Overview of Computer Systems

LESSON 27 SCORE
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Overview of Computer System
1. A _____________is defined as combination of components designed to process data and

store files.
2. A computer system requires four main aspects of data handling to function properly which are
input devices, processor, ___________, and storage devices.
3. The CPU is an example of a___________. It has the same importance as the brain to human
beings.
4. Input devices feed ___________ to be processed into useful information.
5. Keyboard and mouse are examples of __________ devices.
6. __________ devices include monitors, printers, plotters, and speakers.
7. Storage consists of primary and __________ storage.
8. CDROM is an example of a ___________ storage device.
9. ____________ refers to the person who uses the computer for any purposes such as for
work,business and entertainment.
10. A computer system requires___________, software, and a user to fully function.
11. ___________refers to a set of instruction that tells the hardware what to do.
12. ___________controls, integrates, and manages the individual hardware components of a

computer system.
13. There are two types of computer software, ___________and___________.
14. _____________ is an example of system software.
15. Spreadsheet is an example of an_______________.
1. A user refers to a person who uses a II. communication

computer for the purpose of III. doing homework
___________. IV. business advertisement
I. playing games A. I, II, and III
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B. I, II, and IV B. show people the processed data
C. II, III, and IV C. hold data and programme temporarily
D. I, II, III, and IV D. send the data or commands to the
processing unit
2. Storage devices include __________.
I. keyboard 5. __________ is a set of programs that
II. DVD drives lies between applications software and the
III. hard drives computer
IV. floppy disk drives hardware.
A. I, II, and III A. BIOS program
B. I, II, and IV B. Utility program
C. II, III, and IV C. Operating system
D. I, II, III, and IV D. Operating environment
3. Output devices 6. Examples of application software include

____________________. _______________.
A. are used for data storage A. word processing, spreadsheets and
B. act as the brain of the computer databases
C. shows people the processed data or B. accounting, games and programming
information language
D. accept data or commands in a form that C. Internet browser, desktop publishing,
the computer can use and BIOS program
4. Central processing unit (CPU) D. word processing, accounting and
____________. programming languages
A. executes computer instructions
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LESSON 28
Introduction to Computer System
1. Mouse, keyboard, and barcode reader are examples of _____________________devices.
2. Printer, monitor and speaker are examples of __________________ devices.
3. External hardware devices are also known as _________________ equipment.
4. CD Recordable and DVD Recordable are ________________ discs.
5. An example of a magnetic disc is a _________________.
6. State whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE.

The primary storage of a computer holds data temporarily.
7. State whether statement is TRUE or FALSE.

The central processing unit is divided into two components; the CU and the ALU.
8. Which part of the computer system changes input into output?________________
9. Random Access Memory (RAM) is the _______________ storage in the computer system.
10. Texts, graphics and sounds are common form of _______________.
1. Input is the _________ that you enter

into the computer.
A. data
B. program
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C. software 9. ____________ will loose its content
D. information when the power is interrupted or turned
off.
2. Text, audio and graphic is entered into A. ROM
the computer using _______. B. RAM
A. a CPU C. A Diskette
B. peripherals D. A Hard disk
C. input devices
D. output devices 10. RAM is used as ____________.
A. primary storage
3. Bar code reader and joystick are B. backup memory
examples of ___________. C. secondary storage
A. a CPU D. permanent memory
B. peripherals
C. input devices 11. An example of an output device is the
D. output devices __________.
A. mouse
4. The _________ is the centre of activity B. monitor
in the computer. C. scanner
A. RAM D. keyboard
B. processor
C. input device 12. A processed raw input is also known as
D. output device _______.
A. text
5. The processor is also known as the B. data
____ C. software
A. CPU D. information
B. RAM
C. input devices 13. ________ provides additional storage
D. output devices in addition to the primary memory.
A. Primary storage
6. A CPU comprises of CU and _________. B. Backup memory
A. ALU C. Secondary storage
B. processor D. Permanent memory
C. input devices
D. output devices 14. CDROM and DVDROM are examples of
___________.
7. Which of the following is not a process A. RAM
carried out by the CPU? B. ROM
A. Displays output C. optical disks
B. Executes command D. magnetic disks
C. Controls other hardware
D. Processes data to information
8. Memory is also known as ___________.

A. ROM
B. RAM
C. cache
D. hard disk
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Information Processing Cycle
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1 The information processing cycle includes the following processes;
input, processing, output, and storage.
2 The Central processing unit or the CPU is the brain of the computer.
3 The CPU utilises the computer memory to execute instructions from

the user such as editing a letter, drawing a picture and sorting
numbers.
4 The processor must be connected only to input devices and output

devices to carry out its functions.
5 Data can be entered into the system by typing on a keyboard or

pointing some commands with a mouse.
6 Executing refers to the instruction or data item gathered from the

memory in the information processing cycle.
7 Decoding refers the process of translating a program instruction into

signals that the computer can execute.
8 A storage device is the computer hardware that records or retrieves

items to and from the storage media.
9 A storage medium is the physical material in the computer that keeps

data, instruction and information.
10 The examples of storage media are floppy disks, USB flash drives and
monitor.
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1 The processor is also known as the CPU.
2 An input is the data that you enter into the computer.
3 The CPU utilises the computer memory to execute instructions

from the application software and accomplish a task such as
editing a letter, drawing a picture and sorting numbers.
4 The CPU utilises the computer memory to execute instructions

from the application software and accomplish a task such as
editing a letter,drawing a picture and sorting numbers.
1. Information can be in the form of ___________.

A. text and audio
B. text and graphic
C. text, graphic and audio
D. text, graphic, audio and video
2. Text consists of characters that are used to create _______ _ and ___________.
A. word, music
B. word, sentence
C. sentence, sound
D. paragraph, image
3. Graphics are digital representations that consist of ________ and __________.

A. chart, word
B. chart, drawing
C. drawing, music
D. photograph, speech
4. Music, speech, or any other sounds are examples of ___________ information.

A. text
B. video
C. audio
D. graphic
5. Which one of the following is the correct information processing cycle for the control unit
operations?
A. Fetching Decoding Executing Storing
B. Decoding Fetching Executing Storing
C. Executing Fetching Storing Decoding
D. Storing Fetching Decoding Executing
6. Information processing cycle comprises of _____________.

I. input
II. output
III. storage
IV. process
A. I and II
B. I, II, and III
C. I, III, and IV
D. I, II, III, and IV
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LESSON 30
Data Representation
1. Most computers can recognise only two discrete states that are ____________.
2. The computer circuit represents the 0 or the 1 electronically by the presence or absence of an
_________.
3. A computer does not understand ___________.
4. A computer can process larger chunks of information by treating group of bits as _________.
5. A collection of 8 bits is called a __________.
6. The term ‘bit’ stands for ____________.
7. Number 9 is represented by the binary code as___________.
8. A byte represents a single ____________ in the computer.
9. A bit is the smallest unit of information. True or False? _________
10. The Unicode can recognise ASCII characters. True or False? _________
11. The term ‘ASCII’ is an acronym for ____________.
12. The term ‘EBCDIC’ is an acronym for ____________.
4. There are three character codes to

