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FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2019/2020

SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES CLASS: JSS3 DURATION: 2 HOURS

NAME: ……………………………………… ID NUMBER: ………………… DATE: ……………………………

PAPER I

1. Which of the following is an example of a general search engine? A. Dogpile B. Metacrawler C. Google D.
LexisNexis
2. The longest key on the keyboard is the _____ key A. control B. escape C. function D. none of the option
3. How do search engines find the websites that it indexes? A. You have to submit your website. B. By
searching the web. C. The get a list from the government D. By using spiders to move from link to link
finding pages
4. You bought a new phone, inserted your sim card after proper configuration you want to access the
internet what do you need to gain access? A. money B. data subscription C. any VPN D. connect like that
5. The computer monitor has the following parts except A. cathode ray tube B. monitor cable C. monitor
tube D. power cord
6. The output devices include the following except A. joystick B. projector C. printer D. plotter
7. The function that cannot be performed under the file menu in Corel draw is A. creating a new file B.
inserting page command C. opening an existing file D. printing colour separation
8. Which of the following tasks is performed when cells are merged together in a work sheet? A. clicking on
a cell and drag B. clicking on merge cells C. highlighting the cells and click on format cells D. highlighting
the cells and click merge cells
9. A search engine operates in the following order. A. web crawling, indexing, search west B. web crawling,
indexing, searching C. indexing, searching, web crawling D. searching, indexing, web crawling
10. The protection of data or file against unauthorized users can be achieved using the following ways except
A. changing the file's attributes/extension B. moving the file to recycle bin C. restricting access to
computer installation D. using of passwords
11. Which of the following is not a benefit of computer A. consistency B. permanent storage C. inaccuracy D.
very high speed
12. The type of computer that can be used to process data in both discrete and variable form is ____
computer A. accuracy B. invisibility C. speed D. storage
13. The process involved in checking the presence of virus in a computer system is called A. computer
scanning B. computer security C. spell checking D. system maintenance
14. The following are safety measures to be taken when using the computer except A. avoiding long trailing
cables B. illuminating the computer room C. maintaining a dust free environment D. use of water to clean
the computer
15. The major uses it spreadsheet package in business include the following except A. budgeting control B.
financial analysis C. newsletter preparation D. statistical analysis
16. Which option best describes the internet? A. a series of tubes B. the largest computer network in the
world, connecting millions of computers C. found only at public libraries D. a home network

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17. Why are search engines important? A. They sort through information; kind of like a library card catalog. B.
Makes it easier to find information rather than linking to it yourself. C. You can narrow your search down
to the exact information you need with a search engine. D. All of the above
18. In graphics package, BMP stands for A. Basimap B. Basic Media Program C. Bitmap D. Bit Memory
Program
19. How does a search engine find websites? A. Looks through the entire web. B. Looks through that
companies index of website. C. Looks up only safe, verified sites D. Accesses only site hosted by that
company
20. The following are early counting devices except A. abacus B. cowries C. fingers D. pebbles
21. Which of the following does not belong to the group A. Microsoft excel B. Microsoft word C. word perfect
D. word star
22. Which of these is not a characteristic of first generation computers? A. expensive to procure B. generate a
lot of heat C. rely on machine language D. uses transistors for circuitry
23. The command REM in BASIC programming means A. remake B. remainder C. remark D. remember
24. The statement [email protected] is referred to as _____ address A. e-mail B. google C. yahoo D.
all of the above
25. Which of these commands is used to erase the screen of the computer during the execution of a BASIC
program? A. CLS B. END C. LET D. REM
26. Which of the following is the main component used by the first-generation computer A. integrated circuit
B. vacuum tube C. punched card D. transistor
27. BASIC Language can be categorized as a ____ Language A. high level B. machine C. medium level D. low
level
28. BIOS is the abbreviation for A. Basic Input Output System B. Basic Input Output Symbol C. Basic Input
Output Synergy D. Beginners Input Output System
29. Which of the following is an example of a URL A. [email protected] B. AOL C.
www.goodshepherdschools.ng D. windows 10
30. Flash drive is an example of ______ device A. ALU B. control C. internet D. storage
31. Recycle bin is a A. file in my computer B. file on a desktop C. folder in my computer icon D. folder on my
desktop
32. The following are search engine EXCEPT A. google.com B. ask.com C. search.com D. encyclopedia.com
33. Which of the following is not a peripheral device? A. microphone B. monitor C. printer D. scanner
34. Integrated circuits were used in ______ generation of computer A. first B. second C. third D. fourth
35. Which of the following has a negative impact on ICT in the society? A. e-commerce B. education C.
employment D. fraud
36. Microsoft Word is an example of ____ package A. application B. engineering C. graphics D. presentation
37. What is the full meaning of BASIC? A. Basic Symbol Institutional Code B. Be All Symbolic Instit8 Code C.
Beginners All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code D. Best Applied Symbolic Intuition Code
38. Windows 8.1 is a/an A. input device B. operating system C. output D. storage device
39. The function of the recycle bin is to store A. corrupted files B. deleted files C. permanent files D.
temporary files
40. Who among the following option invented the difference machine? A. charles babbage B. Herman
Hollerith C. john atanasoff D. Ejiro ndifereke
41. The ______ cable supplies electricity to computer devices A. monitor B. power C. printer D. USB
42. Which of the following is an advantage of using Local Area Network (LAN)? A. data security B. shared
resources C. prevents computer misuse D. protects against virus infection
43. ________ are particularly helpful in locating web pages. A. search engines B. URL C. web crawler D. index
44. A graphical representation of a document or entry on the screen is called A. icon B. item C. pull down
menu D. task bar
45. _____ is a device which produces result in form of text on paper A. monitor B. mouse C. printer D. system
unit

