BRYANT MISSION GRAMMAR SCHOOL

END OF SECOND TERM EXAMINATION

ICT B.S.9
OBJECTIVES 13. Which of the following is not a storage
1. A group of instructions that directs a computer device?
is called a. pen drive b. touch pad
a. logic b. memory c. hard disk d. floppy disk
c. program d. storage 14. To boot a computer system, the user needs
2. Devices that extend their series to enhance the a. word processing software
function of the computer are called b. printer attached
a. hardware b. software c. virus checking program
c. peripherals d. firmware d. operating system
3. The physical material on which a computer 15. The following are features on the GUI except
keeps data, instructions, and information is called a. command line b. icon
a. primary storage b. secondary storage c. menu driven d. window
c. tertiary storage d. cache storage 16. When files are cleared from the computer, it is
4. When a computer is on, it is normally termed known as
a. information b. programming a. restoring b. editing
c. running d. working c. deleting d. removing
5. Working with more than one application at the 17. Viewing television for long periods can
same time is known as damage an individual’s
a. double tasking b. multitasking a. nose b. eye c. feet d. mouth
c. running d. launching 18. The following are good posture positions
6. The duplication of an original document is when using a computer except
referred to as a. back straight b. eyes on monitor
a. backup b. back down c. elbows on table d. feet on the floor
c. production d. copying 19. The ethical issue that relates to the
7. The steps data go through to become responsibility of those who collect data to ensure
information are that the data is correct is
a. information steps a. accuracy b. privacy
b. information technology c. access d. ethics
c. information processing cycle 20. The legal right to control the production and
d. information distribution selling of a book, play, film or software is called
8. Which of the following is a keyboard layout a. production right b. copyright
format? c. trader right d. patent
a. QWERTY b. QWRETY 21. A word document created with a word
c. QWRTEY d. QWREYT processing program will have the extension
9. Which of the following programs has features a. .doc. b. . txt. c. .ppt. d. .xls.
like grid book? 22. A collection of linked documents or pages
a. Microsoft paint b. Spreadsheet stored on millions of computers are distributed
c. Open Source Writer d. Microsoft word across the world is called
10. System software is a platform which runs a. Internet b. Hyperlink
a. source codes b. application software c. World Wide Web d. Browser
c. operating system d. utilities 23. The set of rules that enables different types of
11. The memory that stores permanent computer and networks on the internet to
instructions is referred to as communicate with one another is the
a. random access memory a. internet rules b. protocols
b. read only memory c. network rules d. communication rules
c. write once read many memory 24. The fastest form of sending information is
d. virtual memory through the
12. The interaction between the input and output a. Ghana Post b. EMS
devices is controlled by the c. E-mail d. DHL
a. BIOS b. LINUX c. CPU d. RAM
25. After work, your mother decided to bring a a. text. b. sound c. graphic d. game
copy of the data home to work on. Which of the 36. If you want any information on the internet
following storage devices would you advice her to that contains the keywords
use? “Kofi”, “Annan” and “Ghana” which of the
I. RAM II. Floppy disk following would be the most appropriate search
III. Pend drive IV. Hard disk text to provide to the search engine?
a. I and II only b. II, III and IV only I. Search for Kofi Annan and Ghana on any
c. II and III only d. I, II, III and IV website
26. The process of moving different portions of a II. I want any information on Kofi Annan Ghana
document on the screen into view is called III. Kofi Annan Ghana
a. downward b. upward a. I only b. II only
c. moving d. scrolling c. I and II only d. III only
27. Which of the following is not a reason for 37. A student wants to search for information on
using ICT in education? the internet to have solution to the ICT assignment
a. ICT tools increase learner motivation and from school. Which of the following do your
engagement recommend for him/her to use?
b. ICT tools facilitate the acquisition of basic a. E-mail Address b. Search Engine
skills in Maths, English, Science, etc c. Compose d. Inbox
c. ICT tools enhance teaching through the use of 38. A set of cells in the horizontal direction in a
presentation software spreadsheet application is called
d. ICT tools force students to learn at others’ pace a. active cell b. column
28. Which of the following computer keyboard c. row d. sheet
keys are used for issuing commands? 39. In spreadsheets, you can create a relationship
a. Alphanumeric b. Numeric between two cells using
c. Standard d. Function a. numbers b. text
29. Which of the following mouse buttons when c. formulae d. rows
clicked, provides a menu which a user can choose 40. The sing used to prompt a spreadsheet that a
from? user is about to apply a formula/function to a cell
a. Left button b. Right button is
c. Scroll ball d. Scroll button a. = or + b. = or –
30. Making changes to an existing document is c. = or * d. = or /
referred to as SECTION B
a. creating b. modifying COMPULSORY
c. adjusting d. editing 1. a. Study the worksheet below carefully and use
31. A symbol on the screen that indicates where it to answer (i-vi).
the next character typed will appear is
a. text mark b. indicator
c. pointing stick d. insertion point
32. Which of the following steps can be used to
change font type of a document?
a. Format/Select/Font/Font Type
b. Font/Select/Format/Font Type/Ok
c. Select/Format/Font type/Ok
d. Format/Font/Highlight/Ok/Font Type
33. The Standard toolbar contains button that
a. control page margins and tabs
b. perform the most common tasks
c. help users navigate through the document
d. close and resize windows
34. In using MS Word, one can decide to see
exactly how the pages of the current document
will appear when printed. Which of the following
best describes this?
a. Printer Print b. Print Preview i. Outline the steps by which the serial No
c. Printer View d. Print View (1, 2, …… 7) were generated without typing them
35. The basic information on the internet can be in one by one.
the form of the following except
…………………………………………………… 2. a. State three uses of shift key on the computer
…………………………………………………… keyboard.
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…………………………………………………… b. Write down the acronyms below in full:
……………………………………………………. i. HDD …………………………………………
ii. What is the cell address in which the name ii. VDU …………………………………………
“MATHS” was entered?
…………………………………………………… iii. BIOS ………………………………………..
…………………………………………………… 3. a. State the functions
i. Of an input device
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iii. Write down the cell range in which “BECE
CLASS 3 RESULTS” was typed. ii. An output device;
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iv. Write the spreadsheet formula that was used in b. Match the items in Group 1 to those in Group 2
computing the total value “206: in cell K6 with lines.
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Group 1 Group2
v. Write the spreadsheet function used in
Speedometer Bank
computing the total “417” in cell I 12. School
………………………………………………… Electric Stove Hospital
vi. How many cells are in the cell range F8:J8? Money counting machine Vehicle
………………………………………………… X-ray Machine Home
b. Outline the proper way of shutting down a 4. a. State three ways through which computers
computer after using it. may be damaged.
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…………………………………………………… c. List three devices that may be used for
…………………………………………………… transmission of message on the internet.
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c. Identify the following web browsers
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5. a. The Operating System makes it easy to store
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files in places that make a lot of sense. Give the
default folder or storage area for the following
…………………………………………. files:
i. Text files……………………………………….
ii. Image files……………………………………..
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iii. Music files…………………………………….

PART 11
ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS FROM THJIS PART
b. Write the shortcut keyboard keys combination
for the following commands as used in a word
processing environment:
i. Undo………………………………………….
ii. find……………………………………………
iii. Select All…………………………………….
c. List three toolbars available in a word
processing application.
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