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COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
First Semester AY 2019-2020

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

DIRECTIONS: Read each question carefully, and then SHADE the ANSWER that best fits the question.
If you think there is no correct answer, shade E.

1. The technology that uses computing with high speed communication links to spread information from one
place to another.
a. Communication technology
b. Information technology
c. Software technology
d. Business application
2. Applications execute programmed instructions to manipulate, consolidate, disperse or otherwise affect data
for a business purpose.
a. Communication technology
b. Information technology
c. Software technology
d. Business application
3. It is transactional system to use in real time order entry.
a. SQL Server
b. Apache
c. Exchange
d. CRM
4. The ____________ is intended to use as an email server in a business.
a. SQL Server
b. Apache
c. Exchange
d. Server
5. It interact with the client users and other devices across the servers across one more business networks.
a. SQL Server
b. Apache
c. Storage
d. Server
6. The _____________ is any kind of technology that holds information as data.
a. SQL Server
b. Apache
c. Storage
d. Server
7. The type of memory that retains its content while power is interrupted the stored data is quickly lost.
a. Erasable memory
b. Non Volatile memory
c. Temporary memory
d. Volatile Memory

8. It is the practice of using a network or remote servers hosted on the Internet to store manage and process
data rather than a local server or a personal computer.

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 a. Virtualization
b. Cloud Computing
c. Intranet Computing
d. Remote Networking
9. The _____________ is the process of creating software-based and representation of something.
a. Virtualization
b. Cloud Computing
c. Intranet Computing
d. Remote Networking
10. It is a change in technology a computer is/was being used. It includes both hardware and software, which
together make up an entire computer system
a. Communication generating
b. Information technology
c. Technology Generation
d. Computer generation
11. In the period ____ generation about 1946-1959 the _________ based was originated.
a. 1st & transistor
b. 1st & vacuum tube
c. 2nd & Integrated circuit
d. 2nd & VLSI
12. In the period of ______ generation the _______ based was originated.
a. 2nd & Integrated circuit
b. 2nd & VLSI
c. 3rd & integrated circuit
d. 4th & ULSI
13. The period of the fourth generation the ____________ based was originated.
a. Integrated circuit
b. VLSI
c. ULSI
d. Transistor
14. It is small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer
memory.
a. Integrated circuit
b. VLSI
c. ULSI
d. Transistor
15. An IC is a small wafer, usually made of silicon, that can hold anywhere from hundreds to millions of
transistors, resistors, and capacitors.
a. Integrated circuit
b. VLSI
c. ULSI
d. Transistor
16. The ____________ is the process of creating an integrated circuit (IC) by combining thousands of
transistors into a single chip.
a. Integrated circuit
b. VLSI
c. ULSI
d. Transistor
17. The _____________ is the process of integrating or embedding millions of transistors on a single silicon
semiconductor microchip.
a. Integrated circuit
b. VLSI
c. ULSI
d. Transistor
18. The use of any computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to
create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data.
a. Communication technology
b. Information technology
c. Software technology
d. Business application

19. The ____________ is intended to use as an web server in a business.

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 a. SQL Server
b. Apache
c. Exchange
d. Server
20. During the pre-mechanical age the signs or simple figures are carved in rock is called_____________.
a. Petroglyths
b. Ideographs
c. Cuneiform
d. Stylus
21. It represents the idea and concept.
a. Petroglyths
b. Ideographs
c. Cuneiform
d. Stylus
22. The ____________ is the first true written _________and the first real_________.
a. Petroglyths, language & information system
b. Ideographs poem and language
c. Cuneiform, language & information system
d. Sytlus poem and language
23. Phoenicians created the symbols that expresses ______ syllables and consonant.
a. multiple
b. complex
c. single
d. simple
24. Greek adopted the Phoenician alphabet and added ________.
a. consonant
b. syllables
c. sounds
d. vowel
25. The ___________ gave the ________ name to create the alphabet we use today
a. Romans and latin
b. Romans and sounds
c. Summerians and greek
d. Summerians and Latin
26. Abacus was man’s first recorded adding machine invented in ___________ and popularized by
__________.
a. Egyptian & Romans
b. Mesopotamia & China
c. Babylonia and China
d. China and Babylonia
27. It allows multiplication and division to be reduce in addition and subtraction.
a. Arabian Lattice
b. LOGS
c. Slide rule
d. Pascaline
28. It lays out a special version of multiplication tables on a set of four sided wooden rods.
a. Arabian Lattice
b. LOGS
c. Slide rule
d. Pascaline
29. It was made of clock gears and levers that could solve mathematical problems like addition and subtraction.
a. LOGS
b. Slide rule
c. Pascaline
d. Stepped Reckoner

30. ____________ can multiply ___ to _____ digit number.

