FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: BST:ICT CLASS: J S S 1
TIME: 1½ HOUR

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES

1. The ________age is a pre- history period during which human beings widely used stone for
tool making. (a) stone ( b) middle ( c) iron (d) industrial
2. The ______age was a period in late 18 and early 19th centuries. (a) industrial (b) middle
th

age (c) stone (d) none of the above

3. The chip or heart of the computer that enables it to process data is known as (a) Central
Processing Unit (b) Monitor Processing Unit (c) The System Unit (d) The Memory Unit
4. Pen, feather and ink were used in _____ age (a) middle ( b) stone (c) industrial
(d)electronic
5. The Machine that is responsible for converting of data into processed information is known
as (a) Output Devices (b )Input Devices (c) Computer (d) Monitor
6. ___________ is a Nigerian born scientist and engineer (a) Joseph Philip (b) Philip
Emeagwali (c) Philip Joseph (d) Charles Babbage
7. The father of computer is ____________ (a) Lord Lugard (b) John Terry (c) Isaac Newton
(d) Charles Babbage
8. The fact that needs to undergo processing is _____________ (a) information (b) data (c)
communication (d) none of the above
9. What generation of the computer was developed in the 50s is ___________ generation? (a)
first (b) second (c) third (d) fourth
10.The generation that requires much heat before they could be used is __________ generation
(a)first (b) second (c) third (d) fourth
11.Occupation of an individual is be said to be a ___________ (a) data (b) raw fact (c)
information (d) processed information
12._____________Information that has been recorded in times past is said to be (a) visual (b)
written (c) historical (d) sensory
13.The first counting mechanical device used for counting is ________ (a) Slide Rule (b)
Calculator (c) Abacus (d) Charles Babbage Analytical Engine
14.The instance where the sender and receiver of an information meets face-to-face is known
as _________ communication (a) radio (b) television (c) print (d) oral
15.The parts of the computer that can be felt physically is ___________ (a) hardware (b)
software (c) peopleware (d) none of the above
16.What is a raw fact that comes in figures, words, symbols that is yet to be processed (a)
mouse (b) computer (c) data (d) information
17.All of the following are qualities of a good information except ____________ (a) it should
be relevant (b) it should be timely (c) it should be meaningful to the user (d) it should take
time
18.An object that is placed into the orbit to aid the dissemination of information from one place
of the earth to another is __________ (a) telephone (b) DSTV (c) Satellite (d) Computer
19.The technology that deals with the use of wireless transmission of information through
electromagnetic waves is ___________ (a) radio (b) television (c) printer (d) scanner
20.___________ is responsible for displaying what the computer is presently doing per time
(a) UPS (b) VDU (c) ATM (d) POS
21.The cursor present in the computer system is controlled by the _________ (a) keyboard (b)
speaker (c) mouse (d) printer
22.___________ is meant to produce already processed information in form of hard copies (a)
scanner (b) printer (c) computer (d) speaker
23.___________ information that can be received by hearing (a) visual (b) audio (c) audio-
visuals (d) sound
24.The process of sending out processed data from a particular place to a different location is
said to be_________ (a) computer (b) radio (c) television (d) information processing
25._________ retains power for a limited period of time when there is no power supply
allowing you to shut down. (a) UPS (b) power bank (c) electrical surge (d) none of the
above
26.The early counting device made used of ________ (a) stones and pebbles (b) fingers and
pebbles (c) fingers and toes (d) fingers and feet
What is the full meaning of the following
27. VDU ______________
28.UPS _________
29.GSM __________
30.ICT ____________

SECTION B: THEORY
INSTRUCTION: Answer any ALL questions (5Marks) each
1. Explain the term “IPO”
2. List 5 hardware components that make up the computer system and list one use each.
3. Outline (5) ancient methods of disseminating information
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2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: BST:ICT CLASS: J S S 2
TIME: 1½ HOUR
SECTION A: OBEJECTIVES
1. Computers can be classified into how many ways? (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 6
2. The computer that uses continuously changeable aspects of physical phenomenon is known
as ___________ computer (a) super (b) mainframe (c) digital (d) analog
3. The computer generation that brought about the invention of AI is known as __________
(a) third (b) fourth (c) second (d) first
4. The type of computer that needs instructions to perform just a singular task is known as the
________ computer (a) general purpose (b) special purpose (c) mini computer (d) micro
computer
5. A computer majorly accepts data as __________ (a) outputs (b) inputs (c) information (d)
none of the above
6. Default applications on the computer system is otherwise called _________ (a) system
application (b) software application (c) utility application (d) none of the above
7. ___________ computers exhibit features of both analog and digital computers (a) super
computer (b) hybrid computers (c) mainframe computers (d) mini computers
8. Corel draw is a type of ___________ application (a) software (b) system (c) utility (d) none
of the above
9. The output devices are connected to the computer system through the _________ (a) port
system (b) motherboard (c) system unit (d) logic unit
10.__________ controls all the operations in the computer system (a) logic unit (b) memory
unit (c) control unit (d) central processing unit
11.Operations such as input, processing and _________ are performed by the control unit. (a)
data (b) information (c) printing(d) output
12.Computers designed to meet a particular task can be said to be (a) mini computer (b) micro
computer (c) specila purpose (d) general purpose
13.___________ unit enables the computer to keep records for future purpose (a) logic (b)
control (c) memory (d) arithmetic
14.What unit is responsible for the logical reasoning of the computer system (a) ALU (b) CU
(c) MU (d) none of the above
15.The device used as input device but receives vocal instruction, thereby telling the computer
what to do is the _________ (a) microphone (b) sound recorder (c) speaker (d) loud speaker
16.The electronic device which is used to perform pre-defined task is __________ (a)
computer system (b) hardware components (c) software components (d) computer user
17.The part of the computer system that manages the operations of the computer system is the
_______ (a) software (b) operating system (c) application software (d) programs
18.The computer majorly understands _______ as its language (a) binary (b) octal (c) hexa-
decimal (d) denary
19.The octal number system uses base ________ (a) 10 (b) 8 (c) 9 (d) 18
20._________ plays a role of the manager in the computer system (a) operating system (b)
software manager (c) application manager (d) file manager
21.The part of the computer that users are involved in the effective usage of the computer
system is the _________ (a) hardware (b) software (c) peopleware (d) computer ware
22.The computer accepts data as _________ (a) outputs (b) peopleware (c) input (d) software
23.What is responsible for the conversion of data to information? (a) CPU (b) CU (c) ALU (d)
MU
24.Data and information stored in the computer system are kept in the _______ (a) RAM (b)
ROM (c) CPU (d) CU
25.The unauthorized array of elements is otherwise known as ________ (a) information (b)
data (c) facts (d) truths
26.________ unit enables the computer to communicate with other storage devices attached to
the computer system (a) Central Processing (b) Storage (c) Input (d) output
27.The computer peripheral that turns hardcopies of materials into digital format is ________
(a) speaker (b) scanner (c) printer (d) plotter
What is full meaning of the following:
28. USB __________
29.CD-ROM _______
30.SSD ____________

