11. In a spreadsheet application, which of the following displays the contents of the
active cell?*
1 point

A. Formula bar
B. Menu bar
C. Name box
D. Standard toolbar

8. Which of the following devices is used to process information?*

1 point

A. Computer
B. Speedometer
C. Thermometer
D. Weighing scale

20. The computer program designed to prevent viruses from damaging the computer
and its files is called*
1 point

A. anti-virus
B. virus
C. virus infection
D. virus protecto

36. Specialized program that assists a user to locate information on the web and on the
internet is called*
0 points

A. agents
B. search engine
C. web
D. web portal

24. A system of interconnected computers, telephones, or other communication devices

that can communicate with one another and share applications and data is referred to
as*
1 point

A. extranet
B. internet
C. intranet
D. network

33. Which of the following bars displays the heading of an open window?*
1 point

A. Menu bar
B. Status bar
C. Standard toolbar
D. Title bar

31. Which of the following keyboard keys can be used to delete characters in a Word
Processing program?*
2 points

A. Backspace
B. Shift
C. Space bar
D. Tab

14. The following are input devices except*

1 point

A. keyboard
B. monitor
C. mouse
D. scanner

34. The print preview button is located on which of the following toolbars?*
1 point

A. Drawing
B. Formatting
C. Header and Footer
D. Standard

16. The name given to the background area of a computer when turned on is*
1 point

A. desktop
B. folder
C. icon
D. window

22. In a web browser, where is the website address typed?*

1 point

A. Address bar
B. Home page
C. Menu bar
D. Status bar

15. From which of the following storage media will deleted items be sent to the recycle
bin?*
2 points

A. Flash disk
B. Floppy disk
C. Hard disk
D. Zip disk

10. How many arrow keys are found on the computer keyboard?*
1 point

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

29. Which part of the computer mouse button is used to select an object on-screen?*
1 point

A. Left button
B. Right button
C. Scroll ball
D. Scroll button

3. Which of the following storage media normally stores the operating system?*
1 point

A. Flash disk
B. Hard disk
C. Magnetic tape
D. Zip disk

26. The background image that appears on a computer desktop is known as*
1 point

A. background theme
B. background panel
C. screen saver
D. wallpaper

40. Which of the following is used to find the minimum number among a set of numbers
in spreadsheet functions?*
A. MAX
B. MIN
C. MAXIMUM
D. MINIMUM

37. Which of the following is a complete website address?*

1 point

A. hhpp://www.waecgh.org
B. htpp://www.waecgh.org
C. hhtp://www.waecgh.org
D. http://www.waecgh.org

25. The capacity of the 3 ½ inches floppy disk is*

1 point

A. 80 KB
B. 1.2 MB
C. 1.4 MB
D. 2.88 MB

19. Which of the following is the effect of loud ringing tone?*

1 point

A. Headache
B. Hearing impairment
C. Neck pain
D. Wrist pain

39. Which of the following is used for multiplication operations in spreadsheet functions?
*
1 point

A. ADD
B. AVERAGE
C. MULTIPLICATION
D. PRODUCT

32. Which of the following keyboard key should be pressed to start a new paragraph in
a Word Processing document?*
1 point

A. Control + Enter key

B. Down cursor key
C. Enter key
D. Shift + Enter key

38. In a spreadsheet application, which of the following symbols represents

multiplication?*
1 point

A. x
B. *
C. ÷
D. #

18. A folder inside another folder is called*

1 point

A. attached folder
B. main folder
C. parent folder
D. subfolder

1. How many characters make up a byte?

1 point

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

6. The default storage location for files and folders is*

1 point

A. My Briefcase
B. My Computer
C. My Document
D. My Network Places
23. Radio satellite setup has two parts namely receiver and*
1 point

A. broadcaster
B. recorder
C. transformer
D. transmitter

2. Which of the following devices sends commands into the computer?*

1 point

A. Keyboard
B. Pen drive
C. Printer
D. System unit

13. Microsoft Word, Encarta kids, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing are examples of*
1 point

A. application software
B. operating system
C. open source package
D. system software

30. Making changes and corrections of grammatical errors to an existing document is

referred to as*
1 point

A. correction
B. deleting
C. editing
D. formatting

27. Which of the following programs would support the study of Mathematics?*
1 point

A. CorelDraw
B. Encarta
C. MS Excel
D. MS-Word

5. The system tray is also called*

1 point

A. clock
B. notification area
C. quick launch
D. taskbar
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1 point

A. active cell
B. cell formula
C. cell reference
D. highlighted cell

31. The feature in Word processors that automatically moves the cursor to the
beginning of the next line when the current typing line ends is called*
1 point

A. auto text
B. auto correct
C. line flow
D. word wrap

28. A document which shows its entire text in upper case means that the user has
activated the*
1 point

A. alt key
B. caps lock key
C. num lock key
D. shift + F3
33. The shortcut to some commands on the menu bar of a Word processing application
program can be found on the*
1 point

