Question 1:
The early counting devices are
A. bottles, keys and stones
B. cowries, fingers and stones
C. drums, fingers and bamboo
D. fingers, rings and ball
E. paper, sand and rocks
Answer: B (Cowries, fingers and stones)
Early counting was done using simple natural objects such as stones, fingers, and cowries.
Question 2:
Which of the following is rule and regulation in computer laboratory?
A. arrange the computer and peripherals in an orderly manner
B. format the computers in the laboratory
C. hibernate the computers
D. restart computers in the laboratory
E. unplug the computer when in use
Answer: A (Arrange the computer and peripherals in an orderly manner)
Proper arrangement and orderliness is a basic rule in a computer laboratory.
Question 3:
Information and communication Technology cannot be used to
A. build a traditional counting device
B. create algorithm and flowcharts
C. format a system
D. process information
E. read a compact disk
Answer: A (Build a traditional counting device)
ICT deals with digital systems and cannot be used to build traditional manual counting devices.
Question 4:
The widely used word processor is
A. Amipro
B. Google Docs
C. LibreOffice Writer
D. MS Word
E. WordPerfect
Answer: D (MS Word)
Microsoft Word is the most widely used word processing software globally.
Question 5:
The organization that regulates the computing professions in Nigeria is
A. Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPRN)
B. Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN)
C. Institute of Management Information System (IMIS)
D. Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
E. Nigeria Internet Group (NIG)
Answer: A (Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria - CPN)
The official regulatory body for computing professionals in Nigeria is the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria.
Question 6:
ICT can be used to develop the society through
A. breaking internet security protocols
B. creating more advanced viruses
C. the creation of models to increase efficiency in workers
D. the elimination of competitive markets
E. the elimination of literacy rate
Answer: C (The creation of models to increase efficiency in workers)
ICT helps improve productivity by creating systems and models that increase efficiency in work processes.
Question 7:
The application package that is formula oriented is
A. CorelDraw
B. MS Excel
C. MS PowerPoint
D. MS Word
E. Instant Artist
Answer: B (MS Excel)
MS Excel is a spreadsheet application used for calculations and formulas.
Question 8:
In a spreadsheet, the selected cell where data is to be entered is ____ cell
A. active
B. dormant
C. highlighted
D. quick access
E. task
Answer: A (Active cell)
The active cell is the currently selected cell where data can be entered.
Question 9:
Letters and memos are suitably typed using
A. CorelDraw
B. MS Access
C. MS PowerPoint
D. MS Word
E. Paint
Answer: D (MS Word)
MS Word is used for typing documents such as letters and memos.
Question 10:
The graphical illustration below is a ____
A. bar graph
B. histogram
C. line graph
D. pictogram
Answer: C (Line graph)
The illustration represents a line graph.
Question 11:
The process of collecting and translating raw facts into meaningful information is
A. computerization
B. conversion
C. data processing
D. data storage
E. technology
Answer: C (Data processing)
Data processing involves collecting raw data and converting it into meaningful information.
Question 12:
A vast network that connects computers all over the world is
A. Ethernet
B. extranet
C. internet
D. intranet
E. spectranet
Answer: C (Internet)
The internet is a global network connecting millions of computers worldwide.
Question 13:
Which of the following is not an internet browser?
A. Mozilla Firefox
B. Google Chrome
C. Messenger
D. Netscape
E. Safari
Answer: C (Messenger)
Messenger is a communication application, not a web browser.
Question 14:
Types of database are
A. concentrated, conditional and distributed
B. concentrated, directed and memorized
C. conditional, instructional and intentional
D. distributed, relational and centralized
E. ring, process and light
Answer: D (Distributed, relational and centralized)
These are standard classifications of database systems.
Question 15:
The following are types of wireless communication EXCEPT
A. Bluetooth
B. fibre optic
C. infrared
D. radio frequency
E. satellite
Answer: B (Fibre optic)
Fibre optic is a wired communication technology, not wireless.
