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This is a brief Test to determine if you understood the last class taught at the tutorial. This is designed to hep build your confidence for TMA and Exam Questions, coming up this October, 2013.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Computer stores 

    • A.

      Data only

    • B.

      Instructions only

    • C.

      Both data and instructions

    • D.

      Randomly only

    Correct Answer
    C. Both data and instructions
    Explanation
    Computer can only store and process data/information/instructions. Page 3

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  • 2. 

    Keyboard is an example of 

    • A.

      Output device

    • B.

      Input device

    • C.

      An input/output device

    • D.

      Output/input device

    Correct Answer
    B. Input device
    Explanation
    Computer operators communicates with the computer’s CPU by using various input devices to enter data, run programs, or give commands to the CPU. Page 7
    Other examples include - Mouse, Modem, Voice, Scanners etc

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  • 3. 

    What is a PC?

    • A.

      Low-cost computer usually desktop

    • B.

      Desktop computer size

    • C.

      Mini computer usually palm-size in nature

    • D.

      Personal computational machine

    Correct Answer
    A. Low-cost computer usually desktop
    Explanation
    A PC is a relative low-cost machine usually of desktop size (laptops, notebooks and palmtops are mush smaller). PC stands for (P)ersonal (C)omputer

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  • 4. 

    What is a computer?

    • A.

      A machine

    • B.

      An electronic machine that can accept, process and store data/information

    • C.

      An electronic machine

    • D.

      An electronic machine that can accept data and modify a data according to its own incentives

    Correct Answer
    B. An electronic machine that can accept, process and store data/information
    Explanation
    A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data according to instructions given to it in a variable program . Yes Computer is a machine but not only that, also it is an electronic machine but that definition is not complete.

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  • 5. 

    Modern computer is basically an electronic device which can respond to commands

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Yes its TRUE, a modern computer is basically designed in electronic device that can respond to commands or instructions... Page 3

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  • 6. 

    Terminal is an example of 

    • A.

      In-to-in device

    • B.

      In/out device

    • C.

      Output device only

    • D.

      Input/output device

    Correct Answer
    D. Input/output device
    Explanation
    A terminal is a data input-output device, usually made up of a monitor (display), keyboard, mouse, or touch screen.

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  • 7. 

    CPU stands for

    • A.

      Computer Processing Unit

    • B.

      Central Progressing Unit

    • C.

      Central Processing Unit

    • D.

      Computer Process Unit

    Correct Answer
    C. Central Processing Unit
    Explanation
    CPU stands for Central Processing Unit

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  • 8. 

    What is a program?

    • A.

      Set of instructions that tells the computer to stop execution

    • B.

      Sets of computers that tells the computer what to do

    • C.

      A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do
    Explanation
    A program is a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. Don't for forget that. If you attend class with us you are bound to know all of these. Kudos to Mr. Albert.

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  • 9. 

    INSTRUCTION: Check the correct box The operating systems of a computer have the following features:

    • A.

      Purchased as utility from a software company

    • B.

      All of the above are correct

    • C.

      Control the operations of the hardware

    • D.

      Serve as intermediaries between the hardware and application programs

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Purchased as utility from a software company
    C. Control the operations of the hardware
    D. Serve as intermediaries between the hardware and application programs
    Explanation
    The operating systems have the following features:
    • They are supplied by the manufacturer of the hardware or purchased as utility from a software company.
    • They assist in running other programs.
    • They serve as intermediaries between the hardware and application programs.
    • They simplify the use of the software.
    • They control the operations of the hardware
    Page 13

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  • 10. 

    Computer machinery is the

    • A.

      Utility

    • B.

      Software

    • C.

      Hardware

    • D.

      Operating system

    Correct Answer
    C. Hardware
    Explanation
    Computer machinery refers to the physical components of a computer system, such as the processor, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices. These physical components are collectively known as hardware. Utility software, operating system, and software are not considered as computer machinery, as they are programs or systems that run on the hardware to perform specific tasks. Therefore, the correct answer is hardware.

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  • 11. 

    .....................is the software responsible for controlling the allocation and usage of hardware resources

    Correct Answer
    OS
    Operating System
    operating system
    Explanation
    The software responsible for controlling the allocation and usage of hardware resources is the operating system (OS). The OS acts as an intermediary between the hardware and the user, managing tasks such as memory allocation, file management, and device drivers. It ensures that multiple programs can run simultaneously and efficiently utilize the available hardware resources. The OS also provides a user interface and enables communication between software applications and the hardware components of a computer system.

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  • 12. 

    INSTRUCTION: Check the correct answer What do you understand by booting?