THEORY
INSTRUCTION: Answer ALL
1. Explain the three classifications of computer based on operating principles. -5Marks
2. Explain the three components of the computer system -5Marks
3. i. Convert 2232 to base four 2.5Mrks
ii. Convert 2304 to base three 2.5Mrks
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2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: BST:ICT CLASS: J S S 3
TIME: 1½ HOUR

1. A computer program that accesses websites and retrieve information. (a) search engine (b)
website (c) internet browser (d) www
2. The result provided by the search engine consist of the following except (a) images (b)
music (c) pictures (d) searched pictures
3. The gap that deals with that deals with the differences with effective access to information
technology can otherwise be said to be (a) digital literacy (b) digital divide (c) technology
age (d) information age
4. The diagram that shows a relationship among variables and quantities is ________ (a) graph
(b) charts (c) spreadsheet (d) none of the above
5. What is the function of the Alt + F4 keys when pressed together do? (a) starts an application
you have in mind (b) closes the application you are currently working on (c) (d) minimizes
the application on the windows desktop
6. __________ is a software package that is used for statistical analysis (a) workbook (b)
spreadsheet (c) worksheet (d) cells
7. The worksheet comprises of _________ (a) vertical and column lines (b) rolls and columns
(c) rows and columns (d) A-Z and numbers
8. The software application that is generally accepted as a word processor is ________ (a)
microsoft word (b) Microsoft excel (c) Microsoft access (d) Microsoft paint program
9. What application can be used to create charts from data inputted into it (a) microsoft paint
(b) excel (c) access (d) corel draw
10.The _________ allows access to the internet and also serves as a passageway to the internet
(a) web browser (b) page browser (c) internet explorer (d) opera mini
11.Computers accepts data as _________ (a) output (b) input (c) fact (d) computer file
12.Files stored in the computer system are kept in the _________ (a) RAM (b) ROM (c) UPS
(d) CPU
13.The computer system is made up of how many components? (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 2
14.The part of the computer that deals with the ability of a user to effectively make use of the
computer is _________ (a) hardware (b) computer (c) software (d) peopleware
15.Application found in a newly bought computer system is classified to be _______ (a)
software application (b) system application (c) utility application (d) installed applications
16.The type of computer that needs instructions to perform just a singular task is known as the
________ computer (a) general purpose (b) special purpose (c) mini computer (d) micro
computer
17.A computer majorly accepts data as __________ (a) outputs (b) inputs (c) information (d)
none of the above
18.Default applications on the computer system is otherwise called _________ (a) system
application (b) software application (c) utility application (d) none of the above
19.___________ computers exhibit features of both analog and digital computers (a) super
computer (b) hybrid computers (c) mainframe computers (d) mini computers
20.Corel draw is a type of ___________ application (a) software (b) system (c) utility (d) none
of the above
21.The generation that requires much heat before they could be used is __________ generation
(a)first (b) second (c) third (d) fourth
22.Occupation of an individual is said to be a ___________ (a) data (b) raw fact (c)
information (d) processed information
23._____________Information that has been recorded in times past is said to be (a) visual (b)
written (c) historical (d) sensory
24.The part of the computer that users are involved in the effective usage of the computer
system is the _________ (a) hardware (b) software (c) peopleware (d) computer ware
25.The economy that is majorly based on substinence farming is known as ________ (a) old
(b) Foreign (c) Nigerian (d) new
26.What is responsible for the conversion of data to information? (a) CPU (b) CU (c) ALU (d)
MU
27.Data and information stored in the computer system are kept in the _______ (a) RAM (b)
ROM (c) CPU (d) CU
28.Full meaning of the word INTERNET _________
29.People that lack skill, knowledge and the ability to use the internet efficiently are said to be
___________in terms of digital divide
30.The collection of cells organized into rows and columns where data is stored and
manipulated is __________

SECTION B: THEORY
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. What are the efficient uses of what the search engine stands to serve to its users. List 3
2. State how digital literacy is utilized in the economy 2Mrks
3. What is internet? 2Mrks
4. Explain any three database terminologies. 3Mrks
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FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

