THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

CSC 102 COMPUTER-BASED EXAMINATION, 2017/2018 SESSION

INSTRUCTIONS:
a. EACH STUDENT SHOULD BE GIVEN 60 QUESTIONS
b. EACH STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO ANSWER ALL THE SIXTY (60) QUESTIONS GIVEN
c. EACH QUESTION CARRIES 1.2MARKS (Total Mark Obtainable is 60)

d. TIME ALLOWED: 30MINUTES

1. The basic or major operation performed by a computer is

A. Arithmetic operation
B. Logical operation
C. Storage and retrieval
D. All the above +++

2. The two major types of computer chips are

A. Internal and external memory chips
B. Primary memory and microprocessor chips +++
C. Primary and Secondary memory chips
D. Silicon and integrated circuits

3. What is the main difference between a mainframe and a super computer?

A. Super computer is much larger than mainframe computers
B. Super computers are much smaller than mainframe computers
C. Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while
mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently +++
D. Supercomputers are focused to execute as many programs as possible while mainframe
uses its power to execute few programs as fast as possible.

4. What are the stages in the compilation process?

A. Feasibility study, system design and testing
B. Implementation and documentation
C. Lexical Analysis, syntax analysis, and code generation +++
D. None of the above

5. One millisecond is
A. 1 second
B. 10th of a seconds
C. 1000th of a second +++
D. 10000th of a seconds

6. Abacus was the first

A. electronic computer
B. mechanical computer
 C. electronic calculator
D. mechanical calculator +++

7. Which of the following can be regarded as a problem oriented language?

A. High level language +++
B. Machine language
C. Assembly language
D. Low level language

8. A nibble equals what?

A. 1 bits
B. 2 bits
C. 4 bits +++
D. 8 bits

9. The computer size was very large in

A. First Generation +++
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fourth Generation

10. The term GIGO is related to which characteristics of computers?

A. Speed
B. Automatic
C. Accuracy +++
D. Reliability

11. One of the popular mass storage devices is CD ROM. What does CD ROM stand for?
A. Compactable Disc Read Only Memory
B. Compact Disc Read Only Memory
C. Compactable Disk Read Only Memory
D. Compact Disk Read Only Memory +++

12. ASCII stands for

 A. American Standard Code for International Interchange
B. American Standard Code for Institutional Interchange
C. American Standard Code for Information Interchange +++
D. American Standard Code to Interchange Information

13. In analog computer

A. Input is first converted to digital form
B. Input is never converted to digital form +++
C. Output is displayed in digital form
D. All of the above

14. Which of the following storage devices can store the largest amount of data?
A. Hard Disks +++
B. Flash Disks
C. Blu-Ray Disks
D. DVDs

15. The octal equivalence of 1110102 is

A. 67
B. 72 +++
C. 71
D. 27

16. What do you call a single point on a computer screen?

A. Coordinate
B. Element
C. Pixel +++
D. Bit

17. Integrated circuits are classified according to the

A. number of chips
 B. number of vacuum tube
C. number of gates +++
D. number of transistors

18. How would you represent the decimal value 30 in Hexadecimal form?
A. 1E +++
B. 30
C. 1C
D. 9F

19. Which of the following is NOT a 3rd generation programming language?

A. ADA
B. Assembly Language
C. FORTRAN
D. Java +++

20. In a distributed computer system

A. there are many computers and terminals
B. the task is executed by a number of processors
C. the task is distributed throughout the system
D. All of the above +++

21. The linking of computers with a communication system is called

A. Interconnection
B. Networking +++
C. Internet working
D. Internetworking

22. Distributed data entry means that data can be

A. entered at different locations where it originates +++
B. sent to different locations from a central place
C. accessed from different places know as distribution points
D. distributed through a network

23. Memory in which any location can be reached in a fixed (and short) amount of time after
specifying its address is called
A. sequential-access memory
B. random-access memory +++
C. secondary memory
D. mass storage

24. Stored instructions and data in digital computers consist of

A. bytes
B. kilobytes
C. digits
D. bits +++
25. Transistor was invented in
A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1948 +++

26. How are data represented in a computer?

A. Logical System
B. Byte system
C. Binary system +++
D. Hexadecimal system

27. Which statement is NOT a "special care" to ensure that data saved on your CD/DVD is
preserved?
A. Do not expose your CD/DVD to extreme temperature
B. Store them in their casing - any scratch makes it difficult to read through the reflective
coating
C. Clean the CD/DVD with a brush, in an outward direction from the center of the disk,
avoiding circular movements, to remove dust +++
D. Do not write on the reflective coating of the CD/DVD and use only recommended
marker for any labelling on the label side

28. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a word processor?

