COMPUTING LIKELY EXAMINATIONS QUESTIONS (GENETRAL) BASED ON

PEARSON EDEXCEL CURRICULUM

1. What is the purpose of a computer operating system?
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A) To run computer programs
B) To connect to the internet
C) To perform calculations
D) To create documents

2. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

A) Printer
B) Speaker
O
C) Keyboard
D) Monitor

3. What does RAM stand for?

O
A) Random Access Memory
B) Read-Only Memory
C) Random Access Machine
D) Remote Access Modem

4. Which programming language is widely used for web development?

O
A) Java
B) Python
C) HTML
D) C++

5. What is a variable in programming?

A) A reserved word in a programming language
B) A mathematical operation
O
C) A data storage location with a name
D) An input device

6. What does the acronym URL stand for?

O
A) Uniform Resource Locator
B) Universal Routing Language
C) User Registration Link
D) Unified Resource Listing
7. What is the purpose of a loop in programming?
A) To store data temporarily
B) To perform mathematical calculations
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C) To repeat a set of instructions
D) To display graphical elements

8. Which of the following is an example of an output device?

A) Mouse
B) Scanner
C) Hard drive
O
D) Printer

9. What is the file extension for a Microsoft Word document?

O
A) .doc
B) .pdf
C) .txt
D) .jpg

10. What does CPU stand for?

OA) Central Processing Unit
B) Computer Programming Unit
C) Control and Processing Unit
D) Central Program Unit

11. What is a function in programming?

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A) A reusable block of code that performs a specific task
B) A storage device for data
C) A type of computer virus
D) A keyboard shortcut

12. Which of the following is NOT an example of a web browser?

A) Chrome
B) Firefox
OC) Word
D) Safari
13. What is a compiler in programming?
O
A) A program that converts source code into machine code
B) A type of computer virus
C) A device used for printing documents
D) A tool for debugging code

14. What is the purpose of a conditional statement in programming?

A) To repeat a set of instructions
B) To perform mathematical calculations
C) To store data temporarily
OD) To make decisions based on certain conditions

15. What is the function of an antivirus software?

O
A) To protect a computer from malicious software
B) To create documents and presentations
C) To connect to the internet
D) To perform calculations

16. What does HTML stand for?

O
A) Hypertext Markup Language
B) Hyperlink and Text Markup Language
C) High-Resolution Text Markup Language
D) Home and Text Markup Language

17. What is a database in computing?

O
A) A structured collection of data
B) A type of computer program
C) A wireless networking technology
D) A device used for data storage

18. What is the purpose of a firewall in computer networks?

O
A) To protect a network from unauthorized access
B) To connect to the internet
C) To perform calculations
D) To create web pages

19. What is a software application?

 O
A) A program designed to perform specific tasks on a computer
B) A type of computer hardware
C) A network configuration file
D) A mathematical formula

20. What does GUI stand for?

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A) Graphical User Interface
B) General Use Interface
C) Global User Interface
D) Graphical Utility Interface

COMPUTING LIKELY EXAMINATIONS QUESTIONS (DATABASE) BASED ON

PEARSON EDEXCEL CURRICULUM

1. What is a database?
O
A) A collection of data
B) A computer program
C) A type of spreadsheet
D) A software application

2. Which of the following is NOT an example of a database?

A) Student records
B) Library catalog
O
C) Word document
D) Sales inventory

3. What is a table in a database?

O
A) A collection of records
B) A graphical representation
C) A data entry form
D) A database administrator

4. Which term refers to a unique identifier for each record in a table?

A) Field
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B) Key
C) Query
D) Report

5. What is a query in a database?

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A) A question asked to retrieve specific data
B) A calculation performed on data
C) A chart or graph
D) A backup of the database

6. What is the purpose of a primary key in a database table?

A) To sort data alphabetically
B) To create relationships between tables
C) To generate reports
O
D) To uniquely identify each record

7. Which operation allows you to combine information from two or more tables?
A) Sort
B) Filter
O
C) Join
D) Calculate

8. Which term describes a predefined set of operations that can be applied to a database?
A) Schema
O
B) Query
C) Index
D) Template

9. What is the purpose of a data validation rule in a database?

O
A) To prevent incorrect data entry
B) To automatically calculate values
C) To generate reports
D) To sort data in ascending order

10. What is the function of a database management system (DBMS)?

A) To create tables and fields
O
B) To organize and manipulate data
 C) To design user interfaces
D) To analyze data patterns

