ABIKS HIGH SCHOOL, WILLIAMS ESTATE, AGEGE

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2 MID-TERM EXAMINATION. SESSION: 2022/2023. CLASS: SS1
SUBJECT: DATA PROCESSING. TIME ALLOWED: 1HR
1. An electronic device that can accept data, process data and give information is called
(A)Input (B) Processor (C) Output (D) Computer
2. Computer studies is necessary in schools because (A) Students need to play games
(B)students need to advance in knowledge and update themselves in modern
technology (C) students need to browse and check their Email (D) Students need more
subjects to offer
3. The most expensive computer inexistence today is (A)IBM360 (B) mainframe (C) Micro
computer (D) super Computer
4. VLSI was first used in which generation of computers? (A)1st generation of computers
(B)2nd generation of computers (C)3rd generation of computers (D)4th generation of
computers
5. The computers from late 60's to early 70's are regarded as (A)1st generation computers
(B)2nd generation of computers (C)3rd generation of computers (D)4th generation of
computers
6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of first generation of computer? (A) They
occupied large amount of space (B) They have large circuit (C) They are very slow
(D)They are very cheap
7. The earliest programmable computer in history was (A) Abacus (B) difference machine
(C)nappier's bone (D) photostat machine
8. Double clicking the mouse means (A) pressing the left button twice at interval (B)
pressing the right button twice at interval (C) pressing the left button twice in quick
succession (D)pressing the right button in twice in quick succession
9. The computer commanding key is (A) Ctrl key (B) Shift key (C) Enter key (D)Esc key
10. The smallest general purpose computer is referred to as ___ computer (A) micro
(B)maxi (C)mini (D) super
11. Which of the following keys is always used with numeric key to produce special
character ? (A)Alt key (B) Shift key (C) Ctrl key (D)Tab key
12. The following are elements on the screen of the monitor EXCEPT (A) menu (B) taskbar
(C) icon (D) cape lock
13. The group of keys at the extreme right hand side of the keyboard is known as (A)
special keys (B) control keys (C) numeric keys (D) function keys
14. What is the function of the ESC button on the keyboard? (A) Removes the character at
the cursor (B)Erases a line (C)clears the screen (D) Deletes the file in use
15. The disadvantages of using computer are the following EXCEPT (A) accuracy (B) denial
of employment (C) health hazards (D)loss of information
16. The result from a processed data is (A) data processing (B)hard copy (C) information
(D)outcome
17. Which of these data processing tasks ensures data validity? (A) Sorting (B) Verification
(C) Transfer (D) Manipulation
18. The name that identifies and locates a computer that is connected to the internet is the
(A) domain name (B) browser name (C)web name (D) E-mail name
19. The process of sending and receiving messages electrically through computer and
telephone at fast speed (A) electronic modulator mail (B) E-mail (C) internet telephone
mail (D) modern postal mail
20. Which of these is not a network topology? (A)star (B)bus (C)ring (D)heat
21. An electronic device that can accept data, process data and give information as output
is called (A) Input (B) Processor (C) Output (D) Computer.
22. The person regarded as the father of computer is (A) Zealot Blaise Pascal (B)Sir
Samuel Morland (C) Charles Babbage (D) Joseph Jaiguard
23. The following individuals contributed to development of computers except (A) Charles
Babbage (B) Joseph Jaiguard (C)Bola Tinubu (D) Princess Ada
24. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of first generation computer?(A) They
occupied large amount of space (B)They have large circuit (C) They are very slow
(D)They are very cheap
25. Which of the following is not a digital device? (A) Calculator (B) Computer (C) Digital
camera (,D) Television
26. One the following is not a characteristic of a computer (A) Versatility (B) Industry
(C)Deligence (D) Speed
27. The smallest general purpose computer referred to as ___ computer (A) micro (B)maxi
(C)mini (D) super
28. The computer output through the printer is referred to as (A) output (B) garbage out
(C)soft copy (D)hard copy
29. The following are output devices EXCEPT (A)Ms Dos (B) Scanner (C) Speaker
(D)Monitor
30. A center where internet services are provided is called (A) Business center (B) Cyber
cafe (C) Database center (D) internet service provider
31. One of the following is the limitation of the computer today (A) accuracy (B) speed
(C)reasoning (D) reliability
32. The full meaning of ALU is (A)All London unit (B)Ali lawal University (C) Arithmetic and
logic unit (D)Add long unit
33. Microsoft word is an example of (A) application software (B) utility software (C) system
software (D)n software
34. The result from a processed data is (A)data processing (B)hard copy (C) information
(D)outcome
35. The following are examples of Alphanumeric EXCEPT (A)16th May,1960 (B) Germany
2006 (C)BG 240 JK (D)27-11-2009
36. Which of the following is NOT a feature of computer machine? (A) It is very consistent
(B)It can take decision on its own (C) It is very fast (D)It is an electronic device.
37. Which of the following is NOT data security? (A) Safeguarding data from unauthorized
use (B) Care against accidental erasure of files (C) To maintain data privacy (D) to
expose data to physical hazards
38. Computer room equipment includes the following EXCEPT (A) furniture or cabinets
(B)electronics(C) connectors (D) security
39. The socket into which other computer peripherals are plugged is known as (A)pot
(B)port (C)wall socket (D)pin
40. Visual information includes (1) text (11) graphics (111) sound (1v) picture (A)1,11 and
1v (B)11 and 1v only (C)11,111 and 1v (D)111 and 1v

ANSWER ONLY 4 QUESTIONS

2. List and explain two procedures for information processing

3. Mention two advantages and two disadvantages for using computer for information
processing

4. Define operating system.

5. Mention two types operating system and explain one.