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BECE 2024 PREPARATION - COMPUTING

OBJECTIVE TEST

1. Which of the following options can be used for titles or headings of a

worksheet……………………..
A. Value
B. Formula
C. Number
D. Label
2. A way of preventing errors when data is copied from one medium to another is
termed as……………………….
A. encryption
B. decryption
C. validation
D. verification
3. The term given to the process where data is checked to see if it satisfies certain
criteria when input into the computer is called………………………………
A. Encryption
B. decryption
C. Validation
D. Verification
4. In spreadsheet application, the ready mode on the status bar means it is ready
to
A. print data on the worksheet
B. accept data onto the worksheet
C. display data on the worksheet
D. calculate the values on the worksheet
5. The Operating System function that enables computer users to do many activities
at the same time is known as………………………
A. multiprogramming
B. multiprocessing
C. multitasking
D. multiactivity
6. Which of the following component has the characteristics of being volatile?
A. Flash disk
B. Read Only Memory
C. Random Access Memory
D. Head disk
7. Which generation of computers uses parallel processing and artificial intelligence?
A. Fifth generation
B. Forth generation
C. Third generation
D. Second generation
8. The copyright laws protect the works of an author for a period of his life time and
A. 40 years after his death
B. 50 years after his death
C. 60 after his death
D. 70 years after his death
9. One megabyte of data is approximately equal to
A. 1,000 bytes of data
B. 10,000bytes of data
C. 100,000 bytes of data
D. 1,000,000 bytes of data
10.The electronic application used for financial records is known
as……………………….
A. presentation
B. grid lines
C. spreadsheet
D. paint
11. Generally, main captions of documents are aligned using the ………………….
A. align left command
B. align right command
C. center command
D. justify command
12. All the following are features of windows charm bar except ……………
A. device
B. search
C. toolbar
D. share
13. In Word processing application, header and footer facility can be accessed from
the.
A. Home tab
B. design tab
C. page layout tab
D. Insert tab
14. Storage media that are similar to compact discs but store more data are known
as ……..
A. pen drives
B. hard drives
C. floppy disks
D. digital versatile discs.
15. The practical use of scientific knowledge to solve problems in everyday life is
termed as ……..
A. educational technology
B. scientific knowledge
C. technology
D. e- learning
16. To obtain a constant flow of power into a computer system, the user should
use…………………...
A. voltage stabilizer
B. step- down transformer
C. step-up transformer
D. uninterruptible power supply
17. Which of the following is compulsory when composing and sending an e-mail?
A. Message body
B. Message header and subject
C. Recipient’s E-mail Address
D. Sender’s Name
18. The following options are forms of exchange of information except……………….
A. software
B. e-mail
C. messaging
D. fax
19. Which of the following is an effect of loud ringing tone of the mobile phone?
A. headache
B. Wrist pain
C. Bleeding nose
D. damage to hearing
20. Which processor was used in the third generation computers
A. transistors
B. vacuum tubes
C. microprocessor
D. integrated circuit
21. Which computer keyboard key(s) should be pressed to start a new paragraph in
a word processing document?
A. Control + Enter
B. Down cursor key
C. Enter
D. Spacebar

22. Which of the following is not a component of a uniform resource locator (URL)?

A. Web protocol

B. Name of browser

C. Name of web server

D. Name of the file with the directory

23. Sir Mark wants to write and send e-mail to his computing student, arrange the
steps below to guide him
I. compose your e-mail

II. log out your e-mail

III. log into your e-mail

IV. edit your e-mail

V. send your e-mail

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV

24. Devices that translates data into a form that users can read are
called……………………………

A. input devices

B. output devices

C. storage devices
D. process devices
25. One billion bytes is approximately one……………………
A. gigabyte
B. kilobyte
C. megabyte
D. terabyte
26. The intersection of the 8th row and the 7th column in a spreadsheet application
will have the cell referenced …………….
A. 8G
B. G8
C. 7H
D. H7
27. A single box that shows the intersection of a column and a row in an opened
spreadsheet program is called
A. Text
B. Column
C. Cell
D. Range
28. Which of the following symbols is used to represent a file path in networking?
A. \
B. /
C. @
D. –
29. The symbol below represent?