A. Borders and shading
B. Mail Merge and letter assistant
C. Macros
D. Sending email +++

29. Which of the following gives a list of memory in increasing order of speed access?
A. RAM, Hard Disk, L1 Cache, L2 Cache
B. RAM, Hard Disk, L2 Cache, L1 Cache
C. Hard Disk, RAM, L2 Cache, L1 Cache
D. L1 Cache, L2 Cache, RAM, Hard Disk +++

30. The following describe mainframe computers except

A. processing of large amount of data at very high speed
B. supports multi-user facility
C. number of processors varies from one to six
D. designed to be used by only one person at a time +++

31. Users interacted with third generation computers through ______

A. peripheral devices
B. keyboards and monitors +++
C. mouse and keyboard
D. mouse and monitors
32. The following are peripheral devices except
A. Keyboard
B. pointing devices
C. touchscreen +++
D. scanners

33. In machine language, elementary operations are the following except:

A. data transfer
B. data suppression +++
C. data and program control
D. arithmetic and logic operations

34. In programming, converting high level language into machine language is done by
A. drivers
B. translators +++
C. service programs
D. converters

35. Which of the following is not an output device?

A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Plotter
D. Pointer +++

36. Which of the following is NOT a type of testing?

A. Manual Testing with sample data
B. Testing sample data on the computer
C. Sample Checking +++
D. Testing by a group of users

37. Which of the following is superior in terms of speed?

A. secondary memory
B. main memory +++
C. tertiary memory
D. auxiliary memory

38. The fifth generation of computing devices are based on _______

A. Expert system and natural language
B. Artificial intelligence +++
C. Mathematical modeling
D. Simulation and modeling

39. One million bytes represent a

A. Megabyte +++
B. Gigabyte
 C. Kilobyte
D. Picobyte

40. The errors that can be pointed out by the compiler are
A. Semantic errors
B. Syntax errors +++
C. Logical errors
D. Compilation errors

41. A step by step procedure used to solve a problem is called

A. Pseudocode
B. Application Program
C. Algorithm +++
D. Flowcharting

42. The translator that converts high-level languages, one statement at a time into machine
code, before the program is executed is
A. interpreter +++
B. BASIC
C. query language
D. compiler

43. Floating point representation is used to store

A. Boolean values
B. whole numbers
C. real integers +++
D. integers

44. ICs stand for what?

A. Integrated circuit
B. Input consoles
C. Integrated circuits +++
D. Internet connections

45. Which of the following concepts qualifies a programming language as an Object-Oriented

Programming Languages (OOPL)
A. Encapsulation
B. Inheritance
C. Polymorphism
D. All of the above +++

46. Arrange in order of development

A. relays, valves, transistors, integrated circuits +++
B. relays, transistors, valves, , integrated circuits
C. valves, relays, transistors, integrated circuits
D. valves, transistors, relays, integrated circuits
47. The number system that we use in our day to day life is called what?
A. octal
B. binary
C. hexadecimal
D. decimal +++

48. Terminal is
A. a device to give power supply to computer
B. a point at which data enters or leaves the computer
C. the last instruction in a program
D. any input/output device +++

49. Example of non-numerical data is

A. Employee address +++
B. Examination score
C. Bank balance
D. All of the above

50. The sum of two hexadecimal numbers 37 and 63 will be:

A. A9
B. 45
C. 100
D. 9A +++

51. Which of these is used for logical operations or comparisons such as less than equal to or
greater than?

A. Arithmetic and Logic Unit ++

B. Control Unit
C. Both of above
D. None of above

52. The basic architecture of computer was developed by

A. John Von Neumann+++

B. Charles Babbage
C. Blaise Pascal
D. Garden Moore

53. Which is not consisted in a processor?

A. ALU
 B. Control unit
C. Memory ++
D. Registers

54. When we look at the cost, which of the following computer is most expensive?

A. Mainframe Computer
B. Mini Computers
C. Micro Computers
D. Super Computers +++

55. Pick the one that is used for logical operations or comparisons such as less than equal to or
greater than.

A. Arithmetic and Logic Unit ++

B. Control Unit
C. Both of above
D. None of above

56. Which of the following class of computers can process physical quantities such as speed?

A. Analog Computers +++

B. Digital Computers
C. Hybrid Computers
D. None of above

57. The computer that process both analog and digital is called

A. Analog computer
B. Digital computer
C. Hybrid computer +++
D. Mainframe computer

58. The processing speed of first generation computers was

A. Milliseconds +++
B. Microseconds
C. Nanoseconds
D. picoseconds
59. Which of the following is used only for data entry and storage, and never for processing?

