QUESTION 3

1. Icons in Ms Windows programs are defined as:

A. Representation of Ms Windows desktop.

B. Graphical representaion of Ms Windows operating system.

C. Pictorial and or graphical representation of commands that can be executed and other functions.

D. Presentation of new items not under Dialog Box.

1 points   
QUESTION 4
1. In Ms WINDOWS Operating System, a Desktop refers to:
A
a computer box type of casing.
.
the area on the screen where all relevant information pertaining the operating system and application
B.
programs is displayed

C. the monitor.
D
the area that gives information about the status of a document in use.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 5
1. When a computer end-user opens an application software program, all necessary files gets copied
onto:
A. the USB Flash drive if available during that time.

B. main memory (the primary memory) and reside there during the time of use.

C. Secondary memory and reside there during time of use.

D. the Harddrive and reside there for the during the time of use.

1 points   
QUESTION 6
1. This computer interface port is also known as a LAN Port (Network Port):
A
Firewire Port
.
B. HDMI (High Definition Media Interface) Port

C. SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) Port

D
Ethernet Port
.

1 points   
QUESTION 7
1. Output devices
A
Output components work as input components if processing has not been done.
.
Output components are not that important to the end-user for receiving results from a computer
B. system.
.
 Output components always display their results on the screen, and are simple to use in
C.
comparison to the input components.
D Output components convert processed data presented to them by the processing unit into
. information understandable to the end-user.
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QUESTION 8
1. The following are web accessing software, used to gain access to the Internet:
A. i) Google Chrome, ii) Ms Internet Edge, and iii) Mozilla Firefox 
B. i) Google, ii) Windows Explorer, iii) Yahoo and iv) Mozilla Firefox
C. i) yahoo, ii) google, iii) firefox and iv) MacOs
D. i) Google, ii) Yahoo and iii) Bing, iv Microsoft Explorer

1 points   
QUESTION 9
1. BIOS is used by a computer:
A
at the startup of the computer to determine if basic components needed are installed.
.
B. all the times to involve file management with or without end-user interference.
sometimes used at startup, sometimes used at shutdown just as means of making sure that all
C.
memory devices are installed properly.
D
for producing digital data for ONLY output software.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 10
1. Main Memory (Primary Memory) of a computer system uses:
A
ROM memory type format
.
B. RAMBUS memory  type format
C. Only the DIMMS type format
D
RAM memory type format
.

1 points   
QUESTION 11
1. The computer-end-user interface system that use text based commands in a computer is called:
A
.
Graphical User Interface systems 
B. Command Line Interface
C. Video Text systems
D
Graphics Array systems
.

1 points   
QUESTION 12
1. The program window in Ms WINDOWS  based programs refers to:
A. the operating system itself.
B. the fact that the operating system controls all activities within a computer.
C. the fact that applications are designed to display all their contents in window-like format. 
D. the Ms Windows start menu.

1 points   
QUESTION 13
1. Software in a computer system refers to:
A
digital hardware, the operating system, the driver software, control data and application programs.
.
B. hardware and software devices with processing units each.
 computer coded instructions that are used for all operations in a computer; these include
C.
data, operating system, application programs, control data, and device drivers.
D
complex computer systems which are difficult to understand and use.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 14
1. What is a Taskbar in Ms WINDOWS Operating System?
A A Taskbar in Ms WINDOWS Operating System software is the number of software programs displayed on
. the monitor.
A Taskbar in Ms WINDOWS Operating System software is mainly used to display currently running
B.
software programs but has other functions as well.
A Taskbar in Ms WINDOWS Operating System software is the Start Menu Button used for starting
C.
Application Software programs. 
D A Taskbar in Ms WINDOWS Operating System software is used to display Short-Cuts of all Software
. Programs installed.