A. Reset button
B. Restart button
C. Sleep button
D. Power button
30. The following are valid cells addresses for a worksheet except ………………………
A. A1
B. AA1
C. A1A
D. Z3
31. In order to print large plans, an architect is most likely to use…………………..
A. inkjet printer
B. dot matrix
C. daisy wheel
D.
32. Which of the following steps will open, check and correct errors, and submit the
file for safe keeping under a word processing application?
A. File, Open, Edit and Save
B. Open, File, Edit and Save
C. Open, File, Close and Save
D. Start, Open, Edit and Save
33. Arrange the correct steps in moving files into folders
I. right click the icon of destination folder
II. select paste from the pop-up menu that appears
III. right click on the icon of the file you want to move and select cut
A. I, II and III
B. III, I and II
C. III, II and I
D. III and I
34. Previewing a document before printing is necessary because…………….
A. formats the document.
B. displays the name of the document.
C. displays copy and paste of documents.
D. displays how the document will look after printing.
35. Which of the following options is used to access a message from an Inbox in an
electronic mailing?
A. Mail
B. Send/Receive
C. Import/Export
D. Create New Account
36. Which of the following is a complete website address
A. hhpp://www.gsaghana.com
B. hhtp://www.gsaghana.com
C. http://www.gsaghana.com
D. htpp://www.gsaghana.com
37. Daniella wants to copy information onto a compact disc and use the information
several times without erasing it. Which of the following media would you advise her
to use?
A. VCD
B. CD-R
C. CD-Plus
D. CD-ROM
38. A spreadsheet cell is identified by……………………
A. cell and row letter
B. cell and row number
C. column letter and row number
D. row letter and column number
39. Using a computer application is known as…………………………
A. installing
B. launching
C. operating
D. running
40. By default, how many worksheets does a new workbook in a spreadsheet
contain?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
41. Which of the following is not a characteristic of fourth generation computer?
A. Use of VLSI circuit
B. Use of graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
C. Use of punch cards
D. Use of personal computers (PCs)
42. What type of input device is employed for entering text and commands into a
computer?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Touchpad
D. Scanner
43. To convert hardcopy images and documents into digital form, one needs a
…………………..
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Touchpad
D. Scanner
44. What input device is often found on laptops and tablets?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Touchpad
D. Scanner
45. The microprocessor was introduced during the …… of the computer
A. first generation
B. second generation
C. third generation
D. fourth generation
46. All the following are examples of output devices except …………………
A. printer
B. light pen
C. Speaker
D. plotter
47. What does disk caching in a hard drive help with?
A. Increasing the size of the drive
B. Speeding up data access by temporarily storing frequently accessed
data
C. Reducing the physical size of the hard drive
D. Storing data in a volatile manner
48. To store high-definition movies and video games, one needs a ………………….
A. CD-ROM
B. DVD-RW
C. Blu-Ray disc
D. floppy disk
49. Which type of optical disc is typically used for permanent data storage and
cannot be rewritten?
A. CD-RW
B. DVD-R
C. CD-ROM
D. DVD-RW
50. What is the primary advantage of solid-state drives (SSDs) over traditional hard
drives?
A. Lowest cost
B. Largest storage capacity
C. Faster data access and no moving part
D. Longer lifespan
51. An external hard drive designed for portability and often powered through a USB
connection is called……
A. full-sized external hard drive
B. network-attached storage (NAS)
C. Solid-state drive (SSD)
D. portable hard drive
52. In the Windows Operating System, what has replaced the traditional Start menu?
A. Buttons
B. Tiles
C. Preview thumbnails
D. Start screen
53. In windows 10, tiles are used for …………………………..
A. Organizing files and folders
B. Accessing frequently used apps and features
C. Customizing the desktop background
D. managing user account
54. What is the purpose of taskbar button in windows?
A. Displays live weather updates
B. Launching Virtual assistants
C. Quick access to open programs
D. Display the date and time
55. This windows features allows you to group and organize files and folders on your
computer
A. Tiles
B. File Explorer
C. Start screen
D. Taskbar buttons
56. Which of the following is a common task associated with file management on a
windows computer?
A. Opening the Start screen
B. Creating a user account
C. Renaming files and folders
D. Adjusting screen brightness
57. The technology tool often used in mathematics education for creating and
working with tables, charts, and graphic referred to as
A. virtual museum
B. Spreadsheet
C. presentation software
D. Scrabble
58. What technology tool is ideal for exploring history, art, and science through
interactive exhibits and displays, often in a digital format?
A. Spreadsheet
B. virtual museum
C. Scratch
D. Powerpoint
59. In computer programming and coding education, which tool is often used to
introduce students to programming concept through interactive project and
animations?
A. presentation software
B. virtual museum
C. Scrabble
D. Scratch
60. Which technology tool is used to create, edit, and deliver multimedia content,
making it valuable in various subject for visual communication and teaching?
A. virtual museum
B. Spreadsheet
C. presentation software
D. Scrabble
61. One of the negative environmental impacts of excessive computer use is
A. reduce electronic waste
B. increase energy consumption and electronic waste generation
C. lower carbon emission
D. enhanced recycle effort
62. How can technology contribute to sustainable education?
A. By increasing access to education resources
B. By promoting electronic waste generation
C. By discouraging digital literacy
D. By fostering a culture of excessive resource consumption
63. What is one potential advantage of using technology tools for online learning?
A. Reduced access to educational content
B. Limited opportunities for collaboration with peers
C. Flexibility in learning schedules and location
D. Increase classroom overcrowding
64. Which of the following is an environmentally responsible practice for reducing
computer-related e-waste?
A. Throwing old computer parts in the trash
B. Sending electronic waste to a landfill
C. Recycling and reusing computer parts
D. Promoting the purchase of new electronic gadgets
65. The graphic tablet is mostly used by
A. teachers
B. Journalists
C. visual artists
D. Doctors
66. Microsoft Powerpoint is an example of …………software
A. Presentation
B. Word processing
C. Spreadsheet
D. Reference
67. Windows Media Player is an example of ……. software
A. Spreadsheet
B. Reference
C. Presentation
D. Multimedia
68. The following are modified functionalities in Windows OS except?
A. the use of files
B. the use preview thumbnails
C. the use of start screen
D. the use of large icon
69. …………………… is the process of arranging and organizing files and document
kept on the computer system by the operating system.
A. File modification
B. File management
C. file assembly
D. File preview
70. Which of the following has the highest storage capacity?
A. Blu-Ray disc
B. Compact disc
C. DVD
D. CD-R