a. LOGS, 5 & 10
b. Slide rule 5 & 10
c. Pascaline 5 & 12
d. Stepped Reckoner 5 & 12
31. ___________ was controlled by punch card.
a. Automatic loom
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 b. Arithmometer
c. Voltaic battery
d. Millionaire
32. It is the first efficient four function calculator.
a. Automatic loom
b. Arithmometer
c. Voltaic battery
d. Millionaire
33. The first programmable computer called ________.
a. Mark 1
b. Z3
c. ABC
d. Z4
34. It is considered as first stored program.
a. Mark 1
b. Z3
c. ABC
d. Z4
35. It is the first all-electronic computer.
a. Mark 1
b. Z3
c. ABC
d. Z4
36. ENIAC means:
a. Electronic Numerical Integrator and Communicator
b. Embedded Numerical Internal and Calculator
c. Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator
d. Embedded Numerical Internal and Communicator
37. It is the first commercially available electronic computer.
a. ENIAC
b. UNIVAC
c. IBM
d. Z4
38. Communication is the exchange of _______________ and the expression of feeling that can result in
understanding.
a. data
b. information
c. emotion
d. idea
39. Communication happens through verbally, vocally or through written words which express or convey the
message to other.
a. Verbal communication
b. Channel
c. Non-verbal communication
d. Expressions
40. A communication which happens through word of mouth, spoken words, conversations and also any
messages or information are shared or exchanged between one another through speech or word of mouth is
called oral communication.
a. Oral communication
b. Written communication
c. Non-verbal communication
d. Expressions
41. Typed, Newspaper, printed word documents, letters, books and magazines are examples of
_____________.
a. Oral communication
a. Written communication
b. Non-verbal communication
c. Expressions
42. Any communication without word of mouth, spoken words, conversation and written languages.
a. Oral communication
b. Written communication
c. Non-verbal communication
d. Expressions
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43. Includes every broadcasting and narrowcasting medium such as newspapers, magazines, TV, radio,
billboards, direct mail, telephone, fax, and internet
a. data
b. information
c. media
d. expressions

44. In Shannon –Weaver communication models the ________ anything that interferes with the accurate
expression or reception of a message.
a. noise
b. distraction
c. media
d. hindrance
45. In Osgood- Schramm Model the communication happens in what process?
a. 1 way
b. 2 way
c. cycle
d. unstoppable
46. It is the ability ability to read, analyze, evaluate and produce communication in a variety of media forms.
a. Media Literacy
b. Information Literacy
c. Technology Literacy
d. Data Literacy
47. The ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use and
communicate information in its various formats.
a. Media Literacy
b. Information Literacy
c. Technology Literacy
d. Media and Information Literacy
48. The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use, and create
information.
a. Media Literacy
b. Information Literacy
c. Technology Literacy
d. Media and Information Literacy
49. Recognizes the primary role of information and media in our everyday lives. It lies at the core of freedom
of expression and information - since it empowers citizens to understand the functions of media and other
information providers, to critically evaluate their content, and to make informed decisions as users and
producer of information and media content.
a. Media Literacy
b. Information Literacy
c. Information and Media literacy
d. Media and Information Literacy
50. Data, knowledge derived from study, experience, or instruction, signals or symbols knowledge of specific
events or situations are:
a. data
b. information
c. channel
d. expressions
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II. MATCHING TYPE

DIRECTIONS: Match column A with the correct answer on column B. Write only the letter of answer on
the blank provided before the number.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

51. John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry a. stylus and wet clay
52. Konrad Zus b. vertical lines (|)for numbers 1 –9
53. Lee de Fores c. 9 digit numbering
54. Herman Hollerith d. movable metaltype printing
55. Pehr and Edward Scheut e. first mechanical calculator
56. Guglielmo Marconi f. stepped Reckoner
57. Samuel F.B. Morse g. automatic loom
58. Charles Xavier Thomas de Colma h. the first mass produced calculator
59. Joseph-Marie Jacquard i. electromagnetic Telegraph
60. Gottfried Leibniz j. electrical waves
61. Wilhelm Shickard k. tabulating Machine
62. Johann Guttenberg l. father of information processing
63. Hindus m. vacuum tubes
64. Egyptians n. first programmable computer
65. Sumerians o. first all-electronic computer
p. first efficient four function calculator
q. Boolean Algebra

III. ESSAY

DIRECTIONS: Explain each questions, before you begin writing, read the passage carefully and plan
what you will say. Your essay should be as well organized and as a carefully written as
you can make it.

66-70. How did media affect or change the way we communicate with other people?
71- 75. How did Facebook affect the quantity and quality of information available to people? Is it a good thing
or bad thing?

Prepared by:

NHELGANE M. HABLO
Instructor

JOHN PAUL G. DANTAYANA, MSIT

Instructor

Noted:

JOHN PAUL G. DANTAYANA, MSIT

Program Head

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