First Term Examination

Class : SSS 1

Subject : Data Processing

Time : 2 Hours

Name : ___________________________________

Section A : Objective Question

Instruction : Read the question carefully and pick from the options lettered a – d.

1. _________ is a basic fact that needs to undergo processing.A. information B. data C. output D. input

2. The methodology of converting data into information is ______________ A. data and information B. data processing C. decision making D. none of the above

3. The major reason for data processing is _____________. A. decision making B. conflict promotionC. information generation D. data manipulation

4. In data processing, input activity involves ______________  A. collection B. verificationC. retrieving D. all of the above.

5. One of these is not data propertyA. presentation B. collection C. misuse D. accuracy

6. Napier’s Bones had __________.               A. 9 rods B. 11 rods C. 10 rods D. 12 rods

7. Jacquard’s loom was used in the  ________ A. mechanical industry B. weaving industry C. food industry D. all of the above

8. ___________ was the first calculating device. A. Napier’s Bones B. Punched card C. Abacus D. Slide rule

9. The octal number system has a radix of __________.       A. 7    B. 10    C. 16   D. 8

10. The Decimal Number is in Base _________.   A. Two   B. Eight  C. Ten  D. Sixteen

11. Fourth generation computers made use of  __________.  A. VLSIC    B. Transistors   C. AI

12. Fifth generation made use of  ________ A. AI    B. Vacuum tubes.    C. Transistors D. IC

13. __________ is an example of computers in the fifth generation.     A. Robot.   B. UNIVAC        C. AI        D. IC

14. How many generations of computers do we have?      A. 4    B. 5     C. 6     D. 9

15. The fourth generation of computers came on board in the year  ____________. A. 1957     B. 1975      C. 1997     D. 1990

16. AI means __________. A. artefact intelligence B. artificial intellect C. artificial intelligence D. attitude intelligence.

17. Which of the generation of computer was between 1975 and 1982? A. First B. Second C. Fifth D. Fourth

18. Which of the generation of computer used vacuum tube? A. First B. Second C. Fifth D. Fourth

19. Which of the generation of computers used VLSIC? A. First B. Second C. Fifth D. Fourth

20. Which of the generation of computers begins Non Procedural programming? A. First B. Second C. Fifth D. Fourth

21. How many classifications of computers do we have? A. 2 B. 4 C. 7 D. 3

22. The generation of computer that uses AI is __________ A. third B. second C. fifth D. First

23. ________ is the smallest and the most popular class of computers. A. Micro B. Mini C. Super D. Mainframe.

24. What type of computer combines both features of digital and Analogue computers? A. micro B. hybrid C. digital D. super

25. Computers designed solely to solve a restricted class of problem is called _________ A. general purpose B. special purpose C. digital D. analogue

26. The most popularly used categories of computers is ___________A. microcomputer B. minicomputer C. super computer

27. Another name for microcomputer is  ____________ A. home computer B.personal computer C. analogue computer.

28. HP 3000 is an example of……computers. A. super B. mainframe C. mini.

29. Mini computers were developed in the _________. A. 1970s   B. 1980s  C. 1990s

30. Mainframe computers can be used in the  __________.  A. bank   B. church   C. market    D. none

31. The ancient man began counting by using _________.  A. fingers B. slide rule C. abacus D. none

32. The following are examples of early counting methods except ___________.     A. calculator B. pebbles C. grains D. none

33. In using fingers and toes, you can only count up to _________.   A. 20 B. 40 C. 50 D. 100

34. The following can be used for counting in the ancient times except ___________.  A. fingers   B. computer   C. stones D. none

35. The stages of development of the computer machine are known as _____________.    A. computer age B. computer history C. computer generation D. all

36. __________ is an electronic machine which accepts data as input, processes data and gives out information.                 A. Television B. Computer C. Photocopier D. None

37. A computer accepts data as __________. A. input B. output C. processing D. store

38. The microcomputer is divided into  __________ parts.    A. 3    B. 4     C. 5    D. 9

39. The information which the computer gives is called ___________.    A. input        B. output      C. processing     D. None

40. The language the computer understands is called ___________.               A. English    B. programs     C. French     D. all languages

41. The following are disadvantages of ICT except __________.   A. fraud     B. virus C. faster communication    D. none

42. ICT has turned the whole world into a ___________.   A. global village    B. galaxy C. universe    D. none

43. The production of goods with or without human intervention using computer is known as ______________.         A. automation   B. AI   C. expert system    D. vacuum tube

44. E-commerce stands for _____________. A. electric commerce    B. electronic commerce   C. electrical commerce         D. none

45. ATM means ___________.   A. Automatic Teller Machine     B. Automated Teller Machine    C. Auto Teller Machine     D. None

46. ________ are raw facts which have not undergone processing.     A. Information    B. Data    C. Record      D. None

47. One of the characteristics of good information has to do with the correctness of information. A. reliability   B. availability   C. accuracy   D. none

48. __________ refers to the information that has been processed.A. Data   B. Information   C. Database    D. None

49. There are ________ types of data.          A. 2    B. 3    C. 4    D. 8

50. The process of surfing the NET to get information for further research is ____________.A. primary source   B. on-line    C. secondary source    D. Non

SECTION B : THEORY

Instruction : Answer any four question from this section.

1a. What is data processing?

1b. Describe and explain a typical data processing cycle.

2a. Explain the four number system.

2b. List any four early counting devices.

2c. Describe a standard Punch Card

3a. Give the full meaning of the following acronyms :

i. IC = ____________________________________

ii. VLSIC = ________________________________

iii. SSI = __________________________________

iv. LSIC = _________________________________

v. AI = ____________________________________

3b. State the technology used to build the generation computers

i 3rd generation = _______________________

ii. 5th generation = ______________________

iii. 1st generation = ______________________

3c. What is the difference between general purpose computers and special purpose computers?

4a. Explain the following:

i. Digital computer

ii. Analogue Computer

iii. Hybrid computer

4b. Give any two examples of general purpose computer

4c. State three uses of ICT

.5a. Mention and explain the two ways of handling data.

5b. Explain at least four characteristics of good information.

5c. What is another name for microcomputers?

6a. What is a program?

6b. Mention the main parts of a computer.

6c. Mention the components that makes up Computer systems.