A. Personal Computer
B. Dumb terminal +++
C. Micro Computer
D. Laptop Computers

60. Which of the following is input device?

A. scanner +++
B. speaker
C. monitor
D. projector

61. WAN which is an abbreviation in Newtorking, what is its full meaning?

A. WAP Area Network

B. Wide Area Network +++
C. Wide Array of Network
D. Wireless Access Network

62. What does ASCII stand for?

A. American Stable Code for International Interchange

B. American Standard Case for Institutional Interchange
C. American Standard Code for Information Interchange ++
D. American Standard Code for Interchange Information

63. Which of this statement is correct?

A. 1 KB = 1024 Bytes +++

B. 1 MB = 1024 Bytes
C. 1 KB = 1000 Bytes
D. 1 MB = 1000 Bytes
64. Which of the following is a feature of fifth generation computers?
A. Use of natural language
B. artificial intelligence
C. bio-chips
D. All of above +++
65. A song being played on computer speaker is
A. hard output
B. soft output +++
C. both hard and soft output
D. neither hard nor soft output
66. Second Generation computers were developed during
A. 1949 to 1955
B. 1956 to 1965 +++
C. 1965 to 1970
D. 1970 to 1990
67. All modern computer operate on
A. Information
B. Floppies
C. Data +++
D. Word
68. Which of the following is not a classification of computer based on size?
A. Mainframe Computer
B. Micro Computer
C. Mini Computer
D. Digital Computer +++
69. Cursor is a ____
A. Pixel
B. Thin blinking line +++
C. Pointing device
D. None of these
70. A kind of serial dot-matrix printer that forms characters with magnetically-charged ink
sprayed dots is called
A. Laser printer
B. Ink-jet printer +++
C. Drum printer
D. Chan printer
71. Which of the following memory medium is not used as main memory system?
A. Magnetic core
B. Semiconductor
C. Magnetic tape +++
D. Both a and b
72. The word Abacus is derived from Abax, a word from
A. Latin language +++
B. Greek Language
C. Sanskrit language
D. Ancient Egypt
73. A kind of scanner MICR is the short form of
A. Magnetic Ink Character Reader+++
B. Magnetic Ink Code Reader
C. Magnetic Ink Cases Reader
D. None
74. A computer Program that translates one program instruction at a time into machine
language is called a/an
A. Interpreter +++
B. CPU
C. Compiler
D. Simulator

75. Input and output devices such as monitors and keyboards are classified as

A. arithmetic units
B. control unit devices
C. peripheral devices+++
D. main store devices

76. Which of the following are the cheapest memory devices in terms of Cost/Bit?

A. Semiconductor memories
B. Magnetic Disks
C. Compact Disks +++
D. Magnetic Tapes

77. Word 'RAM' stands for

A. random access memory+++
B. read access memory
C. read arithmetic memory
D. random arithmetic memory
78. Two type of memories 'RAM' and 'ROM' are part of
A. backup memory
B. main memory+++
C. shorter memory
D. long-term memory
79. Small computers that are not microcomputers are classified as

A. micro computers
B. mini computers +++
C. mainframe computers
D. mega processors
80. An electronic tool that allows information to be input, processed, and output is
______________________
A. Operating system
B. Motherboard
C. Computer+++
D. CPU
81. ____________ is worldwide network of computers
A. CPU
B. Internet+++
C. RAM
D. Network
82. The brain of the computer that does calculation, moving and processing of information is _________
A. CPU+++
B. RAM
C. Motherboard
D. Hard drive
83. Part of a computer that allows a user to put information into the computer is ____________
A. Output device
B. Software
C. Operating system
D. Input system+++
84. ________________ is a small picture that represents a folder, program or other things
A. Desktop
B. Icon+++
C. Graphic
D. Image
85. A name for the short term memory of the computer that is lost when the computer is turned off is
-------------------

A. CPU

B. Hardware

C. RAM+++

D. Processor

86. __________ is a part of the computer that all other parts are connected to which allows all of the
parts to communicate so they work together.
 A. Operating system

B. Disk drive

C. Output device

D. Mother board+++

87. The non-physical part of a computer is called _________________

A. Hardware

B. Hard drive

C. Disk drive

D. Software +++

88. Parts of a computer that allow the user to see or hear information that comes out from the
computer is ______________

