Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND
INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
CITE Building, Pablo Borbon Main 1, Rizal Avenue, Batangas City

Name: ________________________________ Score: ______________________________

SR Code: ______________________________ Class Schedule: ______________________
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
IT 101: IT APPLICATION TOOLS IN BUSINESS
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: READ THE DIRECTIONS & QUESTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE WRITING YOUR ANSWERS. ERASURE OR ANY ALTERATION SHALL BE CONSIDERED
AS WRONG. ANYONE WHO CHEATS WILL GET A FINAL SCORE OF ZERO (0) FOR THIS EXAMINATION. PLEASE USE UPPERCASE LETTERS FOR YOUR FINAL ANSWERS AND
WRITE THEM IN YELLOW PAPER WITH YOUR SIGNATURE AT THE LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF EACH PAGE. UPLOAD THE PICTURE OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHED SHEET/S OF
YELLOW PAPER IN OUR GOOGLE CLASSROOM. The overall total of this examination is 175 points.
PART I: WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR LECTURE PART (85 points)
I.
MULTIPLE CHOICE

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer for each item. (1 point each = 55 points)
1. Which of the following is not an advantage of using computer?
A. Consistency
B. Speed
C. Reliability
D. None of the above
2. What is the information processing cycle?
A. Input-Output-Process-Storage-Communication
B. Process-Input-Output-Communication-Storage
C. Input-Process-Output-Storage-Communication
D. None of the above
3. It is the hardware used to enter data and instructions.
A. Input Device
B. Output Device
C. Storage Device
D. Communication Device
4. Which of the following is a characteristic of a secondary stage?
A. Fast in operation
B. Used to hold running program instructions
C. Volatile (loses data on power dissipation)
D. None of the above
5. It is an electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory.
A. Input Device
B. Communication Device
C. Storage Device
D. Computer
6. It is also called as the processor
A. Software
B. System Unit
C. Central Processing Unit
D. Memory
7. It holds data, instructions, and information for future use
A. Input Device
B. Output Device
C. Communication Device
D. None of the above
8. It provides permanent storage for data and instructions.
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. Memory
D. None of the above

9. It is the place where the actual executions of instructions take place during processing operation.
A. CPU
B. ALU
C. CU
D. None of the above

10. It is the process of performing arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, etc.) or logical operations (comparisons like equal to, less than, greater than, etc.) on data to convert them into
useful information.
A. Saving
B. Outputting
C. Inputting
D. None of the above
11. It is the knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.
A. Internet Literacy
B. Microsoft Package Literacy
C. Computer Literacy
D. None of the above
12. It is the hardware that conveys information to one or more people.
A. Input Device
B. Output Device
C. Storage Device
D. Communication Device
13. It is a collection of computers and devices connected together.
A. Internet
B. Network
C. Devices
D. None of the above
14. It consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions.
A. Software
B. System Unit
C. Central Processing Unit
D. Memory
15. It is a box-like case containing electronic components used to process data.
A. Software
B. System Unit
C. Central Processing Unit
D. Memory
16. It records, retrieves or often function as a source of input.
A. Input Device
B. Output Device
C. Storage Device
D. Communication Device
17. It is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
A. Internet
B. Network
C. Device
D. None of the above
18. It is a collection of related Web pages.
A. Web Page
B. Web
C. Web Site
D. None of the above
19. It is designed so all of the components fit on or under a desk or table.
A. Notebook computer
B. Desktop computer
C. Handheld Computer
D. None of the above
20. It is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.
A. Notebook Computer
B. Desktop Computer
C. Handheld Computer
D. None of the above
21. All of the following are categories of computer users except
A. Home User
B. Mobile User
C. SOGO User
D. Power User
22. It is large, expensive, powerful computer, large computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.
A. Supercomputer
B. Midrange Server
C. Mainframe
D. None of the above
23. It is a hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information.
A. Input Device
B. Output Device
C. Storage Device
D. None of the above
24. It allows you to interact with the software using graphics and icons.
A. CPU
B. GUI
C. OS
D. None of the above
25. Programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.
A. GUI
B. OS
C. CPU
D. None of the above
26. Programs that perform personal tasks for users.
A. Operating System
B. Utility Programs
C. GUI
D. None of the above
27. Which of the following is not an example of storage media?
A. USB flash drives
B. Optical disc
C. Memory card
D. None of the above

