WorksheetsCSEC EDPM Paper 1 2022
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The following sentence may contain errors of punctuation or capitalization. Select the letter (B) or (C) to identify the error. Select (D) if there is no error.
Several boys participated in the boat race, (A) Stephen, Amir, (B) Raoul and (C) James. NO ERROR (D)
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
2.
The following sentence may contain errors of punctuation or capitalization. Select the letter (B) or (C) to identify the error. Select (D) if there is no error.
The final stop on the itinerary (A) is port (B) of Spain. Trinidad and (C) Tobago. NO ERROR (D)
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
3.
"Why can't (A) you come to the fair? (B)" she (C) asked. NO ERROR (D)
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
4.
Although students are being reminded on several occasions, ___________ are still a few students who still bring ________ phones into the examination room.
a)
their, they
b)
they. their
c)
there, their
d)
they. there
5.
Last week, Samud and I __________ our birthdays with a visit to the museum.
a)
celebrated
b)
celebrates
c)
celebrating
d)
celebrate
6.
After the concert, the students could not remember ______ the school bus was parked.
a)
ware
b)
wear
c)
whare
d)
where
7.
Everyone was ________ when Mr. Richards announced that the practical examination was postponed.
a)
releved
b)
relieved
c)
releived
d)
releeved
8.
The students in Mrs. Roberts' class were pleased with their ____________ on the Mathematics test.
a)
achevements
b)
achievments
c)
achievements
d)
acheivements
9.
Makada wrote _______ headings for each column.
a)
serarate
b)
seperate
c)
separete
d)
separate
10.
Bus ____ for physically challenged students is subsidized by the government.
a)
fear
b)
fair
c)
fare
d)
feer
11.
Which of the following abbreviations may be used in a manuscript to represent the word necessary.
a)
necy
b)
necey
c)
neery
d)
nesry
12.
Which of the following words is represented by the abbreviation 'sh' in a manuscript?
a)
shall
b)
shell
c)
should
d)
shout
13.
In which of the following components can the CPU, ROM and RAM be found?
a)
Hard drive
b)
Hard board
c)
Motherboard
d)
Memory stick
14.
Which of the following is NOT a peripheral device?
a)
Mouse
b)
Speaker
c)
Keyboard
d)
Floppy disk
15.
Which of the following devices may be classified as BOTH input and output?
a)
Mouse
b)
Webcam
c)
Keyboard
d)
Headphones
16.
Which of the following printers is MOST suitable for producing monthly bills in duplicate for a company which has more than 5000 customers?
a)
Laser
b)
Inkjet
c)
Thermal
d)
Dot matrix
17.
Which of the following devices is used to read pencil or pen marks on a multiple-choice answer sheet?
a)
POS
b)
OMR
c)
OCR
d)
MICR
18.
Which of the following storage media normally requires a USB connector?
a)
Flash drive
b)
Cloud drive
c)
Compact disk
d)
Memory card
19.
Which of the following software is used to boot a computer?
a)
Utility
b)
System
c)
Firmware
d)
Application
20.
Mary is producing an electronic presentation for the CEO who will be travelling shortly and wishes to take the presentation with him.
What is the MOST appropriate media for Mary to store the presentation on?
a)
Compact disk
b)
Floppy disk
c)
Hard drive
d)
Flash drive
21.
Repetitive strain injury may be avoided by
a)
typing with an ergonomic keyboard
b)
changing the Iocation of the computer
c)
covering the CPU after use
d)
using a screensaver
22.
The correct term for the rectangle indicated by the arrow is
a)
active cell
b)
name box
c)
status bar
d)
formula bar
23.
The vertical line at the end of paragraph 1 indicates
a)
Option 1
b)
the last character that was typed
c)
the end of the first paragraph typed
d)
where the next character to be typed will go
e)
the paragraph that has been selected
24.
Which paragraph alignment has been applied?
a)
Left
b)
Right
c)
Centre
d)
Justified
25.
The cell reference A10:A13 refers to cells located in
a)
column A, namely A 10 and A 13
b)
row A, columns 10 to 13, inclusive
c)
column A, rows 10 to 13, inclusive
d)
column A, rows I to 10 and 10 to 13
26.
The purpose of the freeze panes feature of a spreadsheet is to
a)
hide the row or column
b)
keep the row or column headings visible
c)
insert the absolute value of formulas
d)
keep the font size of a value in a field constant
27.
Which of the following will determine the special effects seen as a screen changes from one slide to another?
a)
Outlines
b)
Animations
c)
Transitions
d)
Pointer options
28.
Which of the following features is used to create a presentation with a consistent appearance on all slides?
a)
Animation
b)
Slide master
c)
Design template
d)
Auto correct wizard
29.
At the end oca business letter, five blank lines are insert* before the writer's name for the
a)
salutation
b)
typist's initials
c)
writer's signature
d)
enclosure notation
30.
Which of the following is the correct formula to subtract the value in cell G1 from the value in cell C2?
a)
=C2-G1
b)
=G1-C2
c)
=SUB(G1:C2)
d)
=DIFF(G1:C2)
31.
The preprinted contact information on a company's business stationery is called
a)
footer
b)
header
c)
template
d)
letterhead
32.
The minutes of a meeting
a)
give notice of on upcoming meeting
b)
list the decisions taken at the meeting
c)
list items to be discussed at the meeting
d)
summarize what has taken place at the meeting
33.
