KING JAMES SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

BASIC COMPUTER SAMPLE QUESTIONS

SECTION A (MCQs – Circle the most correct answers)

1. The word Computer is derived from a Greek word “Compute” which means
A. Computerize
B. Computing
C. Miniaturization
D. Calculate
2. A working computer is made up of;
A. Software and Input
B. Software and Output
C. Hardware and Software
D. Hardware and Output
3. Which of the followings is not a quality of good information?
A. Timely
B. Completeness
C. Diligence
D. Accuracy
4. Shutting down the computer using the standard recommended procedure is a
safeguard against
A. the risk of corrupting the computer programs and power unit
B. virus
C. the risk of corrupting computer operating system
D. damages to the switches
5. Which of these devices can be used to input and output information/
A. Touch screen
B. Scanner
C. Printer
D. Barcode reader
6. What is the most common tool used to restrict access to a computer system?
A. User login
B. Password
C. Computer keys
D. Access-control software
7. The followings are examples of browser except;
A. Mozilla Firefox
B. Internet Explorer
C. Search Engine
D. Opera Mini
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 8. A set of prerecorded instructions executed by a computer is called
A. Action
B. Program
C. Hardware
D. None of the above
9. The major component of a computer is
A. Memory
B. I/O Devices
C. CPU
D. All of the above
10. It is recommended to cover computer after use. What is the reason behind this?
A. To prevent virus
B. To avoid dust
C. To make it faster
D. To save files
11. Computers are electronic devices that accept instructions, process input and
produce?
A. Information
B. Software
C. Data
D. storage
12. The word computer is derived from a Greek word “Compute” which means?
A. Subtraction
B. Multiplication
C. Addition
D. calculate
13. The keyboard shortcut to save a file in a computer is?
A. Ctrl + S
B. Ctrl + C
C. Ctrl + V
D. Ctrl + A
14. Artificial intelligence is ……………………………………………………………..?
A. ability of a computer to do work
B. capability of a computer to talk
C. ability of s computer to mimic human thoughts and ways of doing things
D. ability of the computer to perform task automatically
15. A computer is capable of doing repetitive task without tiring or getting bored.
This capability is known as?
A. speed
B. accuracy

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 C. diligence
D. versatility
16. . ………………………………. Are physical components of a computer system?
A. input devices
B. software
C. c hardware
D. output devices
17. Which of the following is the odd man out?
A. mouse
B. monitor
C. keyboard
D. scanner
18. The following are output devices except?
A. projector
B. Fax Modem
C. microphone
D. plotter
19. An operating system is………………………………………………………………?
A. a program that is designed to perform a specific task
B. set of programs that are used to manage various resources and overall
operation of the computer
C. a software for playing music
D. all the above
20. The smallest and basic unit of information storage in computer is a …………..
A. Bit
B. Byte
C. Nipple
D. Megabyte
21. The device that allows computer to put a text and graphics on paper is …………
A. USB drive
B. The monitor
C. Printer
D. Projector
22. Which of the following is not a storage device?
A. Floppy disk
B. DVD
C. Hard disk
D. CD-ROM drive

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 23. External devices attached to the computer such as a modem, disk drive and
printers are referred to as
A. Add on
B. Peripheral device
C. Accessories
D. Tools
24. The primary job of the operating system is to manage.
A. Commands
B. Users
C. Programs
D. Resources
25. Which of the following is not a search engine?
A. Bing
B. Yahoo
C. Google
D. Mac.
26. The father of modern computer is
A. John Von Neumann
B. Charles Babbage
C. Blaize Pascal
D. Herman Hollerith
27. The most widely used computer device is …………………
A. Solid state disks
B. External hard disks
C. Internal hard disks
D. Mouse
28. On which of the following gadgets will a nurse NOT store information?
A. CD device
B. Hard disk
C. Modem
D. Floppy disk
29. Which of the following displays the contents of the active cell in excel?
A. Name box
B. Column heading
C. Formula bar
D. Task panel

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 30. Which of the following icon and bold message indicate that the e-mail message
has not been read?
A. Highlighted envelope
B. Closed envelope
C. Opened envelope
D. Missing envelope

Study the diagram below and use it to answer questions 31-34

31. If you want to format a document, which button/bar do you go to?

A. H
B. A
C. B
D. J
E. C

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 32. If you want to end the program which button/ bar do you go to?
A. J
B. D
C. E
D. F
E. B
33. The bar labeled C is used for?
A. Saving the file
B. Closing file
C. Describing the type of application used to create that file
D. Describing the operating system used
34. What is the name of bar labeled G?
A. Status bar
B. Task bar
C. Scroll bar
D. Title bar
35. When you turn on the computer, the first screen that you see is called?
A. Monitor
B. Desktop
C. Icons
D. Background
36. Place the following in the order of size

i) Megabyte

ii) Bit

iii) byte

iv) Gigabyte

v) Kilobyte

A. (ii), (iii), (i), (v),(iv)

B. (iii), (ii), (v), (i), (iv)
C. (iii), (ii), (i), (v), (iv)
D. (ii), (iii), (v), (i), (iv)
37. Shutting down computer using the standard recommended procedure is a
safeguard against;
A. Viruses
B. The risk of corrupting the computer operating system

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 C. Damage of power switches
D. The risk of corrupting the computer power unit and programs

38. It is recommended to cover computer after use. What is the reason behind this?
A. To prevent virus
B. To avoid dust
C. To make it fast
D. To save files

SECTION A PART II (Fill in the blank spaces)

39. Computers are electronic devices that accept instructions, process input and
produce
___________________________________________________________________________
40. A binary digit is called a _____________________________________________________

41. The memory unit that holds instructions for starting up the computer is ___________
42. In machine language information is represented as ____________ and _____________
43. __________________________ refers to a network of networks.
44. Malicious software is known as ………………………..
45. A named location on a disk where files are stored I called ……………………
46. Starting a computer can be referred to as …………………………..
47. A file, command or another computer function can be represented on the
desktop by a/an ………………………..
48. A device used to transmit data over communication lines is …………………..
49. Starting or restarting a computer is known as …………………………..
50. Before you do formatting of any text, you first ………………..the text.
51. If you want to start any program, click the ………………… button.
52. Window is an example of ………………………..
53. You use ……………….. to save the file for the first time.
54. When you do something accidentally while typing, you …………… the last
change

SECTION B Short Essay Questions

(Use separate answer sheets for answering these questions)

55. a) Distinguish between „Computer software‟ and „Computer hardware‟

b) Define the following terms as used in computing, giving at least two examples
of each.
i. Peripheral devices

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 ii. Utility
56. a) Briefly, describe four (4) parts of E-mail
b) Mention three (3) merits and demerits of using E-mail as a mean of
communication.
57. a) List five micro-soft packages of a computer.

b) State five reasons why health workers need knowledge on computers

58. a) Define computer virus

b) Outline four ways through which viruses are transferred from one computer
to another

c) Give any four ways a computer user can protect computers from virus attack

SECTION C Long Essays Questions

59. a) Define a computer

b) Outline five sectors in your country that cannot operate without the use of
computers

c) State five main challenges that computer users face today

d) State three types of modern computers

60. a) Explain any six characteristics of computers

b) Explain any 6 importance of a computer

c) Explain any 6 negative effects of using a computer

61. a) Differentiate between input and output

b) Define output device and name six examples

c) Define the term input device and name six examples

d) Define storage device and outline three kinds of storage devices used by the
computer

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