1. What is a bit? represent characters, which are
A. A bit is the largest unit of information. ___________,______, and _______.
B. A bit is the biggest unit of information. A. ASCII, EBCDIC, APA
C. A bit is the longest unit of information. B. ASCII, EBCDIC, ADA
D. A bit is the smallest unit of information. C. ASCII, EBCDIC, Units
D. ASCII, EBCDIC, Unicode
2. The capital letter F is represented by
the binary code as ____________. 5. The 256character capability of ASCII
A. 01000111 and EBCDIC is too small to handle the
B. 01100110 alphabets that are used by other
C. 01010110 languages such as _______,______, and
D. 01000110 __________.
A. Arabic, Malay, Chinese
3. Number 9 is represented by the binary B. Malay, Arabic, Japanese
code as ___________ . C. Arabic, Japanese, Chinese
A. 01000111 D. Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese
B. 00111001
C. 01010110 6. ________ uses two bytes (16 bits) to
D. 01000110 represent one character.
A. APA
B. ASCII
C. EBCDIC
D. Unicode
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Introduction to Binary Coding
1. What is the first character code? 9. When you press a key on a board, the
A. Morse Code electronic signal is converted into a binary
B. Hollerith Code form that the computer can process and stored
C. American Standard Code for Information in?
Interchange (ASCII) A. Memory
B. Character code
2. The original ASCII used a total of ______ to C. Computer code
represent characters (letters, numbers, and
punctuation mark) 10. Character codes for encoding alphanumeric
A. 7bits data on the punched card was created by
B. 9bits A. Morse
C. 128bits B. Hollerith
C. Baudot
3. Seven bits allow the computer to encode a
total of how many characters? 11. 16 bits is equivalent to ______bytes.
A. 14 A. 2
B. 128 B. 3
C. 256 C. 8
D. 218
4. In what year was ASCII proposed by ANSI?
A. 1945 12. ____________ bit allows the computer to
B. 1963 encode characters, for the numbers 09,
C. 1971 Uppercase and lowercase letters AZ,and a few
punctuation symbols.
5. A teleprinter uses a ______ Bardout codes. A. 7
A. 3bit B. 128
B. 5bit C. 156
C. 7bit D. 218
6. What are the codes used by computers to 13. What is the ASCII code for number 1?
send and receive information? A. 00100001
A. Binary code B. 01011000
B. Baudot code C. 01010100
C. Input and output D. 01000100
7. What is the character code for encoding 14. The teleprinter was invented by ________.
alphanumeric data on the "punched card”? A. Morse
A. Morse code B. Bardout
B. Holerith code C. Marconi
C. Baudot code D. Hollerith
8. What is the main reason for using ASCII? 15. ____________ is the world’s first binary
A. To process textual data character codes for processing textual data.
B. To achieve compatibility between various A. Morse Code
types of data processing B. Bardout Code
C. To purchase components those are C. Hollerith Code
compatible with their computer configurations. D. ComputerCode
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LESSON 32
Data Measurement
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1. 1 Terabyte (TB) equals to
_____ bytes.
A. 2 30 bytes
B. 2 10 bytes
C. 2 40 bytes
D. 2 20 bytes
2. Which of these is similar to a byte?

A. 8 bits
B. 1 Megabyte(MB)

1 Bits are composed of threes and zeros.
2 All files in the computer are kept as decimal files and are
translated by the software.
3 binary digit is the basic and the smallest unit used in computer
data storage.
4 A megabyte (MB) is equal to 1 million bytes.
5 A computer uses a binary system to count as it only recognizes

two states that are 0 and 1.
C. 1 Terabyte (TB)
D. 1 Gigabyte(GB)
3. A computer uses a ________ system to count as it only recognises two states, which are
0 and 1.
4. If 1KB equals to 2 10 bytes, 1 MB can be said as equal _______ .
5.bit, byte, kilobyte (KB), megabyte (MB), __________, terabyte (TB).
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Clock Speed Measurement
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1. If 1 MHz = 1,000,000 cycles per second, a microprocessor that runs at 200 MHz executes
_______________ cycles per second.
2. Through Processing Speed, the 8, __________ and 32 bit designations are the CPU’s word size
and can be thought of as the number of lanes on the highway.

1 A 1.4 GHz Pentium 4 performs better than a 1.4 GHz Pentium 3.
2 A 1.4 GHz Pentium 4 performs better than a 1.4 GHz Power PC G4

Processor.
3 1000 MHz equals to 1.0 GHz.
4 Microprocessor speeds are determined by their clock speed.
5 If 1 GHz = 1,000,000,000 cycles per second, a microprocessor that

runs at 200 GHz executes 200 billion cycles per second.
6 The system clock is one of the major factors that influence the
computer’s speed.
3. The clock speed of computers is usually measured in __________.
4. One _______________ represents one billion cycles per second.
5. One hertz equal to ________________.
1. A 1.8 GHz processor has twice the clock D. thousands

speed of a _______ MHz processor.
A. 0.9 4. Below are the features of Megahertz.
B. 900
C. 1900 I. 1000MHz = 0.1 GHz
D. 90,000 II. One MHz represents one million cycles
per second.
2. 1000 MHz is equivalent to __________. III. The speed of buses and interfaces are
A. 1.0 Hz also measured in MHz.
B. 0.1 Hz IV. A one megahertz clock (1MHz) means
C. 1.0 GHz some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc.) are
D. 0.1 GHz manipulated one million times per second.
3. Giga is a prefix that stands for A. I, II and III

_______. B. I, III and IV
A. billion C. II, III and IV
B. trillion D. All of the above
C. million
D. thousands
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Input Devices
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1.______ is any data or instruction you 3. A mouse, a trackball, a graphic tablet
enter into the memory of a computer. and a touch screen are examples of______
A. Input A. pointing device
B. Output B. input devices for text
C. Process C. input devices for audio
D. Storage D. input devices for graphics
2. A ___________ is a video camera that 4.______ enables a home or small

displays its output on a Web page. business user to capture video and still
A. camera images.
B. scanner A. A camera
C. webcam B. A webcam
D. video camera C. A CCTV camera
D. A digital video camera
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Output Devices
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1. A _________produces sound.
I. speaker
II. microphone
III. subwoofer
IV. headphone
A. I, II, III
B. I, III, IV
C. II, III, IV
D. All of the above
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IV. LCD Projector
A. I and II
2. Shamala is an IT teacher. She is presenting B. I and III
a lesson using multimedia teaching aids. C. II and III
List the output devices needed. D. II and IV
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LESSON 36
Motherboard
1. The interface or point of attachment, to the

