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COMPUTER STUDIES
Third Term Examination 2023/2024 Session Year _10_
Time allotted : _________
NAME: ____________________________________ DATE: __________

SECTION A: OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

 Answer all questions in this section
 Underline the correct answer

1. Which BASIC statement is used to assign values to variables?

[A] ASSIGN [B] READ [C] LET [D] REM

2. What is the purpose of the DATA statement in BASIC?

[A] Define variables [C] Read input from user
[B] Display data on the screen [D] Define a list of data values

3. BASIC programs are executed line by line by a/an _____________

[A] Compiler [B] Interpreter [C] Assembler [D] Source code

4. One of the following keywords will not affect the program execution
[A] PRINT [B] REM [C] GOTO [D] READ

5. The first program that runs in the process of booting is______

[A] POST [B] ROM BIOS [C] CMOS [D] Operating system

6. The process of ensuring that data is obtained, stored and disposed in a manner that it retains its integrity
in a secured manner is called _________
[A] Data Handling [C] Data Management
[B] Data Model [D] Data Storage

7. Which of these descriptions is of object code?

[A] The translated source code, which could be machine code or a type of intermediary code such as
bytecode
[B] The code written by the programmer in the chosen programming language
[C] Binary codes representing the native instructions in the processor's instruction set
[D] Low-level code written using mnemonics that represent the machine instructions in a more
meaningful form

8. Which of the following is not a programming language?

[A] HTML [B] Python [C] BASIC [D] PASCAL

9. POST (power on self-Test) checks all of the following except______

[A] Modem [B] Memory [C] CPU [D] RAM

10. In ROM BIOS, the acronym BIOS stands for______

[A] Basic Intuitive Output Set [C] Basic Input output System
[B] Binary Instruction Operating System [D] Binary Informed Operating System

11. Assembler is used as a translator for ______

[A] High level language [B] C++ [C] Low Level [D] COBOL
Language

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12. The following are the functions of ROM except _________________
[A] Storing programs permanently within memory circuits.
[B] Stores data temporarily during processing
[C] Tells the computer what to do when turned on
[D] Checks whether the peripherals are connected properly

13. Which among the following is not a type of utility system software?
[A] Antivirus [B] Firewalls [C] Disk defragmenter [D] MS-DOS

14. ENIAC stand for____________________________

[A] Electronic Digital Virtual Analyzer and Calculator
[B] Electronic Discrete variable Automatic computer
[C] Electronic Numeric Integrator and computer
[D] Universal Automatic Computer 1

15. A program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the World Wide Web
[A] Comment [C] Web browsers
[B] Search engine [D] System Software

16. VLSI is used in _________ Generation of computer

[A] First [B] Second [C] Third [D] Fourth

17. Graphics that typically appear as black and white boxes that automatically link mobile devices to a variety
of different content
[A] Flash [B] Animations [C] Vectors [D] QR codes

18. _____________is a type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type task
[A] Operating System [C] Application Software
[B] System Software [D] Utility Program

19. Quality Developers is a company that writes programs to do specific jobs for other companies. These
programs are called
[A] General purpose software
[B] Custom written software
[C] Specialized software
[D] Off-the -shelf software

20. Why do you think that Google Docs is better to use than Microsoft Word when working on multiple
devices?
[A] Because Google Docs is easier to use than Word
[B] Because Word consumes too much time to install on multiple devices
[C] Because Google Docs have more features than Microsoft Word
[D] Because Google Docs is a web-based application so you can access your documents at any device

21. You have been tasked with creating a detailed and structured book report in your English class. What is
the most appropriate software to use for this task?
[A] A graphic design software like Adobe Illustrator.
[B] A word processing software like Microsoft Word
[C] A spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel
[D] A multimedia software like VLC Media Player

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22. A program written originally by a programmer using a high-level programming language is
[A] Object code [B] Source program [C] Machine code [D] Interactive program

23. What is the function of a motherboard in a computer system?

[A] Displaying Visual content
[B] Connecting Hardware components
[C] Storing Data permanently
[D] Running software applications

24.

What Operating System company is this logo associated with?