Which of the following is MOST appropriate for a secretary to use to transmit a message to members of staff about a social event?
a)
Fax
b)
Letter
c)
Notice
d)
Agenda
34.
An advantage of using the Internet for research is that
a)
the data have been written by experts in the field
b)
it is readily available and users can access the latest research
c)
the data are always reliable and available to multiple users
d)
it is up-to-date and the data can be saved by copying and pasting
35.
The abbreviation WWW represents
a)
Word Wild web
b)
Word Wide web
c)
World Wide web
d)
World Wild web
36.
In URL http://www.toys.com, the phrase 'toys.com' represents the
a)
extension
b)
domain name
c)
company name
d)
Internet company
37.
Electronic mail may be transmitted using a
a)
printer
b)
telephone
c)
computer
d)
fax
38.
Telecommuting can be BEST described
a)
using telephones to market products
b)
travelling between home and the traditional home
c)
establishing a communication link between companies
d)
working from a remote location outside of a traditional office
39.
An electronic mail (e-mail) was sent with the addresses of Joe and Paula in the CC field and Maria in the BCC field. The individual receiving the e-mail knows that it was sent to
a)
Joe, Paula and Maria
b)
Joe but not Paula and Maria
c)
Joe and Paula but not Maria
d)
Maria but not Joe and Paula
40.
Which of the following are advantages of using electronic mail (e-mail) instead of postal mail?
I. Speed of delivery
Il. Access from any location
Ill. Receipt of bulk mail from unknown sources
a)
I and Il only
b)
I and III only
c)
II and III only
d)
I, II and III
41.
Which of the following factors should be considered when sending communication about a pending storm?
a)
Location
b)
Efficiency
c)
Degree of urgency
d)
Level of confidentiality
42.
The MAIN difference between a blog and a traditional website is that a blog is
a)
updated frequently
b)
can be used for marketing
c)
has more up-to-date content
d)
Can only be accessed by a single user
43.
Which of the following is an advantage of an electronic filing system compared with a manual filing system
a)
It takes up less space.
b)
It is cumbersome to work with.
c)
It can be accessed if there is no electricity.
d)
It is time-consuming to search for a document.
44.
Which of the following storage systems would be MOST suitable for a client register in a large organization?
a)
Electronic
b)
Microfilm
c)
Image based
d)
Paper based
45.
Which of the following strategies would BEST reduce the risk-of invasion to privacy over the Internet
a)
Set the browser to disallow cookies.
b)
Use encryption techniques during transmission.
c)
Change the Internet service provider regularly.
d)
Increase the level of security settings on the browser.
46.
In document management, a retention schedule details?
a)
the way a document is created, filed and maintained
b)
how the original document is to be created and stored
c)
any activity that needs to be scheduled ahead of the time of destruction
d)
the length of time each document will be kept as an active record
47.
Which of the following would BEST guard computers against viruses?
a)
Installing anti-virus programs
b)
Installing computer security devices
c)
Servicing the computer devices regularly
d)
Hiring an expert to search for viruses on the system
48.
Which of the following should be used to keep track of different versions of a document?
a)
Track change
b)
Track control
c)
Version control
d)
Version manager
49.
Which of the following features is MOST appropriate for sorting files in a folder to identify the latest versions?
a)
Size
b)
Date
c)
Type
d)
Name
50.
Which of the following is located at the LOWEST level of the file structure in an electronic filing system?
a)
File
b)
Drive
c)
Folder
d)
Sub-folder
51.
The document which is used as a guide to destroy the original hard copy content of a file after scanning is called a
a)
service contract
b)
vendor contract
c)
retention schedule
d)
disposal schedule
52.
Which of the following is an example of a literary work?
a)
Poem
b)
Dance
c)
Movie
d)
Painting
53.
Using someone else's idea or words without properly documenting the original source is known as
a)
editing
b)
copyright
c)
plagiarism
d)
misquoting
54.
Which of the following is the correct APA style referencing format when the information is sourced from a book?
a)
Last Name, Initial (year). Title of Book, Publication Data.
b)
Publication Data. Title of Book. (year). Last Name, Initial.
c)
(Year). Title of Book. Last Name. Initial. Publication Data.
d)
Title of Book. (Year). Publication Data. Last Name, Initial
55.
Which of 'he following lists is placed at the end of a research paper and includes information on the titles of sources and their authors, and publication data?
a)
Citation
b)
Quotation
c)
Summary
d)
Bibliography
56.
Which of the following characteristics is NOT considered a work ethic?
a)
Posture
b)
Attitude
c)
Integrity
d)
Behaviour
57.
Which of the following practices is NOT a desired habit in the workplace?
a)
Recognizing diversity
b)
Respecting the rights of others
c)
Wearing the appropriate attire
d)
Sharing confidential information
58.
Johan comes to work on time every day and is only absent from work with permission. Under which of the following categories could Johan be awarded?
a)
Punctuality and regularity
b)
Productivity and regularity
c)
Attendance and obedience
d)
Cooperation and punctuality
59.
Which of the following are NOT protected by copyright?
a)
Films
b)
Books
c)
Inventions
d)
Broadcasts
60.
Which of the following symbols indicates that a literary work is protected by copyright?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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