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Grade 11 ICT Exam

The document is an examination paper for Grade 11 I.C.T. at Saros International Learning Centre, Abuja, for the 2024/2025 session. It consists of multiple-choice questions focused on database concepts, including types of keys, data types, functions, and database design principles, along with a theory section requiring detailed answers on specific topics. Students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of relational databases and their components.

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Grade 11 ICT Exam

The document is an examination paper for Grade 11 I.C.T. at Saros International Learning Centre, Abuja, for the 2024/2025 session. It consists of multiple-choice questions focused on database concepts, including types of keys, data types, functions, and database design principles, along with a theory section requiring detailed answers on specific topics. Students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of relational databases and their components.

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SAROS INTERNATIONAL LEARNING CENTRE,

ABUJA.
SECOND TERM EXAMINATION,
2024/2025 SESSION.
CLASS: GRADE 11
SUBJECT: I.C.T.
COACH: MR. ZAYYAD MOHAMMED

1.​ What is the primary purpose of a database?​


A) To store data temporarily​
B) To provide a platform for games​
C) To store, organise, and retrieve data​
D) To edit images and videos​

2.​ What is an example of a numeric data type in a database table?​


A) Name​
B) Address​
C) Price​
D) Colour​

3.​ In a relational database, which field is used to uniquely identify each


record?​
A) Foreign key​
B) Primary key​
C) Index key​
D) Record key​

4.​ What is the function of a foreign key in a relational database?​


A) To link tables together​
B) To create new tables​
C) To store large amounts of data​
D) To update data automatically​

5.​ Which of the following is an example of a string data type?​


A) Date of birth​
B) Price​
C) Name​
D) Age​

6.​ What happens if two records in a table share the same primary key?​
A) An error occurs​
B) Both records are deleted​
C) The data is stored as a new table​
D) The primary key is automatically updated​

7.​ What type of database stores data in a single table?​


A) Relational database​
B) Hierarchical database​
C) Flat file database​
D) Multi-table database​

8.​ Which database type reduces data redundancy and improves storage
efficiency?​
A) Flat file​
B) Relational​
C) Spreadsheet​
D) Text file​

9.​ What is the purpose of a calculated field in a database?​


A) To store raw data​
B) To perform calculations based on other fields​
C) To define the structure of a table​
D) To delete records​

10.​What type of data is stored in a Boolean field?​


A) Text​
B) Date​
C) True or False​
D) Numeric​

11.​Which of the following is an aggregate function in a database?​


A) IF​
B) SUM​
C) COUNTIF​
D) LEFT​

12.​What does the COUNT function do in a database?​


A) Counts the number of records in a table​
B) Sums the values in a table​
C) Finds the highest value in a table​
D) Finds the lowest value in a table​

13.​Which aggregate function is used to find the highest value in a field?​


A) MAX​
B) MIN​
C) AVERAGE​
D) COUNT​

14.​What is the purpose of the AVERAGE function in a database?​


A) To find the middle value​
B) To calculate the sum of all records​
C) To find the average value of a field​
D) To find the highest value​

15.​What operation is performed by the following formula: TotalCost =


UnitPrice * Quantity?​
A) Addition​
B) Subtraction​
C) Multiplication​
D) Division​

16.​What type of data is most suitable for a date field in a database?​


A) Text​
B) String​
C) Numeric​
D) Date/Time​

17.​Which function returns the lowest value in a specified field?​


A) AVERAGE​
B) MIN​
C) MAX​
D) COUNT​

18.​What type of operator would you use to select all records with a price
greater than 100?​
A) =​
B) !=​
C) >​
D) <​
19.​What is the purpose of the LIKE operator in a query?​
A) To delete matching records​
B) To match values based on a pattern​
C) To calculate totals​
D) To update values​

20.​ Which wildcard symbol represents a single character in a search query?​


A) *​
B) %​
C) _​
D) #​

21.​What is the primary purpose of sorting data in a database?​


A) To delete unwanted records​
B) To create new records​
C) To arrange data in a meaningful order​
D) To generate new tables​

22.​ What is an example of sorting data in ascending order?​


A) Z to A​
B) Largest to smallest​
C) A to Z​
D) Deleting data​

23.​ What is the purpose of the NOT operator in a search query?​


A) To include specific records​
B) To exclude specific records​
C) To update records​
D) To delete records​

24.​ What type of search returns records that meet at least one condition?​
A) AND​
B) OR​
C) NOT​
D) BETWEEN​

25.​ Which operator would you use to select records with values between 10
and 50?​
A) =​
B) LIKE​
C) BETWEEN​
D) IN​

26.​ Which type of sorting arranges data from smallest to largest?​


A) Ascending​
B) Descending​
C) Numeric​
D) Text​

27.​ What is a key feature of a well-designed form?​


A) Cluttered layout​
B) Clear labels and instructions​
C) Inconsistent formatting​
D) Missing fields​

28.​ What control element would be used to select multiple options from a
list?​
A) Radio buttons​
B) Drop-down menu​
C) Checkbox​
D) Hyperlink​

29.​ What is the purpose of a drop-down menu in a database form?​


A) To display options in a compact form​
B) To delete records​
C) To input numeric values​
D) To generate reports​

30.​ What is the primary purpose of a form in a database?​


A) To calculate data​
B) To display raw data​
C) To enter and edit data​
D) To store temporary data​

31.​What type of form layout is most suitable for long data entry forms?​
A) Tabular​
B) Continuous​
C) Single form​
D) Data sheet

​
32.​ What type of field would be most suitable for recording customer
feedback?​
A) Numeric​
B) Boolean​
C) Text​
D) Date​

33.​ Which database object is used to organise and display data in a printable
format?​
A) Table​
B) Form​
C) Report​
D) Query​

34.​ What is the primary purpose of a database report?​


A) To display data in a structured format for printing​
B) To perform calculations​
C) To modify data​
D) To delete records​

35.​ What type of validation ensures that data falls within a specific range?​
A) Format check​
B) Range check​
C) Presence check​
D) Length check​

36.​ What type of data is most suitable for a "Price" field in a database?​
A) Date/Time​
B) String​
C) Numeric​
D) Boolean​

37.​ Which element is NOT part of a relational database?​


A) Table​
B) Query​
C) Formula​
D) Form​

38.​ What would happen if a foreign key is deleted from a table?​


A) The record would automatically update​
B) The linked table would lose its connection​
C) A new table would be created​
D) The primary key would change​

39.​ Which validation method checks if a field contains any data before
accepting an entry?​
A) Length check​
B) Presence check​
C) Format check​
D) Type check​

40.​ What is the main reason for creating relationships between tables in a
database?​
A) To increase complexity​
B) To improve storage capacity​
C) To reduce data redundancy​
D) To improve data entry​

SECTION B: THEORY
Answer any three (3) questions

1.​ a.​ Highlight the difference between a primary key and a foreign key in a
relational database.
b.​ Differentiate between a record and a table.

2.​ Explain the benefits and limitations of using flat file databases versus
relational databases.

3.​ What is the role of calculated fields in databases? Provide an example of


how they can be used.

4.​ a.​ How does the relationship between tables reduce data redundancy in a
relational database?
b.​ When can each of the following be used during the fine-tuning of a
document?
●​ Radio Buttons
●​ Check Boxes
●​ Drop Down Menus

5.​ a.​ Describe the purpose of aggregate functions in a database.


b.​ Enumerate any four (4) aggregate functions and their uses.

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