28. It is a Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the internet.
A. Web page
B. Web
C. Web site
D. None of the above
29. It is the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence.
A. Video
B. Animation
C. Audio
D. Graphics
30. What is another term for software?
A. Processor
B. Program
C. Command Interface
D. None of the above
31. What are the steps of installing and running computer software?
A. Install-Run
B. Install-Run-Use
C. Run-Use
D. None of the above

32. It is a set of programs that coordinates all activities among computer hardware devices and allows users to run application software.
A. Operating System
B. Utility Programs
C. Application Software
D. None of the above

33. What is the OS used by the Apple Macintosh?

A. Linux
B. Windows OS
C. Macintosh OS
D. None of the above

34. It allows user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, devices or its programs.
A. Application Software
B. GUI
C. Operating Software
D. None of the above

35. It is application software used for database management.

A. Microsoft Word
B. Microsoft Excel
C. Microsoft PowerPoint
D. Microsoft Access

36. It is the OS used for PC and compatibles.

A. Macintosh OS
B. Windows OS
C. Linux
D. None of the above

37. It is a kind of boot which happens when turning on a computer that has been powered off completely.
A. Booting
B. Warm Boot
C. Cold Boot
D. None of the above

38. It is use to configure devices, manage system resources, and troubleshoot network connections, network administrators and other advanced users.
A. GUI
B. GIF
C. JPEG
D. None of the above

39. Which of the following is not a function of an operating system?

A. Managing memory
B. Providing a user interface
C. Coordinating tasks
D. None of the above

40. It is a utility that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.
A. Disk cleanup
B. Disk defragmenter
C. Disk scanner
D. None of the above

41. The area inside the box is called the

A. Quick access toolbar
B. Title bar
C. Task bar
D. Ribbon
42. This area located normally in the lower area of computer screen is called the
A. Quick access toolbar
B. Tabs
C. Task bar
D. Ribbon

43. The area inside the box is called the

A. Quick access toolbar
B. Tabs
C. Ribbon
D. Tabs
44. The Words Home, Insert, etc., inside the box are called as
A. Quick access toolbar
B. Ribbon
C. Task bar
D. Tabs
45. The area comprises in the box is called
A. Quick access toolbar
B. Ribbon
C. Tabs
D. Commands
46. The area comprises in the box is called
A. Status bar
B. Formula bar
C. Name box
D. Work area
47. The area comprises in the box is called
A. Status bar
B. Row numbers
C. Column letters
D. Formula bar
48. The area comprises in the box is called
A. Status bar
B. Formula bar
C. Work area
D. Sheet area
49. It is called to the intersection area of a row and column
A. Active cell
B. Row numbers
C. Column letters
D. None of the above
50. The area comprises in the box is called
A. Status bar
B. Row numbers
C. Column letters
D. Sheet tabs
51. The area comprises in the box is called
A. Slide pane
B. Overview pane
C. Notes pane
D. None of the above
52. The area comprises in the box is called
A. Overview pane
B. Notes pane
C. Slide pane
D. None of the above
53. The area comprises in the box is called
A. Slide pane
B. Overview pane
C. Notes pane
D. None of the above
54. The area comprises in the box is called
A. Zoom level button
B. Zoom slider
C. View shortcuts toolbar
D. Status bar
55. The area comprises in the box is called
A. Zoom level button
B. Zoom slider
C. View shortcut toolbar
D. Status bar
II. PROBLEM SOLVING
Direction: Kindly answer the following items carefully. (2 points each=30 points)
Note: STRICLTY NO ERASURES. NO SOLUTION. NO CREDIT.

BINARY DECIMAL OCTAL HEXADECIMAL

1. 10110111000111
2. 4512
3. 1356
4. 0011010101110
5. 2BB3A

END OF WRITTEN EXAM

Prepared by:
LESLIE T. CALCETAS

IDA KRISTINA D. RAMOS

Instructors
Date Signed: October 4, 2021
Checked and verified by:

MS. MA. CONCEPCION P. MANALO, CPA, MBA

Program Chair- Accountancy
Date Signed: October 5, 2021
Approved by:
DR. BENDALYN M. LANDICHO
Dean, CABEIHM
Date Signed: