NECO BECE 2024 BUSINESS STUDIES

 NECO BECE

Business studies 2024

Paper 1

Commerce

1.       The primary purpose of establishing a business is to   A. create employment  B. generate revenue for the government   C. make profit  D. provide goods and services  E. sell goods at discounted price

2.       A product that needs demonstration can be advertised through ______ A. catalogue  B. handbill  C. newspaper  D. radio   E. television

3.       The discount operated by customers of commercial banks which requires the use of cheque is ______ account   A. current   B. deposit  C. domiciliary  D. salary  E. savings

4.       The following are rights of a consumer except the right to _____  A. be informed  B. choose   C. fix prices   D. healthy environment   E. safety

5.       The aid to trade that provides finances for individuals and organization to carry out their business activities is _____  A. advertising   B. banking  C. insurance   D. tourism  E. warehousing

6.       When a customer informs a manufacturer of dissatisfaction with his products, this is known as _____  A. challenging  B. communication  c. complaint  D. interaction E. reporting

7.       The reward of capital as a factor of production is ____  A. commission  B. interest   C. profit  D. rent  E. salary

8.       Sole proprietorship is a business that is owned by ­­­_____  A. individual   B. employees  C. shareholders  D. government  E. the public

9.       The internal environment of a business offers  A. opportunities and threats   B. strength and weakness   C. threat and strength  D.  threat  and weakness   E. weakness and opportunities

10.   Obtaining natural resources from the land or sea is categorized under _____ occupation.  A. commercial   B. constructive   C. extractive  D. manufacturing  E. service

11.   Which of the following is an advantage of road transport?   A. has standard rate of charge   B. is suitable for carrying fragile goods  C. is the fastest means of transportation  D. is usually affected by traffic congestion   E. offer door-to-door services

12.   A businessman who buys goods from Japan and sells them in Nigeria is involved in _____ trade   A. entreport   B. foreign   C. home   D. multilateral   E. retail 

13.   The process of creating goods and services to satisfy human wants is referred to as ____  A. commerce  B. marketing  C. occupation  d. production  E. trading

14.   The financial institution that reduce risks associated with business are called _____  A. commercial banks   B. discount houses   C. insurance companies  D. microfinance banks  E. pension administrators  

15.   Which of the following is not part of the procedures of writing a business plan?  A. analyzing the strength and weakness of competitors   B. carrying out market analysis  C. designing the organizational structure  D. determining discount to be granted  E. writing a business proposal

16.   Production is said to be complete when goods produced reach the ____  A. consumer  B. distributor   C. retailer   D. warehouse  E. wholesaler  

17.   The rules and standards which practitioners must follow in the discharge of their professional duties are called ___ A. culture  B. ethics  C. morals  D. norms  E. values

18.   Bricklaying id categorized under _____ occupation   A. commercial   B. constructive  C. extractive  D. manufacturing  E. service 

19.   Which of the following qualities is required of a business in dealing with customers? A. honesty  B. indolence  C. nonchalant  D. obedience  E. strictness

20.   The process of sending and receiving information in business is _____ a. advertising  B. communication   C. distribution   d. marketing  E. production 

21.   A trader who buys goods in small quantity and sells in units to customers is a/an  A. agent  B. producer  C. retailer  D. supplier  E. wholesaler 

22.   The principle of insurance which states that the insured should be compensated at the event of a loss is ___  A. contribution  B. indemnity  C. insurable interest  D. proximate cause  E. subrogation

23.   When a manufacturer and a dissatisfied customer discuss on how to resolve a matter peacefully, this is a way of seeking redress by ­­­­­_______ A. arbitration   B. confrontation  C. dialogue  D. intervention  E. meditation

24.   Which of the following aids delivery of goods in business?   A. advertising   B. insurance  C. marketing  D. production  E. transportation  

25.   Chemicals must be properly  ______ to give adequate information to users   A. diluted   B. kept   C. labeled  D. sourced  E. stored

26.   Influencing a potential buyer to purchase a product explains  ____ advertisement.   A. competitive   B. direct   C. informative  D. mass  E. persuasive

27.   Purchasing a product without planning for it explains ______  A. impulsive buying  B. pre-sale service  C. rational purchase  D. seasonal prevalence   E. window shopping