1 points   
QUESTION 15
1. Choose the combination of memory devices below that would fit if all IDE connectors were used:
A. i) Hardrive, ii) Harddrive, iii) USB Flash Drive, iv) CD ROM Drive

B. i) CD ROM Drive, ii) Harddrive, iii) CD ROM Drive, iv) SD Micro Card

C. i) Harddrive, ii) Hardrive, iii) CD ROM Drive, iv) DVD Writer

D. i) Harddrive, ii) CD Writer, iii) DVD ROM Drive, iv) Blu-Ray Drive

1 points   
QUESTION 16
1. This piece of software is used for proper installation of a hardware device and to control
all activities of that device:
A
Device drivers
.
B. USB software

C. Control data
D
Hardware devices
.

1 points   
QUESTION 17
1. In serial input-output interface:
A
data bits are transferred all at once using a clocking system to clock all signal bits.
.
B. data bits are transferred according to USB Flash Disk connected.

C. data bits are transferred sequentially with a clock signal timing every bit.
D
. data bits are simply stored in the main memory based on serial format

1 points   
QUESTION 18
1. ROM stands for:
A
Random Oriented Memory
.
B. Read Only Memory
 C. Random Access Memory
D
.
Read Access Memory

1 points   
QUESTION 19
1. In Graphical User Interface programs, an icon represents:
A
functions that are very complex.
.
B. a command or function using a relevant pictorial representation.

C. folders that are open.

D
.
complex graphics that are not reachable in command line interface systems.

1 points   
QUESTION 20
1. Memory part of a computer system is divided into: (choose the correct combination)
A.  i) Main Memory and ii) Primary Memory
B. i) Main Memory and ii) Operating System
C. i) Main Memory and ii) Secondary Memory
i) Primary Memory and ii) Application Software programs
D.

1 points   
QUESTION 21
1. The overall execution speed of a personal computer is (in general) determined by these two
components:
A. i) secondary memory speed i Hertz and ii) USB device in Mbps (Mega Bits per second)

B. i) processor speed and ii) capacity of system memory available

C. i) amount of main memory and ii) amount of secondary memory

D. i) primary memory speed in seconds and ii) secondary memory speed in Hertz

1 points   
QUESTION 22
1. Input data is:
A digital information that is produced automatically the moment the end-user sits in front of a
. computer system
digital information that has been converted from raw facts and information to electrical signal by an
B.
input device.
data produced by input hardware components from the start of processing until when processing is
C.
finished.
D
data electronic signals that are used to run ONLY application computer programs.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 23
1. One of the list is the odd one out; the rest of the lists contain only the operating system names:
A
Ms DOS, WMs indows, Unix, Linux & Android
.
B. Ms Windows, Google Chrome, Linux, iOS & Android

C. Ms DOS, Ms Windows, Unix, iOS & Android

 D
Ms Windows, Android, Unix, Linus & MacOS
.

1 points   
QUESTION 24
1. The two main software programs in a computer system are:
A. i) Hardware and ii) Operating system 

B. i) Operating System and ii) the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

C. i) Hardware and ii) Software Programs

D. i) Operating System and ii) Application software programs

1 points   
QUESTION 25
1. The following four devices are Internal Optical Storage Devices that use SATA  interface:
A
i) Hardware, ii) Software, iii) Mainboard, iv) USB Flash Drive
.
B. i) USB Writer, ii) DVD Writer, iii) BLU-RAY Drive, iv) BLU-RAY RW Drive

C. i) DVD disc, ii) Magnetic Disk, iii) Blu-Ray Disc, iv) USB Flash Drive
D
i) DVD Writer, ii) Blu-Ray RW Drive, iii) SSD Hard drive, iv) standard Hard drive
.

1 points   
QUESTION 26
1. Match items to the pictures:

Input d
         -           A.           B.       evice
C.           D.      

         -           A.           B.       output

A
C.           D.       device
.
input-
         -           A.           B.      
output
C.           D.      
device

memor
         -           A.           B.      
y
C.           D.      
device

B
.
 C
.

D
.

4 points   
QUESTION 27
1. The serial form of data transfer is used in:
A. Printer Interface Port (LPT port)  

B. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) system.

C. PCI (Peripheral Computer Interface) system.

D. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface.

1 points   
QUESTION 28
1. The following group of devices are able to perform both the input and output function:
A
i) 3-in-1 Printer (Scan, Copy & Print), ii) Computer Modem & iii) Touch-Screen Monitor.
.
B. i) 4-in-1 Printer (Scan, Copy, Print & Fax), ii) Fax machine, iii) Fibre device.

C. i) 3-in-1 Printer (Scan, Copy & Print), ii) Monitor, iii) Modem.

D
i) 4-in-1 Printer (Scan, Copy, Print & Fax), ii) Webcam, iii) Scanner.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 29
1. Hardware in a computer system refers to:
A. computer programs which give instructions to a computer. 
B. Toolbars in a computer application software program.

C. the tangible parts of a computer, that are generally electro-mechanical in nature

D. both hardware and software that give a computer system authenticity.
 1 points   
QUESTION 30
1. What Drive letters would appear in drive accessing software program if all IDE connections were
used?
A
A:\,         B:\ ,        C:\
.
B. A:\,        B:\,         C:\,         D:\

C. C:\,         D:\,        E:\,         F:\

D C:\,         D:\,        E:\,         F:\,         G:\        

. H:\

1 points   
QUESTION 31
1. BIOS stands for:
A
Biological Input Output System
.
B. Basic Input Output System

C. Both Input Output System

D
Basic In-Out Success
.

1 points   
QUESTION 32
1. The maximum storage space in a DVD-R in time is:
A
120 hours
.
B. 60 minutes

C. 120 minutes
D
3 hours
.

1 points   
QUESTION 33
1. An input device in computer systems is considered:
A
the information generated from a digital output device.
.
B. a hardware device used to generate data signals that are sent to a processor.

C. an input
D
a hardware device used to convert processed data to physical stimulus for the end-user.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 34
1. In a computer system if hardware are all tangible components, and software programs are
coded instructions; how does software relate to hardware such that the system is complete?
The relationship between these two is generally through memory devices that store all software
A
programs required by the system and the processor that creates communication and information
.
flow.
B. The link is generally through input devices that talk to software and tell it to listen to hardware.
The end-user is the one who talks to software and also informs hardware to listen to relevant
C.
software programs. 
D The relationship between these two main components is through  USB interface only.
 .

1 points   
QUESTION 35
1. A software program’s Status Bar in Ms WINDOWS is an area generally used for:
A. displayingcertain details about a document, such as Page Numbers.
B. saving a document that was previously saved before. 
C. Ms WINDOWS Operating System’s Desktop operations.
D. saving a document that is being saved for the first time.

1 points   
QUESTION 36
1. Unzipping of files means:
A. compressing image files that are very large to save.

B. compressing all files to fit in a very small folder for more storage.

C. extract only image files that were compressed in a different computer.

D. extracting (decompressing) of files that were compressed before so that they could be used again.

1 points   
QUESTION 37
1. The term system (in general) refers to:
A A number of programmable hardware components that are interconnected to function as a whole to produce
. another system. 
B.  A system of interconnected computers that share a central storage system.
A unified operation made up of a number of interdependent items or components that must interact
C.
to function as a integrated whole.
D  Loosey translated, a system can be defined as a programmable electronic device that accepts data from input
. devices.

1 points   
QUESTION 38
1. A folder in Ms Windows operating system:
A
is used to represent a Subfolder ONLY.
.
B. is used to represent a Directory, and Subdirectory and even a Sub-Subdirectory and further.

C. is used to store ONLY Ms Word Processing files

D
is used as a Recycling Bin.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 39
1. Computer bits are represented by the following number format:
A
binary and decimal numbers.
.
B. binary numbers of 2's and 1's.
C. binary numbers of 0's and 1's. 
D
software applications and data.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 40
1. RAM stands for:
A
Random Oriented Memory
.
B. Read Only Memory

C. Random Access Memory

D
.
Read Access Memory

1 points   
QUESTION 41
1. RAM storage format is:
A
nonvolatile
.
B. volatile

C. involatile
D
both volatile and nonvolatile
.

1 points   
QUESTION 42
1. The combination of memory devices below is an example of ONLY secondary memory devices or
medium that may be found in a personal computer:
A
i) Blu-Ray Inline Memory Module, ii) Micro SD Disc, iii) Harddrive, iv) USB Memory Card 
.
B. i) Hard drive, ii) Blu-Ray Drive, iii) SSD (Solid State Drive) hard drive, iv) Digital Versatile Disc drive
i) RAMBUS Inline Memory Module, ii) ROM Inline memory Module, iii) Digital Versatile Disc, iv)
C.
Compact Disc
D
.
i) ROM Inline Memory Module, ii) Compact Disc, iii) Digital Versatile Disc, iv) Blu-Ray Disc  

1 points   
QUESTION 43
1. 8-bits code in computers is known as:
A
word
.
B. nibble

C. byte
D
bits per second
.

1 points   
QUESTION 44
1. In Ms Windows terms, zipping of files means
A. Decompressing  files that were compressed earlier because of their size.