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46. The number system represented in this forum: 0 – F is known as A. binary B. decimal C. duo-decimal D.
hexadecimal
47. What is another name for a computer monitor A. ALU B. CPU C. LED D. VDU
48. The ______ is an input device for sound A. keyboard B. microphone C. mouse D. scanner
49. A/An ______ is not an example of a browser used during internet surfing A. google B. internet explorer C.
Mozilla Firefox D. opera mini
50. The application of colour to text is called A. font colour B. font column C. format colour D. text colour
51. _____ is a collection of related records A. data B. field C. file D. master file
52. A/an ______ is the narrative description of the logical steps involved in executing a computer program
using a natural language A. algorithm B. flowchart C. pseudocode D. sentence
53. What is the output of the following program segment
10 A = 10
20 C = A * 2
30 Print C
A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40
54. The binary equivalent of 2 is A. 002 B. 012 C. 102 D. 112
55. The code, www.gmail.com represents A. e-commerce B. e-mail address C. sign-up address D. website
address
56. Which of the following is an example of an ICT gadget? A. gramophone B. anglophone C. saxophone D.
telephone
57. An act of working on raw facts to make it become information is known as data A. collection B. input C.
output D. processing
58. Which of the following is an advantage of using a Local Area Network (LAN)? A. data security B. prevent
computer misuse C. shared resources D. protects against virus infection
59. Which of the following is not a type of computer file? A. master file B. random file C. reference file D.
transaction file
60. The interconnection of computer over a wide range of area is known as A. Geographical Area Network B.
Metropolitan Area Network C. Wide Area Network D. Networking Area Network

Paper II
1. The GSM can be used to transmit the following from a sender to a receiver except A. audio B. fax C.
picture D. video
2. The protection of data or file against unauthorized users can be achieved using the following ways except
A. changing the file’s attributes/extension B. moving the file to recycle bin C. restricting access to
computer installations D. using encryptions
3. The following are modes of computer operation except ______ processing. A. batch B. centralized C.
distributed D. micro
4. The following are types of number bases except A. binary B. decimal C. octal D. hectadecimal
5. A/An ______ is not an example of a browser used during internet surfing A. google B. internet explorer C.
Mozilla Firefox D. Netscape navigator
6. The importance of computers as a tool for data processing include the following except A. adaptability B.
consistency C. decreased accuracy D. large volume of work
7. _____ is a device which produces result in form of text on paper A. monitor B. mouse C. printer D. system
unit
8. An equipment for slicing waste computer papers and special documents which should not be exposed to
the public is called A. cutter B. recycler C. shredder D. disposer
9. The interconnection of two or more computers to the same resource is known as A. data processing B.
computer architecture C. computer networking D. computer engineering