28.   Which of the following business organizations raises capital through sale of shares?   A. cooperative society  B. partnership business  C. private limited company  D. public limited company  E. sole proprietorship

29.   The right channel of distribution of goods is _____  A. consumer  wholesaler  retailer  manufacturer    B. consumer  retailer  agent  manufacturer   C. manufacturer  wholesaler  retailer  consumer   D. producer  retailer  wholesaler  consumer   E. wholesaler  producer  retailer  consumer

30.   Which of the following is not a modern means of communication?   A. e-mail  B. internet  C. talking drum  D. television  E. text message

BOOK KEEPING

31.   Goods unsold at the end of a trading year is  A. closing stock  B. cost of goods available  C. cost of goods sold    D. net purchases   E. opening stock

32.   The act of buying and using goods and services is known as ______  A. business  B. consumption   C. marketing   D. purchases  E. trading 

33.   The following are found on the debit side of a trial balance except______   A. buiding  B. furniture  C. motor vehicle  D. return outwards  E. salaries

34.   A petty cashier is given a cash float of ₦20,000 for the month, out of which he spent 17,500. How much is to be refunded?  A 4,000   B. 3,500  C. 3,000  D. 2,500  E. 2,000

35.   Living within one’s income is ____  A. budgeting  B. choice  C. demand  D. modesty  E. need

36.   The column that records reference number of transactions in a ledger is _____   A. amount  B. date   C. discount  D. folio  E. particular

Use the following information to answer questions 37 and 38.

Capital                  ₦5,000

Debtors                ?

Creditors             ₦1,500

Stock                     ₦2,500

Cash at bank      ₦3,000

37.   Which is the amount of debtors?   A. 3000  B. 2500   C. 2000  D. 1500  E. 1000

38.   What is the balance on the credit side of the trial balance?  A. 6,500   B. 5,000  C. 4,500  D. 3,000  E. 1,000

39.   A trial balance is presented on a _____ entry basis,  A. contra  B. double  C. journal  D. ledger  E. single

40.   The left hand side on a balance sheet shows   A. current and fixed assets   B. fictitious and liquid assets  C. income and expenses  D. liabilities and capital  E. profit or losses

41.   The main purpose for preparing profit and loss account is to ascertain ______  A. gross profit or loss  B. gross sales   C. net profit or loss  D. net purchases  E. net sales

42.   Which of the following is found on the credit side of a trial balance?  A. building  B. furniture  C. motor vehicle  D. return outward   E. salaries

43.   The amount of money used to start a business is ______  A. capital  B. gain  C. grant  D. loan  E. profit

44.   Mr. James bought stationery for ₦1,000 by cash. The double entry is ______  A. Cr Mr. James and Dr. Cash    B. Cr. Stationery and  Dr. Cash   C. Dr Cash and Cr  James   D. Dr Purchases  and Cr Cash  E. Dr stationary  and Cr cash

45.   The person who takes care of minor expenses in an organization is the ______  A. counter cashier   B. office clerk  C. petty cashier  D. secretary   E. treasurer 

46.     Financial position of a business is determined at the end of the year by preparing ________  A. balance sheet   B. cashbook  C. profit and loss account   D. trading account   E. trial balance

Use the following information to answer questions 47 and 48

The following is a stationary of petty cash transaction of Ada Ltd for the month of November, 2020.

November 1: Received from Accounts ₦60,000 as cash floats

November 2 Bought postage stamp ₦3,000

November 4: Bought petrol for delivery van ₦6,000

November 7: Paid cleaners ₦5,000

November 11: Paid ₦2,000 for travelling epenses

November 16: Bought petrol ₦1,200

November 20: Paid for postage ₦1,500

November 24: Settlement of Segun account ₦1,300

November 29: Sundry expenses ₦200    

47.   How much of stationery was bought?  A. ₦4,700  B. 4,500   C. 3,500   D. 3,000  E. 2,500

48.   What is the amount used for transportation?  A. ₦10,500  B.9,400  C. 9,200  D. 8,000  E. 7,200

49.   When a chief cashies gives out money to a petty cashier, the chief cashier will   A. credit capital account   B. credit cash account   C. credit purchases account    D. debit capital account   E. debit cashbook