SUBJECT: DATA PROCESSING CLASS: S S 1

TIME: 2 HOURS

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (20 marks)

1. Ancient methods of counting were done through the use of _________, __________ and
____________ (a) fingers, toes and stones (b) stones, sticks and grains (c) stones, fingers
and pebbles (d) all of the above
2. The earliest form of computing system was produced by the __________ (a) Chinese (b)
Babylonians (c) Egyptians (d) Nigerians
3. The abacus was majorly used for performing what arithmetic operations (a) addition and
subtraction (b) multiplication and subtraction (c) division and addition (d) none of the above
4. __________ is used for performing operations which involves multiplication and division
(a) abacus (b) Napier’s bone (c) Slide rule (d) analytical engine
5. The first mechanical calculating device was invented in what year (a) 1964 (b) 1694 (c)
1642 (d) 1600
6. __________ computer was built in the 1694 (a) Analytical engine (b) Leibnitz calculating
machine (c) Slide rule (d) Pascaline calculator
7. What generation of computer utilized enormous environment for its operation (a) first
generation (b) second generation (c) third generation (d) fourth generation
8. What computer was built by the university of Pennsylvania (a) ENIAC (b) UNIVAC (c)
EDVAC (d) none of the above
9. The first generation of computer was invented by what scientists (a) Mauchly and Echert (b)
Charles Babbage and Von Neumann (c) Mauchly and Babbage (d) Echert and Neumann
10.The transistors were developed by _________ laboratories (a) Bell (b) Flash (c) Microsoft
(d) all of the above
11.__________ is recognized as the father of computer (a) Charles Babbage (b) Lord Lugard
(c) Pascaline (d) Von Neumann
12.Computers can be classified by how many ways? (a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) 3
13.The classification of computers that deals with how fast a computer processor should be is
_________ (a) classification by type (b) by generation (c) by size (d) by finance
14.What generation of computers had its system smaller than the rest of its counter parts (a)
fourth generation (b) third generation (c) fifth generation (d) second generation
15.The type of computer that measures and processes continuous form of data is _______ (a)
hybrid computer (b) analog computer (c) digital computer (d) super computer
16.What specification of computers were generally cheap and most common (a) super
computer (b) minicomputer (c) hybrid computers (d) micro computer
17.The computer designed specifically to solely solve a restricted class of problems is stated to
be _______ (a) general purpose computers (b) super computers (c) special purpose
computers (d) mainframe computers
18.The part of the computer system that is responsible for the coordination of the system
memory is the (a) MU (b) CU (c) ALU (d) CPU
19.The computers feed on _________ (a) power supply (b) data (c) information (d) peripherals
20.All the external components in the computer system are generally called __________ (a)
input devices (b) output devices (c) peripherals (d) none of the above
21.One of these is characteristics of the computer (a) system failure (b) power failure (c)
memory loss (d) speed
22.A software that is used to perform a specific task is known as ________ (a) system software
(b) application software (c) utility software (d) Microsoft word
23.The computer program that is responsible for making the computer system to malfunction,
harm and disrupt the wellbeing of the computer system is _________ (a) malware (b)
system ware (c) virus (d) software
24.The _______ part of the computer is responsible for calculating operations in the computer
system (a) ALU (b) MU (c) CU (d) CPU
25._________ houses other components in the computer system (a) CPU (b) motherboard (c)
CU (d) none of the above
26.The unit that is responsible for the coordination and dominance of the whole operations of
the computer system is called __________ (a) CU (b) MU (c) CPU (d) Motherboard
27.Unprocessed information is otherwise known as _______ (a) raw fact (b) data (c)
information (d) all of the above
28.A set of instructions that directs the entire operation of the computer system is called
_________ (a) application software (b) system software (c) computer software (d) operating
system
29.The generation that used punch cards as input is the _________ generation (a) first (b)
second (c) third (d) fourth
30.Vacuum tube was a major breakthrough in what generation of computers (a) fourth (b) third
(c) second (d) first
31.___________ computers exhibit features of both analog and digital computers (a) super
computer (b) hybrid computers (c) mainframe computers (d) mini computers
32.Corel draw is a type of ___________ application (a) software (b) system (c) utility (d) none
of the above
33.The output devices are connected to the computer system through the _________ (a) port
system (b) motherboard (c) system unit (d) logic unit
34.__________ controls all the operations in the computer system (a) logic unit (b) memory
unit (c) control unit (d) central processing unit
35.The other name of the supercomputer is called _________
36.Which of the following devices is used to transmit visuals to a computer user (a) television
(b) radio (c) telegram (d) monitor
37.The computer receives instructions from the _______ (a) software (b) operating system (c)
hardware (d) user
38.The earliest known tool for counting was developed in the period _____ (a.) 2700 - 3000 (b)
3000 - 4000 (c) 2700 - 3500 (d) 5000 - 7000
39.The Leibnitz calculating machine was built in the year (a) 1694 (b) 1700 (c) 1690 (d) 1700
40.The first mechanical calculating machine was invented by _______ (a) Blaize Pascal (b)
Charles Babbage (c) Von Leibnitz (d) Lord Lugard

SECTION B: CLOZE TEST (5 Marks)

41.What generation of computer were limited to only solving one problem at a time?
42.What type of the computer uses binary number system?
43.In terms of classification of computer by type, which type is the most expensive and
complicated to use __________
44.The unit that is used to keep records for a long period of time is said to be _______
45.The computer that uses MIPs for processing is known as ________
46.Whats the full meaning of SSD______
47.The acronym for GPS is __________
48.The package that allows you to type, manipulate objects, images and text to the satisfaction
of the user ____________
49.What type of data transmits descriptive information?
50.A piece of wood aligned across with notches for solely calculating is ________

