CSC / CIT 101 HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT 16/12/2022

1. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a bit?

A. A bit is a basic unit of information used in computing and digital communications
B. A single binary digit (0 or 1) is called a bit
C. In a computer, information is stored using digital signals that translate to binary numbers
D. None of the above

2. Which of the following is not true?

A. A spreadsheet (worksheet): a piece of paper in which data can be manipulated by the
Computer stored in rows and columns.
B. A workbook (Excel file) has multiple sheets.
C. A workbook refers to an Excel document. You will sometimes hear it called a “
Spreadsheet.”
D. In Default, each workbook has 15 “sheets” associated with it.

3. The workbook is comprised of

A. Rows (labeled numerically)
B. Columns (labeled alphabetically)
C. Cells
D. All of the above

4. Arrange the following steps in charting in ascending order

i. Create the columns/rows that have the data you need to draw a chart.
ii. Select the columns/rows needed.
iii. Select a chart type in Insert tab.
iv. Enter Chart title.
v. Select a style of a chart.

A. V,IV,II,I,III
B. IV,V,II,I,III
C. III,I,II,IV,V
D. I,II,III,IV,V

5. Word processors offer you the flexibility to format documents by making changes to the font,
the page layout, and the page style.
A. True
B. False
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

6. Word processors can: cut, copy, and paste text, undo and redo actions, justify or re-align text,
change font parameters, change paragraph spacing.
A. True
B. False
 C. A and B
D. None of the above

7. In the Font dialog box, you can make changes to the type, style, size, and color of font used in
the document.
A. True
B. False
C. A and B
D. None of the above

8. The brain of the computer is called ________

A. Microprocessor
B. Chip
C. Disk
D. Modem
9. The use of computer workstations to send and receive messages is known as
A. electronic funds transfer
B. electronic message switching
C. electronic mail
D. electronic publishing
10. Protecting the data from unauthorized access is called ___________
A. data inaccessibility
B. data encryption
C. data security
D. data validity
11. The heart of a computer is _____
A. CPU
B. Memory
C. I/O Unit
D. Disks

12. A computer consists of

A. a central processing unit
B. a memory
C. input and output units
D. All the above.

13. Which of the following is responsible for coordinating various operations using timing
signals?
A. Arithmetic-logic unit
 B. Control unit
C. Memory unit
D. I/O unit

14. Modern computers do not work with decimal numbers. Instead, they process binary numbers
i.e., groups of Os and 1s because
A. Electronic devices are most reliable when designed for two state (binary) operation
B. Binary circuits are simple
C. Memory is only possible for binary numbers
D. With decimal numbers, the circuits are complex and costly

15. A computer can be defined as an electronic device that can (choose the most precise
definition)
A. Carry out arithmetical operations
B. Carry out logical functions
C. Do complicated calculations
D. Accept and process data by implementing sequentially a set of stored instructions.

16. Stored instructions and data in digital computers consists of ________

A. Alphabets
B. Numerals
C. Characters
D. Bits

17. The basic operations performed by a computer is _______

A. Arithmetic and logic operations
B. Storage and retrieval operations
C. All the above
D. None of the above.

18. Common uses of computer within the home include ______

A. Playing computer games
B. Banking from Home
C. Connecting to the Web
D. All of the above
19. Memory on the motherboard that is short term and considered volatile is _____
A. ROM
B. Hard drive
C. RAM
D. Flash drive
20. Memory on the motherboard that is long term; where the specific instructions that are needed
for the computer to operate are stored is known as _______
A. ROM
 B. Hard drive
C. RAM
D. Flash drive
21. is the master program that manages how software uses the hardware of a
computer.
A. BIOS
B. OS
C. CPU
D. RAM
22. Operating system carries which of the functions summarized below?
I. Process management
II. Memory management
III. Input/output control system
IV. File Management
A. I,III,IV
B. I,II,III
C. I,II,III,IV
D. I,II,IV
23. is a circuit board attached to the motherboard that contains the memory and other
circuitry necessary to send information to the monitor for display on screen.
A. Video card
B. Sound card
C. Touch pad
D. MODEM

24. The people ware component of a computer system consist of ________

a. Users and professionals

b. System analyst and database administrator
c. Users and web master
d. Professionals and administrator

25. The following are examples of operating system except ________

a. WINRAR
b. UNIX
c. MAC
d. LINUX
26. The following describe an operating system except ________

a. Resource allocator
b. Collection of software extensions
c. Coordinator of hardware activities
d. Problem solving software