50.   The full meaning of “TAP” in bookkeeping means Transparency, ______, and Probity.  A. Accountability  B. Accountancy   C. Accountant   D. Accounting   E. Accuracy

51.   When goods are sold for ₦100,000 by cash, the double entry is _____   A. credit cash and credit sales   B. credit sales and debit cash  C. debit purchases and debit cash   D. debit sales and credit cash   E. debit sales and debit cash

52.   Balance sheet can be used to determine the following except ______   A. current account   B. financial position of the business   C. total current assets   D. total fixed assets   E. working capital

53.   Which of the following expenses is recorded in petty cashbook?   A. insurance  B. postage  C. rent   D. salaries  E. wages

54.   Which of the following transactions is recorded in the cashbook?  A. accrual   B. bad debt  C. cash sales   D. Credit sales  E. prepayments

55.   The day to day transactions of a business is recorded in _____ book   A. cash   B. ledger  C. pass  D. purchases day   E. sales day

Use the following information to answer questions 56 and 57.

Trading Account

₦ Opening stock                    9,000 Add purchases                  21,000                                             30,000 Less closing stock              6,000                                               X X X Gross profit                        X X X                                             60,000

₦ Sales                         60,000                                             60,000

 

 

56.   The amount of gross profit is _______  A. ₦45,000    B. 36,000   C. 27,000   D. 21,000  E. 15,00

57.   What is the cost of goods sold?  A. ₦ 60,000   B. 36,000  C. 30,00   D. 24,000   E. 21,000

58.   Which of the assets is temporary in nature?  A. cash at hand  B. furniture and fittings   C. land and building   D. machinery and equipment   E. motor vehicle

59.   Trading account is prepared to ascertain ______ A. gross profit or loss   B. gross sales  C. net profit   D. net profit or loss   E. net sales

60.   Which of the following is not a source of personal finance?  A. borrowing from friends and relations   B. grant from world bank   C. loan from cooperative societies   D. personal savings  E. wages and salaries from occupation

JSS BUSINESS STUDIES QUESTIONS

BUSINESS STUDIES QUESTIONS

1.       The main objective of a business is to    A. create employment opportunities. B.  generate revenue for the government.  C. make profit.   D. minimize cost.  E.  provide essential services.

2.        Buying goods in large quantities and selling in units to the final consumers explains trade.  A. export B. foreign   C. import  D. retail  E. wholesale

3.       Which of the following services is concerned with conversion of raw materials into finished goods?  A. Direct service B. Indirect service   C. Primary production D. Secondary production   E.Tertiary production

4.       4. When an organisation is transparent in dealing with customers, this explains its quality of  A. boldness  B. dependability  C. equality.   D. openness   E rigidity.

5.       5. Impulse buying means purchasing an item  A. at a discounted price.  B. directly from the manufacturer.  C. on credit.  D. that is not budgeted for.  E through the post office.

6.       6. The following are positive effects of production except  A bringing about an improved economy.  B. causing environmental pollution.  C. creating job opportunities.  D) encouraging efficient transportation system.  E Improving the standard of living of the people.

7.       The buyer of a chemical must ensure the following are clearly stated on the label except   A. channel of distribution of the product.   B. hazardous composition of the chemical.  C. manufacturing and expiry dates.  D. name and address of the producer.  E. name of the chemical.

8.       The person that bears the risk and certainties in a business is the   A. accountant.  B. employee.   C. etrepreneur.   D. manager.   E shareholder.

9.       The number of people required to form a partnership business ranges between two to   A fifteen   B. fifty.  C. Five    D. ten  E. twenty

10.   Which of the following business enterprises does not have maximum number of shareholders?  A Partnership business  B. Private limited liability company   C. Public enterprise  D. Public limited liability company   E Sole proprietorship

11.   The aid to trade that assists businessmen in conveying their goods to various destinations is  A. banking   B communication   C. insurance.  D. transportation.  E warehousing

12.   Buying goods in large quantities from the producer is a function of A. broker  B manufacturer  C. retailer.  D. trader. E wholesaler.