11. Which database object is used to present data in a visually appealing format?
A) Query
OB) Report
C) Table
D) Form

12. What is a backup in a database?

O
A) A duplicate copy of the data
B) A security measure to restrict access
C) A method to import data from external sources
D) A database operation to rearrange records

13. Which term describes a group of related fields in a database table?

O
A) Record
B) Query
C) Index
D) File

14. What is the purpose of a database index?

A) To perform complex calculations
O
B) To store large binary files
C) To organize data for quick retrieval
D) To create visual representations of data

15. What is a data type in a database?

A) A set of rules for field values
B) A backup of the entire database
C) A report generated from query results
D) A database administrator's role

16. Which operation allows you to filter data based on specific criteria?
A) Sort
B) Join
C) Query
 D) Calculate

17. What is a relationship in a database?

O
A) A connection between tables based on common fields
B) A backup of the database
C) A calculation performed on data
D) A data entry form

18. What is normalization in the context of database design?

O
A) A process of organizing data to minimize redundancy
B) A method to import data from external sources
C) A graphical representation of data relationships
D) A backup of the entire database

19. What is a form in a database?

O
A) A user interface for data entry and display
B) A calculation performed on data
C) A set of predefined queries
D) A report generated from query results

20. Which of the following is NOT a commonly used database management system?
A) MySQL
B) Oracle
C) Microsoft Excel
OD) PostgreSQL

COMPUTING LIKELY EXAMINATIONS QUESTIONS (NETWORK AND INTERNET)

BASED ON PEARSON EDEXCEL CURRICULUM

1. What is a network?
O
A) A collection of computers connected together
B) A software program
C) A type of smartphone
D) A computer game
2. What is the internet?
O
A) A global network of interconnected computers
B) A type of computer virus
C) An online shopping website
D) A video streaming platform

3. How do computers communicate with each other over a network?

A) Through text messages
O
B) Through radio waves
C) Through electrical signals
D) Through telepathy

4. Which device connects a computer to a network?

O
A) Modem
B) Printer
C) Keyboard
D) Monitor

5. What is a router?
A) A device that connects multiple networks together
O
B) A device used to print documents
C) A type of computer software
D) A device used to store files

6. Which type of network covers a small geographical area, such as a home or office?
O
A) LAN (Local Area Network)
B) WAN (Wide Area Network)
C) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
D) VPN (Virtual Private Network)

7. What is a web browser?

O
A) Software used to access and view websites
B) A type of search engine
C) A device used to connect to the internet
D) A programming language

8. What is a URL?
 A) Uniform Resource Locator, the address of a web page
B) User Recognition Link, a personal identifier on the internet
C) Universal Router List, a network configuration file
D) Uniform Registry Listing, a database of internet domains

9. Which protocol is used for sending emails over the internet?

A) SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
B) HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
C) FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
D) POP (Post Office Protocol)

10. What is Wi-Fi?

A) A wireless networking technology
B) A type of internet cable
C) A computer programming language
D) A social media platform

11. What is an IP address?

A) A unique identifier for devices on a network
B) A type of computer virus
C) A website domain name
D) A wireless network password

12. What is cloud computing?

A) Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet
B) A type of computer hardware
C) A security feature for networks
D) A computer programming concept

13. What is social media?

A) Online platforms for sharing and connecting with others
B) A computer virus
C) A type of internet browser
D) A programming language

14. What is a firewall?

A) A security measure that protects a network from unauthorized access
 B) A type of computer software
C) A device used for printing documents
D) A website design tool

15. What is an email attachment?

A) A file sent along with an email message
B) An image displayed in an email
C) A hyperlink in an email
D) An automatic reply to an email

16. What is a virus?

A) Malicious software that can harm a computer system
B) A type of network cable
C) A computer hardware component
D) A type of computer game

17. What is online shopping?

A) Buying products or services over the internet
B) Playing games on a computer network
C) Connecting to social media platforms
D) Sending emails to friends

18. What is a search engine?

A) A tool used to find information on the internet
B) A type of computer virus
C) A device used to connect to the internet
D) A programming language

19. What is a download?

A) The process of transferring files from the internet to a computer
B) The process of uploading files to the internet
C) A type of computer software
D) A network configuration file

20. What is a username and password used for?

A) To authenticate and access online accounts
B) To connect to a wireless network
C) To install software on a computer
D) To browse the internet