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Whizkid Competition Trial

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 3625secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many counting devices do we have?

a)

6

b)

8

c)

4

d)

2

2.

All of these are examples of early counting devices except

a)

Pebbles

b)

Sticks

c)

Computer

d)

Fingers

3.

Which of these is an example of the problems of early counting devices

a)

They are reliable

b)

They are not time consuming

c)

They are unable to count large numbers

d)

They have storage devices

4.

Where was the abacus found?

a)

500 BC

b)

1456

c)

1278

d)

330 DC

5.

Who designed the Slide rule?

a)

Blaise Pascal

b)

Schickard

c)

William Oughtred

d)

John Napier

6.

Who designed the Slide rule?

a)

Blaise Pascal

b)

Schickard

c)

William Oughtred

d)

John Napier

7.

Which was the first commercial computer?

a)

ENIAC

b)

EDSAC

c)

UNIVAC

8.

Abacus was the first manual calculating device.

a)

T

b)

F

9.

Babbage is known as the (a)   of the modern computer.

10.

Computers are broadly divided into _____ categories.

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

11.

"High Level languages (HLL) are not machine-dependent". The statement above means:

a)

They have a sentence-like structure

b)

they are closer to natural languages

c)

they can be used on different types of computers

d)

they are easy to learn

12.

Which type of computer is used for weather forecasting?

a)

Super Computers

b)

PDA

c)

Mainframe Computers

d)

Wearable Computers

13.

A/an __________ converts a high level language program into machine language,line by line.

a)

Assembler

b)

Compiler

c)

Interpreter

14.

Information that comes OUT of your computer.

a)

Input

b)

Data

c)

Information

d)

Output

15.

Local Area Network (example: school/district network)

a)

WAN

b)

MAN

c)

CAN

d)

LAN

16.

An interface (opening) on a computer where you connect a device like a flash drive, mouse, keyboard, etc.

a)

Post

b)

Port

c)

Plug

d)

Boot

17.

A portable hard drive that plugs into a USB port.

a)

Hard drive

b)

Flash drive

c)

Soft drive

d)

Port

18.

The actual physical parts of the computer that you can touch.

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Operating System

d)

Program

19.

The "heart" of the computer.

a)

CPU

b)

Motherboard

c)

RAM

d)

Hard drive

20.

This stores information temporarily for short term use. The more you have the faster your computer will run.

a)

CPU

b)

Hard drive

c)

RAM

d)

WAN

21.

These are programs that run on your computer. (example: Google, games, etc.)

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Adware

d)

Spyware

22.

Re-starting a computer that has already been powered on.

a)

Cold Boot

b)

Hot Boot

c)

Warm Boot

d)

Chilly Boot

23.

An example of Metropolitan Area Network is

a)

School or District network

b)

World Wide Web

c)

Farmers Telephone

24.

A keyboard performs

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

25.

This is the screen that you look at while working on your computer.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Screen

c)

Scanner

d)

Monitor

26.

Which part of the computer shows you information from the computer?

a)

Mouse

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Motherboard

27.

Which computer part can you point and click with?

a)

Monitor

b)

Mouse

c)

CPU

d)

Motherboard

28.

Which computer parts give you sound from the computer?

a)

Mouse

b)

Keyboard

c)

Speaker

d)

Monitor

29.

Which part of the computer is used to type in information into the computer?

a)

Mouse

b)

Motherboard

c)

Keyboard

d)

Cpu

30.

Dose RAM stores information about your computer when it is closed?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

a. The task of performing arithmetic and logical operations is called:

a)

Editing

b)

Processing or A L U

c)

Storage

d)

Output

32.

Mouse is an output device.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

The process of producing results from the data for getting useful information is called:

a)

Output

b)

Input

c)

Processing

d)

Storage

34.

Speed of DOT Matrix Printer is measured in Characters per second.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

What is a computer?

a)

An electronic device that receives input, processes it and provides an output in the desired format.

b)

An electronic device to do homework, play video games or surf on the internet.

c)

An electronic device that receives input, stores or processes the input and provides an output in the desired format.