13.   The target a business owner sets to achieve within a specified period represents its   A. goal  B. opportunity. C .plan  D. schedule.  E strategy

14.   Which of the following instruments is used to finance the purchase of buildings?   A. Corporate bond   B. Corporate stock   C. Government bond   D. Mortgage bond   E. Treasury bills

15.   The meeting point for buyers and sellers of old securities is ­­­­­______ market   A commodity  B. local  C. money   D. primary  E secondary

16.   The compensation paid to the insured by an insurance company in the event of suffering a loss is   A abandonment B contribution.  C. indemnity    D. premium.  E subrogation.

17.   Which of the following is an insurable risk?  Loss from  A. gambling  B. mal-administration.  C motor accident. D. natural disaster  E. war.

18.   Advertising is aimed at ______ of goods   A. encouraging the storage  B. increasing the prices  C. increasing the sales  D. reducing the prices  E reducing the sales

19.   Displaying organisations products in an open space for sale at reduced prices is  A. bill board   B. exhibition.  C. neon signs  D. sales signs  E trade fair

20.   The fastest means of transporting passengers and goods is by   A. air.   B. pipeline  C. rail.  D. road.   E water

21.   Which of the following means of  transportation uses track?  A. Air   B. Pipeline   C. Rail   D. Road  E. Water

22.   The external environment of an organization consists of   A. opportunities and strength.  B. opportunities and threats.  C. opportunities and weaknesses  D. threats and strength.  E threats and weaknesses.

23.   Workers who are involved in buying, selling  and distribution of goods and services are  engaged in __ occupation  A. commercial  B. constructive   C. extractive   D. manufacturing   E service

24.   When a customer notifies a manufacturer of dissatisfactions experienced in using their product, it is a A communication. B. complaint.   C. redress.  D. responsibility.  E right.

25.   The following are rights of a consumer except right to    A. choose among products   B. fair hearing   C. make part payment for goods bought.  D. receive value for money spent  E seek redress

26.   A formal statement of a business goal and how to achieve them is   A. aids to trade B. business plan.  C. entrepreneurship. D. policy.  E strategy.

27.   In the channel of distribution of goods  middlemen refer to   A. producers and consumers.  B. producers and wholesalers  C. retailers and consumers.   D. wholesalers and consumers.   E. wholesalers and retailers.

28.   The bank that accepts and keeps deposits for its customers is  A central   B. commercial  C. development   D. merchant  E mortgage

29.   A business organisation does not have control over its  A. external environment.  B. internal environment.  C. strength and weaknesses.  D. strength.  E. weaknesses.

30.   Which of the following business opportunities can be found at the local level? A. Generation and supply of electricity.  B. Investment in communication industry.  C. Investment in oil and gas.  D. Manufacturing of cement.  E. Setting up primary school.

31.   The regular inspection of accounts of business is  A. accounting.  B. auditing   C. bookkeeping.  D. marketing.  E. taxation.

32.   The moral and professional code that guide bookkeepers are classified under   A. curriculum.  B. ethics.   C. laws.  D. syllabus.   E. topics.

33.   Bookkeeping records are used for ____ assessment.   ­­­A. administrative B. employee  C. formative   D. summative  E tax

34.   The ethics that says bookkeepers should follow laid down procedures in discharging their duties is    A. due process.  B. fairness.  C. openness.   D. rule of law.  E. truthfulness.

35.   The full meaning of the acronym TAP is Transparency, Accountability and  A. Priority.   B. Probity  C. Problem.  D. Productivity.  E. Proximity.

36.   The following are sources of finance to a businessman except   A commercial banks  B. cooperative societies.  C. government grant.  D. loans from family and friends.  E value added tax

37.   The main use of personal budget is to help one lives within his   A. income.  B. investment.  C. profit.  D. savings. E. taxes.

38.   The rebate granted for prompt payment of account is  _____ discount.  A. cash   B. functional   C. quantity   D. seasonal E. trade

39.   The following are examples of petty expenses except  A. beverages.  B. fuel.  C. motor vehicle.  D. pens and pencils.  E. postage stamps.

