ADELINE OMOLADE ACADEMY

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2ND TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 SESSION TIME: 21/2Hrs
SUBJECT: COMPUTER/ICT CLASS: SS 1
INSTRUCTION: Attempt all questions

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE
1. _________ provides interface for the connections of peripherals (a) System Unit (b) Circuit (c) Topology
(d) Human ware
2. The hardware parts used to enhance the capabilities of the computer or improve its performance is called
_________ (a) system (b) peripherals (c) cables (d) motherboard
3. The software that enables the user to perform specific task on the computer is known as _________
software (a) system (b) machines (c) networks (d) application
4. The following are examples of system software EXCEPT _________ (a) Corel Draw (b) operating system
(c) utility programs (d) none of the above
5. All of these are examples of information except _________ (a) report card (b) payroll (c) road signs (d)
questionnaires
6. Abacus is mainly used for __________ (a) addition and multiplication (b) division and subtraction (c)
addition and subtraction (d) division and multiplication
7. Which of the following devices is considered an electronic counting device? (a) ENIAC (b) Napier’s bone
(c) Abacus (d) Pascaline
8. The acronym ALU stands for __________ (a) Arithmetic Logic Unit (b) All Long Unit (c) Automatic Logic
Unit (d) Arithmetic Long Unit
9. Which of the following devices was invented by Charles Babbage? (a) Pascaline (b) Analytical engine (c)
Abacus (d) Napier’s bone
10. Which of the following is classified as an electro-mechanical counting device? (a) ENIAC (b) Abacus (c)
Napier’s bone (d) Slide rule
11. ENIAC was invented by __________ (a) John Napier and Robert Bissaka (b) John Mauchly and Prosper
Eckert (c) Charles Babbage (d) Blaise Pascal
12. Which of the following is NOT true about the Pascaline? (a) It was invented by a French mathematician (b)
It was also called an analytical engine (c) It was named after Blaise Pascal (d) None of the above
13. The acronym ENIAC stands for __________ (a) Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer (b)
Electronic Nations Integration And Computer (c) Electrical Numerical Integrator and Computer (d) All of
the above
14. Who is referred to as the father of computers? (a) Robert Bissakar (b) Charles Babbage (c) Gottfried
Leibnitz (d) Blaise Pascal
15. Raw facts, figures and symbols are called __________ (a) information (b) processing (c) data (d) processing
cycle
16. All the following are stages in data processing cycle EXCEPT __________ (a) data connection (b) data
gathering (c) input stage (d) output stage
17. The sequence of stages in processing data is __________ (a) data (b) data collation (c) cycle (d) data
processing cycle
18. Data can be entered into the computer via the following input devices EXCEPT __________ (a) printer (b)
keyboard (c) joystick (d) mouse
19. The computer has an edge over other devices in processing data for its __________ (a) ability to perform
rapid and accurate calculations (b) ability to work continuously in the water and fire (c) ability to store a
small volume of data and information (d) all of the above
20. The assembling of data in standard order is known as __________ (a) data collection (b) data collation or
preparation (c) data gathering (d) data storage
21. Data are kept in the __________ memory of the computer after processing. (a) CPU (b) motherboard (c)
main (d) printer
22. The computer sends out the result of data processing on paper using an output device called __________ (a)
a monitor (b) a printer (c) a scanner (d) a keyboard
23. Alphanumeric data consist of __________ (a) digits (b) letters (c) special characters (d) all of the above
24. In data processing, the stage whereby data are entered into a computer for processing is called __________
(a) input stage (b) processing stage (c) data collation (d) data accessing stage
25. The stage of data processing where the results gathered from processing data is sent out for the user to see
and use is __________ (a) data collection (b) data gathering (c) input stage (d) output stage
26. The importance of shutting down the computer properly after use is to __________ (a) let it cool down (b)
avoid damage to the memory files of the computer (c) make sure it is not stolen. (d) protect it from
infectious virus
27. UPS stands for: __________ (a) Under Power Supply (b) Uninterruptable Power Supply (c) Uninterruptible
Petrol Supply (d) Use Power Sometimes
28. The importance of maintaining adequate and proper ventilation in the computer laboratory is __________
(a) to avoid damage caused by heat (b) to prevent damage caused by water (c) to prevent dust from
damaging the computer. (d) to prevent attacks by computer viruses
29. A UPS is a device that can be used to __________ (a) store electricity (b) store data for processing (c)
protect the computer from heat (d) blow off the dust from within the computer
30. The computer sends out the result of data processing on screen using an output device called __________
(a) a monitor (b) a printer (c) a scanner (d) a keyboard
31. Sometimes computer engineers can use __________ to blow off the dust from within the computer (a)
blower (b) air conditioner (c) printer (d) dryer
32. The output of data processing is called __________ (a) raw facts (b) raw figures (c) formation (d)
information