27. A computers’ system software intended to analyze, configure, monitor or help maintain a
computer is known as __________

a. Operating system
b. Utility software
c. Application software
d. Programs

28.The following are the main features of word processing except _________
a. You can create professional documents fast, using built in and custom templates.
b. You can easily manage large documents using various features like the ability to
create table of contents, index, and cross-references.
c. You can’t work on multiple documents simultaneously
d. With the help of mail merge, you can quickly create merge documents like mass
mailings or mailing labels.
29. The shortcut key for the help option in MS Word is
a. F1
b. F4
c. H3
d. F9
30.The shortcut key for selecting the entire document is ______
a. CTRL + A
b. CTRL + E
c. CTRL+ D
d. CTRL + S
31. The shortcut key for centre alignment is ______
a. CTRL + E
b. CTRL + C
c. CTRL + L
d. CTRL + J
32. To go to the next cell, the shortcut key to be used is _______
a. Tab
b. SHIFT + Tab
c. CTRL + Tab
d. ALT + Tab
33. To go to the previous cell, the shortcut key to be used is _______
a. Tab
b. SHIFT + Tab
 c. CTRL + Tab
d. ALT + Tab
34. The chip or chips that interpret and execute program instructions and manage the functions of
input, output, and storage devices is known as
a. Computer case
b. CPU
c. ALU
d. Video card
35. is a pressure-sensitive and motion sensitive device used in place of a mouse.

a. Video pad
b. Mouse pad
c. Keypad
d. Touchpad
36. An input device that converts a pattern of printed bars into a number that a computer can read
is known as _______
a. scanner
b. Barcode reader
c. Barcode analyser
d. Touchpad
37. Which of the following is the most powerful type of the computer?
a. Mainframe
b. Super conductor
c. Micro computer
d. Super computer
38. _________ computers are used in Banking, Railways, and Airlines.
a. Minicomputer
b. Micro Computer
c. Super Computer
d. Mainframe Computer

39. Which of the following computer generation uses concept of artificial intelligence?
a. First Generation
b. Second Generation
c. Third Generation
d. Forth Generation

40. The chief component of first generation computer was _______

a. Transistors
b. Vacuum Tubes and Valves
c. Integrated Circuits
d. None of above

41. Second Generation computers were developed from _____

a. 1949 to 1955
b. 1956 to 1965
c. 1965 to 1970
d. 1970 to 1990
42. The computer size was very large in _______
a. First Generation
b. Second Generation
c. Third Generation
d. Fourth Generation
43. Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers?
a. First Generation
b. Second Generation
c. Third Generation
d. Fourth Generation
44. C language was used in________of computers.
a. A First Generation
b. Second Generation
c. Third Generation
d. Fifth Generation
45. The first computers were programmed using ______
a. assembly language
b. machine language
c. source code
d. object code
46. Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation computers?
a. First Generation
b. Second Generation
c. Third Generation
d. Fourth Generation
47. A “URL” is a formatted text string used by Web browsers, email clients and other software
to identify a network resource on the Internet. It stands for _______
a. Universal Resource Link
b. Uniform Resource Locator
c. Unlimited Resource Locator
d. Universal Reference Link
48. A byte is equivalent to _____
a. 2 bits
b. 6 bits
c. 8 bits
d. 10 bits
49. A character has how many bits?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 16
50. WWW represents:
a. Word Wide Web
b. World Wide Web
c. Weird Wide Web
d. Who What and Where

51. The 'brain' of a computer which keeps peripherals under its control is called _____
a. Central Power Unit
b. Common Power Unit
c. Central Processing Unit
d. Common Processing Unit

52. RAM means:

a. Rigid Access Memory
b. Rapid Access Memory
c. Random Access Memory
d. Revolving Access Memory

53. Which part of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) performs calculation and makes decisions?
a. Alternate Local Unit
b. American Logic Unit
c. Alternating Logic Unit
d. Arithmetic Logic Unit

54. Which of the following is the appropriate definition of a computer?

a. Computer is a machine that can process information.
b. Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and quickly process only quantitative
data.
c. Computer is a machine that can store, retrieve and process quickly and accurately only
qualitative information.
d. Computer is an electronic device that can store, retrieve and process both qualitative and
quantitative data quickly and accurately.