system unit is called a/an__________
A. port
B. RAM slot
C. connector
D. expansion slot
2. The ______where the computer memory is 6. A ______is used to join a cable to a device.
placed into on the computer motherboard. A. ports
A. ports B. RAM slot
B. RAM slot C. connector
C. motherboard D. expansion slot
D. expansion slot
7. External devices such as a keyboard,
3. Some computer and chip manufacturers use monitor, printer and mouse, are often attached
the term _____to refer to a personal computer by a cable to the__________
processor chip. A. system unit
A. separate chips B. system configuration
B. microprocessor C. ports and connectors
C. macro processor D. central processing unit
D. super computers
8. Expansion slot is a place to fit a/an
4. A port is the point which a device attaches ________ containing the circuitry that provides
to the system unit so that the device some specialized capability, such as video
can______ acceleration, sound or disk drive control.
A. be used as a peripheral device A. port
B. be attached to the motherboard B. RAM
C. send data to or received information from C. expansion card
the computer D. Central Processing Unit
D. send electricity through the circuits of the
port and connectors 9. The processor is also called the ________
A. RAM slot
5.______is the socket on the motherboard that B. motherboard
can hold an adapter card. C. expansion card
A. A ports D. central processing unit
B. A CPU
C. A RAM slot 10. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) controls
D. An expansion slot the operation of the computer. It_______.
A. connects the cable to the ports
B. carries out the basic hardware function
C. interprets and carries out the basic
instructions that operate a computer
D. is the socket, where the circuit boards or
the adapter cards can be inserted into the
motherboard
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1.________________________
2.________________________
3.________________________
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LESSON 37
Components of a Motherboard
5.________________________
1.There are the sockets, where the circuit boards or the adapter cards can be inserted into the
motherboard.
_________________________
2. The point at which a device attaches to a system unit so that the device can send data to or
receive information from the computer.
__________________________
3. The slot where the computer memory is placed into on the computer motherboard.
__________________________
4. It is used to join a cable to a device.
___________________________
5. A circuit board plugged into an expansion slot.
___________________________
6. It interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.
___________________________
1. The processor is also called the . 4. The _____where the computer memory is
A. RAM slot placed into on the computer motherboard.
B. motherboard A. ports
C. expansion card B. RAM slot
D. Central Processing Unit C. motherboard
D. expansion card
2.______is the socket on the motherboard that 5. A/An ____is used to join a cable to a device.
can hold an adapter card. A. port
A. A port B. RAM slot
B. A CPU C. Connector
C. A RAM slot D. expansion slot
D. An expansion slot
6. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) controls
3. The interface or point of attachment, to the the operation of the computer. It_______.
system unit is called a/an ______ A. connects the cable to the ports
A. port B. carries out the basic hardware functions
B. RAM slot C. interprets and carries out the basic
C. connector instructions that operate a computer
D. expansion slot D. is the socket, where the circuit boards or
the adapter cards can be inserted into the
motherboard
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B. RAM
7. Expansion slot is a place to fit a/an _____ C. expansion card
containing the circuitry that provides some D. Central Processing Unit
specialised capability, such as video
acceleration, sound or disk drive control.
A. port
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Ports and Connectors
a. It is used to connect a device to the system unit by transmitting data one bit at a time.
______________________
b. It transmits data via infrared light waves.___________________
c. It is designed to connect the system unit to a musical instrument.__________________
d. It is used to connect devices that are capable of transferring more than one bit at a time.
__________________
e. It can transfer data to a speed of 12 megabits per second._______________
f. It is a special high-speed parallel port used to attach peripheral devices such as disk drives and
printers._______________
g. A digital video camera is connected to this port. It is used to transfer large amounts of data very
quickly.________________
h. It uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices.______________
3.
__________is for wireless devices to transmit

1. Camcorders and other video equipments use infrared light wave signals to a computer.
a _____to transmit data onto a computer. A. A MIDI port
A. USB Port B. A SCSI port
C.C.An
AnIrDA
IrDAport
port
B. Serial Port D.D.A AFireWire
C. Parallel Port FireWirePort
Port
D. FireWire Port 4. A ____is previously called an IEEE 1394
port.
2. A ______is designed to connect the system A. USB Port
unit to a musicalinstrument, such as an B. Serial Port
electronic keyboard. C. Parallel Port
A. MIDI port D. FireWire Port
B. IrDA port
C. SCSI port 5. USB ports can transfer data to a speed of
D. FireWire Port ____megabits per second.
A. 12
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B. 14 A. Fetch and store
C. 20 B. Fetch and decode
D. 22 C. Execute and store
D. Fetch and execute
6. A _____is a special purpose port.
A. USB Port
B. Serial Port
C. Parallel Port
D. Bluetooth Port
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Central Processing Unit
1. ‘Execute’ and ‘Store’ are BEST associated 4. The most accurate definition for ‘Fetch’ is:
with the ________ A. It performs only logical operations.
A. machine cycle B. It performs all arithmetic and logical
B. execution cycle operations.
C. computer cycle C. It retrieves the next program instruction
D. instruction cycle from memory.
D. It interprets and carries out instructions
2.______enables a computer to perform given by software. It also controls the
mathematical operations. computer’s components
A. The System Unit
B. The Control Unit 5. The most accurate definition for central
C. The main memory processing unit (CPU) is:
D. The Arithmetic Logic Unit A. It performs only logical operations.
B. It performs all arithmetic and logical
3. What are the two basic operations in the operations.
execution cycle? C. It retrieves the next program instruction
from memory.
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D. It interprets and carries out the instructions B. FALSE
given by software. It also controls the
computer’s components 7. ROM and Hard disk are examples of
secondary storage.
6. The Control Unit (CU) extracts instructions
A. TRUE
from memory and them.
B. FALSE
1 One function of storage is to store program and data for later use.
2 Storage has two types; primary storage and secondary storage.
3 Primary storage is stored externally.
4 Storage can also store computer program and information.
5 Access time for primary storage is longer than secondary storage.
6 A computer cannot operate without secondary storage.
A. fetches and stores

B. decodes and stores
C. fetches and decodes
D. decodes and executes
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LESSON 40
Storage
8. Primary storage is a must for every
1. One function of storage is to store computer.
program and data for later use. A. TRUE
A. TRUE B. FALSE
B. FALSE
9. Hard disks, thumb drives, floppy disks
2. Storage has two types; primary storage are secondary storage.
and secondary storage. A. TRUE
A. TRUE B. FALSE
B. FALSE
10. Secondary storage can store a large
3. Primary storage is stored externally. capacity of data compared to primary
A. TRUE storage.
B. FALSE A. TRUE
B. FALSE
4. Storage can also store computer
program and information. 11. RAM is nonvolatile.
A. TRUE A. TRUE
B. FALSE B. FALSE
5. Access time for primary storage is 12. Data in primary storage has faster
longer than secondary storage. access than secondary storage.
A. TRUE A. TRUE
B. FALSE B. FALSE
6. A computer cannot operate without

secondary storage.
A. TRUE
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LESSON 41
Primary Storage
1. The two types of primary storage B. FALSE

are hard disk and ROM.
A. TRUE 7. Random Access Memory holds
B. FALSE permanent data that can only be
stored by the manufacturer.
2. ROM is nonvolatile. A. TRUE
A. TRUE B. FALSE
B. FALSE
8. Flash memory is a type of primary
3. RAM is an external memory. storage.
A. TRUE A. TRUE
B. FALSE B. FALSE
4. RAM and ROM are two examples of 9. RAM stores information temporarily
secondary storage. so that it is instantly available to the
A. TRUE microprocessor.
B. FALSE A. TRUE
B. FALSE
5. ROM refers to memory storing
permanent data and instructions. 10. Volatile is where all the information
A. TRUE will be lost when the computer is
B. FALSE powered off.
A. TRUE
6. ALU is not a type of storage. B. FALSE
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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LESSON 42
Primary Storage
1. This type of secondary storage has a fast reading access among the secondary storage.
___________________
2. __________________devices use disks that are coated with magnetically sensitive

material.
3. This type of storage is very popular to store music, video and computer programs.
____________________
4. It can be written only once. The data cannot be erased or written over once it is saved.
_____________________
1. A _____is an example of optical 5. Which of the following are types of

storage. secondary storage?
A. hard disk A. Monitor
B. floppy disk B. Flash memory
C. compact disk C. Read Only Memory
D. flash memory D. Random access memory
2. Secondary storage does not need 6. All secondary storage are _________
____to maintain the information stored in A. large
it. B. expensive
A. power C. nonvolatile
B. medium D. inside the computer
C. magnetic reel
D. sufficient energy 7. Choose the BEST type of secondary
storage to store permanent data such as
3. Flash memory store bits of electronic music and movie.
data in memory cells just like _______ A. Optical media
A. ROM B. Flash memory
B. RAM C. Memory sticks
C. SRAM D. Magnetic media
D. DRAM
8. The three main types of secondary
4. Memory cards and memory sticks are storage are _____________
examples of ________ A. CD, DVD and DVDRW
A. main memory B. ROM, RAM and hard drive
B. flash memory C. hard disk, floppy disk and pen drive
C. optical storage D. magnetic medium, optical medium and
D. magnetic storage flash memory
9. Flash memory is________
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A. volatile C. CDs and DVDs
B. nonvolatile D. Fast access memory
C. in solid state
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10. and memory sticks are examples of Types of Software
flash memory__________
A. USB port
B. Memory cards
• Enables the computer to function properly.