SECTION C: THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS OF YOUR CHOICE (5 Marks each)

1. Briefly explain the occurrence that led to the developmental enactment of computing.
5Mrks
2. Expansiate the constituents of the computer system. 5Mrks
3. In what ways can the computer system be classified. 5Mrks
4. Outline five characteristics of a good information 5Mrks
5. One to each explain the uses of any 10 computer peripherals 5Mrks
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FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES CLASS: S S 1
TIME: 2 HOURS
Objectives (20marks)

1. The equipment that works with the aid of electronic parts is the _______ (a) computer
system (b) desktop computer (c) electronic device (d) CPU
2. _________ is designed to serve a specific purpose (a) input devices (b) output devices (c)
peripheral device (d) electronic device
3. The collection of facts and figures for analysis or reference is ________ (a) information (b)
computing system (c) data (d) output devices
4. The act of arranging or organizing data to make useful for other purposes is known as
______ (a) organized data (b) unprocessed data (c) raw facts (d) information
5. Computers can be generally classified into how many ways (a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 2
6. The physical part of the computer that is seen for usage at any time is _______ (a) computer
software (b) computer hardware (c) computer users (d) the device
7. The set of instructions that guide the computer on what to do is known as ________ (a)
computer software (b) computer hardware (c) computer users (d) the device
8. Which of the following is an example of the computer hardware (a) VGA (b) HDMI (c)
VDU (d) UPS
9. The devices that are used to control the cursor that is displayed on the monitor is (a) mouse
(b) printer (c) scanner (d) keyboard
10.The general name for the external or internal part of the computer system is ________ (a)
input devices (b) output devices (c) peripherals (d) system unit
11.The enclosure of a box like case that houses all the other components of the computer
system is ________ (a) the CPU (b) motherboard (c) system unit (d) computer unit
12.The device that all circuitry is found and embedded for efficient use of the computer system
is called _________ (a) the CPU (b) motherboard (c) system unit (d) computer unit
13.The program that controls how the computer hardware works and provides a platform for
other computer software to run effectively is the __________ (a) computer software (b)
computer hardware (c) system software (d)application software
14.The general name given to installed applications that is found in the computer system is
_______ (a) computer software (b) computer hardware (c) system software (d)application
software
15.The pre-installed applications found on the computer system when newly bought is
__________ (a) computer software (b) computer hardware (c) system software
(d)application software
16.The programs that help to manage the day to day running of the computer system is the
________ (a) computer software (b) utilities software (c) system software (d) application
software
17.One of the following is not a characteristics of a computer (a) speed (b) reliability (c)
accuracy (d) powerful.
18.The ability for a computer to control huge databases and solve complex calculations that are
difficult to handle by human hands in a much reliable way is the ________ (a) speed (b)
reliability (c) accuracy (d) powerful
19.The ability for a computer system to process data and information on its own without any
human intervention is known as (a) automation. (b) reliability (c) accuracy (d) powerful
20.Which of the following is not an example of a computer software application (a) excel (b)
spreadsheet. (c) paint (d) corel draw
21.The Abacus is derived from a Greek word called (a) abax. (b) abex (c) abox (d) aba
22.Napiers bone was invented in what year (a) 1617. (b) 1967 (c) 1941 (d) 1900
23.The general-purpose digital computer which is portable, affordable, accessible and simple
to use is called the ________ (a) towers (b) desktop (c) laptop (d) PC.
24.The other name for palmtop computer can also be called ___________ (a) hand held (b)
personal computer (c) computer (d) laptop
25.There are _______ types of input deviecs (a) 10 (b) 9 (c) 8 (d) 7
26.________ converts hardcopies of printed texts into digital format (a) web camera (b)
scanner (c) printers (d) cpu
27.________ is used to feed data into the computer system (a) output (b) system unit (c) input
(d) none of the above
28.________ uses a vocal command to instruct the computer on what to do (a) speaker (b)
microphone (c) vdu (d) sounds
29.Data is turned into information by the _______ unit (a) CPU (b) MU (c) CU (d) ALU
30.There are ______ types of operating system (a) 9 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 5
31.The type of operating system that involves the graphical interface of the computer system is
the ________ (a) GUI (b) CPU (c) DVD (d) OS
32.The OS that allows multi users to make use of the computer system when functioning is the
(a) network OS (b) single user OS (c) GUI (d) multi user OS
33.The rectangular shaped environment that contains different icons of programs, files or
images from which is situated at the task bar is _______ (a) desktop (b) windows (c) icons
(d) none of the above
34.The OS that is designed solely to support computer networks is called _______ (a) network
OS (b) single user OS (c) GUI (d) multi user OS
35.The computer application that is used for organizing, analysing and storing of data in the
form of tables (rows and columns) is ________ (a) graphics application (b) spreadsheet
application (c) database application (d) none of the above
36.One of these is not an example of application packages (a) spreadsheet (b) word processing
(c) graphics (d) utility
37.________ are used to prevent, detect and remove computer virus (a) antivirus (b) malware
(c) diseases (d) disk cleaning
38.The act of keeping your system from unauthorized personnel from having access to your PC
is ______ (a) logging out (b) password (c) hibernation (d) shutting down
39.The full meaning of CRT is _______________
40.____________ translates to the understanding of the computing system.

THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1. List and explain the 2 main components of the computer system with two examples each.
2. Outline 8 examples of input devices, its features and state their uses for each of the
following outlined.
3. Explain the three key words that can be found in the definition of the computer
4. Explain any five characteristics of the computer system.
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FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: DATA PROCESSING CLASS: S S 2
TIME: 2 HOURS

1. _______ has helped computer user to structure and organize data (a) data modelling (b)
DBMS (c) DB (d) DBM
2. _______ represents a real word situation about which data is to be collected and stored in a
database (a) database (b) concept of data modeling (c) data modelling (d) data model
3. What describes the structure of data within a given domain (a) data organization (b) data
structure (c) data model (d) database
4. In how many ways can data modeling be approached (a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 3 (d) 4
5. How many types of data modeling do we have (a) 8 (b) 7 (c) 6 (d) 5
6. A table is a set of __________ and _________ (a) rolls and colunms (b) rows and columns
(c) coulumn and rows (d) none of the above
7. ________ view makes available the tools you need to create a table (a) datasheet (b)
worksheet (c) landscape (d) portrait
8. How many types of data types do we have (a) 11 (b) 12 (c) 10 (d) 15
9. ________ is used to attach an object from other application software installed in the
computer system (a) attachment (b) Currency (c) Date/Time (d) OLE object
10.To create a report in microsoft access _______ is needed (a) report manager (b) reporter (c)
report manager (d) none of the above
11.________ allows you to select and filter data from multiple tables (a) report queries (b) data
types (c) queries (d) all of the above
12.What facilitates interaction and communication between designers, programmers and end
users. (a) database management (b) databases (c) data models (d) relational database
13._________ data model is widely applied in some industry and shared amongst competition
to some degrees (a) relational (b) standard (c) relative (d) significant
14.The involvement that specifies constraints for the data stored in the database is _______ (a)
database (b) database management (c) database management system (d) relational database
15.The process of efficiently organizing data in a database is _________ (a) DBMS (b)
normalization (c) normal form (d) DB
16.The graphical representation of databases is known as ________ (a) charts (b) cells (c)
spreadsheet (d) entity-relationship
17.The distinguishing characteristics of the entity that makes a database unique is _________
(a) attributes (b) normal form (c) normalization (d) entities
18.The data in RDBMS is stored in database called ________ (a) rows (b) columns (c) tables
(d) cells
19.The vertical entity in a table that contains all the information associated within a specific
field is ________ (a) rows (b) cells (c) spreadsheet (d) columns
20.Which of the field is suitable for use as primary key? (a) Name (b) E-mail (c) School fees
(d) Age
21.In table design which field data type is used for date of Birth? (a) text (b) number (c)
date/time (d) currency
22.One of the significance of data model is (a) volatility (b) reusability (c) rigidity (d) all of the
above
23.The size of a field with Number data type cannot be a. 2 b. 4 c. 8 d. 16
24.In which of the following can many entity instances of one type be related to many entity
instances of another type? A. One-to-One Relationship B. One-to-Many Relationship C.
Many-to-Many Relationship D. Composite Relationship
25.The printed listings of database data is (a) forms (b) queries (c) reports (d) tables
26.To highlight all fields to be added to a generated form, click (a) << (b) < (c) > (d) >>
27.Which field is most suitable to be the key field of a students’ performance record system in
a school? (a) Classroom number (b) Date of birth. (c) Entry number of birth. (d)Students’
admission number
28.A data model is a ___ representation of the data structure that are required by a database. (a)
logical (b) conceptual (c) physical (d) dynamic
29.key is a field in a relational table that matches a ___ of another table. (a) candidate key (b)
row (c) field (d) primary key
30.The __________the Normal Form applicable to a table, the less vulnerable it is to
inconsistencies and anomalies. (a) Better (b) lower (c) higher (d) consistent
31._________is an instruction used to retrieve data from the database in a specified format (a)
Form (b) Report (c) Query (d) Table
32.The benefits of data modeling includes the following except (a) clearer scope (b) faster
performance (c) fewer application errors (d) unmanaged risk
33.Which of the following represents the relationship between a set of values? (a) Column (b)
Field (c) Query (d) Row
34.The following are examples of DBMS packages except (a) Access (b) Dbase (c) Excel (d)
FoxPro
 35.The worksheet comprises of _________ (a) vertical and column lines (b) rolls and columns
(c) rows and columns (d) A-Z and numbers
36.The software application that is generally accepted as a word processor is ________ (a)
microsoft word (b) Microsoft excel (c) Microsoft access (d) Microsoft paint program
37.What application can be used to create charts from data inputted into it (a) microsoft paint
(b) excel (c) access (d) corel draw
38.The _________ allows access to the internet and also serves as a passageway to the internet
(a) web browser (b) page browser (c) internet explorer (d) opera mini
39.The most efficient use of application software in relation to database is the _________
40.In terms of word processing what application software is widely used _______

THEORY
1. What is a Data model? 5Mrks
(b) Briefly explain the three types of data model 10Mrks
2. Define the following terms
i. Candidate keys
ii. Primary key
iii. Foreign keys
iv. Entity
v. Attribute 15Mrks

3. Explain the five normal form 10Mrks

 FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES CLASS: S S 2
TIME: 2 HOURS