A. Software
B. Input device
C. Output device+++
D. Operating system

89. This part stores programs and other information on 2 or more disks that are located inside the
computer is _________________

A. Motherboard
B. Hard drive+++
C. CPU
D. Operating system

90. _________ is the part of the computer that reads information from a disk

A. Operating system
B. Motherboard
C. Hard drive
D. Disk drive+++

91. A collection of computer programs is ______________

 A. Software+++
B. RAM
C. Input Devices
D. Hardware

92. A program that controls a computer's basic functions is ___________________

A. Hard Drive
B. Motherboard
C. Operating System+++
D. CPU
93. Word 'RAM' stands for

A. random access memory+++

B. read access memory
C. read arithmetic memory
D. random arithmetic memory

94. A teletypewriter terminal is an example of

A. input devices
B. output devices
C. input/output devices+++
D. storage devices

95. Devices that accept data from outside computer and transfer into CPU are called

A. input devices+++
B. digital devices
C. analogue devices
D. truth table peripheral

96. Devices that are used to receive data from central processing unit are classified as

A. output/input devices+++
B. digital devices
C. signaled device
D. output devices
97. The component of Microsoft Office suite used for typing and editing of documents is

A. Spreadsheets
B. Database
C. Word Processor+++
D. Desktop Publishing
98. What is the default file extension for all Word documents?
A. TXT
B. WRD
C. FIL
D. DOC+++
99. In order to save an existing document with a different name you need to:
A. Retype the document and give it a different name
B. Use the Save as command+++
C. Copy and paste the original document to a new document and then save
D. Use Windows Explorer to copy the document to a different location and then rename it
100. Which keyboard shortcut bolds selected text?
A. Ctrl+B+++
B. Alt+B
C. File/Format/Bold
D. None of the above
101. How do we create a new document in Word?
A. Click on the blank document icon in the upper left hand corner+++
B. Click on the file menu and choose the "close" option
C. Click on the file menu and choose the "save" option
D. Click on the X in the upper right hand corner
102. A document that has been saved is called a process document
A. True+++
B. False
C. None of the above
D. All of the above
103. Which of the following is not a correct procedure for printing in Microsoft Office
A. File | Print | Ok
B. CTRL+X+++
C. File | Print preview | Print
D. All of the above
104. What would you see while spell checking the phrase "My father was write"?
 A. The word "write" is misspelled
B. No errors
C. The verb of the phrase will be highlighted
D. A blue squiggly underline under the word "write" +++
105. Which of the following professions has not been affected by personal
computers?
A. Medical
B. Clerical and law
C. Accounting
D. None of the above+++

106. ROM stands for

A. Randomized Only Memory

B. Data Read Only Memory

C. Random Only Memory

D. Read Only Memory+++

107. ALU is

A. Arithmetic Logic Unit+++

B. Array Logic Unit

C. Application Logic Unit

D. None of above

108. WAN stands for

A. Wap Area Network

B. Wide Area Network+++

C. Wide Array Net

D. Wireless Area Network

109. UNIVAC is

A. Universal Automatic Computer+++

B. Universal Array Computer
C. Unique Automatic Computer
D. Unvalued Automatic Computer

110. The first automatic calculating device which could only add and subtract using
 precise interconnected gears was invented by _________
A. Charles Babbage
B. Alan Turing
C. Augusta Ada
D. Blaise Pascal+++
111. In generation history of computers, ________________ generation computer are
referred to as transistorized computers
A. First
B. Third
C. Fifth
D. Second+++
112. The following are examples of computer that were invented in the first generation of
computers except __________
A. IBM/370+++
B. Abacus
C. Pascaline
D. ENIAC
113. The following are the characteristics of first generation computers with the
exception of _________________
A. They have logic circuitries built from vacuum tubes
B. They dissipate less heat+++
C. They are too slow in the operation
D. They demand for expertise in operating them
114. The component of the computer system that drives the physical components to
work is referred to as ____________
A. Operating System
B. System Utility
C. Driver
D. Software+++
115. A special system software that manages both hardware and software resources of
the computer system is _________
A. System Manager
 B. Resource Manager
C. Operating System+++
D. System Utility
116. Input/Output devices of the computer system include the following except
_________.
A. Keyboard
B. Plotter
C. Comptometer+++
D. Joystick
117. Regularly used application software among users of the computer system especially
windows-based personal computer include the following except _________
A. Microsoft Access
B. Windows7+++
C. Microsoft power point
D. Excel
118. ____________ is an electronic spreadsheet used by accountants and data analyst in
calculations and analyzing data.
A. Microsoft Access
B. Microsoft PowerPoint
C. Microsoft Excel+++
D. Word Perfect
119. ____________ is commonly used to store voluminous data in a persistent mode.
A. Random Access Memory
B. Read Only Memory
C. Hard Disk+++
D. Register
120. The following are menu-driven, almost what-you-see-is-what-you-get word
processor except___________
A. Word Good+++
B. Word Star
C. Word Perfect
D. Microsoft Word
121. Converting 1100112 to decimal will yield_________