36.

Typing an essay in Word is an example of input.

a)

Yes, because you're inserting data into the computer.

b)

No, because you're not introducing data into the computer.

c)

I don't know.

37.

Taking a picture with the cell phone is an example of output.

a)

Yes, because it's the result of processing data.

b)

No, because it's not the result of processing data.

c)

I don't know.

38.

Printing a document is an example of output.

a)

Yes, because it is the result of processing data.

b)

No, because it's not the result of processing data.

c)

I don't know.

39.

Listening to audio through the speakers is an example of input.

a)

Yes, because you're inserting data into the computer.

b)

No, because you're not inserting data into the computer.

c)

I don't know.

40.

Check all the examples of Input Units.

a)

Keyboard

b)

Microphone

c)

Speakers

d)

Mouse

41.

Check all the examples of Output Units.

a)

Screen.

b)

Printer.

c)

Headphones.

d)

Keyboard.

42.

Hardware cannot be touched, only software can be touched.

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

I don't know.

43.

Software is the set of instructions or programs that make a computer function. It cannot be touched or seen.

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

I don't know.

44.

Check all the disadvantages of using a computer

a)

Computers only help you do homework.

b)

Computers can work many hours at a time.

c)

Computers have no intelligence. They follow instructions blindly without considering the outcome.

d)

Regular electric supply is necessary to make computers work.

45.

____________ is an example of an operating system which uses Graphical User Interface

a)

Windows OS

b)

Linux Os

c)

Unix Os

d)

DOS

46.

_______________ is a system software which controls the computer.

a)

Operating System

b)

File

c)

Folder

d)

Hardware

47.

An example of an mobile operating system is __________.

a)

Android

b)

Linux

c)

Unix

d)

Windows

48.
Which of these is not data?
a)
Words
b)
Numbers
c)
Shoes
d)
Dates
49.
Which answer is not true . Information is
a)
Processed
b)
Structured
c)
Organised
d)
Random
50.
Choose the correct answer. The following businesses use information
a)
Factories
b)
All three
c)
Online retailors
d)
Shops
51.
Information is gained from data
a)
True
b)
It depends
c)
False
d)
Sometimes
52.

What is the ability to understand information and to then form judgements, opinions, make predictions and decisions based on that understanding also known as?

a)

Data

b)

Infomation

c)

Knowledge

53.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Data leads to information, and information leads to knowledge.

b)

Knowledge leads to information, and information leads to data

c)

Data leads to knowledge and knowledge leads to information

54.

These are unorganized facts that, which include words, numbers, images, and sounds.

a)

Process

b)

information

c)

Data

55.

What does IPO stand for?

a)

Input-pose-open

b)

in-pass-out

c)

Input-process-output

56.

Which characteristic best describes personal views or opinions?

a)

Discrete

b)

Unorganized

c)

Qualitative

d)

Quantitative

57.

What are raw facts and figures without context known as?

a)

Data

b)

Information

c)

Knowledge

58.

(a)   is data that has been processed to give it meaning and context.

59.

Tick any factors that are considered in the quality of information

a)

Trustworthy

b)

Accurate

c)

Complete

d)

Current

e)

Reliable

60.

It is a general term that refers to the physical artifacts of technology.

a)

Computer Software

b)

Computer Hardware

c)

Input device

d)

Output Device

61.

It is a device for converting sound waves into electric power that has wave characteristics essentially similar to those of the sound.

a)

Speaker

b)

Microphone

c)

Headphones

d)

Sound Card

62.

1450-1840 THE ANALYTICAL ENGINE

a)

ELECTRO

MECHANICAL PERIOD

b)

PREMECHANICAL PERIOD

c)

MECHANICAL PERIOD

d)

ELECTRONIC NUMERICAL

63.