1. __________ is a device that is used to store data or programs on a temporary basis is called
what (a) computer. memory (b) RAM (c) ROM (d) SD card
2. The internal memory of the computer can otherwise be called the ________ (a) MU
(b)primary (c) ROM (d) RAM
3. The smallest size of data that is recognized by the computer is ________ (a) size (b) amount
(c) unit (d) measurement
4. The unit of information equal to 1024 bytes is (a) KB (b) MB (c) GB (d) TB
5. What unit of storage is represented by 4 bits or four binary digits (a) byte (b) bit (c) nibble
(d) word
6. The elementary block of a digital circuit is _________ (a) coding (b) algorithm (c) logic
gate (d) logic circuit
7. For the computer to function effectively as a single unit in which electronic components
communicate with each others using standard format which is known as ________ a)
coding (b) algorithm (c) logic gate (d) logic circuit
8. The logic circuit that produces a single output of 1 whenever any of its input is equal to 1 is
known as _______ gate (a) OR. (b) AND (c) NOR (d) XXOR
9. Which of the following is not an example of a logic circuit (a) OR (b) XNOR (c) AND (d)
END
10.The logic gate that receives or accepts only one input and inverts or changes that input to its
opposite is (a) OR. (b) AND (c) NOR (d) NOT
11.The graphical symbols that is used to represent logic gates in circuits is (a) truth table (b)
logic equation (c) not gate (d) .IEC
12.The OR gate follows the ________ rule (a) addition (b) subtraction (c) multiplication (d)
division
13.________ performs the AND-NOT functions (a) NXOR (b) .NAND (c) NANO (d)
NXNOR
14.The gate that follows the rule of multiplication is (a) NXOR (b) .NAND (c) NANO (d)
NXNOR
15.The unit of storage that is equivalent to 1,048,576 bytes is (a) byte (b) TB (c) GB (d) MB
16.The register is a special high speed__________ area within the CPU (a) input (b) processing
(c) output (d) storage (e) none of the above
17.Registers are located in the __________ (a) hard disk (b) CPU (c) mother board (d) monitor
(e) keyboard
18.Current instruction register________ instructions currently being executed. (a) allows (b)
control (c) retrieve (d) store (e) contains
19.Main memory holds instructions while registers hold current_________ (a) data (b)
information (c) program (d) software (e) none of the above
20.The sharing of information with users who need it is called__________ (a) reproduction (b)
communication (c) transmission (d) operation (e) none of the above
21.Every program, song and document is stored as a ______ in the computer (a) folder (b) filed
(c) record (d) data
22.A ___________ is the smallest unit of information stored in computer file (a) Folder (b)
record (c) field (d) file (e) field name
23.Computer files can be classified by all the following criteria except _____________ (a) area
of storage (b) nature of content (c) organization method (d) storage medium
24.Alphanumeric character set consists of ________________(a) numbers (b) letters (c) A and
B (d) data item (e) F and G
25.The smallest unit of information store in computer files is ______________ (a) record (b)
data item (c) field (d) data file (e) none of above
26.The _____ is formed in the CPU of a computer(a) main memory (b) modem (c) mother
board (d) register (e) zip drive
27.The central processing unit is connected to the (a) expansion board (b) expansion slots (c)
memory ship (d) mother board (e) system unit
28.Which of these packages is appropriate for preparing payroll of workers? (a) Corel draw (b)
Microsoft access (c) Microsoft excel (d) Microsoft word (e) Wordpad
29.Master files are files of fairly ________ nature (a) permanent (b) useful (c) temporary (d)
changing (e) none of the above
30.Which of these classes of file has the shortest life span (a) reference file (b) transaction file
(c) master file (d) current file
31.Files that are stored in the order in which they have arisen are called ____ (a) random file
(b) sequential file (c) indexed file (d) serial file
32.One of the following is not a type of file organization (a) serial (b)random (c) indexed (d)
linear
33.Computer files can be classified by all the following criteria except _____ (a) area of
storage (b) nature of content (c) organization method (d) storage medium
34.Computer files operations do not include___________ (a) create (b) view (c) update (d)
access (e) open
35.Data loss and overwriting are effects of file____ (a) security (b) insecurity (c) corruption (d)
damage (e) none of the above
36.In a worksheet, a set of data is called (a) Column range (b) Data base (c) Data file (d) data
range (e) row range
37.1 megabyte is equivalent to ______ kilobytes (a) 1000 (b) 1024 (c) 1034 (d) 1204 (e) 1304
38.Which of these is not a logic comparison symbols in computer studies? (a) = (b) < (c) > (d)
<= (e) ^
39. When a file of folder is deleted, it goes to the ___(a) hard disk (b) memory (c) monitor (d)
Recycle bin (e) system unit
40.What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 10110111? (a) 180 (b) 181 (c) 183 (d)
184 (e) 185

THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. i. Convert 108 bits to bytes
ii. Convert 1.7 X 10-9 gigabytes to megabytes
iii. Convert 1.7 X 10-9 petabyte to gigabyte 10Mrks
2. Outline five benefits of the internet to the society. 5Mrks
3. Explain any three logic gates and draw their symbols 10Mrks
4. What do you understand by IEC symbol? 4Mrks
5. Explain the following
- Homepage - Web browser - protocols 6Mrks
6. List 5 benefits of a website 5Mrks
 FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: DATA PROCESSING CLASS: S S 3
TIME: 2 HOURS
OBJECTIVES (20Marks)

