The following is true about TOWER TYPE FORM FACTOR. Which one is NOT?

It stands tall and horizontal measurements is larger than vertical

The following is true about HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTERS. Which one is FALSE?

Laptops and smartphones were used 5000 years ago

Refered to as father of computers because he invented a machine that resembles the computers we know today? WHO IS HE?

Charles Babage - Difference and Analytical engine

The following are ways of classifying a computer according to functionality. EXCEPT?

Dedicated computer - Process data that is dedicated in nature

State the main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe computer?

Supercomputers channels all its power into executing few programs fast, Mainframe uses its power to execute many programs concurrently

The following is true about HARDWARE. Which one is FALSE?

A shop that sells building goods

The following is true about PASCALINE MACHINE. Which one is NOT?

Its origin is attributed to Chinese and Babylonians in 500 BC

The following are CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMATION. EXCEPT?

Biased - should fabour some people

The following are FUNCTIONS/FEATURES OF A SYSTEM UNIT. Which one is NOT?

Helps the users to save a document

The following is true about DIFFERENCE AND ANALYTICAL ENGINE. Which one is NOT?

Both machines were invented by Blaise Pascal

The following statements is true about STAND-ALONE COMPUTER. Which one is NOT?

Stand alone is a computer that is connected to a network

The following are ways of classifying computers according to purpose and explanations. CHOOSE TWO?

Special purpose computer - Designed to perform a specific function, General purpose - Performs a wide variety of operations with different s/w

State two types of form factors of a system unit. Choose two

Desktop type form factor, Tower type form factor

State two reasons why a computer is regarded to as an electronic device? Choose two

It is made up of electric components which requires power to operate, It uses electric power to function

Explain the emerging trends in microcomputers? SELECT THREE

They are becoming smaller and smaller while increasing processing speed, Portable computer are more costly due to efficient and advanced technology, The smaller and portable the device is, the more expensive it is

The following is true about MICROCOMPUTERS. EXCEPT?

They are the most expensive, largest and most powerful

The following are characteristics of first computer generation. Which one is NOT?

Incorporated Artificial Intelligence as a technology

The following are the reasons as two why Microcomputers have become very popular? EXCEPT?