71. ………….…. accounts are special account that are used for making changes to
system setting or managing other people’s account
A. Standard
B. administrative
C. family safety
D. guest
72. A …... statement is a statement that, when true, allows us to make a known set
of facts and infer (or assume) a new fact from them
A. logical
B. deductive
C. selective
D. hypothetic
73. ………… is a networking device that receives and forward data packets to
destination device
A. server
B. client
C. switch
D. packet tracer
74. Mr. Asante wants to type email messages to her wife abroad. which of these
buttons must be clicked?
A. Compose
B. Sign out
C. Sign in
D. Sign Up
75. All of these are data entries in spreadsheet except
A. label
B. picture
C. formula
D. value
76. Words such as Sony, LG and Coco-Cola fall under which branch of intellectual
property law protection?
A. copyright
B. patent
C. trademark
D. slogan
77. The following are components of humanoid robot except………………
A. actuator
B. spindle
C. microprocessor
D. sensor
78. The aspect of AI programming is design
81. The part of the computer which sends instructions and commands into the
computer is known as ………………………
A. distribution
B. processing
C. output
D. input
82. The full meaning of BIOS is …………………….
A. Basic Interface Output System
B. Base Interface Output System
C. Basic Input Output System
D. Base Input Output System
83. The primary memory of the computer is …………………….
A. POST
B. ROM
C. RAM
D. CPU
84. A …………………… allows for a much more direct interaction with what is
displayed compared to a device like a mouse.
A. touchscreen
B. monitor
C. joystick
D. stylus
85. The most commonly used magnetic storage device in the computer system is
the ……….
A. zip disk
B. hard disk
C. floppy disk
D. magnetic tape
86. ……………….. is an output device used to read a printed text.
A. OCR
B. OMR
C. MICR
D. MOIR
87. Which of the following is the main input of a personal computer?
A. Scanner
B. Light pen
C. Keyboard
D. Motherboard
88. The duplication of an original document is referred to as ………………
A. backup
B. copying
C. production
D. back down
89. Which of the following is responsible for all the basic operations of the personal
computer?
A. Operating system
B. System tools
C. System user
D. End user
90. Which of the following has the highest storage capacity?
A. CD-R
B. DVD
C. Blu-ray disc
D. Compact disc
91. A software program capable of creating, storing, and printing typed document is
known as ……………………
A. publisher
B. spreadsheet
C. word processor
D. powerpoint application
92. Which of the following is a type of page orientation?
A. Indent
B. Margin
C. Alignment
D. Landscape
93. The piece of information that appears at the bottom of each printed page is
known as ………………………
A. running footer
B. page footer
C. header
D. footer
94. Which of the following aligns the text to both left and right margins?
A. Top
B. Justify
C. Centre
D. Bottom
95. The keyboard combination to underline a word or sentence is ………………
A. Ctrl+I
B. Ctrl+X
C. Ctrl+B
D. Ctrl+U
96. The rules which define how transmissions are done in a network are called
…………
A. access control
B. router controls
C. management protocol
D. communication protocol
97. Which of the following is the most common video-sharing media platform?
A. Yahoo
B. YouTube
C. Facebook
D. Instagram
98. The process of using the operating system to restart the computer is called
………….
A. cold booting
B. load booting
C. warm booting
D. restart booting
99. Which of the following application would support mathematical calculations?
A. Notepad
B. Powerpoint
C. Spreadsheet
D. Database application
100. Which of the following storage data stores data sequentially?
A. Hard disk
B. Compact disc
C. Magnetic tape
D. Digital Versatile Disc
101. When a computer processes data, it produces which of the following?
A. Information
B. Alphabet
C. Input
D. Icon
102. A step by step procedure which defines a set of instructions to be executed in a
certain order to get the desired output is called …………..
A. algorithm
B. compiling
C. operation
D. expression
103. The unique way of organizing the commands in a computer program is known
as ……………..
A. Codex
B. Syntax
C. Algorithm
D. Pneumonic
104. Microsoft Word is ………………… software.
A. system
B. compiler
C. application
D. programming
105.To move data from one part of the document to another, which of the following
is used?
A. cut and paste
B. cut and delete
C. copy and undo
D. copy and paste
106. Which of the following cannot be found in MS Word?
A. font
B. bold
C. italics
D. magic tool
107. Example of application software is……………
A. redhat
B. excel
C. linux
D. vista
108. The basic unit of a worksheet into which you enter data in excel is called
a……………….
A. box
B. cell
C. table
D. column
109. Which of the following software is used for making newsletters?
A. java
B. paint
C. MS Excel
D. MS Word
130. Which part of the desktop computer contains the scroll wheel?
A. Mouse
B. Keyboard
C. System unit
D. Motherboard
131. Formatting is performed on …………………………..
A. text
B. table
C. menu
D. both (a) and (b)
132. Which of one is not a Function in MS Excel?
A. MIN
B. MAX
C. SUM
D. RAM
133. The business model that let firms and individuals buy and sell things over the
internet is called ………………
A. A ……………………… network is a website that brings people to talk, share ideas,
interest or make new friends.
A. social
B. people
C. interest
D. sharing
135. …………………. is an attempt to exploit a computer system or a private network
inside a computer.
A. Identity theft
B. Cybertalking
C. Sabotage
D. Hacking
136. Which of the following is a category of computer software?
A. Internet software
B. Program software
C. Document software
D. Application software
137. The following are criteria a computer network must meet except.
A. Reliability
B. Scalability
C. Robustness
D. Performance
138. ……………… is an input device which works more like a photocopy machine.
A. Stylus
B. Plotter
C. Scanner
D. Joystick
139. To select an entire document from the keyboard, press ………………….
A. Ctlr+A keys
B. Ctrl+F2 keys
C. Shift+A keys
D. Ctlr+shift+F4 keys
140. The most common method of selecting a text is to ………….. the mouse over
the text you want to select.
A. drag and drop
B. Click and drag
C. Click and drop
D. drag and point
141. The bing search engine is used when preparing Power Point presentation
A. Search the internet for music.
B. Search the internet for images.
C. Locate chats and tables.
D. Locate videos.
142. Which of the following is true about the of computers
A. First generation computers could do only arithmetic calculations.
B. Second generations computers did not need electricity.
C. Third generation was based on integrated circuits.
D. Fifth generations computers are the latest technology used in all computers.
143. The control unit of a processor
A. Works with the hardware components connected to the
B. Perform arithmetic operations
C. holds data temporarily while performing calculations.
D. Performs all logical operations of the computer.
144. The best way to get rid of viruses and bacteria form the surfaces of your smart
phones are to ……………………………
A. stand still or sit when you test.
B. Take regular breaks from use of the phone.
C. Use alcohol wipes or sanitizers to clean regularly.
D. hold the phone between your ear and shoulder.
145. movement and sound effects added to a presentation to make it more
interesting are called
A. videos
B. music
C. animations
146. The templates available in software used for desktop publishing