40.   The specified amount given to a petty  Cashier at intervals is  A. cash balance.  B. cash float.  C. interest   D. profit.  E revenue

41.   Petty cash expenditure are posted to of the relevant account in the ledger.  A. analysis column B. credit side  C. debit side  D. three column cash book  E. two column cash book

42.   Imprest system is a way of keeping   A. double column cash book  B. ledger account C. petty cash book.  D. simple cash book.  E. three column cash book.

43.   The burden of the main cashier is reduced with the introduction of   A. cashbook.   B. imprest system.  C. journal   D. ledger E source document.

44.   The following are features of cashbook except  A acting as a journal and a ledger  B. being used as alternative to a cash account for recording transaction.   C. ensuring that the debit side is identical to the credit side  D. following the dual entry system.  E making the debit side not to be equal to the credit side

45.   Adamu settled his account of ₦10,000 by cheque and received a discount of 5%. What is the amount Adamu actually paid? A. ₦10.500  B. ₦9.500   C. ₦8.500  D. ₦7.500   E. ₦6.500

46.   In cashbook, transaction reference numbers are recorded in ­­­_____ column   A bank B cash C. discount  D. folio  E particular

47.   When cash is withdrawn from the bank account for office use, this can also be referred to as   A contra entry  C debit hank   E single column

48.   Arial balance is used to   A. check the arithmetical accuracy of the ledger   B check the profit of the business C inflate expenses  D. make entries from the balance sheet E make entries in the ledger

49.   Which of the following items is not found in a trial balance? A. Capital  B. Cash balance  C. Closing stock   D. Drawings  E Funiture

Use the following information to answer questions 50 to 52.

An extract from the books of Aminu for the month of January 2015

	₦
Capital	100,000
Purchases	70.000
Sales	95.700
Loan to Abuh	5.000
Sundry expenses	3.500
Wages	2.500
Rent	8,000
Cash balance	?

 

50.   What is the value of Aminu's cash balance in January, 2015?  A. N116,700   B. N105.500  C. N104.300   D. N103.000   E. N100,000

51.   Total debit side of Aminu's trial balance amounts to  A. N200.700  B. N195,700.  CN180.500.  D. N150,700   EN120 500

52.   The two items to be posted on the credit of Amina's trial balance are   A. Capital and loan to Abuh  B. loan to Abuh and cash balance   C. purchase and sales.  D. sundry expenses and cash balance  E wages and rent.

Use the following information to answer questions 53 and 54.

Trading account for the year ended 31st Dec. 2017.

₦	₦
Opening stock                     23,000	Sales                              100,000
Purchases                            61,000
Cost of goods available               ?
Less closing stock               10,000
Cost of goods sold             74,000
Gross profit                                   ?                                             100,000	100,000

 

53.   The cost of goods available is    A. 100.000    B. N84.000    C. N76,000   D. N61,000.   E N50,000.

54.   What is the gross profit?   A. N36,000   B. N28,000   C. N26.000   D. N23,000   E. N20,000

55.   The main purpose of preparing a trading account is to ascertain  A. accumulated fund.  B. capital.  C. gross profit.  D. net profit.  E. purchases.

56.   A trader bought goods for N12.000. At what price would he sell if he is to make a profit of 5%?  A. N12,600   B. N12.100  C. N12,000   D. N11.900  E. N11,400

57.   Which of the following is not a fixed asset? A. Building  B Equipment   C. Furniture and fittings.   D. Motor van.  E. Stock

58.   Which of the following is not balance sheet item? A. Equipment  B Furniture  C. Land and building D. Motor vehicle  E. Rent and rates

59.   Current assets minus current liabilities equals to  A. accumulated fund.   B. called up capital. C. capital employed.    D. equity capital.  E. working capital.

60.   Which of the following does not appear on the debit side of profit and loss account?  A. Carriage outwards  B. Insurance   C. Office rent  D. Rent received E. Salaries

61.   Qualities of a clerical staff can be categorized into  A. five  B. four  C. six  D. three.   E. two.

62.   In planning an office, which of the following is not taken into consideration?  A. Access to infrastructure. B. Location of the building.  C. Space within the building. D. The layout.  E. Weather condition of the area.