A. scroll bar
B. status bar
C. standard toolbar
D. title bar

23. The device used to transform digital signals to analog signals and vice versa on a
network is a*
1 point

A. hub
B. modem
C. telephone
D. digital box

8. The arrow keys on the computer keyboard are also referred to as*
1 point

A. cursor keys
B. function keys
C. shift keys
D. special purpose keys

37. In computing, the exchange of information is referred to as*

1 point

A. communication
B. conversation
C. education
D. entertainment

26. To execute more than one program at the same time, the system software being
used should be capable of*
1 point

A. compatibility
B. multitasking
C. multiprocessing
D. portability

4. The following are items located on the default taskbar except*

1 point

A. date
B. clock
C. recycle bin
D. start menu button

13. A pen-like device that is used to enter data by applying pressure on a screen is the*
1 point

A. joystick
B. mouse
C. pointer
D. stylus

40. An application that helps the user to change any number in a cell and immediately
see the result of that change in another cell is a*
1 point

A. Database
B. Presentation
C. Spreadsheet
D. Word processor

10. Which of the following applications is an example of a Word processor?*

1 point

A. Excel
B. Lotus 1-2-3
C. Notepad
D. Print artist

6. The end results of the information processing cycle that cannot be touched is referred
to as*
1 point

A. hard copy
B. hardware
C. soft copy
D. software

30. Which of the following keys is used to create a new line in Word processing?*
1 point

A. Ctrl key
B. Enter key
C. Esc key
D. Shift key

15. Which of the following devices will turn off first when shutting down the computer?*
1 point
A. Monitor
B. Stabilizer
C. System unit
D. Uninterruptible Power Supply

34. Which of the following document views would show the document as it would look
when it is printed?*
1 point

A. Normal view
B. Outline view
C. Print layout view
D. Web layout view

3. Turning off the computer is known as*

1 point

A. booting
B. installation
C. programming
D. shut down

21. To resave an edited document, use*

1 point

A. Ctrl + C
B. Ctrl + S
C. Ctrl + V
D. Ctrl + X

36. The software that enables users to access web pages on the internet is called*
1 point

A. browser
B. website
C. access engine
D. search engine

*
1 point

A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

22. A collection of linked documents or pages stored on millions of computers and

distributed across the world is called*
1 point

A. browser
B. hyperlink
C. internet
D. world wide web

5. Files are best kept in*

1 point

A. icons
B. folders
C. programs
D. applications

An electronic and programmable device that processes data into useful information is
called*
1 point

A. computer
B. peripheral
C. processor
D. technology

24. Google is an example of a*

1 point

A. browser
B. search engine
C. spam mail
D. websiten 1

38. Which of the following functions is used to find the mean number in a set of
numbers in Spreadsheet?*
1 point

A. Average
B. Maximum
C. Minimum
D. Summation
27. Which of the following statements best describes a computer operator? A person
who*
1 point

A. carries a computer from one location to the other to work

B. obtains a degree in computer science and its related fields of study
C. operates the device which inputs and outputs data from the computer
D. writes computer programs for a specific purpose

20. Illegal copying of operating system, application software, music and videos is
referred to as copyright*
1 point

A. law
B. issues
C. protection
D. infringement

2. Which of the following media uses laser technology to write and read data?*
1 point

A. Floppy disk
B. Hard disk
C. Optical disc
D. Pen drive

14. One gigabyte of data approximates to*

1 point

A. 10 megabytes of data
B. 100 megabytes of data
C. 1000 megabytes of data
D. 10,000 megabytes of data

39. The content of a selected cell is shown in the*

1 point

A. formula bar
B. name box
C. status bar
D. title bar

16. The title bar of an opened application always displays the name of the application
and the name of the*
1 point

A. computer
B. document
C. software
D. system

29. Pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice in quick succession is termed*
1 point

A. dragging
B. double-clicking
C. left-clicking
D. right-clicking

32. A red wavy line under a word in a Word processing document refers to word*
1 point

A. not in the computer dictionary

B. not recognized by the computer
C. too long for the computer
D. too short for the computer

25. Mrs Famiyeh wants to copy information onto a compact disc, clean the content and
later copy the information again. Which of the following media would advise her to use?
*
1 point

A. CD
B. CD-R
C. CD-RW
D. CD-ROM

18. The safety measure to prevent back ache when using the computer for a very long
time is to*
1 point

A. answer or receive calls when charging mobile phone

B. avoid plugging ICT tools on damaged sockets
C. position the body correctly
D. use plastic chair always

7. A malicious software specially designed to cause a computer system to be slow and

malfunction is*
1 point

A. an application
B. aa bacteria
C. a germ
D. a virus
11. The only software that runs without a user’s instruction on a computer is the*
1 point

A. application software
B. operating software
C. scanner program
D. storage program

35. The buttons for reload/ refresh, back, stop and forward can be found on the
following applications except*
1 point

A. Search engine
B. Web browser
C. Website
D. WhatsApp

19. The best measure that computer users should practice to reduce the chances of
wrist and finger pains due to long term usage of the computer is to*
1 point

A. adjust the lightening of the computer screen

B. close the eyes and rest them for one minute
C. spread fingers apart
D. use adjustable chair always

12. The liquid Crystal Display Monitor of a computer is also known as the*
1 point

A. cathode ray tube

B. display screen
C. flat panel display
D. television display

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