55. Which is the largest unit of storage among the following?

a. Gigabyte
b. Kilobyte
c. Megabyte
d. Terabyte

56. bit stands for

a. binary tree
b. binary digit
c. bivariate theory
d. binary information term
57. Which of the following is not the characteristic of a computer?
a. computer cannot think at its own
b. computer is an electrical machine
c. computer processes information error free
d. computer can hold data for any length of time

58. The printed output from a computer is called ________

a. Copy
b. Soft Copy
c. Hard Copy
d. Paper
59. Which one of the following is the result of the output given by a computer?
a. Data
b. Instruction
c. Information
d. Excursion

60. ICT stands for:

a. Inter connected Terminals
b. Intera Common Terminology
c. International Communication Technology
d. Information and Communication Technology

61. Which of the following is the appropriate definition of Information Technology?

a. Information Technology refers to the use of hardware and software for processing information
b. Information Technology refers to the use of hardware and software for distribution of useful
information
c. Information Technology refers to the use of principles of Physical sciences and Social
sciences for processing of information of many kinds.
d. Information Technology refers to the use of hardware and software for storage, retrieval,
processing and distributing information of many kinds.

62. What was the name of the first computer designed by Charles Babbage?
a. Analytical Engine
b. Difference Engine
c. Colossus
d. ENIAC

63. The period of ________ generation was 1952-1964.

a. 1st
b. 2nd
c. 5th
d. 4th

64. A term in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used.
a. development
b. generation
c. advancement
d. growth

65. Which was the computer conceived by Babbage?

a. Analytical Engine
b. Arithmetic Machine
c. Donald Kunth
d. All of above

66. The processing speed of first generation computers was _______

a. milliseconds
b. microseconds
c. nanoseconds
d. picoseconds

67. Which of the following is not a class based on size?

a. Mainframe Computer
b. Micro Computer
c. Mini Computer
d. Digital Computer

68. Which of the following is not a third generation computer?

a. IBM 360
b. IBM 1401
c. PDP-8
d. HP2115

69. Which of the following generation computers had expensive operation cost?
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth
70. Fifth generation computer is also known as ________
a. Knowledge information processing system
b. Very large scale integration
c. Both of above
d. None of above
71. Second Generation computers were developed from
a. 1949 to 1955
b. 1956 to 1965
c. 1965 to 1970
d. 1970 to 1990
72. Which of the following is an input device?
a. scanner
b. speaker
c. monitor
d. projector
73. Which of the following is a feature of fifth generation computers?
a. Use of natural language
b. artificial intelligence
c. bio-chips
d. All of above
74. Charles Babbage was awarded by Royal Society for his ________
a. Difference Engine
b. Analytic Engine
c. Binary System in Analytic Engine
d. His concept of input, mill, output and storage
75. A computer with CPU speed around 100 million instruction per second and with the word
length of around 64 bits is known as _____
a. Super computer
b. Minicomputer
c. Micro computer
d. Macro computer
76. When we look at the cost, which of the following computer is most expensive?
a. Mainframe Computer
b. Mini Computers
c. Micro Computers
d. Super Computers
77. Mini computers and micro computers are from which generation of computers?
a. First
b. Second
c. Third
d. Fourth
78. The computer that processes both analogue and digital signal is called _______
a. Analog computer
b. Digital compute
c. Hybrid computer
d. Mainframe computer
79. The Second Generation Computer was based on ________.
a. Vacuum Tube
b. Silicon Chips
c. Transistor
d. Bio Chips
80. The Third Generation Computer was made with ________.
a. Vacuum Tube
b. Discrete Components
c. IC
d. Bio Chips
81. The Second Generation Computer was based on ________.
a. Vacuum Tube
b. Silicon Chips
c. Transistor
d. Bio Chips
82. The Third Generation Computer was made with ________.
a. Vacuum Tube
b. Discrete Components
c. IC
d. Bio Chips
83.What is the second generation computers made of?
a. Resistors
b. Transistors
c. Vacuum tubes
d. Integrated Circuits
84.Which of the following is an important attribute of RAM memory?
a. Volatile
b. Non-Volatile
c. Random access
d. Sequential access

85.Punched cards were first introduced by _____

a. Powers
b. Pascal
c. Jacquard
d. Herman Hollerith

86.Computers built before the First Generation of computers were ______

a. Mechanical
b. Electro-mechanical
c. Electrical
d. None of these

87. A byte is equivalent to

a. 2 bits
b. 6 bits
c. 8 bits
d. 10 bits

88. A character has how many bits:

a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 16

89. WWW represents:

a. word wide web
b. world wide web
c. weird wide web
d. who what and where

90. The 'brain' of a computer which keeps peripherals under its control is called:
a. Central Power Unit
b. Common Power Unit
c. Central Processing Unit
d. Common Processing Unit

