UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA

TORU-ORUA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA.

FACULTY OF APPLIED AND BASIC SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
FIRST SEMESTER REVISION/TUTORIAL
ACADEMIC SESSION: 2023/2024

COURSE CODE: CSC 101. COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER

SCIENCE

1. Like _____________ computer science is focused on solving problems.

a) Physics
b) Mathematics
c) Fluid Mechanics
d) Artificial Intelligence
Answer: B
2. The study of computers and computational systems, theoretical and algorithmic
foundations, hardware and software, and their applications to information processing
is called?
a) Computers
b) Computer Science
c) Evolution algorithm
d) Algorithms
Answer: B
3. Application areas of computer systems cut across every field.
a) True
b) False
c) All of the above
d) None of the above
Answer: A
4. Computers have two major parts which are?
a) Hardware and firmware
b) Software and malware
c) Hardware and software
d) Basic input and output
Answer: C
5. The three specifications areas essential to every computing device include:
a) Design, coding, and implementation
b) Input area, processing area, and output area
c) Input area, flowchart, and processing
 d) Hardware, algorithm, and output area.
Answer: B
6. To compute means to calculate and the device used to achieve the task of calculating
is called …………
a) Calculator
b) Abacus
c) Computer
d) MS Excel
Answer: C
7. Some specific fields of study are more computer-related than others.
a) True
b) False
c) all of the above
d) none of the above
Answer: A
8. The modern Desktop enables users to work with simplicity, flexibility, and mobility
but allows no productivity, ensuring no security compliance with comprise.
a) True
b) False
c) all of the above
d) none of the above
Answer: B
9. Which of the following is a definite characteristic that makes the computer unique?
a) Speed and accuracy
b) Consistency and complexity
c) A only
d) Both A and B
Answer: D
10. A __________ is a collection of procedures, subsystems, and components that work
together to achieve a common goal.
a) Computer
b) Algorithm
c) Database
d) System.
Answer: D
11. The functional component of the computer system that performs major operations of
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, logic, and comparison is?
a) Control unit
b) Memory unit
c) Input unit
d) Arithmetic, and Logic unit
Answer: D
12. All of the following are functional components of the computer system except?
 a) Input-output devices
b) Memory unit
c) Microprocessor
d) Machine code
Answer: D
13. _________ is the amount of space one letter takes up in the computer’s memory.
a) Bit
b) Byte
c) Nibble
d) Kilobyte
Ansawer: B
14. The number of bits that make up a byte is?
a) 16 bits
b) 4 bits
c) 8 bits
d) 32 bits
Answer: C
15. What is the size of memory space that the computer uses to store the word
“computer”?
a) 64 bits
b) 8 bytes
c) 8 Kilobytes
d) A & B applies
Answer: D
16. ________ is the desired form to which data is finally transformed after undergoing a
series of processing?
a) Information
b) Computation
c) Processing
d) Output
Answer: A
17. ______ are raw facts, events, numbers, and transactions that have been collected,
recorded, and stored but are not yet processed?
a) Facts
b) Data
c) Information
d) Events
Answer: B
18. The acquisition, recording, organization, retrieval, and dissemination of information
is called?
a) Information Technology
b) Information Exchange
c) Information Processing
 d) Formating
Answer: C
19. Which of the following is one of the ways of organizing information?
a) Continuum
b) Category
c) Location
d) All of the above
Answer: D
20. Which of the following is not a procedure for information processing?
a) Value of information
b) Collation of information
c) Organization of information
d) Analysis of information
Answer: A
21. Governments hinge policy-making for the advancement of its citizenry through