    • A.

      Switching off the system

    • B.

      Switching out the system

    • C.

      Switching on the system

    • D.

      Switching in the system

    Correct Answer
    C. Switching on the system
    Explanation
    Booting refers to the process of starting up a computer system. It involves loading the operating system into the computer's memory and initializing the necessary components for the system to function properly. Therefore, the correct answer is "switching on the system" as it accurately describes the action of booting a computer.

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  • 13. 

    FORTRAN stands for ...............

    Correct Answer
    Formula Translator, formula translator
    Explanation
    FORTRAN stands for Formula Translator. It is a high-level programming language that was developed in the 1950s for scientific and engineering calculations. The name "Formula Translator" reflects the language's ability to easily handle mathematical formulas and calculations. The abbreviation "FORTRAN" is derived from the words "FORmula TRANslation," emphasizing its purpose of translating mathematical formulas into executable code. The repetition of "formula translator" in the answer reinforces the expansion of the acronym and further clarifies its meaning.

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  • 14. 

    An interconnected set of two or more computers with data communication devices may be called a 

    • A.

      Computer interconnectivity

    • B.

      Computer network

    • C.

      Computer connectivity

    • D.

      Computer communication

    Correct Answer
    B. Computer network
    Explanation
    An interconnected set of two or more computers with data communication devices is referred to as a computer network. This network allows the computers to communicate and share resources such as files and printers. It enables data transmission and facilitates collaboration and information sharing among the connected computers.

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  • 15. 

    The wired arrangement of computer networking consists of a communication software, 

    • A.

      Nodes

    • B.

      Network interface card

    • C.

      Network cable

    • D.

      None of the following

    Correct Answer
    D. None of the following
    Explanation
    The wired arrangement of computer networking consists of a communication software, nodes, network interface card, and network cable.

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  • 16. 

    www stands for

    • A.

      Wide world web

    • B.

      Web in wide world

    • C.

      World web wide

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. None of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "none of the above" because the acronym "www" stands for World Wide Web, not any of the options provided. It is a system of interconnected hypertext documents accessed through the Internet.

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  • 17. 

    ............... refers to the linking up the world’s LANs, MANs and WANs to form a web of networks that cover the earth

    • A.

      LAN

    • B.

      WAN

    • C.

      MAN

    • D.

      WWW

    Correct Answer
    D. WWW
    Explanation
    The correct answer is WWW, which stands for World Wide Web. This term refers to the linking up of the world's LANs, MANs, and WANs to form a web of networks that cover the earth. The World Wide Web is a system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed through the Internet. It allows users to navigate between different websites and access information from various sources worldwide.

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  • 18. 

    HTML stands for

    • A.

      Hypertexts Mark-ups Languages

    • B.

      Hypertext Make-up Language

    • C.

      Hypertext Mark-up Language

    • D.

      Hypertexts Mark-ups Language

    Correct Answer
    C. Hypertext Mark-up Language
    Explanation
    HTML stands for Hypertext Mark-up Language. It is a standard markup language used for creating web pages and applications. It is the language that structures the content on the internet and defines how the elements are displayed on a web page. HTML uses tags to mark up the elements and specify their structure and formatting.

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  • 19. 

    Modem stands for

    Correct Answer
    Modulation Demodulation
    modulation demodulation
    Explanation
    The term "modem" is an abbreviation of "modulation demodulation." Modulation refers to the process of modifying a carrier signal to transmit information, while demodulation is the reverse process of extracting the original information from the modified signal. In the context of a modem, it refers to the device that converts digital signals from a computer into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines, and vice versa. Therefore, the correct answer is "Modulation Demodulation."

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  • 20. 

    What is a mouse used for?

    • A.

      To execute program

    • B.

      To program the computer

    • C.

      To give instructions to a computer

    • D.

      To guide the computer

    Correct Answer
    C. To give instructions to a computer
    Explanation
    When using a mouse, one is able to move the cursor around the screen with speed and simplicity. Most have two buttons, which will execute commands according to an application’s control instructions

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  • 21. 

    What is a directory?

    • A.

      Folder

    • B.

      Dictionary

    • C.

      Shortcut

    • D.

      Program

    Correct Answer
    A. Folder
    Explanation
    A directory or folder is nothing more than a location on a disk used for storing information about files. Directory is also called Folders. Page 38

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  • 22. 

    A small picture that represents either a program or a shortcut is

    • A.

      A shortcut

    • B.

      An icon

    • C.

      A graphics

    • D.

      A pointer

    Correct Answer
    A. A shortcut
    Explanation
    An icons placed on the desktop, which enables quick and easy access to programs and data. Page 39

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  • 23. 