Largest compared to supercomputers, mainframe, and Minicomputer

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A special purpose computer that is implemented as part of a larger system?
Specific computer
Purpose computer
Embedded computer
Committed computer
2
In size, it's the second largest, less powerful, less costly than supercomputer. Found on banks, airlines and hospital?
Microcomputer
Mainframe Computer
Microcomputer
Minicomputer
3
Gradual development of computers due hardware and software changes of a period of time is referred to?
Computer History
Computer future
Computer Generation
Computer past
4
The following is true about TOWER TYPE FORM FACTOR. Which one is NOT?
Can be placed on the floor and has a room for expansion due to space inside
It stands tall and horizontal measurements is larger than vertical
It stands tall and vertical measurements larger than horizontal
The monitor sits separately from the system unit hence occupying more space
5
Ancient/early computing tools used to solve mathematical problems ARE REFERRED TO AS?
Mechanical computers
Modern computer
Ancient computer
Ago computer
6
The following is true about HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTERS. Which one is FALSE?
Mechanical devices such as abacus, slide rule, Napier bones were invented
History of computers can be divided into pre-electronic age and com generat
Mechanical devices were used to solve mathematical problems
Laptops and smartphones were used 5000 years ago
7
Supercomputer, Mainframe Computer, Minicomputer, Microcomputer are ways of classifying computers according to?
Cost
Functionality
Physical size
Smell
8
The following are various PHYSICAL PARTS THAT MAKES UP A COMPUTER. Which one is NOT?
Keyboard and mouse
System unit/case/chassis
Monitor/screen/VDU
Abacus
9
State three ways of classifying a computer? Which one is NOT?
According to generation
According to purpose
According to functionality
According to physical size
10
Referred to as small-scale mainframe computer because it resembles the mainframe computer. Refers to?
Minicomputers
Supercomputers
Microcomputers
Mainframe Computer
11
Refered to as father of computers because he invented a machine that resembles the computers we know today? WHO IS HE?
William Oughtred - Difference and Analytical Engine
Charles Babage - Difference and Analytical engine
Blaise Pascal - Difference and Analytical engine
Charles Babbage - Abacus and Slide Rule
12
The following are ways of classifying a computer according to functionality. EXCEPT?
Dedicated computer - Process data that is dedicated in nature
Analog computers - processes data that is continuous in nature
Digital computers - processes data that is discrete in nature
Hybrid computers - Combines features of analog (speed) and digital (memory
13
According to size, they are mainly used for individual tasks and used by one person at a time.
Mainframe Computer
Microcomputer
Supercomputer
Minicomputer
14
State the main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe computer?
Supercomputer uses its power to execute many programs concurrently
Supercomputers channels all its power into executing few programs fast
Mainframe channels all its power into executing few programs fast
Mainframe uses its power to execute many programs concurrently
15
Device used to simplify division and multiplication. Consisted wooden rods. Invented by John Napier. Refers to?
Napier bones
Difference engine
Abacus
Pascaline machine
16
The following is true about HARDWARE. Which one is FALSE?
A shop that sells building goods
Parts that are electrical, mechanical or electronic
Monitor, mouse, CPU, Harddisk, system unit are examples of hardware
These are tangible/physical components of a computer
17
The following is true about PASCALINE MACHINE. Which one is NOT?
Invented by Blaise Pascal to aid in perfoming addition and subtraction
Its origin is attributed to Chinese and Babylonians in 500 BC
Also know as numerical wheel calculator and it was a brass rectangular box
Consisted of a series of gears with ten teeth each, representing 0-9
18
The following are various FUNCTIONS OF A COMPUTER. Which one is NOT?
Output function
Processing function
Information function
Input function and output function
19
Computers can perform a wide variety of tasks? This refers to which characteristic?
Versatile
Memory
Diligent
Reliable
20
Comp has high degree of accuracy regardless of the number of times a calculation is performed. Name the characteristics?
Speed
Memory
Reliable
Accuracy
21
Two or more computers connected together for the purpose of sharing data, communication and resource sharing is called?
Connected computer
Stand alone computer
Sharing computer
Computer network
22
Computer programs are written by programmers using languages called?
Writers languages
Author languages
Programming languages
Software languages
23
The following are CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMATION. EXCEPT?
Biased - should fabour some people
Accurate - should be correct to details
Timely - communicated on time
Relevant - can be useful for decision making purposes by organizations
24
The following are FUNCTIONS/FEATURES OF A SYSTEM UNIT. Which one is NOT?
Provides ports for peripheral devices to connect to
Helps the users to save a document
Houses the internal components of a computer
Provides power button for users to start a computer
25
Process of writing new programs using appropriate programming language is referred to as?
Software languages
Writers languages
Author languages
Computer Programming
26
Calculators, digital watches, ATMs, play station, cell phone are examples of?
Hybrid Computer
General purpose computers
Special purpose computers
Examples Computer
27
The following is true about DIFFERENCE AND ANALYTICAL ENGINE. Which one is NOT?
Difference engine could perform differential equations and was steam power
Both machines were invented by Blaise Pascal
