Third TermSS 1 Computer Exam
Third TermSS 1 Computer Exam
A. (𝑥 + 𝑦)2
language arithmetic expression is
A. HTML
B. Python B. 2X + 2Y
C. BASIC C. X^2 + Y^2
D. PASCAL D. All of the above
9) The operating system, translators and utility 17) Evaluate the BASIC expression A + B*C/2*A if A
program are categories of = 1, B = 4 and C = 10
A. application software A. 21
B. customized software B. 23
C. network software C. 25
D. system software D. 35
18) All the following are BASIC key statements C. Teleconferencing
EXCEPT D. Messaging
A. LEM E. Tele-presence
B. INPUT 25) Which of this network is the largest
C. PRINT A. LAN
D. LET B. PAN
19) The acronym POST stands for C. WAN
A. Power Off Self Test D. MAN
B. Power On Self Test 26) The following are elements of windows desktop
C. Power Off Self Task EXCEPT?
D. Power On Self Task A. System tray
20) Programming language that allows for a program to B. Desktop
be written in forms that are readable to human C. Icons
beings is called D. Toolbox
A. Assembly language 27) _______ provide us with frequently used
B. Machine language commands such in MS Word.
C. High level language A. Office button
D. all of the above B. Quick access toolbar
21) Which of the following is not the function of the C. Menu toolbar
mouse? D. All of the above
A. Clicking 28) Starting a computer when it is completely shutdown
B. Pointing is known as
C. Pumping A. Cool booting
D. Dragging B. Warn booting
22) Hardware connected to the system unit are called C. Cold booting
A. CPU D. Warm booting
B. Monitor 29) A computer program that converts high level
C. Peripherals language into machine language is called a/an
D. Motherboard A. Translator
23) Who among these individuals did not contribute to B. Simulator
computer development? C. Copier
A. Blaise Pascal D. Commander
B. Joseph Jacquard 30) What is the name of the main computer hardware
C. Isaac Newton that accommodates other accessories?
D. Gottfried Leibnitz A. CPU
24) The following are application areas of ICT B. Monitor
EXCEPT C. System unit
A. Telecopying D. Motherboard
B. Tele-computing
SECTION B: Essay
1a) Convert the following algebraic equations into BASIC expression (5 marks)
2 2
r−b a +b x+ y
i) ii) iii) +2 y iv) s ( s−a ) ( s−b )( s−c ) v) 2 f −2 a2
m 3
c −d
3
2x
1b) State three advantages and two disadvantages of BASIC programming language. (5 marks)
2a) Define information technology (2 mark)
2b) State and explain any two types of ICT. (4 marks)
2c) Define GPS and state any two applications of GPS. (4 marks)
3a) What is the difference between word processing and word processor? (4 marks)
3b) State the functions of the following MS word shortcuts. (2 marks)
i. Ctrl + C ii. Ctrl + S iii. Ctrl + N iv. Ctrl + R
3c) State any four word processing programs you know. (2 marks)
3d) Describe any two functions of word processing programs. (2 marks)
4a) Define booting. (2 marks)
4b) State and explain two types of booting. (4 marks)
4c) State and explain any two components of the desktop. (4 marks)
5a) a) What is antivirus program? (5 marks)
b) State any two antivirus programs you know. (2marks)
c) Mention any three text editors you know(3marks)
6a) Define computer. (2 marks)
6b) Highlight any four characteristics of computer. (4 marks)
6c) Write short notes on the following. (4 marks)
i. Input device ii. Output device