• Provides the environment to enable users to accomplish specific tasks.
• Compulsory – Each computer must have a System Software to function.
• Dependent – Application software cannot work without system software.
• Each computer only needs one System Software.
• Each computer can have more than one application software.
• Independent – System software can function without an Application Software.

• Optional – Depends on usage and needs. Without an Application Software, the
computer
is still able to function.
• Provides the environment in which the applications run.
• Enables users to work efficiently with documentation such as letters, accounting
reports
and presentations.
1. Microsoft Word is an example of System 4. We can have more than five application
Software. software in one computer.
True False True False
2. A computer can function properly without 5. System software provides the environment
Application Software. in which the applications run.
True False 6. System software is a type of software that
enables a computer and its peripheral devices
3. Each computer has only one application to function smoothly.
software. True False
True False
7. Microsoft Windows is an example of
application software.
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True False
9. Software is a program which consists of a
8. Database programs, spreadsheets and set of instructions that tells the computer how
graphics software are examples of utility to perform an operation.
software. True False
True False
True False
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System Software
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Types of Operating System
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1 Most operating systems come with drivers for popular input and SCORE
output devices.
2 The computer’s operating system is responsible for managing

memory such as allocating data and instruction to an area of
memory while being processed.
3 One of the main functions of operating systems is to provide a

free antivirus program.
4 A cold boot means starting a computer that is not already on. It

happens when we turn on a computer that has been completely
powered off.
5 Starting a computer is not one of the main functions of an

operating system.
6 All operating systems are designed to cross operate on all types

of computers.
7 When we start a computer, it loads the operating system into

the computer’s hard drive.
8 A warm boot means restarting a computer that is already on.
9 From the user’s perspective, the most important function of an

operating system is providing the user interface.
10 Today, multitasking operating systems enable users to work with

two or more application programs at the same time.
LESSON 46
Functions of Operating System
1. An operating system is _____________

A a program designed to assist users with personal task
B a program that allows a user to perform maintenance type task
C a program that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its device
D a set of programs that coordinates all the data transmissions among computer in a
network
2. Multitasking is __________
A working on two or more programs at the same time
B working on two or more computers at the same time
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C two or more users using a computer at the same time
D two or more processors working on a program at the same time
3. A user is turning on a computer that has been completely powered off. The user is
performing a .
A reboot ___________.
B hot boot
C cold boot
D warm boot
4. A user is using the operating system facilities to restart a computer. The user is
performing a ________________
A hot boot
B cold boot
C driver boot
D warm boot
5. In the process of installing new software, the installation automatically restarts the
computer after prompting the user. This is called __________
A cold boot
B install boot
C warm boot
D software boot
6. Which of the following statements explains how the operating system provides user
interface correctly?
A Controlling how users collect data.
B There are two types of user interfaces.
C Controlling how information is displayed.
D Command driven is a type of user interface.
7. Which of the following statements is the correct function of an operating system?

A Managing data.
B Installing devices.
C Configuring user interfaces.
D Booting the application software.
8. A small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific
device is called .
A device driver
B operating driver
C system driver
D device system
9. Which of the following statements explains Plug and Play correctly?

A A new printer does not need configuration.
B A printer does not need to be plugged in to print.
C An operating system automatically configures the new printer as it is installed.
D An operating system automatically turns on the printer as the user gives instruction to
print.
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10. Which kind of software enables a computer and its peripheral devices to function
smoothly?
A. System
B. Application
C. Defragmentation
D. File management
LESSON 47
SCORE
Interfaces of Operating Systems

1 Users interact with software through the user interface.
2 The user interface controls how users gather data.
3 The user interface controls how information is displayed.
4 In command line user interface, the user speaks out

commands to enter data and instructions.
5 In command line user interface, the user presses special

keys on the keyboard to enter data and instructions.
6 The command line user interface is difficult to use because

users need to type the exact spelling of commands.
7 The menu driven user interface provides menus
8 When using menu driven interface, the user interacts with

button and icons.
9 In graphical user interface, the user interacts by imagining

graphical objects to issue commands.
10 The graphical user interface is the most commonly used

user interface and has become a standard.
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LESSON 48 SCORE
Types of Application Software

SCORE
1 Calc, Excel, and Quattro Pro are examples of spreadsheet
software.
2 AppleWorks, Microsoft Office, and StarOffice are examples

of software suites.
3 Corel Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Sun StarOffice

Impress are examples of presentation software.
4 Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw, and The Gimp are examples

of graphics editing software.
5 WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and StarOffice Writer are

examples of word processing software.
6 PowerPoint, Corel Draw, and The Gimp are examples of

presentation software.
7 Quattro Pro, StarOffice Writer, and Microsoft Word are

examples of word processing software.
8 AppleWorks, Microsoft Excel, and StarOffice Calc are

examples of spreadsheet software.
9 CorelDraw, Freehand, and Quattro Pro are examples of

graphics editing software.
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LESSON 49
Usages of Application Software

1 Word processing software allows users to create slide shows that
are displayed on a large monitor or a projection screen.
2 A presentation software allows users to insert images, video and

audio clips in their presentation.
3 Charting is one of the features of a spreadsheet program.
4 Word processing software can perform all the complex

calculations exactly the same as a spreadsheet software.
5 Word processing software has a what if analysis feature.
6 PowerPoint, Corel Draw, and The Gimp are examples of

presentation software.
7 Quattro Pro, StarOffice Writer, and Microsoft Word are examples

of word processing software.
8 AppleWorks, Microsoft Excel, and StarOffice Calc are examples of

spreadsheet software.
9 CorelDraw, Freehand, and Quattro Pro are examples of graphics

editing software.
10 Spreadsheet software is suitable for creating worksheets, such

as invoices, income expense reports, balance sheets, and loan
payment schedule.
11 Spreadsheet software has a very limited functionality in

calculation
12 Editing a document involves correcting the spelling mistakes, if

any, deleting or moving words, sentences or paragraphs.
13 Word processing software does not allow the user to mix

graphical pictures with text.
14 A spreadsheet is simply a table or matrix of rows and columns,