    What is a menu?

    • A.

      A list of picture

    • B.

      A list of program

    • C.

      A list of food

    • D.

      A list of items

    Correct Answer
    D. A list of items
    Explanation
    The menu bar displays the primary commands of the relevant application. Page 44

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  • 24. 

    The use of computer to create, revise and save documents for printing and future retrieval is

    • A.

      Spreadheeting

    • B.

      Word processing

    • C.

      Desktop publishing

    • D.

      MS Word

    Correct Answer
    B. Word processing
    Explanation
    Word processing is the use of computers to create, revise and save documents for printing and future retrieval (Page 58). It is a little bits different from Notepad and Wordpad.

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  • 25. 

    What do you use to enter data into the computer?

    • A.

      Mobile phone

    • B.

      Keyboard

    • C.

      Printer

    • D.

      Screen

    Correct Answer
    B. Keyboard
    Explanation
    Computer operators communicates with the computer’s CPU by using various input devices to enter data, run programs, or give commands to the CPU. These devices include the following: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanners, Modems, Light pen, Voice Recognition, Joysticks. All these are used to enter data or runs program into the computer. Page 7

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  • 26. 

    An example of an electronic spreadheet is

    • A.

      MS Word

    • B.

      Adobe

    • C.

      CorelDraw

    • D.

      Excel

    Correct Answer
    D. Excel
    Explanation
    A spreadsheet consists of information written in tabular form; in other words, rows and/or columns of figures and/or text, Example is MS Excel, Lotus 1,2,3 etc Page 86

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  • 27. 

    By default, Word is in ......... mode

    • A.

      Delete

    • B.

      Update

    • C.

      Insert

    • D.

      Esc

    Correct Answer
    C. Insert
    Explanation
    By default, Word is in insert mode; as you type, text to the right of the insertion point is pushed to the right. Page 66

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  • 28. 

    Word processor has many advantages over using a ................

    Correct Answer
    typewriter, Typewriter
    Explanation
    Word processor has many advantages over using a typewriter. Page 63

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  • 29. 

    To insert text, place the ........................ where you want to add text and begin typing

    • A.

      Mouse point

    • B.

      Line point

    • C.

      Deletion point

    • D.

      Insertion point

    Correct Answer
    D. Insertion point
    Explanation
    To insert text, place the insertion point (cursor) where you want to add text and begin typing. Page 66

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  • 30. 

    A program used to create text files or make changes to existing files is

    • A.

      A dump

    • B.

      An editor

    • C.

      An application software

    • D.

      A word processor

    Correct Answer
    B. An editor
    Explanation
    Text files can be created and modified with the aid of a special program called an editor (page 65),
    An editor is a program used to create text files or make changes to 

    existing files. (Page 70)

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  • 31. 

    … is one of the proofing tools in word processing

    • A.

      Proofer tools

    • B.

      Edit

    • C.

      Corrector

    • D.

      Spelling Checker

    Correct Answer
    D. Spelling Checker
    Explanation
    MS Word (2000, 2005, 2010 and latest) has provided certain proofing tools to help eliminate such errors from your final document. One of these is the Spell Checker Page 80

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  • 32. 

    … is the final step in the production of a document

    • A.

      Editing

    • B.

      Formatting

    • C.

      Print preview

    • D.

      Printing

    Correct Answer
    D. Printing
    Explanation
    The final step in the production of a document is printing. Page 83

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  • 33. 

    In spreadsheet, a cell can contain either .................. or text

    Correct Answer
    numbered values
    Explanation
    A cell can contain either text or numbered values. Page 86

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  • 34. 

    An Excel file is called a

    • A.

      Worksheet

    • B.

      Workbook

    • C.

      Excel

    • D.

      Spreadsheet

    Correct Answer
    B. Workbook
    Explanation
    An Excel file, contains what is called a workbook and this workbook contains files called worksheets. (Page 88) By default, Excel workbook contains 3 worksheets namely, Sheet1, Sheet2 and Sheet3 (Page 90)

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  • 35. 

    Which of the following is correct about Spreadsheet?

    • A.

      Consists of information written in tabular form

    • B.

      Contians an Excel file, called a workbook, and a worksheets

    • C.

      Consists of information written in triangular form

    • D.

      Consists of information written in rectangular form

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Consists of information written in tabular form
    B. Contians an Excel file, called a workbook, and a worksheets
    Explanation
    A spreadsheet consists of information written in tabular form; in other words, rows and/or columns of figures and/or text Page 86
    An Excel file, called a workbook, can contain worksheets Page 88

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  • 36. 