B. Compression of files that may be too large in size for a certain purpose.

C. Extracting of files or a file from a Folder with Zip graphics on it.

D. This is the same as using CUT and PASTE option in Ms Word application software.

1 points   
QUESTION 45
1. Match the storage device to the best matching description :
 Optical
         -           A.           B.           C.           D.    
storage
A Memory storage accessible from the Internet
Removable . everywhere possible.
         -           A.           B.           C.           D.    
storage
B. Fixed storage within the system unit
Internal
         -           A.           B.           C.           D.     solid state C. CD/DVD/Blu-Ray discs
hard drive D
Flash drive
.
Cloud
         -           A.           B.           C.           D.    
storage

4 points   
QUESTION 46
1. On optical memory devices the letters RW stand for:
A
Read Write disc
.
B. Read Before Writing disc

C. Read Only Rewritable disc

D
Rewritable disc
.

1 points   
QUESTION 47
1. The central processing unit (CPU) is in itself a:
A. Motherboard

B. USB (Universal Serial Bus) System

C. Processor chip ONLY (e.g. INTEL i3)

D. Processor chip and other accompanying units and electronic circuitry.

1 points   
QUESTION 48
1. A computer system can be defined as:
A A system made up of a number of future components that have frames within themselves for self-
. processing to produce results.
A system made up of a number of hardware components that have to interact with software to process inputs
B.
with main aim of producing relevant results via output devices. 

C. A system that is stable but may be affected by integrated systems.

D
A system that cannot lose power even if power is switched off.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 49
1. This hard drive technology is relatively new technology used in standard personal desktop
computers:
A
External Harddrive (EHDD)
.
B. Solid State Drive (SSD)

C. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Flash Drive

D Micro SD card
 .

1 points   
QUESTION 50
1. A Start Menu in Ms WINDOWS Operating System is:
A
the main menu that contains all Application Software programs installed in that particular computer system.
.
B. a software program that is used for activating a Context Menu.

C. used to display main menu on the Ribbon User Interface.

D
an Application Software program used to display computer errors.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 51
1. The maximum storage space in a CD-R disc in time is:
A. 120 hours

B. 120 minutes

C. 2 hours

D. 1hour 20 min

1 points   
QUESTION 52
1. The maximum possible storage size for a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD-RW) is:
A
100GB (gigabytes)
.
B. 700MB (megabytes)

C. 2.5MB (megabytes)
D
. 4.7GB (gigabytes)

1 points   
QUESTION 53
1. This interface port can be used for connecting a personal computer’s monitor:
A
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port 
.
B. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Port
C. Firewire Port 
D
.
Video Internet Port

1 points   
QUESTION 54
1. This Computer Bus System is associted with latest’s display units’ technology of a personal
computer:
A
VGA (Video Graphics Array) Bus system
.
B. APG (Accelerated Graphics Port) Bus system

C. ISA (Industry Standard Architect) Bus system

D
. VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association)
 1 points   
QUESTION 55
1. An operating system can be defined as:
A is used to execute all activities within a computer system but controls only the output hardware
. devices
 just a black-box used for linking hardware devices direct to the operating system . 
B.

works as an input and output, by interfacing necessary programs and outputs to communicate with the end-
C.
user.
is used to execute all activities within a computer system and it controls hardware
D
.
devices (input and or output).

1 points   
QUESTION 56
1. This application software program in Ms Windows is used to organize your computer:
A
Ms Word, word processing software program
.
B. Ms Excel, spreadsheet software program

C. 'My Computer'/'Computer' software program

D
Ms Windows operating system
.

1 points   
QUESTION 57
1. In Graphical User Interface based programs, a Dialog Box indicates that:
A. there is a problem with the operating system.
B. folders are not open  and cannot open currently.
C. before a selected command can execute, further details are needed. 
D. all current commands are not available.