Very similar to accounting journal.
15 The major difference between an electronic spreadsheet and an

accounting journal is the enhanced flexibility, speed and
accuracy provided by an electronic spreadsheet.
16 Word count can be generated in word processing software.
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4. Which of the following statements explain
the usages of spreadsheet software?
1. The spreadsheet function that calculates the I. We can make a query in spreadsheet
total of numbers in a range. software to retrieve data.
A. SUM II. We can use spreadsheet software to
B. PMT prepare financial statements.
C. SORT III. We can use spreadsheet software to
D. COUNT present data in a graphical form.
IV. Spreadsheet software contains formula
2. Users can create and manipulate documents which can help us to perform calculations.
containing mostly text and a few graphics A. I, II, and III
using software. B. I, II, and IV
A. database C. II, III, and IV
B. spreadsheet D. I, II, III, and IV
C. word processing
D. presentation graphics 5. The feature of word processing software
that allows users to type words in a paragraph
3. In word processing, pasting is the process of continually without pressing the ENTER key.
A. locating all occurrences of a certain A. macro
character, word or phrase B. wordwrap
B. moving different portions of a document on C. thesaurus
the screen into view D. mail merge
C. transferring an item from the clipboard to a
specific location in a document
D. removing a portion of a document and
storing it in a temporary storage location
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LESSON 50
Usages of Application Software

1 Word Processing Software supports mail merge. This means you can
quickly make copies of the same document to multiple people by
merging the document with a mailing list.
2 Equation editor allows users to perform complex calculations.
3 A mail merge list can contain multiple addresses, but not multiple
records.
4 We can find mail merge features in Microsoft Word but not in

OpenOffice Writer.
5 To position these details correctly in a mail merge document, you need

to use field placeholders.
6 OpenOffice Writer contains almost most of the features in Microsoft

Word.
7 A mailing list consists of multiple records; each record contains

details about an individual, such as their name and addresses.
Field placeholders are added to the document to indicate which
details in the mailing list to use and where to position them in the
document.
8 A word processing software does not allow users to create a picture

watermark.
9 A drop cap is the first letter of a report, chapter or story that appears
in a larger and more interesting font than the other characters.
10 Mail merge is a general feature of Word Processing software that

enables you to generate form letters.
11 The Microsoft Equation editor is installed by default in Microsoft

Office.
12 Word Processing software allows users to apply drop cap for the last
letter of a sentence.
13 A drop cap is the last letter of a document that appears in a larger and
more interesting font than the other characters.
14 Microsoft equation allows users to create complex equation in a

document.
15 The watermark in word processing software allows users to edit a

picture.
16 Mail merge allows users to link letters or other text documents with
names and addresses in a mailing list.
1. Word processing applications support a feature called mail merge. Which of these are merged?
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A. A word document and a mailing list
B. An email message and a mailing list
C. An email message and a word document
2. Which of the following is a feature of word processing software?

A. Watermark
B. Rehearse time
C. Photo enhance
3. The figure shows the ___________ feature in word processing software.

A. drop cap
B. protection
C. watermark
4. Mail merge allows users to create personalised

I. letters
II. labels
III. voices
IV. envelopes
A. I, II, III
B. II, II, IV
C. All the above
5. In a mail merge, what is the main document?

A. The first document in the set that gets created.
B. A document that contains only the information that is identical in each merged copy.
C. The document you start with that contains both information that is identical for each merged copy
and placeholders for unique information.
6. Why does the unique information you use in a mail merge have to be stored in data files?
A. Data files are designed to hold a lot of information.
B. Data files are a special type of file you use only to work with mail merge.
C. Data files organise information in a way that lets you match specific pieces of information with
specific placeholders in the main document.
7. What is the relationship between your data file and the fields you insert into the main document?
A. There is no relationship.
B. Each field represents one cell in the data file.
C. Fields are equivalent to categories (column headings) in the data file.
8. Why is it important to match fields?

A. If you don't match fields, you won't be able to preview the merged documents.
B. You match fields after you have previewed the merged documents in order to complete the merge.
C. If Word can't match fields in an Address block with column headings in your data file, you'll see
errors in your merged documents.
9. We can create the equation using .

A. object
B. symbol
C. formula
D. Microsoft Equation
10. The figure below shows the application of in word processing software.
A. drop cap
B. watermark
C. mail merge
LESSON 51 SCORE
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Application Software: Advanced Features of
Spreadsheet Software
1. Microsoft Excel has a protection feature that

allows users to protect the worksheet from 5. Which of the following is the correct
A viruses. statement for Macro?
B changes. A Macros are created and written using C
C illegal copies. language.
D being corrupts. B Macros are templates for various kinds of
worksheet.
2. The spreadsheet feature that blocks users C You can record a macro in Excel to perform
from modifying or erasing information in a calculations.
worksheet is called D Once you click recording macro, the macro
A lock. will record all your movements or voices.
B shield.
C blocker. 6. Which of the following answer is the correct
D protection. statement about Pivot Table?
A It allows the user to summarize lengthy lists
3. What is the function of Macro? using complex criteria.
A Returning a value from the same table. B It allows you to take any value entered into
B Solving tasks that contain lengthy lists. a designated table and return a value from
C Making use of shortcut keys. that same table.
D Automating complex tasks and reducing the C It allows information protected from being
number of steps required to complete tasks lost.
that are performed frequently. D It allows you to store series of commands
and use a single command.
4. A complex criterion in pivot table is best
referring to
A each piece of information contained in a row.
B each piece of information contained in a
column.
C each piece of data that summarizes multiple
information.
D each column or field in source data that
summarizes multiple rows of information.
1. ______________is a sequence of keystrokes and instructions that are recorded and

saved.
2. Pivot table allowed user to summarise ______________that contain a lengthy list complex criteria.
3. A feature that ensures that nothing on a spreadsheet gets changed accidentally is called
___________________
4. Using this feature, you can type a MyCard number to lookup a student name. This feature is called
____________________
5. Macros can automate ___________and frequent tasks.
6. Once a worksheet or workbook is _____________no information can be modified or erased until

the spreadsheet has been unprotected.
7. Macro can be set either by using a new button in the toolbar or by using a ________________
LESSON 52 SCORE
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Presentation Software

1 On the Photo Album Dialog Box, you can insert the pictures
directly from a digital camera.
2 An organisation chart can be used to represent the flow of a

process.
3 Ms PowerPoint has built-in features that allow users to save their

files in .swf format.
4 The standard file format for PowerPoint show is .ppt
5 Tables created on a slide cannot have a coloured fill.
6 You can insert text in your photo album.
1. What happens if you save your presentation A. not able to tell how long the whole show will
in .pps format instead of the normal .ppt last
format? B. can adjust animation timings but not slide
A. The presentation will always open as a transition timings
slideshow. C. able to set the time interval for each
B. Your presentation will be saved in Windows transition and animation
3.1 format. D. just viewing the slide show with automatic
C. There is no difference between them; it's times for effects. You cannot make
like .htm and .html. They are the same. changes
D. This saves your presentation in a form
ready for publishing on the Internet.
5. Which of the following can be performed
3. To create a photo album, you can browse for over the album and the pictures in the Photo
your photo from the following source: album dialog box?
I. scanner I. crop the pictures
II. hard drive II. rotate the highlighted picture
III. floppy disk III. remove a picture from the album
IV. digital camera IV. change the contrast/brightness of the
A. I, II, III highlighted picture
B. I, III, IV A. I, II, III
C. II, III, IV B. I, II, IV
D. All the above C. II, III, IV
D. All the above
4. When you rehearse timings, you are .
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6. How do you make an inserted sound file
play continuously over several slides? 8. How would you create the following diagram
A. Using the Rehearse Timing Tool to check the in PowerPoint?
duration of the sound file. A. On the Insert menu, click chart and choose
B. Using the Play CD Audio Track feature, set this chart type.
the CD to play for the desired number of B. Use the Chart command on the Insert menu

1 A graphics software enables professional designers to
create sophisticated documents that contain text,
graphics and many colours.
2 A graphics software allows users to create simple

animations.
3 Users can add special effects such as shadows and glows

on images using graphics software.
4 Some graphics software has a clip gallery that provides

images.is .ppt
5 Graphics editing software includes special features for

touching up photos, such as removing red eye.
6 The crop tool is used for removing unwanted objects.
tracks. to import the diagram.

