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Grade 10 Revision EOY/Mock Exam

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Programs on the computer with written commands that tell a computer what task to perform

a)

Hardware

b)

Network

c)

Modem

d)

Software

2.

The technology required for information processing, in particular, the use of electronic computers, communication devices and software applications to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime.

a)

Information Technlology

b)

Social Media

c)

Media

d)

Information and Communication Technology

3.

How many bits make a byte?

a)

16 bits

b)

8 bits

c)

24

d)

12 bits

4.

What is the meaning of (CPU)?

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

Critical Processing Unit.

c)

Crucial Processing Unit

d)

Central Printing Unit

5.

The process of starting or restarting a computer is called:

a)

Start up point

b)

Booting

c)

Connecting

d)

Resetting

6.

The other name for a Hard disk is:

a)

Compact Disc

b)

Fixed Disk

c)

Hard Drive Disk

d)

Floppy Disk

7.

One component of the motherboard is:

a)

Processor

b)

Bios

c)

Computer Chip

d)

Transistor

8.

Which of the items is an input device?

a)

Computer Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Display Board

d)

Overhead Projector

9.

The System unit is referred to as the:

a)

Central Processing Unit

b)

The Heart of the Computer

c)

The hard drive

d)

System Software

10.

The largest key on the Keyboard is the shift key

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is the purpose of application software?

a)

To perform specific tasks on a computer

b)

To manage computer hardware

c)

To develop programming languages

d)

To create system software

12.

What is the main advantage of cloud software over installed software?

a)

Access from any computer with an Internet connection

b)

Lower cost of ownership

c)

Improved collaboration capabilities

d)

Always working with the most current version of the software

13.

What is the purpose of database software?

a)

To store and manage large amounts of data

b)

To create and edit documents

c)

To create and edit spreadsheets

d)

To create and edit presentations

14.

What is the primary function of system software?

a)

To manage and coordinate theactivities within a computer

b)

To control the operation of computerhardware devices

c)

To enable users to perform specifictasks on a computer

d)

To translate user instructions into aform the computer

15.

What is the purpose of multitasking in an operating system?

a)

To execute multiple taskssimultaneously

b)

To manage and coordinate theactivities within a computer

c)

To enable users to perform specifictasks on a computer

d)

To allocate and reclaim memory forprograms

16.

What is the role of utility programs in system software?

a)

To manage and coordinate theactivities within a computer

b)

To control the operation of computerhardware devices

c)

To enable users to perform specifictasks on a computer

d)

To perform support functions for theoperating system

17.

Example of volatile memory

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

CD ROM

d)

PROM

18.

Example of Input device

a)

Printer

b)

Joystick

c)

Plotter

d)

Memory

19.

What does the term "hardware" refer to in computing?

a)

The physical components of a computer

b)

Programs and applications

c)

A type of software update

d)

Cloud-based storage solutions

20.

What is an example of system software?

a)

Microsoft Excel

b)

Google Chrome

c)

Windows Operating System

d)

Adobe Photoshop

21.

1. What does ICT stand for?

a)

a. Internet and Computer Technology

b)

b. Information and Communication Technology

c)


c. Integrated Communication Technology

d)

d. Intelligent Computing Techniques

22.

2. Which of the following is not an example of a primary storage device in a computer system?

a)

a. Hard drive

b)

b. USB flash drive

c)

c. DVD-RW

d)

d. RAM

23.

Notebooks are usually just as powerful as a desktop (PC)

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Mainframe can handle more than a thousand users at a time.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

An embedded computer is a special-purpose computer that is used inside a device to handle specific function.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

All of the following are portable computers except:

a)

laptop computers

b)

notebook computers

c)

tablet computers

d)

video game consoles

27.

Personal computers are called desktop or microcomputers.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Which one of these is the most expensive?

a)

desktop

b)

laptop

c)

supercomputer

d)

mainframe

29.

Which is the biggest computer by size?

a)

Super computer

b)

Mini computer

c)

Micro Computer

d)

Mainframe computer

30.

Is your phone considered a Personal Computer?

a)

Yes

b)

No

31.

Desktop, Tablets, laptops are in the group of:

a)

Supercomputers

b)

Mainframes

c)

Microcomputers

d)

Embedded System

32.

A computer used by larger business and government agencies that provide centralized storage, processing, and management for large amounts of data.

a)

Smartphone

b)

Mainframe computers

c)

Personal computers (PCs)

d)

Supercomputers

33.

Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer system?

a)

Notebook

b)

Tablet

c)

Netbook

d)

Smart Television

34.

John is a meteorologist who works at the Weather Institute of the world. He often analyzes data gathered and processed by this particular type of computer, ________________ ?

a)

Main Frame

b)

Desktop

c)

Super

d)

Embedded

35.

Which type of computer is used for weather forecasting?

a)

Super Computers

b)

PDA

c)

Mainframe Computers

d)

Wearable Computers

36.

Which type of computer is designed for specialized tasks like graphic design and engineering simulations?

a)

Tablet

b)

Workstation

c)

Gaming console

d)

Mainframe computer

37.

What is the primary function of embedded computers?

a)

Browsing the internet

b)

Performing dedicated functions within other devices

c)

Running complex simulations

d)

Playing video games

38.

Which type of computer is commonly used for email communication and web browsing?

a)

Supercomputer

b)

Server computer

c)

Personal computer

d)

Mainframe computer

39.

Which type of computer is used for tasks like airline reservations and government operations?

a)

Personal computer

b)

Minicomputer

c)

Supercomputer

d)

Mainframe computer

40.

What is the primary function of a workstation computer?

a)

Scientific research

b)

Web browsing

c)

Graphic design and engineering simulations

d)

Gaming

41.

Which type of computer is often used for hosting websites and managing email services?

a)

Personal computer

b)

Workstation

c)

Server computer

d)

Gaming console

42.

Which type of computer is designed for handling vast amounts of data and transactions in organizations?

a)

Minicomputer

b)

Supercomputer

c)

Mainframe computer

d)

Personal computer

43.

Which of these can hold multiple operating systems

a)

Desktop

b)

Smartphone

c)

Mainframe

44.
Where does all of the computer's processing happen?
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
CPU
d)
Hard Drive
45.
Storage that loses its memory every time the computer is turned off
a)
RAM
b)
ROM
c)
CPU
d)
Hard Drive
46.

Input device used to record video, often found in laptop computers.

a)

Trackball

b)

Voice recognition

c)

Webcam

d)

Sensors

47.

A software that is used to convert spoken words into text.

a)

Voice recognition

b)

Voice control

c)

Microphone

d)

Stylus

48.

Input device used in conjunction with touch screens, which sends a digital signal to a compatible touchscreen, which interprets the pressure as drawing on the screen.

a)

Touch pad

b)

Scanner

c)

Sensors

d)

Stylus

49.

Input device commonly found on laptops instead of a mouse in the form of a small panel containing different touch-sensitive areas.

a)

Touch pad

b)

Scanner

c)

Sensors

d)

Stylus

50.

Input devices that reads simple multiple-choice style answers by looking for marks on the paper.

a)

Magnetic stripe readers

b)

Optical Character Recognition

c)

Optical Mark Recognition

d)

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

51.

Input device that reads text written in special magnetic ink. Often used at the bottom of checks.

a)

Magnetic stripe readers

b)

Optical Character Recognition

c)

Optical Mark Recognition

d)

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

52.

Input device that reads printed text, scans it, and converts it to text that can be edited in a word processor.

a)

Magnetic stripe readers

b)

Optical Character Recognition

c)

Optical Mark Recognition

d)

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

53.

Input device used for games playing and flight simulators.

a)

Game controllers

b)

Joystick

c)

Keyboards

d)

Multimedia keyboard

54.

Input device for sound data

a)

Scanner

b)

Voice control

c)

Voice recognition

d)

Microphone

55.

Device that allows the user to put data into the computer

a)

INPUT DEVICES

b)

OUTPUT DEVICES

c)

STORAGE DEVICES

d)

PROCESSING DEVICES

56.

An input device that is used to input pictures, documents, pages of magazines, and other images into the computer.

a)

MOUSE

b)

OMR

c)

SCANNER

d)

OCR

57.

Most commonly used input device.

a)

Graphic tablet

b)

Keyboard

c)

Track ball

d)

Joystick

58.

If you are shopping at a mall and you need to know the price of an item, you could use a _____________.

a)

Barcode Scanner

b)

Scanner

c)

Webcam

d)

OCR

59.

Any data/ information or instructions that are entered into the memory of the computer for processing.

The definition above refers to the term...

a)

output

b)

program

c)

input

d)

hardware

60.