91. Which is the largest unit of storage among the following?

a. Gigabyte
b. Kilobyte
c. Megabyte
d. Terabyte

92. bit stands for

a. binary tree
b. binary digit
c. bivariate theory
d. binary information term

93. Which of the following is not the characteristic of a computer?

a. computer cannot think at its own
b. computer is an electrical machine
c. computer processes information error free
d. computer can hold data for any length of time

94. The printed output from a computer is called

a. Copy
b. Soft Copy
c. Hard Copy
d. Paper

95. Which one is the result of the output given by a computer

a. Data
b. Instruction
c. Information
d. Excursion

96. ICT stands for:

a. Inter connected Terminals
b. Intera Common Terminology
c. International Communication Technology
d. Information and Communication Technology

97. Which of the following is the appropriate definition of Information Technology?

a. Information Technology refers to the use of hardware and software for processing information
b. Information Technology refers to the use of hardware and software for distribution of useful
information
c. Information Technology refers to the use of principles of Physical sciences and Social sciences
for processing of information of many kinds.
d. Information Technology refers to the use of hardware and software for storage, retrieval,
processing and distributing information of many kinds.
98. What was the name of first computer designed by Charles Babbage?
a. Analytical Engine
b. Difference Engine
c. Colossus
d. ENIAC

99. The period of ________ generation was 1952-1964.

a. 1st
b. 2nd
c. 5th
d. 4th

100. A term in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used.
a. development
b. generation
c. advancement
d. growth

101. Convert hexadecimal value 16 to decimal.

A.2210
B.1610
C.1010
D.2010

102. Convert the following decimal number to 8-bit binary.

187
A.101110112
B.110111012
C.101111012
D.101111002

103. Convert binary 111111110010 to hexadecimal.

A
EE216
.
B.FF216
C.2FE16
D
FD216
.

104. Convert the following binary number to decimal.

010112
A. 11
B. 35
C. 15
D. 10

105. Convert 8B3F16 to binary.

A
35647
.
B.011010
C.1011001111100011
D
1000101100111111
.

106. Convert decimal 64 to binary.

A.01010010
B.01000000
C.00110110
D.01001000

107. Convert hexadecimal value C1 to binary.

A
11000001
.
B.1000111
C.111000100
D
111000001
.

108. Convert the following octal number to decimal.

178
A
51
.
B.82
C.57
D
15
.

109. Convert the following binary number to octal.

0101111002
A
1728
.
B.2728
C.1748
D
2748
.

110. The binary number for octal 458 is ________.

A
100010
.
B.100101
C.110101
D
100100
.

111. Convert the following binary number to decimal.

100110102
A
154
.
B.155
C.153
D
157
.

112. The decimal number 188 is equal to the binary number ________.
A
10111100
.
B.0111000
C.1100011
D
1111000
.

113. Convert the following binary number to octal.

0011010112
A
1538
.
B.3518
C.2538
D
3528
.
114. Convert decimal 213 to binary.
A
11001101
.
B.11010101
C.01111001
D
11100011
.

115. Convert the following octal number to binary.

768
A
1101112
.
B.1111102
C.1111002
D
1001112
.

116. The octal numbering system:

A.groups binary numbers in groups of 3
B.groups binary numbers in groups of 4
C.All of the above
D.None of the above

117. The hexadecimal numbering system:

A
groups binary numbers in groups of 3
.
B.groups binary numbers in groups of 4
C.All of the above
D
None of the above
.

118. Convert binary 11001111 to hexadecimal.

A.8F16
B.CE16
C.DF16
D.CF16

119. Hexadecimal letters A through F are used for decimal equivalent values from:
A.1 through 6
B.9 through 14
C.10 through 15
D.11 through 17

120. The binary number 11101011000111010 can be written in hexadecimal as ________.

A
DD63A16
.
B.1D63A16
C.1D33A16
D
1D63116
.

121. The binary number 101110101111010 can be written in octal as ________.

A
515628
.
B.565778
C.656278
D
565728
.

122. The binary number for F3A16 is ________.

A
111100111010
.
B.111100111110
C.000000111010
D
000011000100
.

123. Convert the following hexadecimal number to binary.

14B16
A
1011010000012
.
B.1010010112
C.0001010011012
D
1101010000012
.

