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The usage of the keys CTRL + W in Ms Word

  • A. closes the current window.
  • B. updates the current web page.
  • C. opens the print dialogue box.
  • D. saves the current file.
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Which of the following is an example of information?

  • A. Recorded observation
  • B. Average score of students in a test
  • C. List of items
  • D. Student’s score in a test
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The command used to seek for assistance in Microsoft disk operating system is

  • A. Attrib
  • B. /S
  • C. /?
  • D. Helper.
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25

Which of the following QBASIC arithmetic operations is the last in order of precedence?

  • A. Subtraction
  • B. Addition
  • C. Division
  • D. Exponentiation
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An input device that converts an image into a text is known as

  • A. scanner.
  • B. optical mark reader.
  • C. barcode reader.
  • D. optical character reader.
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27

Personalized form of letters which can be sent to many people can be achieved using

  • A. template.
  • B. mail merge.
  • C. query
  • D. macros
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28

The set of instructions used to solve specific user tasks is called

  • A. editor
  • B. utility software.
  • C. system software
  • D. application software.
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29

During the booting process in Windows, the Master Boot Record is loaded by the

  • A. BIOS .
  • B. Init.
  • C. Kernel
  • D. GRUB
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30

Which of the following commands can be used to switch between open window?

  • A. Alt + F4
  • B. Alt + Tab
  • C. Ctrl + F
  • D. Ctrl + D
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The software responsible for allocating and managing system resources is called

  • A. utility software.
  • B. driver
  • C. translator.
  • D. operating system.
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32

A BIOS configuration program that allows a windows user to configure attributes such as password, time and date is called

  • A. GRUB
  • B. Bootstrap
  • C. CMOS setup.
  • D. BIOS drivers.
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The process of converting data into information is known as data

  • A. collation
  • B. processing
  • C. analysis
  • D. collection
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34

A file organization in which the records are stored in the order in which they occur is called

  • A. indexed file.
  • B. serial file.
  • C. sequential file.
  • D. random file.
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35

The radix of hexadecimal number system is 

  • A. 10
  • B. 2
  • C. 16
  • D. 8
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36

The first attempt at using the punch card principle to do mathematical calculations led to the invention of

  • A. Napier’s bone
  • B. Charles Babbage Analytical Engine
  • C. Charles Babbage Difference Engine
  • D. Abacus
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The LET statement in QBASIC

  • A. allows users to assign a value to a variable.
  • B. allows the users to enter data into the computer during program execution.
  • C. checks the errors within the code.
  • D. allows the users to enter data into the computer from
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38

The technology used for first generation computers was

  • A. integrated circuit.
  • B. microprocessors
  • C. transistors.
  • D. vacuum tubes.
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39

The central processing unit consists of

  • A. control unit, primary storage and secondary storage.
  • B. input, output and processing.
  • C. control unit, arithmetic logic unit and primary storage.
  • D. control unit, processing and primary storage.
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A good algorithm must be

  • A. detailed and verbose.
  • B. sequential and lengthy.
  • C. consistent and continuous.
  • D. concise and finite.
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41

The BCD equivalent of 135 is

  • A. 100110101
  • B. 001011101
  • C. 000100110101
  • D. 111101
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Which of the following IP addresses can be used to access a locally running website on a user’s computer?

  • A. 127.1.0.1
  • B. 127.0.0.1
  • C. 1.172.0.0
  • D. 172.0.0.0
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