TRANSISTOR, INTERGRATED CIRCUIT, VACUUM TUBE

a)

ELECTRO

MECHANICAL PERIOD

b)

PREMECHANICAL PERIOD

c)

MECHANICAL PERIOD

d)

ELECTRONIC NUMERICAL

64.

He is the father of Computer

a)

Bill Gates

b)

Charles Babbage

c)

Tim Horton

65.

The following are the characteristics of fifth (5) generation, EXCEPT:

a)

Artificial Intelligence

b)

Expert System

c)

Vacuum Tubes

d)

Language and Linguistic Communication

66.

What am I?

a)

Mainframe Computer

b)

Desktop Computer

c)

Laptop Computer

d)

Tablet Computer

67.

What am I?

a)

Mainframe Computer

b)

Personal Computer

c)

Notebook

d)

Tablet

68.

What am I?

a)

Smart Watch

b)

Smart Phone

c)

Tablet

d)

Notebook

69.

Portable computers that can work on rechargeable batteries

a)

Handheld computer

b)

Super computers

c)

Desktop computer

d)

Mainframe computer

70.
Computers are made up of ________ and ________?
a)
Hardware and Software
b)
Bits and Pieces
c)
Inputs and Outputs
d)
Plastic and Metal 
71.
________ is a package of instructions that tell the computer what to do also known as an application or short for app.  
a)
Hardware
b)
Software
c)
Apps
d)
Input
72.
A program can be defined as a series of detailed step-by-step ___________ that tell the computer precisely what actions to perform. 
a)
Software
b)
Inputs
c)
Applications
d)
Instructions
73.
All computers do processing by following a series of instructions in a software program.  The computer chip that receives and carries out these instructions is called: the ____________. 
a)
harddrive
b)
monitor
c)
processor 
d)
motherboard
74.

What are the FOUR main functions of the computer?

a)

Input, Process, Output, Recording

b)

Input, Output, Displaying, Remembering

c)

Input, Process, Output, Store

d)

None of the above

75.
Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, iTunes, and Adobe Photoshop are examples of
a)
Applications
b)
Mobile devices
c)
Operating systems
d)
Internet service providers
76.

Which of the following is NOT a classification of computers?

a)

Micro Computer

b)

Mini Computer

c)

Desktop Computer

d)

Super Computer

77.

What does GUI stand for?

a)

a) Graphical User Instruction

b)

b) Ground User Interface

c)

c) General User Instruction

d)

d) Graphical User Interface

78.

1. The software for clearing virus attack off is called ……………

a)

Package

b)

software eraser

c)

anti-virus

d)

software

79.

……………… is an example of graphic package

a)

WPX

b)

Corel draw

c)

base

d)

Lotus 123

80.

Alphabets can be displayed in either lower or upper case with the aid of ___________________

a)

Alt

b)

Ctrl

c)

Arrow Key

d)

Shift

81.

There are ………………. types of booting

a)

6

b)

2

c)

4

d)

5

82.

1. The following are parts of hardware except

a)

Input device

b)

output device

c)

system software

d)

memory

83.

……………….. Is the component of the computer where arithmetic operations are performed

a)

ALU

b)

INPUT

c)

Memory

d)

CPU

84.

……………… refers to the developmental stages in computer

a)

Evolution

b)

History

c)

Classification

d)

Generation

85.

………... is an application software

a)

MS DOS

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

CD ROM

d)

Utilities

86.

How could you harm someone using a computer?

a)

Commenting mean words to someone’s photo

b)

Throwing rocks at your friend

87.
The way in which somebody behaves (acts in a particular way); the way a person or group responds to a certain set of conditions
a)
Behavior
b)
Morals
c)
Ethics
d)
Etiquette
88.
Involve right and wrong; relates to issues of right and wrong and how individual people should behave
a)
Behavior
b)
Morals
c)
Ethics
d)
Etiquette
89.
Code of morals of a particular person, group, or profession 
a)
Behavior
b)
Morals
c)
Ethics
d)
Etiquette
90.
The author (owner) will let you download it, and if you like it and want to use it, you are expected to pay a fair price for it  
a)
Software Licence
b)
Site Licence
c)
Shareware
d)
Free ware
91.
Software you can download and use for free 
a)
Software Licence
b)
Site Licence
c)
Shareware
d)
Free ware
92.
The exclusive privilege that allows an author or owner to print or sell his/her own work 
a)
Fair Use
b)
Copyright
c)
Shareware
d)
Unathorized Use
93.

