What is a computer file.
- A. A computer program
- B. A document like bunch of text
- C. A place on a computer where information is stored in a package
- D. A physical paper document that entails how a computer works
In the files, if order of operation on two or more files are similar, then operation will be
- A. complex
- B. simple
- C. sequential
- D. combinational
CRACKING comes under ___________
- A. website service
- B. transcription
- C. computer crime
- D. data security
Encryption helps with what?
- A. Spam messages
- B. identify source of message
- C. Safe delivery of messages to destination without being accessed by a third party
- D. interpretation of message and digital data
In any software package, which of the following versions represents a major improvement on the previous version?
- A. 1.0
- B. 1.5
- C. 2.0
- D. 2.5
An inventory management program can assist with ________
- A. distribution
- B. purchasing
- C. planning
- D. all of the above
Storage which retains data after power cut off is called.
- A. Volatile storage
- B. Non-volatile storage
- C. Sequential storage
- D. Direct storage
Which doesn’t belong to the group?
- A. Primary memory
- B. Main memory
- C. External memory
- D. Internal memory
The acronym IP address has its full meaning to be _________
- A. Internet protocol
- B. Internet password
- C. International processing
- D. Internet processing
For what does WAN stand?
- A. World application network
- B. Wide area network
- C. Wide acreage network
- D. Work arrangement network
From where can the name of a user account be changed?
- A. Setting
- B. Computer name
- C. Code panel
- D. Control panel
Which key deletes text?
- A. Arrow keys
- B. enter key
- C. backspace key
- D. esc key
The Caps key on a keyboard is used to___________
- A. move to previous page
- B. Delete files
- C. Switch between upper and lower case letters
- D. Space texts
Fire fox is an example of __________
- A. System software
- B. Application package
- C. Application software
- D. Computer tools.
A computer can’t boot if it does not have ____________
- A. compiler
- B. Loader
- C. OS
- D. Assembler
The function of an assembler is to _________
- A. convert basic language to machine language
- B. convert high level language to machine language
- C. convert assembly language to machine language
- D. convert assembly language into high level language
Which of these application packages is mostly used by computer users?
- A. CorelDraw
- B. Ms Access
- C. Ms Excel
- D. Ms Word
A word processor can be used to
- A. write text
- B. edit text
- C. print text
- D. all of these
(a) Explain two differences between an Algorithm and a Flowchart.
(b) List three examples of utility programs.
(c) Draw a flowchart of the stops to be used in updating a customer’s balance.
(a) Supply the names of the inventors of the following devices:
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DEVICE |
NAME OF INVENTOR |
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Analytical Engine |
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Mechanical Digital Calculator |
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Slide Rule |
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Punched Card |
(b)(i) What are input devices? (ii) List four input devices
(a) Explain home page.
(b)(i) Mention two reasons why computers are connected. (ii) Mention two reasons why computers are not connected.
(c) List four additional items needed to send an email.