A. 37
B. 17
C. 30
D. 27+++
122. Multiplying 1001 by 101 and 1101 by 1010 will yield ___________.
A. 101101 and 110000010+++
B. 101101 and 110000010
C. 110010 and 10000010
D. 101101 and 101000010
123. A ________ of data can be conceptually represented as eight consecutive 1s or 0s..
A. Nibble
B. Word
C. Byte+++
D. Binary Digit
124. 11111011 can be represented as _______ and ________ in decimal and hexadecimal
respectively.
A. 252 and FB
B. 251 and FB+++
C. 253 and FD
D. 251 and FC
125. 01011010 can be represented as _________ and _____ in decimal and hexadecimal
respectively
A. 90 and 5B
B. 90 and 5A+++
C. 92 and 5B
D. 91 and 5C
126. Converting BE16 to decimal yields ________
A. 180
B. 190+++
C. 175
 D. 191
127. In binary, 11011101 + 100010 will yield ________process
A. 11111001
B. 11110111
C. 11111111+++
D. 11010011
128. The following are example of special purpose computing except______
A. IBM/370+++
B. Petrol pump
C. ATM
D. POS Machine
129. The characteristic of the computer that makes it employable in nearly all fields of
life in ________
A. Accuracy
B. Reliability
C. Versatility+++
D. Speed
130. _____________is a set or arrangement of parts that act together to perform a
function
A. Computer
B. System+++
C. Assembly
D. Organization
131. _______________ statement causes termination of execution of one iteration of a
loop
A. Data
B. Statistics
C. Information+++
D. Binary Digit
132. ___________ is a computer whose operation can be changed by altering its stored
programs
A. Computer
 B. Special – purpose computer
C. General purpose computer+++
D. Pascaline
133. _____________is ready-made application software that enables you to organize
numbers and formulas into a rectangular array of cells.
A. Spreadsheet+++
B. Organizer
C. Photoshop
D. Corel Draw
134. The smallest unit of information used in computer and communication system is
______________
A. Code
B. Bit+++
C. Data
D. Junit
135. _________ is a combination of thousands of circuits built on ting pieces of silicon,
which are called chips
A. Water
B. Integrated Circuit+++
C. Microprocessor
D. Circuit
136. _____________provides an interconnection for all hardware components of the
computer system so as to perform function
A. Microprocessor
B. Expansion Slot
C. Port
D. Motherboard+++
137. ________ is a device that converts keystrokes into special code that can be
electronically manipulated by computer
A. Keyboard+++
B. Memory
C. Port
 D. Disk
138. Which of the following is not considered to be one of the basic tasks, that a
computer is capable of performing?
A. Responding to output in a predictable way+++
B. Processing input according to instructions
C. Storing instruction and the results of processing
D. Providing output in the form of information
139. Large-scale general-purpose computers are called ____________
A. Microcomputer
B. Mainframe+++
C. Minicomputers
D. Personal computer
140. Advance in computer technology have led to ____________.
A. Low performance in smaller packages
B. High performance in smaller package+++
C. High performance at greater expense
D. None of the above
141. The difference between data and information is that
A. Data always contain information
B. Data have context, while information may not
C. Information has to context while data may not+++
D. None of the above Integer
142. Visual Basic for application is a high level programming language that evolved from
the earlier ____________ language that also evolved from
A. VB.Net and C#
B. VB6 and C#
C. VB. Net and BASIC
D. VB6 and BASIC+++
143. The following are from control in VBA except __________
A. Label
B. Command Button
 C. Picture Box
D. Image Box++ +
144. The several data types established in Visual Basic include the following except
_________
A. Boolean
B. Double
C. Float+++
D. Single
145. Consider this do statement:
Given the below program segment:
Private Sub displayAdd (x As Integer, y As Integer)
MsgBox (x+y) * (x-y)
X=3
Y=10
End Sub
Private Sub UserForm_Initialize()
Dim a As Integer
Dim b As Integer
a=5
b=2
displayAdd (a,b)
End Sub

