DATA PROCESSING CLASS: SSS1 Duration: 1 hr 45mins

SECTION A
Instruction: Answer all the questions in this section

1. . .is a basic fact that needs to undergo processing. A. information B. data C. output
D. input
2. The methodology of converting data into information is A. data and information B. data
processing C. decision making D. none of the above
3. The major reason for data processing is A. decision making B. conflict promotion C.
information generation D. data manipulation
4. In data processing, input activity involves A. collection B.verification C. retrieving D. all
of the above.
5. One of these is not data property A. presentation B. collection C. misuse D. accuracy
6. Fourth generation computers made use of A. VLSI B. Transistors C. AI D.
Vacuum tubes.
7. Fifth generation made use of A. AI B. Vacuum tubes. C.SSI D. Transistors
8. ..is an example of computers in the fifth generation A. Robot B. UNIVAC C. Satum
D. EDVAC
9. How many generations of computers do we have? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 9
10. The fourth generation of computers came on board in the year .A. 1957 B. 1975 C.
1997 D. 1990
11. AI means .A. artefact intelligence B. artificial intellect C. artificial intelligence D.
attitude intelligence.
12. Which of the generation of computer was between 1964 and 1971? A. First B. Second C.
Fifth D. Fourth
13. Which of the generation of computer used vacuum tube? A. First B. Second C. Fifth D.
Fourth
14. Which of the generation of computers used VLSIC? A. First B. Second C. Fifth D.
Fourth
15. Which of the generation of computers begins Non Procedural programming? A. First B.
Second C. Fifth D. Fourth
16. How many classifications of computers do we have? A. 2 B. 4 C. 7 D. 3
17. The generation of computer that uses AI is A. third B. second C. Fifth D. first
18. ..is the smallest and the most popular class of computers. A. Micro B. Mini C. Super
D. Mainframe.
19. What type of computer combines both features of digital and Analogue computers? A.
micro B. hybrid C. digital D. super
20. Computers designed solely to solve a restricted class of problem is called A. general
purpose B. special purpose C. digital D. analogue
21. HP 3000 is an example of ..computers. A. super B. mainframe C. mini.
22. Mini computers were developed in the .A. 1970s B. 1980s C. 1990s.
23. Mainframe computers can be used in the ..A. bank B. church C. market D. none
24. The ancient man began counting by using A. fingers B. slide rule C. abacus D. none
25. The following are examples of early counting methods except A. calculator B.
pebbles C. grains D. none
26. In using fingers and toes, you can only count up to .A. 20 B. 40 C. 50 D. 100
 27. The following can be used for counting in the ancient times except ..A. fingers B.
computer C. stones D. none
28. The stages of development of the computer machine are known as ..A. computer age
B. computer history C. computer generation D. all
29. . ..is an electronic machine which accepts data as input, processes data and gives out
information. A. Television B. Computer C. Photocopier D. None
30. A computer accepts data as ..A. input B. output C. processing D. store
31. The microcomputer is divided into ..parts. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 9
32. The information which the computer gives is called .. A. input B. output C.
processing D. None
33. The language the computer understands is called .. A. English B. programs C. French
D. all languages
34. The following are disadvantages of ICT except A. fraud B. virus C. faster communication
D. none
35. ICT has turned the whole world into a A. global village B. galaxy C. universe D.
none
36. The production of goods with or without human intervention using computer is known
as .A. automation B. AI C. expert system D. vacuum tube
37. E-commerce stands for ..A. electric commerce B. electronic commerce C. electrical
commerce. D. none
38. ATM means . A. Automatic Teller Machine B. Automated Teller Machine C. Auto
Teller Machine D. None
39. Jacquard’s loom was used in the A. mechanical industry B. weaving industry C.
food industry D. all of the above
40. . was the first calculating device. A. Napier’s Bones B. Punched card C. Abacus D.
Slide rule

SCTION B
Answer any two questions of your choice.
1. Give the full meaning of the following acronyms: i. IC ii. VLSI iii. SSI iv. AI 6marks
b. Write short notes on the followings; i. Satellite ii. Wireless iii. Cable 6marks
c. Explain the two ways of handling data. 4marks
d. What is the difference between system and application software? 4marks

2. State four characteristics of first generation computers 4marks

b. Describe a typical data processing cycle 4marks
c. Explain four areas where ICT has played key role 8marks
d. Describe a standard Punch Card. 4marks

3. Write short notes on the following counting devices;

i. Abacus ii. Jacquard loom 6marks
b. State any four disadvantages of early counting devices 4marks
c. State any four negative side of ICT 4marks
d. Explain the function of each component of the CPU. 6marks