C. Using the Record Sound feature, press the C. Use AutoShapes and the Drawing toolbar to
Record button and play your music as you click create the diagram and design it.
through the whole slide show. D. Open the Diagram Gallery from the Drawing
D. In the Custom Animation task pane, open toolbar and choose this diagram type.
the options for the sound effect and set the
sound to play for the desired number of slides. SCORE
LESSON 53
Graphics Software
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1. _______________an image is the act of cutting off and discarding the
unnecessary portions of a picture.
2. Adding effects and changing background would _______________pictures.
3. Adobe Photoshop is proprietary software, while the GIMP is an open__________

software.
4. The cropping tool is used to _____________a selected area of a picture.
5. We can adjust, modify, add, or ______________colours to enhance pictures.
6. We need to buy the _____________for Adobe Photoshop but for the GIMP it is
free.
LESSON 54 SCORE
Types of Utility Programs
1. A utility program is a program that assesses and reports information about

various computer resources and devices.
True False
2. A disk scanner is a utility that reorganises the files and unused space on a
computer’s hard disk so the operating system accesses data more quickly and
programs run faster.
True False
3. A diagnostic utility compiles technical information about a computer's hardware

and certain system software programs and then prepares a report outlining any
identified problems.
True False
4. A disk fragmenter is a utility that reorganises the files and unused space on a
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computer's hard disk so data can be accessed more quickly and programs can run
faster.
True False
5. File Management is the system that checks the amount of used space or free
space on a storage medium.
True False
6. Defragmenting reorganises the files on a disk so they are located in contiguous

sectors, which slows access time.
True False
7. Diagnostic utility and screen saver are the examples of utility programs in the
Microsoft Windows operating system.
True False
8. Uninstaller is one of the utility programs.

True False
9. File manager performs the tasks of scanning and copying disks, displaying a list of
files on a storage medium, checking the amount of used or free space on a storage
medium, organising, copying, renaming, deleting, moving and sorting files and also
creating shortcuts.
True False
10. File management enhances existing functions or provide services not supplied by
other system software programs.
True False
LESSON 55
SCORE
More Types of Utility Programs
1. ____________utility is a utility that removes redundant elements, gaps, and unnecessary

data from a computer’s storage space so that less space (fewer bits) is required to store or
transmit data.
2. A ___________utility is used to restore data that has been physically damaged or

corrupted.
3. Disk scanner and disk cleanup utilities detect and correct certain types of common
problems on hard disks, such as removing unnecessary files called ___________files that
are created by Windows only for short tasks and system restore after system problems.
4. _________are utilities that detect and correct both physical and logical problems on a
hard disk or floppy disk and search for and remove unnecessary files.
5. A __________is a hidden programming instruction that is buried within an application or

a system program.
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1. Two popular file compression utilities 6. Backup utility is important because it
are LKZIP and WindowZip. allows the user to retrieve data if the hard
True False drive fails or she or he has no more
programs or files.
2. Backup utility is important because the True False
program allows the user to retrieve data if
the hard drive fails or she or he has no 7. Disk storage and disk cleanup detect
more programs or files. and correct certain types of common
True False problems on hard disks and floppies and
search for and remove unnecessary files,
3. Fragmentation is the scattering of such as temporary files, or “temp files”.
portions of files throughout the disk in True False
nonadjacent areas, thus greatly slowing
access to the files. 8. Viruses spread in our computers and
True False destroy programs and data on the hard
disk.
4. Over time, as you delete old files from True False
your hard disk and add new ones,
something happens: The files become 9. A defragmenter is important because it
defragmented. can search for and remove unnecessary
True False files.
True False
5. A compressed file must be unzipped or
restored to its original form before being 10. A virus is a hidden programming
used. instruction that is buried within an
True False application or a system program.
True False
LESSON 56 SCORE
Proprietary and Open Source Software
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1. Proprietary software is also called an 6. Proprietary software offers a stable
open source software. system with support if the software fails or
True False malfunctions.
True False
2. Proprietary software offers a stable
system with support if the software fails or 7. Proprietary software is privately owned
malfunctions. and controlled by a company or limited to
True False a
specific vendor or computer model.
3. Open source software is software True False
provided for use, modification and
redistribution. 8. Many application programs, utilities and
True False plug-in have Linux versions including:
OpenOffice.org, Netscape, Yahoo
4. Proprietary software is popular because Messenger, RealPlayer, QuickTime and
this software is a closed software; any Acrobat Reader.
programmer can make improvements True False
which can result in a better quality
software. 9. An open source software is popular
True False because it has an interesting interface.
True False
5. Users can obtain Linux in a variety of
ways. Some download it for free from the 10. Mac OS X has the best GUI.
web. Others purchase it from vendors. True False
True False
LESSON 57 SCORE
Advantages and Disadvantages of
Proprietary Software
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1. It is difficult to know whether there are A. The software can support any problems.
security issues within the proprietary software B. It can detect and correct certain types of
1 The producer creates proprietary software that must be
bought. (Disadvantage for user)
2 Security is a major issue in proprietary software.
3 Manufacturers are often under massive amounts of pressure to

release the proprietary software before it is completely ready
and bug free.
4 Users can distribute the proprietary software freely.
5 Proprietary software requires fees to make improvements.
because . common problems on hard disks.

A. the code is not available C. The software offers a stable system support
B. the code is too complicated if the software fails or malfunctions.
C. the code is password protected D. The software offers an automatic correction
D. the code needs special program to open if the software fails or malfunctions.
2. Customising the software is nearly 5. Which of the following are the advantages of
impossible because when users buy the proprietary software for users?
proprietary I. Free to download
software they will receive . II. Easy to install and use
A. a code III. Free to make improvements
B. a module IV. The software offers a stable system support
C. a program A. I and III
D. a binary version B. II, and IV
C. II, III and IV
3. The following are advantages of proprietary D. I, II, III and IV
software:
I. it offers a stable system support if it fails or 6. Vendors of proprietary software say keeping
malfunctions. This is usually available online the source code closed makes their product
and offline A. more stable
II. security is a major issue. Manufacturers will B. more secured
have to invest in an ongoing research against C. easy to install
threats from hackers D. easy to make improvements
III. easy to install and use as the production is
planned and extensive research is carried out 7. Which of the following proves that
to ensure users purchase only the best proprietary software does not provide high
IV. safe and guaranteed to be safe from level security?
dubious threats like programming bugs and A. The code is not viewable.
viruses thus providing ease of mind for the B. Only a binary version is distributed
user C. Large number of successful attacks
A. I, II and II D. Because no one knows about the bugs
B. I, III and IV
C. II, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
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4. Why is proprietary software popular among
users?
LESSON 58
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Advantages and Disadvantages of
Open Source Software