Analytical engine design included capabilities of modern computers
Difference Engine was designed first to solve complex calculations
28
Hardware parts whether inside the system unit or on outside can be refered to as?
Onboard devices
Peripheral devices
Devices
Part devices
29
The following statements is true about STAND-ALONE COMPUTER. Which one is NOT?
Data can be transferred from one computer to another using storage devices
Stand alone is a computer that is connected to a network
It does not need to receive or give out anything to other computers
A microcomputer that is independent and is not connected to a network
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The following are ways of classifying computers according to purpose and explanations. CHOOSE TWO?
Special purpose - Performs a wide variety of operations with different s/w
General purpose computer - Designed to perform a specific function
Special purpose computer - Designed to perform a specific function
General purpose - Performs a wide variety of operations with different s/w
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Devices used to produce and display information from the computer after processing?
Processing devices
Input devices
Storage devices
Output devices
32
External / Physical devices that connect to the system unit through connectors known as ports?
Connector devices
Unit devices
Peripheral devices
Port devices
33
State two types of form factors of a system unit. Choose two
Desktop type form factor
Tall form factor
Tower type form factor
Factor type form factor
34
Refers to the largest, fastest, most expensive and powerful type of computer. This refers to?
Microcomputer
Minicomputer
Supercomputer
Mainframe Computer
35
A socket/connector on the system unit where peripheral devices connect to?
Socket
Opening
Ports
Holes
36
A computer designed to be used by one person at a time IS REFERRED TO AS?
One computer
Solo computer
Private computer
Personal computer
37
Data represented in form of 0's or 1's is called?
01 number
Binary digits
Number digits
Letter digits
38
State two reasons why a computer is regarded to as an electronic device? Choose two
It is made up of electric components which requires power to operate
It is made up of plastic components that requires power to function
It uses electric power to function
It is made up of water and requires power
39
Pressing and releasing the left mouse button is referred to as?
Pressing
Clicking
Buttoning
Releasing
40
Explain the emerging trends in microcomputers? SELECT THREE
They are becoming smaller and smaller while increasing processing speed
Portable computer are more costly due to efficient and advanced technology
The smaller and portable the device is, the more cheaper it is
The smaller and portable the device is, the more expensive it is
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Computers that combine both features of analog such as speed and digital computers such as internal storage?
Hybrid computers
Joined computer
Combined computer
Analog computers
42
The following is true about MICROCOMPUTERS. EXCEPT?
Smallest, cheapest, and least powerful type of computer
They acquire names according to where they are placed for users to operate
They are the most expensive, largest and most powerful
They are called so because their processing unit is a microprocessor
43
Type or form in which data is represented in a computer?
Functionality
Form
Type
Analog
44
Raw facts or figures such as numbers, letters and symbols that has no meaning to the user?
Hardware
Software
Information
Data
45
The following are characteristics of first computer generation. Which one is NOT?
Very limited memory of appro 2 Kbs and low processing speed of appr 10 KIPS
They broke down frequently due to excessive heat generated
Magnetic drum was used as mem and I/O used was punched cards and pape tapes
Incorporated Artificial Intelligence as a technology
46
The following are the reasons as two why Microcomputers have become very popular? EXCEPT?
They are very fast in terms of processing speed
Largest compared to supercomputers, mainframe, and Minicomputer
Small in size and consumes less power
They are cheaper than Minicomputer, mainframe and supercomputer
47
Hardware parts found inside the system unit can be refered to as?
Devices
Onboard devices
Part devices
Peripheral devices
48
Computers have in-built memory used to store and retrieve large amount of data. Name the characteristic?
Memory
Speed
Fast
Accuracy
49
According to size, it's name comes from the fact that all units, processing and communication are hung on a frame?
Microcomputer
Mainframe Computer
Minicomputer
Super computer
50
Set of instructions that guide a computer on how to accomplish a task?
Information
Data
Software
Hardware
51
Computer hardware can be grouped into various categories. Which one is NOT?
Input and output devices
Data devices
Storage devices
Processing device
52
Invented by William Oughtred to perform mathematical calculation using logarithms.
Difference engine
Abacus
Pascaline machine
Slide rule
53
The following are Characteristics of Supercomputers. EXCEPT?
Accomodates multiple processors to perform parallel processing
Found on school to assist learners with computers studies
Mainly used for weather forecasting, fluid dynamics, nuclear energy researc
Kept in a special room fitted with special cooling system that absorb heat
54
The following is true about DESKTOP FORM FACTOR. EXCEPT?
Less support to expansion due to limited space, drive bays and slots
Horizontal measurements is larger than vertical measurements
The monitor is placed on top of the system unit hence occupying less space
Stands tall and monitor sits separate
55
Device that enables the users to enter data and instructions to a computer through typing?
Keyboard
Mouse
System unit
Screen
56
The following is true about a MOUSE. Which one is FALSE?