147. The templates available in software used for desktop publishing

i. Contain pre- designed fonts
ii. Contain pre-designed colour schemes
iii. Are suitable to suit most tastes in designing simple publications
iv. Cannot be used to create online publication.
A. I,II and IV only
B. I,II,III and IV
C. I,II and IV only
D. I,II and III only
148. In a workbook. The quick access toolbar
A. display the contents of the active cell and allows you to create and view formulas
B. display the name of the current documents
C. is a tiny toolbar with save, undo and redo options
D. allows to view information about the current workbook
149. Snapshots of your computer screen are called
A. clip art
B. dialogue box
C. screenshots
D. window shots
150. The personal computer (PC) arose during
A. the first generation
B. all the generation
C. the third generations
D. the fourth generation
151. When three cell containing X, M and L are merged, what will be the contents of
the merged cell?
A. X
B. XML
C. M
D. Empty
152. in the star topology networking
A. performance of network depends on the speed of with
B. it is difficult to the switch
C. it is difficult to set up
D. if one cable is damaged, all the computers are affected.
153. The acronym WLAN means
A. wide local area network
B. wireless local area network
C. wonderful local area network
D. worldwide local area network
154. The social media network linkedin is mainly associated with
A. image and video sharing
B. instant messaging
C. posting of test and pictures
D. business and professional links.
155. The fourth generation of computers is associated with
I high – level programming language
ii. the concept of internet
iii. the rise of personal computers
v. The use of integrated circuit
A. I,II and IV only
B. I,II,III and IV
c. II,III and IV only
D. I,II, and III only
156. The windows logo on the taskbar is used to
A. access running applications
B. search for applications or files
C. displays icons for the system
D. launch the start menu
157. The acronym DNS in internet use means
A. Domain Name System
B. Digital Naming System
C. Dial Normal System
D. Digital Normal System
158. A series of vertical lines of varying thicknesses that represent data are called
A. data bars
B. bar codes
C. formular bars
D. functional lines
159. Administrator on a windows computer is
A. the highest level of user account
B. a limited user account
C. a temporary user account
D. an unknown user account
160. Hard disk crush poses the data security threat of
A. interruption
B. interception
C. modification
D. fabrication
161. Which of the following is not a harmful substance commonly found in electronic
wastes?
A. Lead
B. Mercury
C. Cadmium
D. Sulphur
162. Printers that use ink cartridges are called
A. Inkjet printers
B. Dot matrix printers
C. Line printers
D. Daisy wheel printers
163. You can forward an email if you want to
A. reply
B. share
C. delete
D. read it later
164. The Move To option in file explorer allows you to move
A. to another folder
B. to another file
C. from one file or folder to another
D. selected files and folders
165. The new name for twitter is
A. Tumble
B. TikTok
C. Twitter X.
D. X
167. BIOS of a computer is responsible for
A. loading basic computer hardware.
B. executing basic operation.
C. high-speed video output.
D. storage of data and instructions.
168. The extension .jpg is used to represent the following programs except
A. CorelDraw.
B. Photoshop
C. MS excel
D. MS paint
169. Instructions in programming occur in
A. sequence
B. circles
C. random style
D. one way
170. A memory card is a storage device in
A. radio
B. calculator
C. television
D. digital cameras
171. The method of data collection using verbal response is called
A. observation
B. interview
C. questionnaire
D. schedules
172. in a flowchart, a diamond shape symbol is used to represent
A. decision box
B. statement box
C. error box
D. if statement
173. Accuracy and completeness of data characterize the principle of
A. confidentiality
B. integrity
C. availability
D. association
174. A computer programming constant
I. does not change its value
II. is a universal quantity
III. varies from place to place
A. I, II and III
B. I, and II only
C. II and III only
D. I and III only