124. What is the result when a decimal 5238 is converted to base 16?
A
327.375
.
B.12.166
C.1388
D
1476
.

125. The base of the hexadecimal system is:

A
eight.
.
B.sixteen.
C.ten.
D
two.
.

126.The base of the octal system is:

A
eight.
.
B.sixteen.
C.ten.
D
two.
.

127. The base of the binary system is:

A
eight.
.
B.sixteen.
C.ten.
D
two.
.

128. The base of the Decimal system is:

A
eight.
.
B.sixteen.
C.ten.
D
two.
.
129. A decimal can be converted to binary by using the repeated division-by-2 method.
A
True
.
B.False
C.All of the above
D.None of the above

130. 1510 = 11112 = F16 = 178

A
True
.
B.False
C.All of the above
D.None of the above

131. The binary number system is fundamental to all digital computers.

A
True
.
B. False
C. All of the above
D. None of the above

132. Repeated division-by-10 is used to convert decimal numbers to binary numbers.

A
True
.
B.False
C. All of the above

D. None of the above

135. 3C1D16 = 111100000111012
A
True
.
B.False
C. All of the above

D. None of the above

136. An exponent tells you how many times to multiply the base by itself
A
True
.
B.False
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
137. 1210 = 11012 = C16
A.True
B.False
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
138. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a bit

A. A bit is a basic unit of information used in computing and digital communications

B. A single binary digit (0 or 1) is called a bit
C. in a computer, information is stored using digital signals that translate to binary numbers
D. None of the above

139. Add binary 110111 to 11100

a. 1100001
b. 1001111
c. 1010011
d. 1100101
140. Add 1111 to 111010

a. 1100011
b. 1001001
c. 1111001
d. 1100100
141. Subtract binary 11100 from 110011

a. 11111
b. 10111
c. 11001
d. 10101
142. Subtract binary 10100 from 101001

a. 11111
b. 10111
c. 11001
d. 10101
143. A particular bit, or set of bits; within the byte can be set to 1 or 0, depending on conditions
encountered during the execution of a program.

a. True
b. False
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
166. Binary system consists of digit ----- and -------
a. 0 and 1
b. 1 and 0
c. 0 and 0 d. 1 and 1

167. Every computer store letters, symbols and numbers in ------- format.
a. Decimal
b. Octal
c. Binary
d. Hexadecimal
168. The principles that apply to decimal number system, also apply to any other ---- number
system.
a. positional
b. non positional
c. Decimal
d. Octal
169. In ------ number system, the base is 16. Hence there are 16 symbols or digits.
a. Hexadecimal
b. binary
c. Octal
d. Decimal
170. In 265810 the digit 6 signifies ---------
a. 6000
b.600
c. 60
d. 6* 103
171. Decimal equivalent for FF in Hexadecimal system is ---------
a.255
b. 256
c. 30
d. 45
172. Binary equivalent for 16 is -------------
a. 25
b. 24
c. 23
d. 26
173. The symbols used in octal is ------------
a. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7
b. 0,1,2,3,4,5,7,8
c. 0,1,2,3,4,5,7,7
d. None of the above
174 The symbols used in decimal is ------------
a. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
b. 0,1,2,3,4,5,7,8, A
c. 0,1,2,3,4,5,7,8, 9, 10
d. None of the above
175. The symbols used in Hexadecimal is ------------
a. 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, A, B, C, D, E,F
b. 0,1,2,3,4,5,7,8 A,B,C,D,E,F
c. 0,1,2,3,4,5,7,8, 9, A,B, C,D, E, F, G
d. a and b is true
176. The EBCDIC stands as-------------------
a. Extended Binary Coded Interchange Code
b. Extended Binary Code decimal Interchange Code
c. Extended Binary Coded Interchange Codes
d. none of the above
177. The eight-bit code allows ----------- combinations.
a. 256 bit
b. 255 bit
c.257
d. 258
178. --------------- is a seven-bit code that was jointly developed by many computer manufacturer
a. American Standard Code for Information Interchange
b. American Standard Code for Instructional Interchange Code
c. American Standard Code for International Interchange Code
d. All of the above
179 All decimal digits are represented in BCD by----------
a 4 bit.
b. 6 bit
c 8 bit
d. 16 bit
180 A technique used in detecting the correctness of characters transmitted is known as
a. Unicode
b. Parity Check
c. Binary Coded Decimal
d. Arithmometer