First Term Examination
Class : SSS 1
Subject : Data Processing
Time : 2 Hours
Name : ___________________________________
Section A : Objective Questions
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 promotion C. information generation D. data manipulation
4. In data processing, input activity involves ______________ A. collection B. verification
C. retrieving D. all of the above.
5. One of these is not data property
A. 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 D. LSIC
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
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.
List three ways ICT has assisted in the social development.
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.