1 points   
QUESTION 58
1. The following five MAIN components (excluding signals) make up a computer system: (Select the
correct group of combinations as presented below) 
A
 i) Input Hardware, ii) Output Software, iii) USB, iii) Primary Memory, iv) Secondary Memory
.
B.  i) Hardware, ii) Operating Software, iii) Systematic Device, iv) RAM, v) USB Network

C. i) Memory, ii) USB cable, iii) Charger, iv) Devices, v) Input-Output Interface

D
 i) Input Components, ii) Output Components, iii) Memory iv) Processing Unit, v) Power Unit
.

1 points   
QUESTION 59
1. The following six devices are External Optical Storage Devices that use a USB (Universal Serial
Bus) connection system:
A i) CD ROM Drive, ii) DVD Drive, iii) CD Writer, iv) DVD RW Drive, v) BLU-RAY Drive, vi) BLU-RAY
. RW Drive

B. i) CD, ii) DVD, iii) Magnetic Disk, iv) Blu-Ray Disc, v) CD ROM, vi) USB Flash Drive

C. i) USB Flash Drive, ii) CD, iii) DVD, iv) Blu-Ray Disc, v) USB software, vi) SATA Drive
 D
i) Hardware, ii) Software, iii) Mainboard, iv) USB Flash Drive, v) CD, vi) DVD
.

1 points   
QUESTION 60
1. Volatile memory means that:
A
memory can hold information temporarily when a computer system is switched off.
.
B. memory can hold information permanently even if there is no power available.

C. memory is only able to hold information as long as power is available.

D
memory is nonvolatile, it permanently holds data even if power is removed.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 61
1. Quick Access Toolbar:
A
is found under the Submenus of the Ribbon User Interface (RUI).
.
B. works well when a computer system has ONLY one Application Software program

C. has fixed commands and it never be customized.

D
is used to keep frequently used commands/options for easy accessibility.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 62
1. Output data is:
A
output signal coming from the processor going to an output device.
.
B. output interface device for monitoring data.
C.  input and output devices combined to process the output signal.
D
output stimulus or raw information from the output device to the end-user.
.

1 points   
QUESTION 63
1. The speed of a computer system (if based on processor speed) is measured in:
A. meters per second (m/s)

B. seconds (s)

C. Hertz (1/s)
D. Mega bytes (MB)
1 points   
QUESTION 64
1. How many maximum memory devices could be connected on all IDE connections?
A
Two
.
B. Three

C. Four
D
.
Six

1 points   
 QUESTION 65
1. The following are the Search Engines:
A. i) Google Maps, ii) Yahoo.com and iii) Firefox.com

B. i) Google.com, ii) Yahoo.com and iii) Bing.com

C. i) Mozilla Firefox.com, ii) Yahoo.com and iii) Ms Internet Explorer

D. i) Bing Chrome.com, ii) Internet.com and iii) Firefox.com

1 points   
QUESTION 66
1. In Personal Computers (PC’s) there are two common processors (which are also named after
their manufacturers' names) : (select the correct combination)
A
.
i) AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) and ii) INTEL
B.  i) INTEL and ii) MICROSOFT Inc. 
C. i) INTEL and ii) PENTIUM Inc.
D i) AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) and APPLE
. Inc.

1 points   
QUESTION 67
1. The maximum possible storage size for a Compact Disc (CD-R) secondary memory storage:
A
200GB (gigabytes)
.
B. 700MB (megabytes)

C. 700Mb (megabits)
D
. 500Mb (megabits)

1 points   
QUESTION 68
1. Complete the statement based on the understanding of data measuring units. There are:
A
1000 bits in a Kilo byte
.
B. 1024 bits in 1 Mega bytes

C. 1024 bytes in a Kilo byte

D
1024 bits in 1 Kilo bytes
.

1 points   
QUESTION 69
1. The maximum possible storage size for one of the three types of Blu-Ray Disc secondary memory
storage is:
A
20GB (giga-bytes)
.
B. 2.5GB (giga-bytes)

C. 25GB (giga-bytes)
D
. 4.7GB (giga-bytes)

1 points   
QUESTION 70
1. The total number of speakers in a 5.1. computer sound system is:
A
Five
.
B. Four

C. Six
D
.
Seven