175. Which of the following is not a basic component of robts

A. Mouse
B. Controller
C. actuator
D. sensor
176. Email spoofing can be prevented by
A. using anti-spam filters
B. using uninterrupted power supply
C. having a backup system
D. having multiple routers
177. On a windows computer, a temporary user account is known as
A. a guest
B. an administrator
C. a standard user
D. an ordinary user
178. A home with two smart TVs, six laptops and ten smartphones can use a
A. WAN
B. WWW
C. PAN
D. WLAN
179. Bullet cannot be used to
A. outline text
B. arrange text
C. emphasize text
D. hide text
180. Which presentation software program is very similar to PowerPoint?
A. Corel
B. Adobe
C. Easy Worship
D. Keynote
181. Blu - ray disc have a maximum storage capacity of
A. 700 MB of data
B. 8.4 GB of data
C. 50 GB of data
D. 25 GB of data
182. Which of the following components of the robot is considered as the “brain of
the robot”?
A. End effectors
B. Manipulators
C. Controllers
D. Grippers
183. The …………. is used to estimate a robot’s condition and environment.
A. piston
B. sensor
C. motor
D. grippers
184. The controller of a robot is ran by
A. electricity
B. generator
C. computer program
D. computer hardware
185. The main circuitry board in the system unit is the
A. board mother
B. monitor
C. hard disk
D. keyboard
186. Which of the following media uses laser technology to write and read data
A. floppy disk
B. hard disk
C. optical disc
D. pen drive
187. Industrial robots are capable of performing human-like activities such as the
following except
A. running
B. packaging
C. painting
D. stealing
188. The main components of an industrial robot include the following except
A. controllers
B. manipulators
C. end effectors
D. system unit
189. The device that is attached to the end of a robotic arm to carry out its task is
the
A. manipulators
B. end effectors
C. feedback devices
D. controllers
190. The mobile phone is a technological tool used for
A. making and receiving calls
B. making money
C. building houses
D. drumming and dancing
191. Which of the following is responsible for facilitating data transfer between two
different networks?
A. The session layer
B. The transport layer
C. The application layer
D. The network layer
192. A red wavy like under a word in word processing document refers to word.
A. not in the computer dictionary
B. not recognized by the computer
C. too long for the computer
D. too short for the computer
193. The content of a selected cell is shown in the
A. formular bar
B. name box
C. status bar
D. title bar
194. The fifth generation of computers used
A. vacuum tubes
B. transistors
C. micro processors
D. artificial intelligence
195. Which of the following is not a technological too?
A. Mobile phone
B. Scanner
C. Automated Teller Machine
D. Drum
196. A mathematical function conceived as a simple model of real (biological)
neuron is termed as ……………………………………..
A. natural neuron model
B. mathematical neuron model
C. artificial neuron model
D. electrochemical model
197. A branch of computer science that edeavours to replicate human intelligence in
a machine is called
A. artificial intelligence
B. human intelligence
C. machine intelligence
D. animal intelligence
198. All the following are types of artificial intelligence except
A. narrow or weak AI
B. general or strong AI
C. controllers
D. artificial super intelligence
199. The only type of artificial intelligence that has been successfully realized to
date is the
A. weak or narrow AI
B. controllers
C. general or strong AI
D. artificial super intelligence
200. Which of the following storage media normally store the operating system
A. Flash disk
B. Hard disk
C. Magnetic disk
D. Zip disk
201. IBM introduced its personal computer for the home user in the year
A. 1971
B. 1980
C. 1988
D. 1981
202. The essential components of perceptual computing do not include
A. Natural language processing
B. Speech recognition
C. Computer vision
203. Charts are added to documents to
A. makes them readable
B. helps present information graphically
C. explain difficult words
D. makes information colorful
204. Computer overheating cannot be prevented by
A. removing dust from the system
B. checking the computer fans
C. removing the case
D. getting additional cooling system
205. In quantum computing, data is measuring in
A. Kilowatts
B. Bits
C. Qubits
D. Bytes