STATE THE AREA OF COMPUTER ETHICS:


SHARING FOR FREE 30 MOVIES THAT YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED FROM THE INTERNET.

a)

INFORMATION ACCURACY

b)

INFORMATION PRIVACY

c)

GREEN COMPUTING

d)

SOFTWARE PRIVACY

94.

STATE THE AREA OF COMPUTER ETHICS:


DUMPING OLD COMPUTER IN AT DESIGNATED RECYCLING PREMISES.

a)

CODE OF CONDUCT

b)

INTELECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

c)

GREEN COMPUTING

d)

INFORMATION PRIVACY

95.

Computer ethics is:

a)

The act of damaging computer software deliberately.

b)

The rules governing the use of technology.

c)

Using computers without permission

96.

When using computers you should:

a)

Avoid harming others.

b)

Protect yourself.

c)

Harm others

d)

Avoid breaking the law.

e)

break the law.

97.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five areas of computer ethics?

a)

Information Systems

b)

Green Computing

c)

Codes of Conduct

d)

Information Privacy

98.

A cyber attack that redirects users to a fake website is known as:

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Spoofing

d)

TikToking

99.

Word processing means

a)

Creating a story

b)

Fixing a computer

c)

Make a word processing software

d)

Adding sound to a document

100.

A software is a part of the computer you can not

a)

Touch

b)

See

c)

Use

d)

Destroy

101.

The shortcut CTRL + A

a)

Copy all text

b)

Select all text

c)

Delete all text

d)

None of the above

102.

The shift key can select text on the keyboard

a)

True

b)

False

103.

Which icon is this?

a)

Bolder

b)

Bold

c)

Bright

d)

Bluetooth

104.

Which icon is this?

a)

Internet

b)

Italic

c)

Import

d)

I-beam

105.

Which icon is this?

a)

Word

b)

Worpad

c)

Docs

d)

Google

106.

Keyboard is an __________ device.

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Storage

d)

Processing

107.

There are _________ letter keys on the keyboard.

a)

28

b)

22

c)

26

d)

25

108.

Which software is used mostly for typing text?

a)

Word

b)

Excel

c)

PowerPoint

d)

Paint

109.

Which key is used to start a new line?

a)

Shift

b)

Caps Lock

c)

Enter

d)

Space bar

110.

Font means _____________________.

a)

size of letters

b)

type style of letters

c)

bold letters

d)

italic letters

111.

Which of the following is the alignment option?

a)

Center align

b)

Right align

c)

Left align

d)

All of the above

112.

What are the short cut keys for Copy command?

a)

Ctrl + V

b)

Ctrl + X

c)

Ctrl + B

d)

Ctrl + C

113.

Which tab is used to put an image in your document?

a)

Home

b)

View

c)

Insert

d)

Review

114.
What word processing feature compares every word with an electronic dictionary?
a)
Spell Check
b)
Help
c)
Thesaurus
d)
Word Count
115.
Q3: What type of storage is a USB memory stick? (4/5)
a)
Optical
b)
Magnetic
c)
Solid State
d)
It is not a storage device
116.

Which level of a programming language is Machine Code?

a)

Low

b)

High

117.

Which level would create the easiest code for humans to understand?

a)

Low

b)

Assembly

c)

High

118.
Machine Code uses mnemonics to represent instructions
a)
True
b)
False
119.
A disadvantage of programming in Low Level is
a)
No technical skill is required
b)
Needs to be translated before it can be executed
c)
Difficult for humans to debug
120.

Ms Paint is an application for graphics packages

a)

No

b)

Yes