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2023 BS6 Term One Computing

This document contains a basic computing exam with multiple choice and true/false questions testing knowledge of computer generations, components, peripherals, and basic functions. It covers topics like characteristics of the first three generations of computers, examples from each generation, input/output/storage devices, basic keyboard shortcuts, and definitions of common computing abbreviations and terms. The exam is divided into two sections, with the second containing short answer and fill-in-the-blank questions requiring explanations and classifications.

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2023 BS6 Term One Computing

This document contains a basic computing exam with multiple choice and true/false questions testing knowledge of computer generations, components, peripherals, and basic functions. It covers topics like characteristics of the first three generations of computers, examples from each generation, input/output/storage devices, basic keyboard shortcuts, and definitions of common computing abbreviations and terms. The exam is divided into two sections, with the second containing short answer and fill-in-the-blank questions requiring explanations and classifications.

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END OF FIRST-TERM EXAMINATIONS

COMPUTING

BASIC SIX (6)

Choose from the alternatives lettered A – D the best option

1. Which of the following is a peripheral of a computer?


A. mouse
B. scanner
C. monitor
D. system unit
2. …………refers to the history of computers.
A. Installation
B. Distribution
C. Generation
D. Manufacturing
3. All the following are characteristics of First Generation of Computers EXCEPT………….
A. they used vacuum tubes
B. they were huge
C. they used magnetic drums for memory
D. they were cheap to operate
4. Which component of the computer system is sometimes referred to as the Brain of the computer?
A. system unit
B. mouse
C. monitor
D. keyboard
5. The Second Generation of Computers used………….
A. Integrated Circuits
B. Microprocessor chip
C. Transistors
D. Vacuum tubes
6. In which year did the First Generation of Computers start?
A. 1940
B. 1950
C. 1960
D. 1956
7. One of the following is NOT a characteristic of Second Generation of Computers.
A. they used vacuum tubes
B. they used transistors
C. they were slightly smaller
D. they were cheaper
8. Speaker is an example of a/an ……….device.
A. input
B. output
C. storage
D. computer
9. …………is the program that causes a computer to work slowly.
A. Virus
B. Anti-virus
C. Spam
D. Cache
10. IC in Generation of Computers means…………..
A. Information Centers
B. Information Circuits
C. Integrated Circuits
D. Integrated Computers
11. The monitor with the flat panel is called ……….
A. Cathode Ray Tube
B. Liquid Crystal Display
C. Universal Serial Bus
D. Graphical User Interface
12. All the following are storage devices EXCEPT…………
A. flash drive
B. hard disk
C. projector
D. memory card
13. Which of the following is an example of First Generation of Computers?
A. ENIAC
B. IBM 7094
C. UNIVAC 1107
D. MARK III
14. The main components of computer system are the mouse, monitor, keyboard and ……….
A. scanner
B. printer
C. projector
D. system unit
15. Which Generation of Computers used Integrated Circuits?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
16. One of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Third Generation of Computers.
A. they used motherboards
B. they used operating system
C. they used parallel processing
D. they stored data in magnetic media
17. The process of transferring a file from the internet onto the hard disk of a computer and the memory of a
phone is called ……..
A. downloading
B. uploading
C. installation
D. formatting
18. Ctrl + V means …….
A. to copy a text
B. to paste a text
C. to print a text
D. to italic a text
19. One can delete a file permanently by clicking on the ………..
A. enter key
B. backspace key
C. shift key
D. delete key
20. The keyboard shortcut for copy all is ….
A. Ctrl + C
B. Ctrl + A
C. Ctrl + B
D. Ctrl + V

Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE / FALSE

21. Microprocessors were used in the Second Generation of Computers. True/False


22. System unit is a peripheral of a computer. True/False
23. Mouse is an output device. True/False
24. The environment in which you place your computer must be dirty. True/False
25. Television is NOT an ICT tool. True/False
26. Computer monitors have only one type. True/False
27. The keyboard shortcut for print is Ctrl + P. True/False
28. To type in block letters, the shift key must be on. True/False
29. Playing with a live and naked wire may cause an electric shock. True/False
30. Digital camera is an output device. True/False
SECTION B
Answer Any Three (3) Questions From This Section

1. State any five (5) characteristics of Second Generation of Computers.

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2. Provide the full meanings of the following abbreviations and acronyms.


a. ENIAC
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b. LCD
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c. CRT
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d. USB
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e. IC
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3. (a). Mention any three (3) examples of First Generation of Computers.

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(b). Complete the table below


S/N Keyboard shortcut Action performed
1 Ctrl + V
2 Ctrl + I
3 Select All
4 Center Alignment
4. Classify the following devices into Input, Output and Storage devices. (mouse, monitor, printer, flash
drive, keyboard, digital camera, microphone, hard drive, projector, speaker, floppy disk)
Input device Output device Storage device

5(a). What is a Computer?

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(b). List the Basic Components of the Computer System.

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(c). State any five (5) ICT tools.

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