33. All the following are computer peripherals EXCEPT __________ (a) system unit (b) mouse (c) keyboard
(d) monitor
34. One important function of a maintenance officer is to __________ (a) shutdown the computer (b) check all
computers before and after use. (c) eat and drink in the computer room (d) arrange tables and chairs for
computer users.
35. The importance of arranging tables and chairs comfortably is to __________ (a) ease movement within the
computer laboratory (b) make it free from dust (c) prevent damage because of heat (d) ensure a steady flow
of electricity
36. The singular form of data is called __________ (a) datas (b) datum (c) one data (d) a data
37. In data processing, the stage whereby data are converted into useable form is __________ (a) input stage (b)
processing stage (c) data collation (d) data accessing stage
38. An example of a cooling system is __________ (a) UPS (b) blower (c) dryer (d) air conditioner
39. Which of the following is a computer room management ethics? (a) Eating and drinking in a computer room
(b) Maintaining adequate lighting (c) Sweeping the computer room monthly (d) All of the above
40. In data processing, the stage of collecting data for processing is called __________ (a) data collation (b)
data gathering (c) input stage (d) processing stage
41. In data processing, the stage that describes where data are kept after processing is called __________ (a)
storage stage (b) main memory (c) input stage (d) monitor
42. One method for gathering data is __________ (a) interview (b) processing cycle (c) data collation (d)
storage stage
43. Before data are gathered, one of the following must be taken into consideration. (a) The relevance of the
data (b) The size of the main memory (c) The stages in the data processing (d) All of the above
44. All the following are stages in data processing cycles EXCEPT __________ (a) data connection (b) data
gathering (c) input stage (d) output stage
45. One of the following is a computer room management ethics. (a) Eating and drinking in a computer room
(b) Maintaining adequate lighting (c) Sweeping the computer room monthly (d) All of the above
46. ICT stands for __________ (a) International and Communication Technology (b) Information
Communication and Timing (c) Information and Communication Technology (d) Internal connection
Technology
47. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes especially in industry is called __________
(a) information (b) technology (c) communication (d) science
48. One of the following is a visual mode of transmitting information. (a) Oral (b) Radio (c) Printing (d)
Telephone
49. Which of the following is NOT an ancient method of transmitting information? (a) Oral communication (b)
Beating drum (c) Telephone (d) Town crier
50. The sequence of stages in processing data is called __________ (a) data (b) data collation (c) cycle (d) data
processing cycle
51. Data can be entered into the computer via the following input devices EXCEPT __________ (a) printer (b)
keyboard (c) joystick (d) mouse
52. The computer has an edge over other devices in data processing for its __________ (a) ability to perform
rapid and accurate calculations (b) bility to work continuously in the water and fire (c) ability to store a
small volume of data and information (d) all of the above
53. UNIVAC is an acronym that stands for __________ (a) Universal Automatic Computer (b) Universal Array
Computer (c) Unique Automatic Computer (d) Unvalued Automatic Computer
54. The beginning of commercial computer age started with the invention of the __________ computer. (a)
UNIVAC (b) EDVAC (c) ENIAC (d) Herman Hollerith census machine.
55. A processed data is called _________ (a) files (b) component (c) information (d) field.
56. The following characteristics of a good information except _________ (a) accuracy (b) relevant (c) precise
(d) irrelevant
57. The basic raw facts and figures are referred to as _________ (a) information (b) data (c) report (d) history
58. Which of the following refers to events, activities and transactions that happened in the past? (a) timely (b)
future (c) present (d) historical
59. The forms of information include the following except _________ (a) visual (b) oral (c) sensory (d) written
60. Information can be transmitted through the following ways except _________ (a) telephone (b) dancing (c)
oral (d) television

SECTION B: THEORY
INSTRUCTION: Answer all questions

1. (a) What are Input devices?

(b) List six (6) input devices known to you and explain four (4).

2. (a) Explain the term output devices.

(b) List six (6) output devices known to you and discuss four (4).

3. (a) Discuss the concept of computer system software.

(b) Explain the types of system software and provide sufficient examples for each.

4. (a) Write short note on computer application software.

(b) In a tabular form, state four (4) categories and give examples for each category.

5. (a) Define Computer system

(b) List and explain the two (2) constituents of a computer system

6. (a) In a tabular form, state four (4) differences between “data” and “information”
(b) Mention two (2) for each of the following:
i. Examples of data
ii. Sources of data
iii. Types of data
iv. Sources of information
v. Forms of information
vi. Qualities of good information
vii. Computing devices in the pre-computer age to 19th century
viii. Computing devices in 20th century till date.