206. In perceptual computing, the computer may be controlled by using the

A. touchscreen
B. ergonomic keyboard
C. optical mouse
D. wave of hand
207. We can add multimedia elements to MS Word using
A. hyperlinks
B. networks
C. tabs
D. URL
208. YouTube is a/an …………………
A. video sharing site
B. blogging site
C. image sharing site
D. news website
209. The first step to insert an online video in MS Word is
A. copy the URL of the video
B. click insert Tab in Word
C. click insert
D.
210. ATM card is an example of a …………………….
A. contact smart cards
B. contactless smart cards
C. hybrid smart cards
D. virtual smart cards
211. The operating system communicates with specific computer hardware through
A. web browsers
B. device drivers
C. search engine
D. spreadsheet software
212. Which of the following hardware devices or peripherals require drivers?
A. CPU
B. KEYBOARD
C. RAM
D.
213. The size of fonts are measured in
A. dots
B. metres
C. inches
D. points
214. The following are wearable technologies except
A. Google glass
B. camcorder
C. VR headset
D. smart watch
215. A disadvantage of cloud computing is
A. internet connectivity
B. data back-up
C. mobility
D. collaboration
216. Servers that are located in private residences are known as
A. local servers
B. home servers
C. area servers
D. local area servers
217. Which of the following technologies can be used in help to solve problems of
power supply?
A. 3D printing
B. wearable technology
C. solar energy
D. drone technology
218. Artificial intelligence can be used in health care to
a. feed patients
B. track the health of patients
c. make patients fit forever
d. change the eating habits of people
219. Which of the following is true about supercomputers?
i. the processing speed is a thousand times higher than personal computers
ii. super computers use energy-efficient algorithms
iii. memory processing in supercomputers are done sequentially
iv. super computers process data faster
A. I, ii, iii and iv
B. I, ii and iv only
C. ii, iii, iv only
D. I, iii and iv only
220. Holding the window key and pressing the PrtSc key will
A. Insert smart art in a word document
B. Take a screenshot of your entire screen
C. Crop all the pictures on the desktop
D. Select all the pictures on the desktop
221. The performance of a supercomputer is commonly measured in
A. Floating-point operations per second (FLOPS)
B. Million instructions per second (MIPS)
C. Billion instructions per second (BIPS)
D. Standing-point operations per second (SLOPS)
222. Which computer technology helps to analyze the environment and respond
accordingly?
A. Perceptual computing
B. Quantum computing
C. Supercomputing
D. Cloud computing
223. Virtual assistants such as microsoft cortana and google assistant are examples
of …….
A. Computer vision
B. Natural language processing
C. Speed recognition
D. Movement control
224. To crop all four sides of a picture at once while maintaining its proportions,
A. Press and hold down Ctrl key as you drag the handles
B. Press and hold down Shift key as you drag the handles
C. Click the crop button over and over again
D. Click and drag each of the handles one at a time
225. An important measure to reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury when using
computer is
A. Using a mouse with a high sensitivity
B. Taking frequent breaks and stretching
C. Typing at a high speed
D. Ignoring early symptoms of discomfort.
226. Weak AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that are
A. limited to a specific task.
B. with human-like cognitive abilities
C. unable to perform any task
D. able to store data only
227. Online platforms like Netflix and Amazon utilize the system of
A. strong AI
B. weak AI
C. universal AI
D. human AI
228. Relatively low temperatures are required for the processing of
A. fifth-generation computers.
B. supercomputers
C. quantum computers
D. first-generation computers
229. Examples of plug-and-play devices are
I. computer monitor
II. External hard drive
III. USB flash drive
IV. Webcam
A. I, II and III only
B. II, III and IV only
C. I, II and IV only
D. I, II, III, and IV
230. Holographic storage systems
I. record data fast
II. makes use of the full depth of the medium it is recording on
III. are rewritable
IV. are high-density optical information storage medium.
A. I, II and III only
B. II, III and IV only
C. I, II and IV only
D. I, II, III and IV
331. What type of artificial intelligence skills is applied in self-driving cars?
A. Self-awareness
B. Theory of mind
C. Limited memory
D. Reactive machines
332. Which of the following technologies does not use Artificial Intelligence?
A. Driverless cars
B. Wireless speaker
C. Alexa
D. Facial recognition on smart phones
333. Which of the following is not word processing software?
A. WordPerfect
B. Wordpad
C. MS Word
D. Opera Mini
334. Tap stops in Microsoft Word can be
A. set only at half inch on the ruler
B. set on the left margin only
C. customized for specific formatting
D. immovable once they are set
335. A word processor can best be used to
A. keep a company account
B. do a search in media center
C. keep an inventory
D. type a short story
336. A disadvantage of artificial intelligence is
A. it can stop people from thinking
B. all machines will be useless
C. it can lead to unemployment
D. new diseases will be created
337. Quantum computers are not
A. faster than supercomputers
B. smaller in size than supercomputers
C. more energy-efficient than supercomputers
D. less energy-efficient than supercomputers
338. Which of the following do not need a device driver to work on a computer?
A. Card reader
B. Sound card
C. Printer
D. Speaker
339. In holographic storage system,
A. the capacity of the media is limited to 300gb
B. storage drivers are cheap
C. only surface of the medium issued
D. one data bit is transferred at a time
340. Contactless smart cards
A. require a reader
B. do not require a reader
C. can be used without internet
D. are worn on the body
341. Which of the following is not a type of chart?
A. Apple
B. Column and bar
C. Line and area
D. Pie
342. Excel 2013 is similar to
A. Excel 2005
B. Excel 2000
C. Excel 2010
D. Excel 2009
343. In spreadsheet, the Quick Access toolbar is located
A. below the home tab
B. just above the ribbon
C. on the ribbon
D. just below the ribbon
344. An attack against the integrity of an information is termed as
A. modification
B. interruption
C. interception
D. fabrication
345. Which layer is responsible for flow control and error control?
A. The network layer
B. The physical layer
C. The session layer
D. The transport layer
346. Computer devices such as plotter, speaker are referred to as
A. internal devices
B. input device
C. output devices
D. standard devices
347. One advantage of a medical robot is that ……………………….
A. patients die easily
B. patients recover fast
C. it is costly
D. it frightens the patient
348. An application that helps the user to change any number in a cell and
immediately see the result of that change in another cell is a