1. The process of linking two or more devices together is ________ (a) data sharing (b)
computer networking (c) file sharing (d) network sharing
2. The collection of computers and devices that are inter connected for the purpose of sharing
computer files is known as (a) data sharing (b) computer networking (c) file sharing (d)
computer network
3. Which of the following is a computer resources that is shared on a computer network (a)
hard disk (b) RAM (c) mouse (d) speakers
4. A type of network that is restricted to only a particular geographical area is said to be
_________ (a) WAN (b) LAN (c) MAN (d) TAN
5. Networks exist for only what main reason (a) share files (b) share resources (c) share data
(d) share printers
6. ICT is an acronym for____ (a) Information Communication Transfer (b) Information and
Communication Technology (c) Information and Communication Transportation (d)
Information Certification Technology
7. The technology involved in the use of hard and software to convert, store, process and
transmit information is ____ (a) Information Technology (b) Creping system (c)
Information System (d) Information Technology Transfer
8. Narrowcasting is_____ (a) An acronym for information transmission (b) Transmission of
audio and video to a narrow range of people (c) Transmission of information to several
listeners (d) Telecommunication over a small distance
9. The distribution of audio or video signals to an audience is known as _____ (a) Many
casting (b) Broadcasting (c) Recasting (d) Televising
10.The parabolic mirror used to receive signals is referred to as_____ (a) Radio casting (b)
Television casting (c) Satellite TV System broadcasting (d) Transmitter 06. _____ is the
exchange of information over significant distances using electronic medium (a)
Communication (b) Telecommunication (c) ICT (d) Network
11._____refers to a method of transferring a message to all recipients simultaneously (a)
Communication (b) Telecommunication (c) Broadcasting (d) ICT
12.Which of the following is NOT a component of a basic telecommunication system? (a)
Transmitter (b) Transmission medium (c) Receiver (d) Controller
13._____is a worldwide network of telephone lines connected by switching centers that allows
any telephone in the world to communicate with any other. (a) Public Switched Telephone
Network (b) Mobile Phone System (c) Circuit Switched Packet Telephone Systems (d)
Satellite Telephone System
14.Any artificial object orbiting the earth for communication is called_______ (a) Mobile
phone (b) Satellite (c) Bluetooth (d) GPS
15.A type of data network that spans across a wide geographical area is called_________ (a)
WAN (b) MAN (c) LAN (d) SAND 12. LAN is a data network that can be operated on of
the following EXCEPT (a) School (b) Home (c) Office (d) Town
16.Which of these makes it possible for people with ground receivers to pinpoint their
geographic location? (a) GPRR (b) GPS (c) GDS (d) GRPS
17.The biggest and largest data network is the ______ (a) Intranet (b) Internet (c) WAN (d)
WWW.
18.A computerized system that performs mathematical operations on input- data to transform it
into the output (audio, video, graphic, numeric or text) form desired by a system user is
called_______ (a) Data processing system (b) Global positioning system (c) Megatronic
systems (d) all of the above
19.Which of these is NOT an ICT gadgets (a) Computer (b) TV set (b) GSM (d) Awaiting trial
machine (ATM) 17. The major tool that determines the development stage of a Nation
is______ (a) Remote sensing (b) VSAT (c) ICT (d) intranet.
20._____ is NOT an advantage of ICT (a) Aids information dissemination (b) Speeds up
transaction process (c) enhances e-learning (d) none of the above.
21.The ability of a GSM customer to make call in any part of the world at any point in time to
a different location is called______ (a) Rummy (b) Roaming (c) Rooming (d) Ramming
22.VSAT stands for_______ (a) Very Small Aperture Terminal (b) Very small aperture tools
(c) Very small aperture openings (d) Very small terminal aperture.
23.The process whereby the internet is used to search and retrieve information through search
engines is called ________ A. Browsing B. Computing C. Research D. Information search
and retrieval
24. A _______ is an electronic handheld device used to make mobile telephone calls. A.
Computer B. Radio set C. Television set D. Mobile phones
25. _______ are basically devices used for information and communication technology.
A. Satellite telephone system B. Fixed wireless system C. ICT-based
26.The central processing unit is connected to the (a) expansion board (b) expansion slots (c)
memory ship (d) mother board (e) system unit
27.Which of these packages is appropriate for preparing payroll of workers? (a) Corel draw (b)
Microsoft access (c) Microsoft excel (d) Microsoft word (e) Wordpad
28.Master files are files of fairly ________ nature (a) permanent (b) useful (c) temporary (d)
changing (e) none of the above
29.Which of these classes of file has the shortest life span (a) reference file (b) transaction file
(c) master file (d) current file
30.Files that are stored in the order in which they have arisen are called ____ (a) random file
(b) sequential file (c) indexed file (d) serial file
31. Which of the following is not part of system software? (a) machine language (b) utility
software (c) language translator (d) operating system (e) all of the above
32.The software that manages computer hardware resources is the __________ (a) utility
software (b) operating system (c) application software (d) operating software (e) translator
33.One of the following is not an operation system (a) windows 6 (b) UNIX (c) Linus (d)
windows 7 (e) window xp
34. __________ is a program that translates a high level language into machine code before
execution (a) An assembler (b) A translator (c) A compiler (d) An object code (e) none of
the above
35.What will be the output of an AND gate of there are two inputs of 1 and 0? (a) 1 (b) 0 (c) 10
(d) 11 (e) 01
36.A computer is best defined as a/an (a) machine that is capable of carrying out enormous
task. (b) machine that performs routine calculations. (c) electronic device that processes
data. (d) electronic device that has monitor.
37.__________is not a web browser. A. google B. firefox C. internet explorer D. step
38.The smallest browser is ________A. firefox B. opera C. internet explorer D. google
39.The standard rules by which computers communicate is called__________A. regulations B.
procedure C. protocol D. order
40.One of the following is not a correct e- mail address. A. [email protected] B.
[email protected] C. [email protected] D. [email protected]
CLOZE TEST (10Marks)
41.The _______ page of a website is also called the homepage A. first B. last C. main D.
middle
42.Computer career professionals relates with those who make efficient use of the _______ (a)
society (b) computer (c) hardware unit (d) software unit
43.The other name for e-mail is otherwise called _________
44.The most widely used computer software application for word processing is known as
_________
45.The graphic software application owned by Microsoft incorporations is __________
46.________ makes a computer system to malfunction
47.The computer accepts data as ___________
48.__________ devices is used to feed the computer with data
49.The _________ retains power for a short period of time to properly shut down the computer
system
50.__________ network is utilized within a specific geographical area

THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1. Briefly explain any five types of software maintenance 5Mrks

2. List any 10 computer virus and literally explain multiple ways they generally affect a
computer system. 10Mrks
3. In a tabular format differentiate between the classes of network 5Mrks
4. Outline any 6 resources that can be shared in a network 5Mrks
5. Explain any five computer career professionals that is in relation to data processing.