Which one is not the input device?

a)

trackball

b)

photo scanner

c)

printer

d)

mouse

61.
What does OMR stand for?
a)
Optical Mark Recognition
b)
Optical Meter Reader
c)
Operator Mark Recognition
d)
Online Meter Reader
62.
What does OCR stand for?
a)
Optical Character Reader
b)
Online Cloud Read
c)
Operating Command Recognition
d)
Online Cloud Recognition
63.
What does MICR stand for?
a)
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
b)
Magnetic Ink Computer Recognition
c)
Multimedia Internet Computer Recognition
d)
Memory Internet Character Reader
64.
Ana bought a new speaker for her computer. What type of device is a speaker?
a)
Input
b)
Output
65.
What type of device is a monitor?
a)
Input
b)
Output
66.

What kind of devices is the projector ?

a)

input

b)

output

67.

Monitors are also known as

a)

a. ADU

b)

b. ALU

c)

c. VCU

d)

d. VDU

68.

  Which of the following is a temporary output?

a)

a. Duplicate copy

b)

b. Hard copy

c)

c. Soft copy

d)

d. On Paper

69.

The device primarily used to provide hardcopy is the

a)

a. Printer

b)

b. Card Reader

c)

c. Computer Console

d)

d. CRT

70.
A printer that uses toner to burn text / images onto a page...
a)
Laser
b)
Plotter
c)
Inkjet
d)
Dot Matrix
71.
A printer usually found in homes that uses cartridges and can produced high quality photos...
a)
Inkjet
b)
Plotter
c)
Dot Matrix
d)
Laser
72.

Choose the output devices.

a)

monitor, printer, mouse

b)

monitor, printer, keyboard

c)

monitor, printer, speakers

d)

mouse, keyboard, smartboard

73.

What kind of device is this?

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Input and output

74.

____ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

a)

Application

b)

Utility

c)

Operating

d)

System

75.

When you click Paint Program, Windows loads the Paint program instructions from the computer’s hard disk into ____.

a)

storage

b)

memory

c)

dialog

d)

command space

76.

A(n) ____ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.

a)

spreadsheet

b)

formula

c)

database

d)

functional set

77.

Which of the following is an example of photo editing software for the professional?

a)

Adobe InDesign

b)

Autodesk AutoCAD

c)

Adobe Photoshop

d)

Adobe Illustrator

78.

____ software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.

a)

Image editing

b)

Video editing

c)

Clip manager

d)

Video player

79.

____ software allows users to draw pictures, shapes, and other graphical images with various on-screen tools.

a)

Paint

b)

Design

c)

Pixel Manipulation

d)

Color Library

80.

Microsoft Excel, OpenOffice Calc, and Google Sheets are the examples of:

a)

Word Processor

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

Presentation application

d)

Database

81.

Prezi, Google Slides, and OpenOffice Impress are the examples of:

a)

Word processor

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

Presentation

d)

Database

82.

Software is a program which consists of a set of instructions that tells the computer how to perform an operation.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

The three types of software are the following except

a)

System Software

b)

Application Software

c)

Utility Sofware

d)

Media Software

84.

These programs carry out precise and accurate tasks. It helps manage, maintain and control all computer resources.

a)

Operating System

b)

Application System

c)

Utility Program

85.

These are programs that identify, reject and eliminate software viruses.

a)

Computer games

b)

Back up software

c)

Antivirus software

d)

DBMS

86.

The example of Utility Software

a)

Microsft word

b)

Mozilla firefox

c)

Canva

d)

Disk Defragmanter

87.

What happens during Defragmentation?

a)

Information is rearranged on a USB

b)

Information is rearranged on a Hard Drive

c)

To make the retrieval of data quicker

d)

To make the retrieval of data slower

88.

Utility Programs are one category of system software.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

What do device drivers do?

a)

Allows the OS to communicate with hardware

b)

Drives around the motherboard

c)

Increases the amount of storage

90.

Which of these is not a function of an OS:

a)

Provide a user interface

b)

Communicate with hardware

c)

Allow the computer to multi-task

d)

Improves CPU performance

91.

How does the OS handle file management?

a)

Deals with movement, editing and deletion of data

b)

Colour codes data

c)

Translates data into binary

92.
A(n) ______________________ is the most important software that runs on a computer.
a)
Operating System
b)
Windows
c)
Anti Virus
d)
iOS
93.
What operating system is this a symbol of?
a)
Mac OS X
b)
Windows
c)
Linux
d)
IBM
94.
What operating system is this a symbol of?
a)
Mac OS X
b)
Linux
c)
Windows
95.
What is the purpose of an operating system?
a)
Manage software on computer
b)
Manage hardware on computer
c)
Manage all hardware & software on computer