A. database
B. presentation
C. spreadsheet
D. word processor
349. All the following are search engines except
A. Google.com
B. Encarta
C. bing
D. Ask.com
350. Software designed to assist users or people to perform specific task is called
A. language translators
B. application software
C. system software
D. system softcopy
351. A set of well-defined instructions to solve a particular problem is called
A. algorithm
B. system software
C. artificial intelligence
D. manipulators
352. In robotics, the power of movement is provided by
A. engines
B. lights
C. batteries
D. motors
353. The three most popular types of motors used in robot movement are
pneumatic, electric and…………. motor.
A. engine
B. hydraulic
C. hydro
D. nuclear
354. Which of the following devices must be turned on first when booting the
computer?
A. CPU
B. Monitor
C. System unit
D. Printer
355. Which of the following is a problem to computer users as a result of radiation
from the monitor?
A. Body pains
B. Dizziness
C. Eye irritation
D. Loss of grip strength
356. The button that opens a dialogue box for users to create an e-mail message is
A. back
B. compose
C. create
D. refresh
357. Specialized programs that assist a user to locate information on the internet is
called
A. electronic mail
B. search engine
C. web browser
D. web portal
358. Which of the following represent a range of data in excel?
A. A2-B2
B. 7, C4
C. A1.M4
D. 2:F12
359. Which of the following video format is not supported by YouTube?
A. AVI
B. MOV
C. Snap chat
D. MPEG4
360. Which of the following domain name extensions is used by educational
institutions?
A. .com
B. .edu
C. .net
D. .org
361. Which of the following can be used as an input device and at the same time as
an output device?
A. Microsoft
B. Modem
C. Printer
D. Speaker
362. All the following device can be used to send data and commands into the
computer except
A. Mouse
B. Keyboard
C. Printer
D. Microphone
363. Which of the following software is not an operating system?
A. Ubuntu
B. Android
C. Windows
D. MacBook
364. In computing, all the software listed below can save a document with a file
extension .doc except
A. AbiWord
B. WordPerfect
C. iWord
D. MS Word
365. Language, spelling and grammar checker are fussed into MS Word to perform a
unique function as
A. Formatting tools
B. Editing tools
C. Formula tools.
D. Functional tools
366. All the following features are unique are to presentation software except
A. Placeholders
B. Transitions
C. Animations
D. Font Styles
367. Which of the following is not a cell data type?
A. General
B. Currency
C. Data
D. Function
368. Which Microsoft Office tool has the merge & center function?
A. MS Excel
B. MS Word
C. MS PowerPoint
D. MS Access
369. The set of rules and regulations governing the sending and the receiving of
data over the internet is known as…………………
A. World Wide Web
B. Internet Protocols
C. Internet
D. Server
370. Which of the following computer types is the most powerful in terms of speed,
cost and storage capacity?
A. Mainframe
B. Super computer
C. Mini computers
D. Personal computers
371. The collective name given to the process of transacting business in the form of
buying and selling of goods and services over the internet is known as………………
A. E learning
B. E banking
C. E commerce
D. E books
372. All the following perform almost a similar function as far as the use of the
internet is concerned except……………
A. Facebook
B. Twitter
C. LinkedIn
D. Gmail
373. Which tab in MS Word has illustrations, media and links as ribbon groups?
A. Home tab
B. Insert tab
C. Reference tab
D. File tab
374. How many layers are in the Open System Interconnection?
A. 9
B. 8
C. 7
D. 6
375. DNS in computing stands for………..
A. Digital Network Systems
B. Domain Name Systems
C. Digital Name Systems
D. Digital Network Systems
376. All the following are video sharing software except…………….
A. Vimeo
B. Periscope
C. YouTube
D. Encarta
377. The unauthorized modification of data or information is known as………………
A. Fabrication attack
B. Interruption attack
C. Interception attack
D. Hacking attack
378. Which of the following software is odd amongst the computer software listed
below?
A. Google
B. Gmail
C. AOL
D. Yandex
379. The mechanical part of a robot does not include which of following?
A. Motors
B. Piston
C. Magnet
D. Grippers
380. The part of a robot which is run by a computer program and is usually referred
to as the brain of the robot is known as…………..
A. Actuator
B. Controller
C. Sensor
D. Magnet
381. Which of the following device is not a direct data input device?
A. RFID
B. Optical reader
C. Mouse
D. QR code reader
382. All the following are optical storage device except………….
A. SSD card
B. DVD drive
C. Blu-ray disc
D. VCD drive
383. Which generation of computer introduced microchips?
A. 1ST generation
B. 2ND generation
C. 3RD generation
D. 4TH generation
384. Playing music beyond which of the following
decibels is very harmful to ear?
A. 20 decibels
B. 40 decibels
C. 60 decibels
D. 70 decibels
385. All the following are page formatting tools used in MS Word except….
A. Header and Footer
B. Page number
C. Watermark
D. Drop Cap
386. Copied files on the computer are temporarily stored in…………… before they
are pasted at their final destination.
A. clipart
B. clipboard
C. recycle bin
D. windows CMD
387. Microsoft Publisher can be used to create all the following except…….
A. flyer
B. invitation card
C. business card
D. database
388. Online banking would require the use of all the following except…….
A. bitcoin
B. master card
C. mobile money
D. cheque
389. ………………is a form of social engineering and scam where attackers deceive
people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as
ransomware.
A. Cyberbullying
B. Phishing
C Eavesdropping
D. Keyloggers
390. The collective term used to describe the parts of the computer that can be
seen and touched is called……..
A. peripheral
B. software
C. hardware
D. touchable unit
391. Which of the following is not a storage medium?
A. Light pen
B. Zip disk
C. Compact disc
D. Diskette
Use the device shown below to answer the questions that follow
392. The device shown above performs a function as a/an ………………. device.
A. output
B. input
C. processing
D. storage
393. All the devices listed can perform the same function as the device shown above
except……
A. touch screen
B. microphone
C. speaker
D. scanner
394. The part of the device above marked I is called……….
A. functional keys
B. numerical keys
C. arrow keys
D. typing keys
395. Which part of the device above can be used to navigate through a web page?
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. All the parts of the device
396. The part of the device marked III is called…….
A. functional keys
B. navigational keys
C. numerical keys
D. spacebar
397. All the devices below are computer peripherals except………..
A. mouse
B. printer
C. scanner
D. plotter
398. The oldest type of computer monitor is called………..
A. LED monitors
B. LCD monitors
C. Plasma monitors