    … cells can contain formulas

    • A.

      Worksheet

    • B.

      Four-figured table

    • C.

      Workbook

    • D.

      Spreadsheet file

    Correct Answer
    A. Worksheet
    Explanation
    Worksheet cells can contain constant values or formulas Page 99

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  • 37. 

    There are --- worksheets are in a default Excel workbook

    Correct Answer
    3
    Explanation
    The default Excel workbook contains 3 worksheet names Sheet1 Sheet2 Sheet3 (Page 90)

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  • 38. 

    Until it is ..................., a workbook exists only in computer memory

    • A.

      Done

    • B.

      Ok

    • C.

      Dumped

    • D.

      Saved

    Correct Answer
    D. Saved
    Explanation
    Until it is saved, a workbook exists only in computer memory, which is a temporary storage place Page 97

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  • 39. 

    Which of the following definition is correct about Excel?

    • A.

      Software application that provides a paper spreadsheet

    • B.

      Software application that provides an electronic spreadsheet

    • C.

      Software application that provides an electronic word processing

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. Software application that provides an electronic spreadsheet
    Explanation
    Excel is a software application that provides an “electronic spreadsheet,” or worksheet environment Page 88

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  • 40. 

    What do you use to enter data into the computer?

    • A.

      Fingers

    • B.

      Typewriter

    • C.

      Printer

    • D.

      Keyboard

    Correct Answer
    D. Keyboard
    Explanation
    A keyboard is used to enter data into the computer. It is a device with a set of keys that allows the user to input text, numbers, and commands into the computer. The user can press the keys on the keyboard using their fingers to input the desired information. Unlike a typewriter or printer, a keyboard is specifically designed for computer input and is connected to the computer system. Therefore, the correct answer is keyboard.

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  • 41. 

    The part labelled D is ued to  

    • A.

      Swift on/off

    • B.

      Switch on/of

    • C.

      Switch on/off

    • D.

      Swift on/of

    Correct Answer
    C. Switch on/off
    Explanation
    The part labelled D - the Power-button, used to toggle either ON/OFF the computer system

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  • 42. 

    GUI stands for

    Correct Answer
    Graphical User Interface
    Explanation
    GUI = Graphical User Interface

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  • 43. 

    MS Word is a ............. word processor

    Correct Answer
    WYSIWYG
    what-you-see-is-what-you-get
    Explanation
    Word is a WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) word processor Page 55

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  • 44. 

    There are ............ alignment options in MS Word

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      3

    • D.

      4

    Correct Answer
    D. 4
    Explanation
    There are four alignment options, namely | Left Alignment | Center Alignment | Right Alignment | Justified | Page 78

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  • 45. 

    WYSIWYG stands for ...........

    Correct Answer
    what-you-see-is-what-you-get
    Explanation
    WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) Page 55

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  • 46. 

     The labelled D is used to ?

    • A.

      Switch of

    • B.

      Switch off

    • C.

      Switch on

    • D.

      RESET

    Correct Answer
    C. Switch on
    Explanation
    The part lablelled D is the toggle switch on

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  • 47. 

    A new Excel workbook file can contain up to ........ separate worksheets

    • A.

      65,536

    • B.

      256

    • C.

      255

    • D.

      26

    Correct Answer
    C. 255
    Explanation
    A new Excel workbook file can contain up to 255 separate worksheets... Page 90

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  • 48. 

    In Windows, clipboard _____

    • A.

      An area in memory

    • B.

      Provides a temporary storage area

    • C.

      Provides a temporary area

    • D.

      Provides a temporary space area

    Correct Answer
    B. Provides a temporary storage area
    Explanation
    The Windows environment provides a temporary storage area called the Clipboard for those times when you move or copy text Page 69

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  • 49. 

    In Word, what does the overtype mode do?

    • A.

      Replaces existing text one character at a time

    • B.

      Moves a character one by one

    • C.

      Pushes character by character

    • D.

      Inserts a character at a time

    Correct Answer
    A. Replaces existing text one character at a time
    Explanation
    Word gives you the option of turning off insert mode and turning on overtype mode. Instead of pushing text to the right as you type, overtype mode replaces existing text one character at a time. Page 66

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  • 50. 

    Some formatting buttons are toggles, that is, the same button is used to turn a formatting feature --- 

    • A.

      "down" and "up"

    • B.

      On and off

    • C.

      "on's" and "off's"

    • D.

      "on" and "off"

    Correct Answer
    D. "on" and "off"
    Explanation
    Some Formatting buttons are toggles, that is, the same button is used to turn a formatting feature “on” and “off” Page 75

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