Question 16:
Which of the following is a disadvantage of disk operating system?
A. commands are easy to remember and use
B. it has a very stable operating system
C. it has character-based interface
D. it is the underlying operating system of all Windows products
E. it takes less space on the hard drive
Answer: C (It has character-based interface)
A major disadvantage of DOS is its text-based (character-based) interface, which is not user-friendly.
Question 17:
Graphics package is an application program that is used
A. for arithmetic/logical operations
B. for planning and production of payrolls
C. to create and manipulate images
D. to create slide presentations
E. to type letters and create memos
Answer: C (To create and manipulate images)
Graphics packages are used for designing, editing, and manipulating images and graphics.
Question 18:
In BASIC programming, REM is
A. a non-executable statement
B. an executable statement
C. used to assign value to a variable
D. used to instruct computer to run a program
E. used to instruct computer to stop running
Answer: A (A non-executable statement)
REM is used for comments and is not executed by the BASIC interpreter.
Question 19:
A benefit of ICT is
A. cyber bullying
B. cybercrime
C. plagiarism
D. pornography
E. social networking
Answer: E (Social networking)
ICT enables social networking, which is a major positive benefit of technology.
Question 20:
Which of the following led to poor technology in old economy?
A. a level playing field
B. better opportunities
C. globalization
D. new markets
E. time wastage
Answer: E (Time wastage)
Time wastage was one of the factors that contributed to inefficiency in the old economy.
Question 21:
In Microsoft Paint toolbar, which of the following is NOT an option in “resize” drop down window?
A. crop
B. horizontal
C. percentage
D. pixels
E. vertical
Answer: A (Crop)
Crop is not part of the Resize options in Microsoft Paint; resize uses percentage and pixels with horizontal/vertical adjustments.
Question 22:
The use of Ctrl + V on a computer keyboard will ___ a document
A. copy
B. cut
C. paste
D. print
E. save
Answer: C (Paste)
Ctrl + V is the keyboard shortcut used to paste copied or cut content.
Question 23:
Information received through sound only is
A. audio
B. audio-visual
C. network
D. print
E. visual
Answer: A (Audio)
Audio information is received through sound only.
Question 24:
Which of the following is a disadvantage of satellite communication?
A. difficult to maintain
B. high bandwidth
C. superior reliability
D. versatility
E. wireless and mobile
Answer: A (Difficult to maintain)
Satellites are expensive and difficult to repair or maintain once launched.
Question 25:
A function of an operating system that allows users to interact with a computer is
A. file management
B. user interface
C. system profiler
D. resources management
E. task management
Answer: B (User interface)
The user interface allows users to interact with the computer system.
Question 26:
How many bits make a byte?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
E. 10
Answer: D (8)
1 byte is made up of 8 bits.
Question 27:
An example of antivirus program is
A. Alabama
B. Christmas
C. Dr. Solomon
D. Logic Bomb
E. Sleeper
Answer: C (Dr. Solomon)
Dr. Solomon is an example of an antivirus software program.
Question 28:
Which of the following signs indicates that a computer system has not been infected by virus?
A. disks and disk drives are accessible
B. it restarts on its own and fails to run normally
C. it runs slowly
D. it switches itself off and restarts every few minutes
E. unusual error message pops out
Answer: A (Disks and disk drives are accessible)
A healthy system without virus infection will allow normal access to disks and drives.
Question 29:
Which of the following is NOT a feature of graphics packages?
A. colour palette
B. menu bar
C. printable area
D. slide views
E. tool bar
Answer: D (Slide views)
Slide views are features of presentation software, not graphics packages.
Question 30:
A disadvantage of ICT is
A. cyber bullying
B. e-commerce
C. information resources
D. online shopping
E. software production
Answer: A (Cyber bullying)
Cyber bullying is a negative effect and disadvantage of ICT use.
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