processed data and feedback from society:
a) True
b) False
c) all of the above
Answer: A
22. The first generation of computers used ______ for circuitry and magnetic drums for
memory.
a) Vacuum tubes
b) Transistors
c) Integrated circuits
d) Microprocessors
Answer: A
23. Which generation of computers used microprocessors whereby thousands of
integrated circuits were built onto a single silicon chip?
a) First generation
b) Second generation
c) Third generation
d) Fourth generation
Answer: D
24. The development of the integrated circuit was the hallmark of the ______ generation
of computers:
a) Fifth
b) Fourth
c) Second
d) Third
Answer: D
25. All of the following are classifications of computers by size except?
a) Micro-computers
 b) Macro-computers
c) Mini-computers
d) Mainframe computers
Answer: B
26. The information stored on the computer hardware is called _________
a) BIOS
b) Software
c) Adware
d) Malware
Answer: B
27. The electronic and mechanical parts of the computer system are known as ________
a) BIOS
b) Hardware
c) Casing
d) System Unit
Answer: B
28. The name given to the main PC box that houses the various elements that go together
to make the PC is known as ________
a) Processor
b) System Unit
c) Input unit
d) Output unit
Answer: B
29. The pathway for data flowing between components which is a group of wires on the
main circuit board of the computer is called ________
a) ROM-BIOS
b) Bus
c) RAM
d) Motherboard
Answer: B
30. ______ is contained within the System Unit and all the vital computer systems plug
directly into it.
a) Processor
b) Firmware
c) System (mother) board
d) RAM
Answer: C
31. Computer storage devices are also called………………………….
A) Computer memory
(B)Primary storage devices
(C) Secondary storage devices
(D)Hierarchy of storage devices
ANSWER. A
32. Computer storage provides one of the core functions of the modern computer that is
ability to store ……………………
(A) Flash memory
(B) Information
(C) Bit
(D) Mouse
ANWSER. B
33. Computer memories are of …………. types
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 6
ANSWER. A
34. Volatile memory requires constant power to maintain……………..
(A) the stored information
(B)Byte
(C) Main memory
(D) Flash memory
ANSWER. A
35. The Digital computer converts or translates all data and information like audio, video,
graphics, and text into …………………..
(A) binary form
(B) Digital form
(C) Music form
(D) Audio form
ANSWER. A
36. Any number which is symbolically represented in the system and the method is called
a ………….
(A)Numeric number
(B) number system
(C) Number base
(D) Number method
ANSWER. B
37. The binary number consists of ……. Digits
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C)2
(D) 0
ANSWER. C
38. The ……………………..are used in Telephone Numbers and Our Addresses
(A) Audio systems
(B) Video systems
(C) Camera system
(D) number systems
ANSWER. D
39. The ……………………..is built and consists of 8 numbers that ranges from 0 to 7
(A) Binary Number System
(B)Hexadecimal Number system
(C) Octal Number System
 (D) Decimal Number System
ANSWER. C
40. Binary Number Systems are also used in machine language, and hence it is
commonly known as
(A) Assembly language
(B) Machine Language
(C) Programming language
(D) Machine System
ANSWER. B
41. the digits are separated by a decimal point dividing the numbers into two parts. The
decimal point is called a ……………………………...
(A) Binary point
(B) Decimal point
(C) Binary number
(D) Octal point
ANSWER. A
42 The Hexadecimal Number can be divided into …………. parts
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 5
(D) 2
ANSWER. D
43 Converting octal to decimal can be done with repeated
(A) Addition
(B) Division
(C) Multiplication
(D) Subtraction
ANSWER. B
44 The …………………..of a number is found by changing all 1's to 0's and all 0's to 1's.
(A) 3's complement
(B) 2's complement
(C) 1's complement
(D) 4's complement
ANSWER. C
45 The full meaning of RAM
(A) Randim Access Memory
(B) Read Access Memory
(C) Randem Access Memory
(D) Random Access Memory
ANS. D

