1.
The brain of the computer is the
monitor
system software
read only memory
central processing unit
2.
An example of output device is the
keyboard
mouse
printer
scanner
3.
One byte is equal to
two bits
eight bits
sixteen bits
one thousands bites
4.
To boot a computer means to
put it off
put it on
restart it
take it away
5.
The horizontal bar that normally lies at the bottom of a computer desktop screen is called
taskbar
start button
horizontal ruler
quick launch toolbar
6.
A folder within another folder is called
file
subfolder
inside folder
innermost folder
7.
Processed material which is meaningful to the user in computing is called
data
file
information
record
8.
The copyright laws protect works of an author for a period of his life time and
40 years after his death
50 years after his death
60 years after his death
70 years after his death
9.
An example of a function key on a computer keyboard is
F1
Q
@
NmLk
10.
Entry of data into a computer is termed
input
output
process
distribution
11.
The following are hardware components except
keyboard
monitor
mouse
windows
12.
The following devices can be found in the system unit except
ports
memory
motherboard
scroll wheel
13.
The method of reproducing copies of a document is termed
copying
pasting
photocopying
printing
14.
Storage media that are similar to compact discs but store more data are known as
pen drives
hard disks
floppy disks
digital versatile discs
15.
To boot a computer system, the user needs
printer
operating system
virus checking program
word processing software
16.
The number of command buttons on the control menu are
2
3
4
5
17.
The location where a file is stored is called
folder
icon
page
website
18.
Viewing television for long periods can damage an individual's
eye
head
mouth
nose
19.
Which of the following is an effect of loud ringing tone of mobile phone?
20.
Which of the following cannot cause computer virus infection?
internet
input devices
computer network
removable storage devices
21.
The following are features of a word processing application window except
desktop
font
zoom
22.
Which of the following is not a component of a uniform resource locator (URL)?
web protocol
name of browser
name of web server
name of the file with the directory
23.
The speed of modern is measured in
baud
bit
byte
hertz
24.
A special software that is used to access the internet is called
address bar
search engine
web browser
windows xp
25.
One billion bytes is approximate to one
gigabyte
kilobyte
megabyte
terabyte
26.
Changing the desktop wall paper of a computer is termed
background change
editing the desktop
customizing the desktop
formatting the desktop
27.
The use of ICT in learning and teaching id to make it
interesting and boring
uninteresting but not boring
interesting but students do not learn at their pace
easy and interesting, students learn at their pace
28.
To create a space between characters, words and sentences, use the
backspace key
enter key
shift key
spacebar key
29.
Which computer keyboard key allows users to erase characters to the left of the cursor?
backspace key
delete key
insert key
spacebar key
30.
The process that is used to recall a document previously saved is termed
31.
Double-clicking on a program icon on a computer desktop
cuts the program's window
copies the program's window
closes the program's window
opens the program's window
32.
Which of the following steps will opens, check and correct errors, and submit the file for safe keeping under a word processing application?
file, open, edit and save
open, file, edit and save
open, file, close and save
start, open, edit and save
33.
The process of a user placing the cursor at one end of a text, holds down the left mouse button and drags to the other end of the text is referred to as
copying
cutting
moving
selecting
34.
Previewing a document before printing is necessary because it
formats the document
displays the name of the document
displays copy and paste of documents
displays how the document will look after printing
35.
Which of the following options is used to access a message from an inbox in an electronic mailing?
send / receive
import / export
create new account
36.
Which of the following options is used to access a message from an inbox in an electronic mailing?
Gmail and password
Yahoo and username
Password and username
Computer name and password
37.
Which of the following command buttons in the browser enables a user to fetch the latest copy of the web page?
backward
forward
refresh
stop
38.
A spreadsheet cell name is referenced by a
letter
number
letter and number
number and letter
39.
Mathematical calculations in a spreadsheet application are called
labels
formulae
numbers
value
40.
In a spreadsheet application, which of the following can be identified by a letter?
cell
column
range
row
(a)
Identify the diagram below.
(b)
Identify the parts labelled A, B and C in (a).
(c)
Provide the names and functions of each of the following mouse pointer shapes:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(d)
Outline the steps used to rename a folder on the desktop of a computer
(a)
Explain the term word processing
(b)
Give the default extension for the following file format: Notepad.
(c)
Write the shortcut keyboard keys combination for the following commands as used in a word processing environment:
(i)
Cut
(ii)
Copy
(iii)
Paste
(iv)
(a)
List two examples of:
(i)
input devices;
(ii)
output devices;
(iii)
storage media;
(iv)
devices which serve both input and output purpose.
(b)
Outline two differences between storage media and storage devices.
(a)
Explain the following terms:
(i)
Internet;
(ii)
Search engine.
(b)
What does the following Top Level Domains (TLDs) represent in a website address?
(i)
.com
(ii)
.edu
(iii)
.gov
(iv)
.net
(v)
.mil
(vi)
.org
(a)
What is copyright?
(b)
State two reasons for copyright protection.
(c)
Give three ICT devices that can produce output on paper.
(d)
State one difference between softcopy output and hardcopy output.