[A] MICROSOFT
[B] IBM
[C] LINUX
[D] APPLE

25. The First stage of data processing is __________

[A] Data Input [C] Data Gathering
[B] Data Collation [D] Data Sorting

26. _______ is a software that converts high level language (human language or source code) to machine
language
[A] Converter [B] Translator [C] Assembler [D] Codex

27. Mac OS is a typical example of _____

[A] Programming Language [C] Utility software
[B] System software [D] Application software

28. Which of the following windows Operating System does not have its start button on the desktop screen?
[A] Windows 7 [B] Windows 8 [C] Windows 10 [D] None of the above

29. One of these machines used punched cards to process and tabulate data for the US Census
[A] UNIVAC [C] EDVAC
[B] Herman Hollerith Machine [D] Analytical engine

30. Use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program.

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[A] Task manager [C] Backup utility
[B] Error checking [D] System restore

31. What is the role of an operating system?

[A] Managing hardware components [C] Running office applications
[B] Editing images and videos [D] Printing documents

32. Your teacher wants to calculate the grades for all the students in the class, which of the following software
would you recommend to her
[A] Word Processing [B] Spreadsheet [C] Presentation [D] Ms Access
package

33. Examples of ISPs in Nigeria are the following Except

[A] Dstv [B] Smile network [C] Cobranet Limited [D] Swift Network

34. Languages that relate to the architecture and hardware of a specific computer are known as_____. (a)
High Level Languages (b) Low Level Languages (c) Simple Languages (d) Complex Languages
35. [A] High Level [B] Low Level [C] Simple Languages [D] Complex
Languages Languages Languages

36. In BASIC, what is the correct hierarchy of arithmetic operations?

[A] */ + - [C] * +- /
[B] / *+ - [D] + - / *

37. The term refers to measures taken to protect computer systems and networks from cyber threats is called
___________
[A] Cyber welfare [C] Cyber bullying
[B] Cyber security [D] Cyber crime

38. Which component stores the BIOS?

[A] RAM [C] HDD
[B] ROM [D] CPU

39. Which of the following is NOT a Windows utility program?

[A] Disk cleanup [C] Desktop clean up
[B] System restore [D] Defragment and Optimize drive

40. Which of the following is NOT present in MS Word?

[A] Word count [C] Page Margin
[B] Brush [D] Alignment

41. What is the output of the code snippet: print("Hello, " + "World!")?
[A] Hello, [C] World!
[B] Hello, World! [D] "Hello, " + "World!"

42. _______refers to a method of transferring a message to all recipients simultaneously

[A] Communication [B] Telecommunication [C] Broadcasting [D] ICT

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43. The generic term for organized collection of computer data and instructions is called_____
[A] Firmware [B] Software [C] Utility [D] System unit

44. Which of the following is not a high- level programming language?

[A] Assembly language [B] Java [C] C++ [D] C

45. LAN is a data network that can be operated on of the following EXCEPT
[A] Town [B] School [C] Office [D] Home

46. Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as
[A] Direct storage [B] Sequential storage [C] Volatile storage [D] Non-volatile storage

47. ________ consists of programs that instructs the computer to accomplish a specific task for the user
[A] Computer [B] Application software [C] System Software [D] Network software

48. A computer is said to be capable of performing almost any tasks provided that the task can be reduced to
a series of logical steps, this characteristic is known as _________
[A] Speed [B] reliability [C] Versatility [D] Accuracy

49. The type of translator creates an executable file of machine code from a program written in a high-level
language?
[A] Compiler [B] Executor [C] Interpreter [D] Assembler

50. Example of secondary memory includes ______

[A] Pen drive [B] Floppy Disk [C] DVD [D] All of the above

51. ________is a program that acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware and controls
the execution of all kinds of programs
[A] Utility Software [C] Programming Software
[B] Device Driver [D] Operating System

52. An example of utility software is ___________

[A] Linux [B] Defragmenter [C] Windows [D] Microsoft Excel

53. ________ is the process of ensuring that research data is stored, archived or disposed-off in a safe and
secure manner during and after the conclusion of a research project
[A] Data Security [B] Data Sorting [C] Data Output [D] Data Handling

54. In Ms Word, You can find the Print command in which menu?
[A] File [B] View [C] Insert [D] Format

55. Google docs is an example of __________

[A] Word processor [C] Presentation package
[B] Spreadsheet [D] Database management software

56. Which of these is another name for a web page address?

[A] WIX [B] CSS [C] URL [D] DHCP

57. Which basic computer component takes in binary numbers and performs calculations?

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[A] random access memory [C] an arithmetic logic unit
[B] the hard drive [D] the register

58. The central processing unit is connected to the

[A] Motherboard [B] expansion board [C] system unit [D] expansion slot

59. Which one is an example of peripheral device?

[A] Motherboard [B] Microphone [C] Power supply [D] Video Card

60. What type of device is a Light Pen?

[A] Software [B] Input Device [C] Storage device [D] Output device

61. A program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the World Wide Web
[A] Comment [B] Search Engine [C] Web browser [D] System Software

62. Which of the following is not an example of system software?

[A] Word Software [B] Language translator [C] Utility software [D] Operating system

63. One of the following is not an example of a Search Engine ______

[A] Google Chrome [C] Bing
[B] Google [D] Wikipedia

64. A program written originally by a programmer using a high-level programming language is

[A] Object code [B] Source program [C] Machine code [D] Interactive program

65. ________ is a set of interactive telecommunication technologies which allow two or more people in
different locations to interact via two-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously
[A] Tele conferencing [B] Video conferencing [C] Tele computing [D] Telepresence

SECTION B:
Answer ALL questions.

