OBJECTIVE

MCQS

1. Some people claim that when computer can interpret handwriting and speech with
100% accuracy this will become unnecessary

a. Mice b. Typing c. Pointing devices d. Special purpose key

2. These keys make up the part of keyboards that looks like a type writer keys

a. Special purpose key b. Function keys c. Typing keys d. Alpha numeric keys

3. The common keyboard arrangement is called layout.

a. QWERTY b. QEWTYR c. QYWERT d. QWERYT

4. Which of the following is not modifier key

a. Shift b. CTRL c. ALT d. Back space

5. Inmost programme you can press this key for help

a. Esc key b. F1 c. Alt d. F10

6. When you press a key this system nodifies the system software

a. Keyboard b. Keyboard buffer c. keyboard controller d. keyboard CPU

7. In many windows application you can use this key as an alternative to the rite
mouse button
a. Esc b. F1 c. spacebar d. Shortcut

8. This type of mouse use reflective light to measure its movements

a. Optical mouse b. Laser mouse c. Mechanical mouse d. Wheel mouse

9. In a multi-button mouse one button must be designated as the button.

a. First b. Left c. Primary d. User

10. You can a programmes icon to launch the programme

a. Point to b. Double click c. Right click d. Drag

11. A computer converts data into this

a. Information b. Charts c. Software d. Input/Output

12. the earlier system were systems

a. Digital b. Paper c. Analogue d. Slide rule

13. Most computers are mend to be used by only one at a time

a. Company b. Programe c. Organization d. Person

14. Personal computers are also called

a. Mini computers b. Micro computers c. Maxi computers d. Super computers

15. Many scientist engineer’s and animators used specialized computer’s called

a. Personal digital assistance b. Mini computers c. Work stations d. Networks

16. Some notebook system can be plugged into one of these devices which gave the
computers additional features

a. Port station’s b. network stations c. work stations d. docking stations

17. Some table and pieces can be connected to a keyboard & a pull side

a. Computer b. Monitor c. PDA d. Work stations

18. Which of the following devices stores instruction that help the computers to
startup

a. Joystick b. Ram c. Rom d. monitor

19. A can perform both input and output functions’

a. Trackball b. Microphone c. Communication devices d. CPU

20. Which of the following unit represents the largest amount of data

a. Kilo byte b. Terabyte c. Gigabyte d. Megabyte

21. You may use this output device when you need only to see information

a. Printer b. Speaker c. Monitor d. Communications

 22. A file that user can open and use is called

a. Application b. Document c. Programme d. Data

SHORT QUESTION ANSWERS

Q1: List the four parts of computer system?

Ans: Four parts of computer systems are

• Hardware
• Software
• Data
• Users

Q2: What are the four faces of the information processing cycle?

Ans: The four fazes of information processing cycle are

• Input
• Output
• Processing
• Storage

Q3: Identify four categories of computer hardware?

Ans: The four categories of computer hardware

• Processor
• Memory
• Input & output
• Storage
Q4: List four unit of measure for computer memory & storage not including the byte?

Ans: Unit of measure computer units are

• Kilobyte
• Megabyte
• Terabyte
• Gigabyte

Q5: What are the two most common input and output devices?

Ans: Two most common input and output devices are

• Touch screen
 • Modems

Q6: Name and differentiate the two main categories of storage devices?
Ans: Two main categories of storage devices are
• Magnetic storage
• Optical storage

Magnetic storage:
There are many types of computer storage, but the most common is the magnetic disk.
The hard disk serves as the computers primary cabinet because it can store far more data
than a diskette can contain. Diskettes are used to load data onto the hard disk, to trade
data with other users, and to make backup copies of the data on the hard disk.

Optical storage:
In addition to magnetic storage, nearly every computers sold today includes at least one
form of optical storage-devices that use laser to read data from or write data to the
reflective service of an optical disk. CD-ROM device one of the example of optical
storage.

Q7: what is the difference between data and information?

Ans:
Data information
• Data collects raw facts and figures • Information process data
• Data is in unorganized form • Information is in organized form
• Data is not meaningful for making • Information is meaningful for
decisions. making decisions.

Q8: name and diffentiate the two main categories of computer software?

Ans: the two main categories of computer software

• Operating system
• Application

Operating system:
OS is a basic programme it tells a computer how to work or operate. The OS also allows
you to leads other programmes, that do the specialized task. OS provides a user interface
and not user friendly. Example dos, Microsoft windows.

Applications:
Applications are progammes that put on to the computers to do specialized task.
Microsoft word, internet explorer are example of applications.
Q9: What is the fundamental difference between data and programmes?

Ans: The fundamental difference between data and programmes this way, data is for
people to use, but programmes are for computer to use.

Q10: Most standard keyboards include five major groups of keys. list them
Ans: Five major groups of keys are
• The alphanumeric keys
• The modifier keys
• The function keys
• The cursor movement keys
• Special-purpose keys

Q11: What does the CTRL key do?

Ans: The CTRL(control) key produces different results depending on the programe you
are using. In many windows-based programmes CTRL-key combinations provide
shortcuts for menu commands. For example CTRL+O enable you to open a new file.

Q12: What is the purpose of starts key?

Ans: This key which features the windows logo (some times called windows logo key),
opens the windows start menu on most computers. Pressing this key is same as the
clicking the start button on the windows taskbar.

Q13: What happens when you press a key on the keyboard?

Ans: When you press a key a tiny chip called the keyboard controller notes that a key has
been pressed, the keyboard controller places a code into part of its memory, called the
keyboard buffer, to indicate which key was pressed. The keyboard controller then send a
signal to the computer’s system software, notifying it that something has happened at the
keyboard.

Q14: What is purpose of mouse pointer?

Ans: In computing, a cursor is an indicator used to show the position on a computer

monitor or other display device that will respond to input from a text input or pointing
device. The flashing text cursor may be referred to as a caret in some cases. The mouse
cursor may be referred to as a mouse pointer owing to its arrow shape on some systems

Q14: How does a mechanical mouse works?

Ans: the mechanical mouse is the most common type of pointing device. A mechinal
mouse contains small a rubber ball that protrudes through a hole in the bottom of the
mouse case. The ball rolls inside the case when you move the mouse around on a flat
surface. Inside the mouse, rollers and sensors send signals to the computer, telling it the
distance, direction, and speed of the ball’s motion. The computer use this data to position
the mouse pointer on the screen.

Q15: what does the term dragging means & how do you do it?

Ans: Dragging an item means positioning the mouse pointer over the item, pressing the
primary mouse button, and holding it down as you move the mouse. As you move the
pointer the item is “dragged” along with it across the screen. You can then drop the item
in a new position on the screen. This technique is also called drag and drop editing, or
just drags and drop editing. It is a very handy tool for example in word processing
program you can drag for one location to another in a document. In a file management
program you can drag a text document icon and drop it onto a printer’s icon to print the
document.