Users moves a mouse and then presses a button
It controls the movement of an arrow displayed on the screen
A pointing device that enables the user to execute commands by clicking
Helps the users to type their work
57
Ms Paint, Microsoft word, notepad, adobe reader, vlc player, WordPad are examples of?
Software
Data
Information
Hardware
58
Quantities such as pressure, speed, weight, voltage are examples of?
Discrete data processed by analog computers
Continuous data processed by digital computers
Continuous data processed by digital computers
Continuous data processed by analog computers
59
The following statements is true about ABACUS. Which one is NOT?
It was used for solving arithmetic calculations
Consists of frame, crossbar, beads
Pebble above middle rod has a value of 5 and below the rod has a value of 1
It was invented by John Napier
60
The following is true about a General purpose computer. Which one is FALSE?
They are capable of supporting a single task
They are general purpose because they can store and execute different s/w
They can be programmed and reprogrammed to perform a variety of tasks
Capable of performing a wide variety of tasks
61
The following is true about a MONITOR. Which one is NOT?
It is a television like device used for displaying information to users
It is also know as screen or visual display unit
It is called a monitor because it enables the user to see whats going on
It enables the user to print documents
62
Computers can perform calculations within seconds that human being would take hours to complete. Name the characteristic
Versatile
Accuracy
Reliable
Speed
63
The following are differences between analog computers and digital computers. EXCEPT?
Modern computers such as desktops, laptops, tablets are analog computers
Analog computers lack internal memory where digital coms have internal mem
Analog are faster than digital but digital results are more accurate
Modern computers such as desktops, laptops, tablets are digital computers
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An electronic device that accepts data, processes that data to give out information? THIS REFERS TO?
Defination of information
Definition of Abacus
Definition of a Computer
Definition of a Wheelbarrow
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A general purpose computer that is committed to a specific task but is capable of performing a variety of tasks?
Purpose computer
Dedicated computer
Specific computer
Committed computer
66
Specialist who writes, tests, debug and implement new software IS REFERRED TO AS?
Author
Computer Teacher
Writer
Computer Programmer
67
Processes data that is discrete in nature known as digital data, which has only two states, 0's and 1's? Refers to?
Analog computers
Hybrid computers
Digital computers
Anadigital computer
68
A microprocessor is a type of processing unit that integrates main memory, Arithmetic Logic Unit and Control unit?
True
False
69
Transformation/convertion of raw data into meaningful information by the CPU IS REFERRED TO AS?
CPU processing
Data processing
Information processing
Data conversation
70
Processed data directly useful in decision making. Meaningful to the user? Refers to?
Programs
Hardware
Data
Information
71
The following statements is true about CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT. Which one is NOT?
It is used to save data for future use
It has two main parts Control Unit (CU) and Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Also known as processor or microprocessor and is used for processing data
It is the brain of a computer and its found inside the system unit
72
All microcomputers are designed to be STAND-ALONE COMPUTER or a WORKSTATION. Select two correct explanations?
A workstation is a personal computer that is connected to a network
Stand alone is a computer that is not connected to a network
Stand-alone is a personal computer that is connected to a network
Workstation is a computer that is not connected to a network
73
Made of a rectangular frame carrying rods and pebbles for counting. Pebbles above the middle rod has a value of five?
Difference engine
Pascaline machine
Slide rule
Abacus
74
Part of a computer that houses internal components of a computer. Also called computer case or chassis?
System unit
House
Room
Mouse
75
A computer can perform repetitive or routine tasks without getting bored, tired, fatigued. Name the characteristics?
Versatile
Fatigue
Memory
Diligent
76
The following are examples of MICROCOMPUTERS. Which one is NOT?
Leg top - A computer designed to be placed on top of the legs
Desktop Computer - A Computer designed to be placed on top of a desk
Laptop - A portable computer designed to be placed on top of a lap
Palmtop - Designed to be placed on top of a palm and can fit in ones pocket
77
Physical characteristics, size and dimensions of a system unit is referred to as?
Form factor of a system unit
Dimension of a sytem unit
Features of a system unit
Size factor of a system unit
78
Computers can store and execute different software to accomplish various tasks? This refers to
Programmable
Execution
Storage
Electronic
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Software/programs that run on smartphones and tablets IS REFERRED TO AS?
Mobile software
Hardware
Mobile apps
Information
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Devices used to enter data into the computer are referred to as?
Processing devices
Storage devices
Output devices
Input devices
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Output devices produces information from the computer? State two types of output. Choose two?
Soft copy output which is produced on a paper and can be touched
Hardcopy output which can be seen, listened to, but not touched
Hard copy output which is produced on a paper and can be touched
Softcopy output which can be seen, listened to, but not touched

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