5Mrks
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES CLASS: S S 3
TIME: 2 HOURS

1. One of the following is not a type of file organization (a) serial (b)random (c) indexed (d)
linear
2. Computer files can be classified by all the following criteria except _____ (a) area of
storage (b) nature of content (c) organization method (d) storage medium
3. Computer files operations do not include___________ (a) create (b) view (c) update (d)
access (e) open
4. Data loss and overwriting are effects of file____ (a) security (b) insecurity (c) corruption (d)
damage (e) none of the above
5. In a worksheet, a set of data is called (a) Column range (b) Data base (c) Data file (d) data
range (e) row range
6. 1 megabyte is equivalent to ______ kilobytes (a) 1000 (b) 1024 (c) 1034 (d) 1204 (e) 1304
7. Which of these is not a logic comparison symbols in computer studies? (a) = (b) < (c) > (d)
<= (e) ^
8. When a file of folder is deleted, it goes to the ___(a) hard disk (b) memory (c) monitor (d)
Recycle bin (e) system unit
 9. What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 10110111? (a) 180 (b) 181 (c) 183 (d)
184 (e) 185
10.Any document saved into a disc is referred to as a/an (a) field (b) file (c) folder (d) Icon (e)
record
11.ROM is also known as (a) Adapter (b) firmware (c) network (d) semi conductor (e) slot
12.One of the following is not a types of file organization (a) serial (b) sequential (c) random
(d) indexed (e) linear
13.Files that are stored in the order in which they have arisen are called ______ (a) random file
(b) sequential file (c) indexed file (d) serial file (e) none of the above
14.The two types of software are _________ (a) general and specific software (b) system and
application software (c) primary and secondary software (d) old and new software (e) high
and low software
15.Any document saved into a disc is referred to as a/an (a) field (b) file (c) folder (d) Icon (e)
record
16.ROM is also known as (a) Adapter (b) firmware (c) network (d) semi conductor (e) slot
17.One of the following is not a types of file organization (a) serial (b) sequential (c) random
(d) indexed (e) linear
18.Files that are stored in the order in which they have arisen are called ______ (a) random file
(b) sequential file (c) indexed file (d) serial file (e) none of the above
19.The two types of software are _________ (a) general and specific software (b) system and
application software (c) primary and secondary software (d) old and new software (e) high
and low software
20.Every program, song and document is stored as a... in the computer. A. folder B. field C.
record D. data
21.A ........... is the smallest unit of information stored in computer file. A. folder B. record C.
field D. file
22.Computer files can be classified by all the following criteria except................. A. area of
storage B. nature of content C. organization method D. storage medium
23.Alphanumeric character set consists of A. numbers B. letters C. A and B D. none of the
above
24.The smallest unit of information stored in computer file is................... A. record B. data file
C. field D. data item
25....... is a collection of related data items. A. A field B. A record C. A file D. A folder
26.One of the following is not a type of file organization. A. serial B. random C. indexed D.
linear
27.The traditional alternative to work processor is...... A. spreadsheet B. MS paint C. typewriter
D. professional write
28.Microsoft Office Word cannot be used to produce....... A. letter B. bar chat C. report D.
minutes
29.A word processor cannot........ A. edit document B. insert paragraph C. save document D.
draw an object
30.Editing features in a word processor does not include ...............A. Thesaurus B. copy and
paste C. spelling D. animation
31.A good program must not be........ A. accurate B. efficient C. clear D. inaccurate
32.Which program gives a code that needs to be interpreted by another program? A. compiler
B. interpreter C. decoder D. adapter
33.The process of updating a previously written program is called................A. maintenance B.
program testing C. program running D. program documentation
34.The generality of a program means the program should be able to A. solve all problems B.
solve all similar problems C. give general solution D. change easily
35.One of the following is not a step in program development. A. flowcharting B. problem
coding C. program coding D. program documentation
36.The actual writing of the program in a programming language is called.......... A. program
documentation B. program testing C. program development D. program coding
37.One of these languages is interpreted and not compiled. A. C++ B. COBOL C. FORTRAN
D. BASIC
38.Which of these languages is compiled? A. BASIC B. PHP C. C D. Perl
39.Which of these programs give a machine-specific binary code which the computer hardware
can interpret? A. compiler B. interpreter C. assembler D. decoder
40.The program execution is slow with an interpreter because it give a/an ..........A. simplified
code B. digital code C. binary code D. intermediate code

THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1. List & explain the classification of high level languages based on application
12 Mrks
2. What is meant by network transmission media 4Mrks
3. In a tabular format different between wireless and wired technology in relation to
transmission media (3 each) 6Mrks
4. Outline 10 examples of high-level language 10Mrks
5. In a tabular form, what are the differences between HLL and LLL (2 each) 5Mrks