63.   Recording of assets and liabilities of an organisation is the responsibility of ____ department.  A. accounts   B. administration    C. purchasing     D. sales    E. transport

64.   Which of the following functions is not the duty of a newly recruited clerical staff?  A. Attending to visitors.  B. Collating of documents.  C. Indexing of documents.  D. Making final decision for the organisation.  E. typing of document.

65.   An office that can accommodate more than ten staff is _____ office   A bursar   B. counsellor's   C. large    D. principals E. small

66.   Which of the following is not a function of an office?  A. Giving information to the public.  B. Hiding classified information from the management   C. Processing of information for official use.  D. Recording official information.   E. Safeguarding information.

67.   The use of coins and bank notes to pay for goods and services is  A. bank draft.    B. bank transfer.  C. cash transaction.  D. cheque transaction.  E. electronic transfer.

68.   An evidence of payment for goods sold is contained in the  A. delivery note.  B. invoice.  C. price list.   D. quotation.    E receipt

69.   Mails that come in and go out of an organisation are called office  A communication. B. correspondence. C. documents  D. information  E management.

70.   Outgoing register is also called ­­­­______ book   A cash   B. dispatch  C. inward D. outward E. postage

71.   An example of large office is _____ office.  A. counsellor's   B. director's  C. general   D. manager's   E. principal's

72.   Which of the following is not a component of Business Studies?  A. Bookkeeping  B. Commerce  C. Craft practice  D Keyboarding  E Office practice

73.   Procurement of raw materials is the responsibility of ____ department   A. personnel   B. planning  C. production      D. purchasing  E transport

74.   Coming to work timely as required by the organisation is  A. commitment.   B. confidentiality.  C. punctuality   D. reliability E reward.

75.   Physical examination of all categories of items in an organisation is   A. bin card.   B. planning  C. requisitioning  D. stock record card.   E stock taking

76.   The following are documents handled by a  receptionist except  A. business card.  B. request form.  C. sales book. D. telephone directory.  E visitors' log book.

77.   Business card is otherwise known as  A complimentary card.  B green card.  C. request form.   D. telephone message.   E visitors' log book.

78.   Office Practice as a subject prepares an individual to   A. become a nurse. B. become a secretary.  C. defraud organisation.  D. work as a security officer.  E work as a scientist.

79.   Devotion to duty means being committed and ­­­­______  to responsibilities given to an individual    A. Dedicated  B. defaulting  C. inconsistent D. indolent   E nonchalant

80.   Which of the following is not a quality of a receptionist?  A Good command of English language.  B. Nonchalant attitude to visitors.  C. Punctuality to work.   D. Self confidence.   E Sound knowledge of the organisation.

81.   Devices, machines, cabinets and other resources used in performing various office activities are office   A. correspondence. B. environment.  C. equipment.  D. information.   E. management.

82.   To prevent documents from being damaged by water, ____ machine is used. A. adding  B. collating   C. franking  D. laminating E. sealing

83.   Office _____ means rules and regulations that workers must follow in performance of their duties.  A. communication B. correspondence  C. information D. practice  E procedure

84.   The first place of contact where visitors are welcomed into an organisation is A. bursary.  B. counsellor's office.  C. general office.  D. manager's office.  E reception.

85.   A place set aside in an organisation for clerical and administrative duties is A. barn.  B. office  C. reception  D. store. E. warehouse.

86.   Which of the following is not an importance of office procedure? A. Attainment of organisational objective. B. Clearly stated duties and responsibilities.  C. Increase in errors and fraud.  D. Reduction of friction and conflict.  E Uniformity of activities.

87.   Mr. Joe is punctual and regular at work. His reward is    A. demotion.   B. interdiction  C. promotion.  D. sanction.  E termination.

88.   The following are importance of office equipment in an organisation except  A. increasing efficiency.  B. increasing productivity  C. reducing dexterity D. reducing stress. E saving time.

89.   A document that contains detailed information of goods and their value is   A. cash register.  B. debit note.   C. invoice.  D. quotation.  E. receipt.

 

KEYBOARDING

90.   Ctrl + ___is used to justify a text margin.  A. B   B.C   C.J    D.V     E. X

91.   The sign "caps" on manuscript means change to  A. bold.  B. capital letters.  C. figures.  D. italics.  E. small letters.

