The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the 2019 WASSCE examination. Topics covered include data processing, computer systems, software applications, networking, and programming concepts. Each question presents four options, from which the correct answer must be selected.
The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the 2019 WASSCE examination. Topics covered include data processing, computer systems, software applications, networking, and programming concepts. Each question presents four options, from which the correct answer must be selected.
The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the 2019 WASSCE examination. Topics covered include data processing, computer systems, software applications, networking, and programming concepts. Each question presents four options, from which the correct answer must be selected.
The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the 2019 WASSCE examination. Topics covered include data processing, computer systems, software applications, networking, and programming concepts. Each question presents four options, from which the correct answer must be selected.
1. The act of converting data into information is known as data
A. analysis.
B. collection.
C. processing.
D. transformation.
2. Which of the following systems can help a user to select a product?
A. Decision Support System
B. Management Information System
C. Office Automation System
D. Transaction Processing System
3. The technology and the system that uses computers and telecommunications to process information is called
A. computer engineering.
B. computer technology.
C. information technology.
D. telecom engineering.
4. The symbol that precedes a number to make it a label in spreadsheet application is the
A. quote sign.
B. equal to sign
C. underscore sign.
D. apostrophe sign.
5. Which of the following applications is made up of cells?
A. Spreadsheet
B. Word processor
C. Presentation package
D. Communication software 6. The link between the power outlet and the power supply unit of a computer is called power
A. bank.
B. cord.
C. pack.
D. switch.
7. The time lapse between an enquiry and feedback is called
A. average time.
B. real time.
C. response time.
D. transit time.
8. Magnetic disk data is organized on the platter in concentric sets called
A. block.
B. head.
C. sector.
D. track.
9. A list of instructions used by a computer is called
A. flowchart.
B. processing.
C. program.
D. text.
10. An opening in a system unit where expansion cards can be inserted is known as
A. expansion board.
B. expansion port.
C. expansion slot.
D. extension box. 11. A program that assists in the maintenance of the computer is referred to as
A. application.
B. malware.
C. spooling,
D. utility.
12. The structure of statements in QBASIC is referred to as
A. algorithm.
B. grammar.
C. strings.
D. syntax.
13. Which of the following commands is not executable?
A. INPUT
B. LET
C. PRINT
D. REM
14. A group of computers connected together to enable users to communicate and share resources is called
A. firewall.
B. Netware.
C. network.
D. web
15. The database model that uses tables with columns and rows is called
A. hierarchical database.
B. linear database.
C. network database.
D. relational database. 16. Which of the following packages is required on a computer for a payroll software to work effectively?
A. Database package
B. Presentation package
C. Desktop publishing package
D. Word processing package
17. A digital sign can be represented by
A. letters.
B. octal digit.
C. binary digit.
D. special characters.
18. Information overload refers to
A. complete information.
B. concise information.
C. reliable information.
D. unusable information.
19. Which of the following acts is not a cybercrime?
A. Encryption.
B. Hacking.
C. Phishing.
D. Identity theft.
20. The most appropriate package that can be used to design a student identity card is
A. FoxBase
B. Word Pad
C. MS Access
D. Adobe PageMaker 21. Which of the following formulas will display the current minutes past the hour of the clock in a spreadsheet application?