1. (a) A telecommunication company hired you for a project, and you were asked to explain any three
types of telecommunication system, what will be your response?
(b) What is a Data Network?
(c) Explain any three types of Data Network
(d) Mention any two examples of Utility Software/Application

2. When the computer is booting, it passes through several stages before it is ready for use.
(a) Give a concise definition of the word “Booting”
(b) Describe the Booting process/stages
(b) State any two precautions to be taken when booting a system
(c) Distinguish between the two types of booting
(d) List the steps to Opening any chosen application software on the desktop screen

3. EVALUATION OF ARITHMETIC EXPRESSIONS IN BASIC

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Following the principle of evaluation arithmetic expressions in BASIC, given the parameters: A=15,
B=3 C=2 D=5
(a) Evaluate X= A + B * (C*D),
(b) Evaluate Y= c^2+3*(c / 1)*D
(c) Fill in the right BASIC arithmetic expression of the following
ALGEBRAIC BASIC ARITHMETIC
EXPRESSION EXPRESSION
b÷c
B5
A=b X h – y2
X=ax-by+c/z
x-y
x+y

4. (a)Describe the following:

(i) Programming language (ii) Object code (iii) Source code (iv) Translator

(b) Distinguish between GUI based and Command Line based OS

(c) State three functions of an Operating System
(d) Differentiate between the types of Low-Level language

5. (a) Device drivers are best described as what?

(b) Mention the three types of Translators.
(c) State Two features of Machine Language.
(d) Differentiate between System Software and Application software.
(e) Mention any two examples of Utility Software.

6. (a) Write short note on the following applications of ICT

(i) Teleconferencing (ii) Video-conferencing (iii) Tele-presence (iv) Telecommunication &
Networking
(b) What is the function of the following BASIC statement
(i) LET (ii) INPUT (iii) CLS (iv) REM
(c) Write a BASIC program to find the average of three numbers
(d) Write a BASIC program to calculate the volume of a box

7. Samuel is highly proficient using a word processor

a) Describe the meaning of a Word processor
b) Cite Four examples of a Word Processor
c) Outline the Steps involved in applying a color to a text in Microsoft Word
d) Explain any four features of the Word processor

8. (a) What do you understand by Broadcasting?

(b) Explain the three basic types of broadcasting
(c) Give the full meaning of the following acronyms (i) PSTN (ii) AM (iii) FM (iv) UHF (v) VHF (vi) GPS
(vii) CD-ROM
(d) State two uses of a GPS device

CHECKPOINT

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9. Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate words from this list of word processing
terms.

bullet centred gutter hanging header

justified landscape orphan portrait widow

(a) The orientation of a page that is wider than it is high is called

...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(b) A symbol placed in front of each item in a list is called a

...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(c) The indentation of a paragraph where all the lines except the first are indented is called

...............................................................................................................................................[1]

(d) The last line of a paragraph that appears as the first line of the next page is called a

...............................................................................................................................................[1]

10. Database, presentation, spreadsheet and word processing software are used by a medical centre.

Tick (✓) the most appropriate piece of software to carry out the tasks shown.

database presentation spreadsheet word processing

(✓) (✓) (✓) (✓)

Producing a letter to send out

to patients

Creating graphs to show

numbers of people attending

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the medical centre

Creating queries from patients’

details

Creating an interactive display

of services offered

[4]

11. Give three characteristics of a smartphone.

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3 ........................................................................................................................................

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[3]

12. Workers in an office log onto the office computer network using a password.

(a) Aaron is using his name as his password.

Give two reasons why this is not a good idea.

1 ........................................................................................................................................

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[2]

(b) One method that hackers use to find people’s passwords is to install key-logging spyware onto
computers.

Give two methods that could be used to safely enter passwords even if key-logging spyware
has been installed on a computer.

1 ........................................................................................................................................

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2 ........................................................................................................................................

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(c) Smartphones use a Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Give three benefits of using a GUI.

1 ........................................................................................................................................

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