46 The full meaning of ROM

(A) Random Only Memory
(B) Read Only Memory
(C) Reader Only Memory
(D) Reading Only Memory
ANSWER. B
47 the ……………is a form of volatile memory similar to DRAM with the exception that it
does not refresh on occasion
(A) Static memory
(B) Flash memory
(C) Random Access Memory
(D) Read Only Memory
ANSWER. A
48 ……………. memory is suitable for long-term storage of information.
(A) Volatile
(B) Non-volatile
(C) Mac-volatile
(D) Device storage
ANSWER. B
49 The ……………is determined by the nearness or closeness to the central processing
unit

(A) Primary storage devices

(B) Secondary storage devices
(C) Hierarchy of storage devices
(D) Main storage devices
ANSWER. C
50 A general-purpose computer has …………main sections
(A) Four
(B) Three
(C) Two
(D) Six
ANSWER. A
51 The ……………directs the various components of a computer
(A) Logic unit
(B) The memory
(C) The arithmetic
(D) Control unit
ANSWER. D
52 The………….. is capable of performing two classes of operations.
(A) Control unit
(B) Arithmetic and logic unit
(C) Control logic unit
(D)The memory
ANSWER. B
53 ………………….involve Boolean logic: AND, OR, XOR and NOT
(A) Control operations
(B) Arithmetic operations
(C) Logic operations
(D) Boolean logic
ANSWER. C
54 A computer's memory can be viewed as a list of …………into which numbers can be
placed or read
(A) Cells
(B) Data
(C) Bit
(D) Memory
ANSWER. A
55 ...............is typically used to store the computer's initial start-up instructions.
(A) RAM
(B) DATA
(C) CPU
(D) ROM
ANSWER. D
56 Software that is stored in ROM is often called .............................
(A) Software
(B) Bit
(C) firmware
(D) Malware
ANSWER. C
57 .................is basically a collection of program, which allows the hardware
components to operate effectively as well as provide very many useful services to the users
(A) Computer software
(B) Computer hardware
(C) Compute firmware
(D) Computer malware
ANSWER. A
58 A .................is an artificial language designed to automate the task of organizing and
manipulating information, and to express problem solutions precisely.
(A) English language
(B) French language
(C) High level language
(D) programming language
ANSWER. D
59 The term .............covers all the programs usually supplied by the manufacturer of the
computer.
(A) Systems hardware
(B) Systems software
(C) Systems firmware
(D) Systems malware
ANSWER. B
60 The software or programs which enable them to carry out their functions are
called...........
(A) System software.
(B) Programming software.
(C) Application software.
(D) Service software.
ANSWER. C
61. ___________ directs the basic computer hardware to carry out the functions the
components are designed to do as and when necessary.
a) Software
b) Application program
c) Operating system
d) Registers
Ans: C
62 A _______ is a combination of specified number of bits.
 a) Byte
b) Bit
c) Random access memory
d) Auxiliary memory
Ans: A

63 An electronic device used to store, process and communicate information automatically

is called _________________
a) Hardware
b) Computer
c) Software
d) A program
Ans: B
64. __________ is the study of the features of computers, their underlying principles,
operations and applications.
a) Hardware Engineering
b) Computer Science
c) Robotic Engineering
d) Physics
Ans: B
65. A computer that is designed to solve a particular problem very efficiently is said to be a
________________ computer
a) General purpose
b) Generic
c) Special purpose
d) All purpose
Ans: C
66. A computer that is designed to solve as many different problems is said to be a
________ computer
a) Generic
b) Special purpose
c) General purpose
d) All purpose
Ans: C
67 The functional components of the computer can be divided into ______ parts.
a) Peripherals
b) Central Processing Unit
c) All of the above
d) None of the above
Ans: C
68. The Central Processing Unit is made up of the following except ____________
a) Control Unit
b) Arithmetic and Logic Unit
c) Main Memory
d) Monitor
Ans: D
69. ____________ is a program which converts statements written in one language to
statements in another language.
a) Assembler
b) Compiler
c) Interpreter
d) Translator
Ans: D
70. _____________ is a program which translate a high-level language into a machine –
oriented language.
a) Translator
b) Compiler
c) Assembler
d) Interpreter
Ans: B
71. A system program that enables a user to create and modify program texts is called
___________
a) Interpreter
b) Editor
c) Compiler
d) None of the above
Ans: B
72. Which of the following is an example of an operating system.
a) UNIX
b) Apple Macintosh
c) Android
d) All of the above
Ans: D
73. Which of the following is an example of a Secondary storage unit.
a) CD (Compact Disk)
b) Flash Drive
c) Hard Disk
d) All of the above
Ans: D
74. ________ help to store data or instruction temporarily thereby saving the CPU time.
a) RAM
b) Registers
c) ROM
d) None of the above
Ans: B
75.. If a byte is used to store a character in the computer’s storage unit how many bytes are
required to store the word “computer”?
a) 8 Bits
b) 8 Bytes
c) 64 Bytes
d) 64 Bits
Ans: B