1 Open source software, created based on industry demands but
allows for upgrades to take place freely when the need arises,
is one of its disadvantages.
2 Open source software usually comes without warranty and support

should the software fail or malfunction.
3 If bugs in the codes are found, they can be fixed by anyone.
4 Fixes and patches to rectify bugs found in open source software are
expensive.
5 There is no restriction in a unilateral way on how the software could

be used.
1. The following are advantages of open source C. industry demand

software: D. company demand
I. Fixers and patches to rectify the bugs are
rapidly developed. 3. The following are disadvantages of open
II. The codes are too complicated for novice source software
users to understand I. The modified and improved source codes can
III. The software can be used in any way and be freely redistributed.
for any legal purposes. II. There is no exact knowledge and assurance
IV. There is no restriction in a unilateral way on when the codes are going to be fixed if
on how the software could be used. there are bugs in it.
A. I, II and III III. The software is usually distributed free of
B. I, II and IV charge or sold for very minimal fees thus not
C. I, III and IV providing after sales support.
D. I, II, III and IV IV. The codes are too complicated for novice
users to understand because anyone is free to
2. Open source software is created according use, modify or even distribute the codes.
to A. I and II
A. student demand B. II and III
B. internet demand C. II, III and III
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D. I, II, III and IV II. It can fail or malfunctions without warranty
and support
4. Why is it too complicated for novice users to III. if bugs in the code are found, they can be
understand open source codes? fixed by anyone
A. Users must be able to convert the source IV. can be view, changed and adapted towards
code. the requirements of the end-user
B. Users must be able to understand the binary A. I, and II
code. B. I and III
C. Users must be able to understand any error C. II, III and IV
problems. D. All the above
D. Users must be able to understand the
programming language.
5. Which of the following are the disadvantages

of open source software?
I. It is too complicated for novice users to
understand ‘The source code’.
LESSON 59 SCORE
PC Preassembling
1. We need to handle the computer components like motherboards, video cards,

memory,or even the hard drive by the edges.
True False
2. The diskette is one of the components needed to assemble a PC.

True False
3. Intel is the only computer processor available in the market.

True False
4. A mouse can be connected to a USB port.

True False
5. It is very important to plug in the power cable while you are assembling a PC.
True False
6. An ATX computer casing with at least a 30 000watt power supply is needed when
assembling a PC.
True False
7. RAM (memory) sticks are needed to assemble a complete PC.

True False
8. Certain electrical components can store an electrical charge even after the power
has been disconnected.
True False
9. Safety is not a major issue in PC assembling.

True False
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10. A power cable can be connected when the assembling is complete.
True False
LESSON 60 SCORE
PC Preassembling
1. When installing the power supply, ensure all connections are firmly attached, and
that no wires run near the top of the processor fan.
True False
2. After connecting other peripherals, plug in the video cable from the monitor to the
display card.
True False
3. When installing the hard disk, ensure that the hard disk is set up to be the master
drive on its ATX cable.
True False
4. When installing a DVD/CD ROM drive, set the jumper on the CD ROM drive as
“slave”.
True False
5. IDE cables are connected to the hard disk and the DVD/CD ROM drive.
True False
6. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is placed in the ZIF socket.

True False
7. The RAM has to be inserted in its slot at an angle of 90° and pressed downwards.
True False
8. In assembling a PC, you have to attach the motherboard first before attaching the
RAM.
True False
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9. In assembling a PC, you have to power up the system first before attaching other
peripherals to the PC.
True False
10. The front panel display consists of a speaker port, HDD Indicator LED, Power
LED and Restart button.
True False
LESSON 61 SCORE
BIOS Setup
1. BIOS stands for ____________________
2. BIOS will access a set of routines from_______________
3. The most important role of a BIOS is to load the______________
4. Normally the users need to press the___________ key if they want to enter the
BIOS setup interface immediately after switching on the PC.
5. BIOS allows us to set the___________ and time.
6. Below is a list of steps which shows how a BIOS works.

(a) Turn _____the PC.
(b) ________read instructions from BIOS.
(c) Instructions in BIOS tell the computer how to access the_________
(d) Instructions in________ tell the computer how to find the operating
system.
(e) Load the operating system to __________
7. The BIOS setup programs can normally be entered only during

the________process.
8. Assuming that your computer provides the following options in the boot sequence.
Ø HDD, CDROM,Floppy
Ø Floppy, HDD, CDROM
Ø CDROM,Floppy, HDD
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If you want to boot from a bootable CD then you can set the boot sequence
to__________________
9. BIOS allows users to set a _________to control the access to the computer.
10. The quick power on self test (POST) in BIOS allows BIOS to boot up faster by
___________ some tests.
LESSON 62 SCORE
Hard Disk Partitioning and Formatting
1. Once a partition is formatted, it is called D. NTFS
a___________
A. format 6. Before you can format and use the disk,
B. partition volume you need to .
C. striped partition A. scan the disk
D. formatted partition B. defrag the disk
C. backup the disk
2. Formatting a disk______________ D. create the partition
A. erases all data on the disk
B. divides the hard disk into several
partitions 7. Partitioning the hard disk is .
C. makes a backup copy of the data on the I. a logical volume management of disks
disk II. the act of dividing it into logical pieces
D. moves the data around on the disk to III. managing files in several hard disk
save space partitions
IV. a step that needs to be taken when
3. In hard disk partitioning, we press the C setting up a new hard disk
key to_____________ A. I, II and III
A. copy a partition B. I, II and IV
B. create a partition C. I, III and IV
C. delete a partition D. II, III and IV
D. format a partition
8. During hard disk partitioning with
4. In hard disk partitioning, we press the D Microsoft Windows XP CD, we press F8
key to____________ to_______
A. copy a partition A. delete a partition
B. divide a partition B. format a partition
C. delete a partition C. accept an agreement
D. format a partition D. create 8 partitions
5. We usually format a hard disk using file 9. Which of the following statements is
systems. FALSE?
A. FAT A. NTFS is a file system which is not
B. EXT limited in size.
C. UFS
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B. You should partition a hard disk prior to II. rearranges all the data on the hard disk
formatting III. creates a root directory on the hard
C. Each partition on a hard disk can be disk
formatted with a different file system IV. checks for physical and magnetic
D. FAT is a file system of hard disk which defects
is not accessible from a DOS boot floppy. A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
10. The operations of formatting a hard C. I, III and IV
disk D. II, III and IV
I. erases all the data on the hard disk
LESSON 63 SCORE
Installing the Operating System
SCORE
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LESSON 64
Installing an Application Software
1. Check your computer’s system specifications whether it can run the application software.
True False
2. When installing an original Microsoft Office XP, there is only one CD inside the case.
True False
3. Installing Windows XP is a very troublesome process.

True False
4. The CD key has 16 alphanumeric (alphabets and numbers) characters.