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10. The combination of ________ keys can be used to restart or shutdown the computer A. ctrl + alt + shift B.
ctrl + alt + delete C. ctrl + alt + caps D. ctrl + alt + esc
11. The following are safety measures to be taken when using the computer except A. avoid long trailing
cables B. illuminating the computer room C. secured electricity fitting D. use of water to clean the
computer
12. A ______ is equivalent to one thousand and twenty-four bytes A. gigabyte B. kilobyte C. megabyte D.
nibble
13. Monochrome and coloured monitors are the types of computer A. CUP B. DVD C. UPS D. VDU
14. The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) does which of the following? I. Perform Arithmetic operations II. Stores
data III. Performs comparison IV. Communicates with input devices A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. I
and III only
15. The _____ cable supplies electricity to computer devices A. monitor B. power C. printer D. USB
16. The two broad categories of software are A. disk operating software and word-perfect B. system and
application C. transaction and application D. windows and mac OS
17. The two basic categories of the sources of data and information are A. directory and primary B. secondary
and tertiary C. primary and secondary D. tertiary and primary
18. Which of the following is not a feature of New Economy in computer technology? A. digital based B.
knowledge-based C. labour based D. technology driven
19. The physical part of the computer that can be touched is known as A. application B. device C. hardware D.
peripheral
20. Which of the following is not an input device? A. digital camera B. microphone C. monitor screen D.
webcam
21. Which of these professional bodies can a computer professional belong to in Nigeria? A. Institute of
Chartered Computer Experts B. Microsoft Institute of Management Information System C. Nigeria
Computer Society D. Oracle Technology Association of Nigeria
22. Which of these packages is appropriate for presentation of text and graphic to audience? A. corel draw B.
Microsoft access C. Microsoft PowerPoint D. word perfect
23. Which of these commands is used to erase the screen of the computer during the execution of a BASIC
program? A. CLS B. END C. LET D. STOP
24. Convert 1410 to base 2 A. 10002 B. 11102 C. 10102 D. 11012
25. Which of the following has a negative impact on ICT in the society? A. E-commerce B. Education C. Fraud
D. Employment
26. The protocol which is used for sending and receiving web pages is known as A. file transfer B. gopher C.
hypertext transfer D. simple mail transfer
27. Which of the following devices does not belong to the group? A. joystick B. light pen C. plotter D. scanner
28. A. graphical representation of a document or entry on the screen is called A. icon B. item C. pull down
menu D. window
29. Which of the following is not an example of computer? A. android B. iphone C. laptop D. linux
30. Convert 4078 to decimal number A. 26310 B. 27410 C. 28010 D. 29110
31. In Personal Computer (PC), the latest operating system by Microsoft is windows A. 7 B. 8.0 C. 8.1 D. 10
32. The qualities of a good information include the following except A. accurate B. comprehensive C. precise
D. unreliable
33. The various types of computer mouse include the following except A. cordless B. optical C. virtual D.
touch pad
34. The current era of computer is the ______ generation A. fifth B. first C. fourth D. second
35. BASIC language can be categorized as a _________ language A. high level B. machine C. assembly D.
magnetic
36. Which of the following is an example of BASIC Keyword? A. input B. else, if C. keyboard D. read
37. The command REM in BASIC programming means A. Remake B. Remainder C. Remark D. Remove
38. Convert the binary number 0110 to decimal A. 5 B. 6 C. 8 D. 12
39. _____ can be defined as a collection of related files A. character B. data C. database D. field
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40. Flash drive is an example of _____ device A. ALU B. control C. internet D. storage
41. Which of the following scientists did not contribute to the development of computer A. Augusta ada B.
charles babbage C. Gottfried Leibniz D. max weber
42. A computer memory is said to be volatile if the information stored in it is _____ when there is power A.
copied B. edited C. lost D. regained
43. Microsoft Word is not suitable for _____ A. creating assignments and articles B. creating resumes C.
creating worldwide web pages D. preparing payrolls
44. A computer systems motherboard is enclosed in its A. keyboard B. monitor C. mouse D. system unit
45. Which of the following operating systems is based on the use of disk drives A. DOS B. Linux C. Unix D.
Windows
46. The invention of Point of Sale is an application of ICT in _____ sector A. agricultural B. commercial C.
educational D. health
47. Based on size _______ computer is the least A. macro B. mainframe C. micro D. mini
48. Which of the following is not feature of a web browser? A. address bar B. send button C. search bar D.
tools tab
49. Which of the following cannot be used as a primary key? A. date of birth B. department C. receipt number
D. registration number
50. The ______ bar is usually located below the title bar that provides categorized option A. header B. menu
C. scroll D. status
51. Which of the following is an example of a single user operating system? A. Linux B. PC-MOS C. Unix D.
Windows 95
52. In BASIC programming, which command gives an output? A. CLS B. END C. GOTO D. Print
53. Microsoft ______ is the most appropriate software for calculating in computer A. excel B. frontpage C.
outlook D. publisher
54. General purpose and special purpose computers are classification of computers based on A. generation B.
speed C. size D. versatility
55. What is commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission A. Bits Per Second B.
Characters Per Second C. Megahertz D. Nano second
56. Hardware or Software designed to guard against unauthorized access to a computer network is known
a/an A. encryption B. firewall C. password D. program
57. The period during which a job is processed by the computer is _____ time A. constructive B. down C.
execution D. real
58. To save an existing document with a different file name, click/press Ctrl + A. A B. S C. C D. V
59. Which of the following is a major type of system software? A. assembler B. complier C. translator D.
utilities
60. By default, document is printed in a/an _____ mode A. actual B. landscape C. print preview D. portrait

SECTION B: THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS PLEASE!!!
QUESTION 1
A. What is a database
B. List and explain the forms of database

QUESTION 2
A. List three places digital literacy can be used
B. List and explain the various terminologies of a database

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