D. CRT monitors
399. The speed of a computer processor is measured is measured in………….
A. decibels
B. megabyte
C. gigabyte
D. megahertz
400. Which type of a computer device can translate machine readable data into
human readable information?
A. Input device
B. Output device
C. Processing device
D. Storage device
401. The type of memory that allows computer initial instructions to be stored from
the time of manufacture is known as…………
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. CMOS battery
D. none of the above
402. The fourth generation of computers used which technology?
A. Microprocessor
B. Artificial intelligence
C. Vacuum tube
D. Transistors
403. The main circuit board on which all the vital components of the computer are
connected is called ……………………..
A. monitor
B. system unit
C. processor
D. motherboard
404. Which of the following is an example of second computer?
A. ENIAC
B. IBM 7070
C. Laptop
D. IBM 360
405. The imitation of human intelligence in computers is called
A. programming
B. artificial intelligence
C. simulation computing
D. robotic computing
405. Which of the following is a network topology?
A. Basic
B. Ring
C. Hub
D. Switch
406. The branch of artificial intelligence concerned with the development of
computers to understand and generate human language is termed as
A. robotics
B. virtual reality
C. natural language processing
D. neutral network
407. Input to a function that generate results in excel is termed as
A. formula
B. function
C. argument
D. product
408. the aim of virtual learning environment is to
A. play video games
B. support online learning
C. share podcast
D. host social media platform
409. The device used to access information on a storage medium is termed as
A. processing device
B. hard disk
C. storage device
D. storage drive
410. Numbers in excel are usually aligned to the ………. side of a cell.
A. right
B. left
C. center
D. justified
411. Which of the following is an example of direct input device?
A. Keyboard
B. Barcode reader
C. Mouse
D. Projector
412. Which feature in excel is used to arrange data in ascending or descending
order?
A. AutoFill
B. AutoSum
C. Sorting
D. Cell reference
413. Function and formula in excel start with equal to (=) sign or ……… sign.
A. comma (,)
B. asterisk (*)
C. colon (:)
D. plus (+)
414. A software used to access and display web pages on the internet is called
A. browser
B. web services
C. search engine
D. loader
415. Basic information such as date and time are often stored by the
A. RAM
B. CMOS
C. ALU
D. register
416. Who invented the Braille printer?
A. Tim Berners-Lee
B. Louis Braille
C. Bill Gates
D. Karl Ferdinand Braun
417. Which of the following is used to find lowest value in a range of cells in excel?
A. COUNT
B. PRODUCT
C. MAX
D. MIN
418. The default orientation in MS-Word is ……………………
A. landscape
B. portrait
C. narrow
D. wide
419. The used of human features to gain access to a computer system is called
A. forensic
B. biometrics
C. password
D. codes
420. Who invented the computer keyboard?
A. Bill Gates
B. Christopher Sholes
C. Douglas Engelbert
D. Elllen DuMont
421. Which sign on the keyboard is used by the function to perform calculation on
range of cells?
A. Equal to (=)
B. Asterisk (*)
C. Comma (,)
D. Colon (:)
422. Small images of program icons found on the start menu display in windows are
called
A. system ray
B. task view
C. thumbnail
C. tiles
423. File name extension is primarily used to
A. save the file
B. rename the file
C. search the file
D. identify the file type
424. Tools or programs which enhance teaching and learning to acquire knowledge
and skills are termed as
A. technological tools
B. productivity tools
C. communication tools
D. presentation software
425. Which of the following cannot be used to name a file in computing
environment?
A. Pipe (I’)
B. Plus (+)
C. Exponent (^)
D. At (@)
426.The act of making changes or correction in a document is termed as
A. editing
B. formatting
C. thesaurus
D. autocorrect
427. The type of printer that prints embossed dots/ holes to form alphabets on
special thick paper is referred to as
A. Laser printer
B. Inkjet printer
C. Braille printer
D. Impact printer
428. Program designed to create presentation of data with text, images or
animation using pages or slides is called
A. educational software
B. productivity software
C. presentation software
D. word processing software
429. A computer that provides services to another computer on the internet is
termed as
A. workstation
B. client
C. server
d. switch
430. An internet tools which are used by people to share information to the public
are called
A. video conferencing
B. browser
C. podcast
D. social media
431. which of the following is an online storage location?
A. Google drive
B. Hard drive
C. my document
D. Desktop
432. The act of keeping information secret from being accessed by another person
is referred to as
A. confidentiality
B. integrity
C. availability
D. accessibility
433. The law that protects the creative work of an individual from being copied is
termed as
A. patent
B. copyright infringement
C. Plagiarism
D. copyright
434. The step by step procedure used to solve logical and mathematical problems is
called
A. algorithm
B. iteration
C. compiler
D. programming
435. The process of converting information into code so that it cannot be read by
anyone is called
A. decryption
B. encryption
C. authentication
D. authorization
436. Which of the following is an example of a web browser?
A. Yahoo
B. Maxthon
C. Bing
D. Google
437. The computer designed to carry out tasks automatically with speed and
precision is termed as
A. artificial intelligence
B. workstation
C. server
D. robot
438. Which of the following is an example of search engine?
A. AOL
B. Microsoft Edge
C. Safari
D. robot
439. The feature in excel which is used to combine cells together is termed as
A. wrap text
B. auto fill
C. merge
D. auto sum
440. Which part of the robot allows it to move?
A. Sensor
B. Motor
C. Actuator
D. Brain

441 The file extension for newer versions of MS-PowerPoint is ……………..

A. .docx
B. .doc
C. .pptx
D. .ppt
E. None of the above
442. Holding down the CTRL key and click anywhere in the sentence will ………
A. select a paragraph
B. select a word
C. select a sentence
D. select all
E. None of the above
443. The ……………. displays the content in the active cell in a worksheet.
A. Task bar
B. Status bar
C. Name box
D. Content box
E. None of the above
444. Radio frequency transmission, infrared transmission and light wave transmission are
all ……………..
A. wireless technologies
B. internet connection
C. device technologies
D. networks

445. The use of social media includes all the following except ……………….
A. communication
B. creating documents
C. collaboration
D. e-commerce
E. All of the above

446. A group of selected cell is usually referred to as ………………….

A. Cells
B. Active cells
C. Range
D. Selected cells

447. The default active cell in MS-Excel application is ……….

A. A1
B. A12
C. B1
D. B12
E. None of the above