92.   The mark"!" is used to  A. direct question.  B. direct special attention to what follows.  C. express an emotion.  D. indicate ownership. E quote exactly.

93.   Which of the following is not a number on the numeric keys? A. 0  B. 2  C.8  D.9  E 10

94.   The four fingers of the left hand are placed on  a, __d, and f on home keys. A. J  B. k   C. s  D. w   E. x

95.   One of the similarities between typewriter and computer is  A. carriage.   B. feed rollers.  C. paper guide.  D. platen.  E. space bar

96.   A complete sentence ends with   A. colon.  B. comma. C. dash.  D. full stop.  E quotation.

97.   An amazing story can be punctuated using   A. apostrophe.  B. dash.   C. exclamation mark.  D. full stop.  E. hyphen.

98.   On the keyboard, Ctrl + X is used to   A bring up Mart menu. B. choose the spelling command.  C. cut selected item.  D. go to the next page   E. repeat the last action.

99.   Computer can be taken care of in the following ways except by A. closing all applications when not in use. B. installing an antivirus programme. C. oiling the computer with iodine. D. shutting down the computer properly after use. E updating anti-virus.

100.                        The ____ key(s) differentiate computer from typewriter keyboard. A. alphabetic B. delete C. home D. numeric E. special

101.                        Numeric keys on a computer keyboard are from 0 to A. 5. B.7. C. 9. D. 11. E. 13.

102.                        The part of a computer system that contains all the alphabets, numbers and symbol keys is  A. keyboard.  B. monitor.  C. mouse.  D. platen.  E. printer.

103.                        Which sign or mark is used to interchange words? A. caps   B. l.c  C. stet D. trs   E. u.c

104.                        The ___ finger is the most suitable to strike space bar key.  A. index  B. middle  C. ring D. small  E. thumb

105.                        The space bar is located at the  ____ row of a computer keyboard.  A. alphanumeric B. bottom  C. home  D. second E. top

106.                        The principal keyboarding rule is placing fingertips on the   A. bottom row of the keyboard.  B. function keys. C. home keys. D. manuscript copy.  E. upper part of keyboard

107.                        For effective speed and accuracy, the typist's eyes should be on   A. keyboard.  C. monitor.  B. manuscript  D. printer E. speaker

108.                        The art of producing printed characters in a mailable form defines   A. Bookkeeping.  B. Commerce  C. Keyboarding.  D. Office Practice. E. Store Management.

109.                        When "Alt+E" is struck on the computer keyboard, it produces   A. edit option in current programmes.  B. file menu options in current programmes.  C. key tips.  D. select all texts. E selected field.

110.                        The following items can be used for the care of computer except  A. antivirus.  B. dust covers.    C. power surge protector.  D. uninterruptible power supply.  E mouse.

111.                        Which of the following actions will not jeopardize the life span of a computer?    A. Allowing virus into the system.  B. Exposing computer to high temperature   C. Handling the computer by a no professional staff.   D. Putting the computer in a well ventilated area.  E. Using all kinds of cleaning agents for the computer.

112.                        Which of the computer commands is used to underline a text? Ctrl+  A. C. B. P C. S. D. U. E. V.

113.                        When typing, manuscripts should be placed on ____ side of the keyboard.  A. back  B. front  C. horizontal  D. left hand   E. right hand

114.                        When F3 is struck on a computer  keyboard, it produces   A cut and paste. B. go to the next field.  C. move text in graphics.  D. start to find from desktop.  E stop page or download from loading.

115.                        Which of the following keys is both on computer and typewriter?  A. Bell warning  B. Carriage release lever  C. Carriage return  D. Ribbon switch   E. Shift key

116.                        The manuscript sign "L.C" means  A. change to capital letters.   B. change to small letters.  C. create space.   D. delete letters.  E. run on.

117.                        Cursor on the screen is controlled by  A. delete key.  B. escape key.  C. monitor. D. mouse.  E. space bar.

118.                        To delete a text that is wrongly typed, the ­­­­­_____ key is used. A. back space B. caps lock C. shift  D. space bar E. window

119.                        Fl to F12 on the keyboard are _____ keys.  A. control   B. delete  C. enter  D. escape  E. function