A. = MINUTE ()
B. = MINUTE (NOW ())
C. = MINUTE (YEAR ())
D. = MINUTE (HOUR (NOW ()))
22. The process of copying data from a memory location is called
A. downloading.
B. controlling.
C. reading.
D. writing.
23. The main input device for textual data having several keys for special functions is
A. keypad.
B. card reader.
C. optical character reader.
D. magnetic ink character recognition.
24. Installing a new device in a running computer requires
A. disassembling the computer.
B. installing disk operating system.
C. checking the device manufacturer.
D. determining the available resources.
25. Which of the following features is not in a spreadsheet application?
A. Ability to produce charts
B. Mail merging a proforma letter
C. Capability of making accurate calculations
D. Files are easily re-opened, re-used and updated
26. The absolute path to a system file on a computer starts from the
A. compact disc
B. flash drive.
C. floppy disk.
D. hard disk.
27. Which of the following software co-ordinates the interaction of computer devices?
A. Browser
B. Firmware
C. System software
D. Application software
28. A good algorithm must be
A. brief and complex.
B. detailed and infinite.
C. sequential and robust.
D. consistent and ambiguous.
29. Which of the following symbols is used to represent a sequence in a program flowchart?
A. Arrow
B. Circle
C. Diamond
D. Oval
Figure 1 is a bus network topology. Use it to answer questions 30 and 31. 30. Movement of data from point A to point B will be
A. broadcast to all nodes.
B. done through a multicast.
C. terminated in the middle of the link.
D. done through point-to-point transmission.
31. The computer at Q1 broke down. The possible effects on the network will be that
A. the whole network will break down.
B. the terminators will not be require
C. the network will continue to work.
D. only the left part of the network will break down.
32. Which of the following reasons does not justify the use of a layered approach to networking?
A. Allow for large networking
B. Makes creation of networks easy
C. Allows many programmers to implement a network
D. Permits computers on different platforms to communicate
33. Communication facilities owned and operated by a common carrier that serve a large number of subscribers is called
A. private network.
B. public network.
C. public-private network.
D. value-added network.
34. A home page is
A. the initial page of a website.
B. the website users visit most times
C. web page created by an individual.
D. a web page a user eventually reach by clicking a series of hyperlinks
35. The logical operator used when selecting records in a database that always meet two provided criteria is
A. AND
B. IF
C. NOT.
D. OR. 36. A simultaneous two-way video and audio transmission over multiple locations is called
A. conference call.
B. telecommuting.
C. television.
D. video conferencing.
37. A kilobyte is equal to
A. 512 bytes.
B. 1021 bytes.
C. 1000 bytes.
D. 1024 bytes.
38. The binary number 101.0110 2 converts to decimal as
A. 1.357.
B. 1.375.
C. 5.357.
D. 5.375.
39. What will be the result of writing the formula = today () + 7 in a worksheet of a spreadsheet if the current calendar date is 14 August, 1960?
A. 7 August, 1960
B. 21 August, 1953
C. 21 August, 1960
D. 21 August, 1967
40. Use Figure 2 to answer questions 40 and 41 40. To calculate the products of all the numbers in the worksheet application in Figure 2, use the formula
A. = PRODUCTS (A : C1).
B. = PRODUCT (A1 : C4).
C. = PRODUCTS (C1 : A1).
D. = PRODUCT (A1 : E4).
41. To calculate the average of all the numbers in the worksheet application in Figure 2, use the formula
A. = AVERAGE (A1 : B4).
B. = AVERAGE (A4 : C4).
C. = AVERAGE (C4 : Al).
D. = PRODUCT (A1 : C4) / 12.
42. If today’s date is 02/02/2018. What will be the result of typing = today () + 1 in a cell of a spreadsheet?
A. 02/03/2018
B. 03/02/2018
C. 03/03/2019
D. 02/02/2019
43. When a user encounters the command DIM A (3, 12) in a QBASIC program, it means
A. the third item in the array A is assigned the value 12.
B. the array A is dimensioned to hold 312 items of data
C. the array A is dimensioned to hold 36 items of data
D. an error message will be displayed on-screen.
44. To print the 100th item of the array K in a QBASIC program, use the command
A. PRINT K*100.
B. PRINT K(100).
C. PRINT “K(100)»
D. PRINT 100
45. Which of the following BASIC commands demonstrates the correct way of coding the statement: “Dimension the array R to hold 20 string variables”?
A. LET R $=20
B. LET R = 20 C. DIM R$ (20)
D. DIM R (20)
46. How many values will be printed from the following QBASIC codes? LET C= 0 DO WHILE C < 12 INPUT P PRINT P LET C=C+ 1 LOOP
A. One string value
B. One integer value
C. Twelve string values
D. Twelve integer values
47. How many records are in the table Honda Parts?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 11
D. 50
48. The data type for the field Unit Price in the table Honda Parts is
A. Currency.
B. Number.
C. OLE object.
D. Text.
49. The data type for the field Quantity On Hand in the table Honda Parts is
A. Auto Number.
B. Currency.
C. Number.
D. Text. 50. A company introduced new software that the IT staff are not conversant with. As the IT manager, which of the following advice would you give the company owner for optimal performance?