True False
5. The EndUser License Agreement (EULA) specifies the conditions under which a purchaser may use
the software.
True False
6. Before restarting your computer to complete the installation for Office XP, you need to save any
opened files.
True False
1 Which of the following is NOT included in 6 Which of the following does NOT fulfill the
Microsoft Office XP for Windows? minimum hardware and system requirements
A. Word 2002 when installing Office XP?
B. Access 2002 A. Windows XP
C. PowerPoint 2002 B. 24 MB of RAM
D. Media Player 2002 C. Pentium 133 MHz
D. 245 MB of available hard disk space.
2 “On scratch paper, the user write down the X
shown on the top of the CD.” 8 What do you think ‘XP’ might represent?
Based on the statement above, what does X A. XP stands for eXtra Play
referring to B. XP stands for eXPerience
A. pass key C. XP stands for eXtra Points
B. secure key D. XP stands for eXtreme Programming
C. product key
D. software key 9 Which is one of the conditions on a software
licensing agreement?
4 Which of the following software is required A. The user can read only the software.
before installing Office XP? B. The user can sell the software program to
A. MSDOS others.
B. Windows 98 C. The user can install the software program
C. Antivirus program into a PC.
D. Defragmenting program D. The user can do unlimited copy of the
software program.
5 When you have installed Office XP, you need
to activate it. Why is that required? 10 Which of the following data files from
A. To register your ownership to the software nonMicrosoft applications can be opened using
to Microsoft. Office XP?
B. To get a free antivirus feature installed to A. dBase
the Office XP. B. Lotus 123
C. To continue to use the features and C. MP3 songs
functionality it provides. D. WordPerfect
D. To avoid unauthorised person to make
copies of your original copy Office XP.
SCORE
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LESSON 65
Installing a Utility Program
1. Which of the following steps are NOT needed when installing a utility program?
A. Before installing utility program, user needs to format the hard disk.
B. It is recommended to close or disable other programs that are still running.
C. Most utilities contain an Auto Play feature that will automatically start the setup screen.
D. Always read the readme file which is usually located in the same directory as the
installation program.
2. The readme file contains information about ________

A. installation instructions
B. the user’s activity traces
C. the recorded chat activities
D. the log of the recent files user accessed
3. You can locate the setup file for the utility by looking into these locations EXCEPT______
A. the internet
B. setup manual
C. CD installer folder
D. My Computer folder
4. The AVG Free Edition program will charge the user a minimal fee for supports.
A. True
B. False
5. The AVG Free Edition program can detect viruses in email.

A. True
B. False
6. An antivirus program can detect, clean or quarantine the virus found.

A. True
B. False
7. An antivirus program can detect all types of malicious codes.

A. True
B. False
8. Some examples of malicious codes are the worm and Trojan Horse.
A. True
B. False
9. An email spamming program can also detect any viruses found.

A. True
B. False
10. A utility program is used to increase the memory size in a hard disk.
A. True
B. False
LESSON 66 SCORE
47
Pervasive Computing
1. Another name for pervasive computing

is__________ 6. What is the most challenging aspect in
A. remote computing pervasive computing?
B. mobile computing A. Mobility
C. ubiquitous computing B. Availability
D. distributed computing C. Easy to communicate
D. Security requirements
2. Pervasive computing is about
_________ 7. Which TWO communication technologies
A. users having access to ICT virtually can be used to create a smart device in
B. users having access to ICT remotely pervasive computing?
C. users having access to ICT throughout I. Wired
the environment II. Internet
D. users having access to ICT throughout III. Wireless
cybernetics technology IV. Stand alone
A. I and II
3. In terms of pervasive computing, which B. I and IV
one of the examples below is NOT a C. II and III
gadget that can be wearable? D. II and IV
A. LCD jacket
B. Bullet proof jacket 8. Which are the following statements of
C. Watch phone and video pervasive computing is FALSE?
D. Wearable glasses monitor A. Fault tolerance
B. Computers everywhere
4. Which one of the options below does not C. Intelligent environment
belong to pervasive computing D. Wireless communication
technology?
A. Desktop. 9. Which one of the following is NOT the
B. Robot in use. trend in pervasive computing?
C. Wearable computing. A. Wireless
D. Embedded gadgets into devices. B. Embedded
C. Networked
5. Which two of the following answers are D. Centralised
examples of gadgets attached in a car
which can navigate the driver to a 10. Other examples of the pervasive
destination? computing technologies are:
I. GPS I. Robots
II. Auto cruise II. Cybernetics
III. Reverse sensor III. Workstation
IV. Internet access through Bluetooth IV. PDA Smart home
applications A. I and II
A. I and II B. I and IV
B. I and III C. II and III
C. I and IV D. I, II and IV
D. II and III
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1. A _____________is defined as combination of components designed to process data and

4. Input devices feed ___________ to be processed into useful information.

5. Keyboard and mouse are examples of __________ devices.

6. __________ devices include monitors, printers, plotters, and speakers.

7. Storage consists of primary and __________ storage.

8. CDROM is an example of a ___________ storage device.

10. A computer system requires___________, software, and a user to fully function.

12. ___________controls, integrates, and manages the individual hardware components of a

13. There are two types of computer software, ___________and___________.

14. _____________ is an example of system software.

15. Spreadsheet is an example of an_______________.

1. A user refers to a person who uses a II. communication

3. Output devices 6. Examples of application software include

1. Mouse, keyboard, and barcode reader are examples of _____________________devices.

2. Printer, monitor and speaker are examples of __________________ devices.

3. External hardware devices are also known as _________________ equipment.

4. CD Recordable and DVD Recordable are ________________ discs.

5. An example of a magnetic disc is a _________________.

6. State whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE.

7. State whether statement is TRUE or FALSE.

8. Which part of the computer system changes input into output?________________

10. Texts, graphics and sounds are common form of _______________.

1. Input is the _________ that you enter

8. Memory is also known as ___________.

NO STATEMENT TRUE FALSE

3 The CPU utilises the computer memory to execute instructions from

4 The processor must be connected only to input devices and output

5 Data can be entered into the system by typing on a keyboard or

6 Executing refers to the instruction or data item gathered from the

7 Decoding refers the process of translating a program instruction into

8 A storage device is the computer hardware that records or retrieves

9 A storage medium is the physical material in the computer that keeps

2 An input is the data that you enter into the computer.

3 The CPU utilises the computer memory to execute instructions

4 The CPU utilises the computer memory to execute instructions

1. Information can be in the form of ___________.

3. Graphics are digital representations that consist of ________ and __________.

4. Music, speech, or any other sounds are examples of ___________ information.

6. Information processing cycle comprises of _____________.

3. A computer does not understand ___________.

5. A collection of 8 bits is called a __________.

6. The term ‘bit’ stands for ____________.

7. Number 9 is represented by the binary code as___________.

8. A byte represents a single ____________ in the computer.

9. A bit is the smallest unit of information. True or False? _________

11. The term ‘ASCII’ is an acronym for ____________.

12. The term ‘EBCDIC’ is an acronym for ____________.

4. There are three character codes to

2. Which of these is similar to a byte?

NO STATEMENT TRUE FALSE

4 A megabyte (MB) is equal to 1 million bytes.

5 A computer uses a binary system to count as it only recognizes

4. If 1KB equals to 2 10 bytes, 1 MB can be said as equal _______ .

5.bit, byte, kilobyte (KB), megabyte (MB), __________, terabyte (TB).

NO STATEMENT TRUE FALSE

2 A 1.4 GHz Pentium 4 performs better than a 1.4 GHz Power PC G4

3 1000 MHz equals to 1.0 GHz.

4 Microprocessor speeds are determined by their clock speed.

5 If 1 GHz = 1,000,000,000 cycles per second, a microprocessor that

3. The clock speed of computers is usually measured in __________.

4. One _______________ represents one billion cycles per second.

13. There are two types of computer software, _and_.

3. Graphics are digital representations that consist of and __.

2. A _____ is a video camera that 4. enables a home or small