What will be the output of the main module that calls displayAdd(a,b).
A. ab
B. a+b
C. 21+++
D. 42
146. Parameters are data values that can be passed to a subroutine by ____ and ______
A. Value and values
B. Reference and values+++
C. Reference and addresses
D. Variables and constant
147. Given the below for – loop:
Dim I as Integer
For I=20 to 0 step – 2
Range (“C2”). Offset (I,O)=I,
Nest I

How many number of iteration will the execution of the statement within the loop be?
A. 20 times
B. 11 times+++
C. 10 times
D. 18 times
148. In the second generation of Computer

A. Transistor Technology replaced Vacuum tubes+++

B. Integrated circuitry system replaced Vacuum tubes

C. Mainframe technology replaced Vacuum tubes

D. Artificial Intelligence replaced Vacuum tubes

149. In the Third generation of computers

A. Artificial Intelligence were developed

B. Integrated circuits were developed+++

C. Magnetic core memories were developed

D. Computer became ubiquitous.

150. IBM 360/91 is an example of the:

A. First generation computer

B. Second generation computer

C. Third generation computer +++

D. Fifth generation computer

151. Computer can be classified based on the following except:

A. Signal type

B. Purpose

C. Capacity
 D. Durability+++

152. Classification based on signal type include the following except:

A. Digital

B. Analog

C. Super breed++++

D. Hybrid

153. The following are examples of input devices except:

A. Keyboard

B. Mouse

C. Optical scanner

D. RAM+++

154. Which of the following is false:

A. Monitor is an output device

B. System Unit is the Central Processing Unit (CPU)+++

C. The RAM and ROM are primary memories

D. Computer takes, stores and processes data and gives result as output.

155. All the electronic components in a PC are mounted on a piece of fiberglass called
the___

A. Motherboard+++

B. Motherbord

C. MorderBoard

D. Majorboard

156. A series of coded instructions showing the logical steps the computer follows to
solve a given problem is called___

A. Sub

B. Program+++

C. Function

D. Logic

157. ____ is a graphical representation of the major steps of a program

 A. Pseudo code

B. Program guide

C. Algorithm

D. Flowchart+++

158. Which of the following is false about An Algorithm:

A. A finite set or sequence of actions

B. This sequence of actions has a unique initial action

C. Each action in the sequence has unique successor

D. The sequence does not terminate. +++

159. Data is referred to as raw ____

A. Device

B. facts +++

C. Machine

D. Statement

160. Another name for information is ______

A. Data

B. Processed Data +++

C. Guideline orders

D. Instruction

161. The act of having computers all around us is referred to as ________

A. Cloud

B. Grid

C. Ubiquitous +++

D. Traditional

162. In VBA , a group of variables that share a common name, where its variables are
referred to by using the name and an index number in parentheses is called ____

A. An Array+++

B. A sub

C. A Function
 D. An Index

163. _______ Statement simply transfers program execution to a new statement, which
is preceded by a label.

A. print

B. Go To+++

C. Input

D. Divert

164. Private Sub CommandButton1_Click()

Dim score1 As Integer, score2 As Integer, result As String
score1 = Range("A1").Value
score2 = Range("B1").Value
If score1 >= 60 And score2 > 1 Then
result = "pass"
Else
result = "fail"
End If
Range("C1").Value = result
End Sub

In VBA, the above is an example of using the:

A. If----Then----Elseif----Else “Control” Statements+++

B. If---- Elif----Else “Control” Statements
C. Output “Control” Statements
D. Do-Loop “Control” Statements
165. Private Sub CommandButton1_Click()
Dim i As Integer
For i = 1 To 15 Step 2
Cells(i, 1).Value = i
Next
End Sub

In VBA, the above is an example of using the:

A. If----Then----Elseif----Else “Control” Statements
B. For----Next “Control” Statements +++

C. Nested For----Next “Control” Statements

D. Output “Control” Statements

166. ______ is a collection of tables or file with related data.

A. Database+++
 B. Dictionary

C. Label

D. Store

167. In database management, _____ is referred to as a Unique Key.

A. Tertiary Key

B. Secondary Key

C. Primary Key +++

D. Elementary Key

168. The following are features of computer except _______

A. Speed

B. Accuracy

C. Space +++

D. Automatic

169. The ability of a computer system to be able to perform any type of task once it can
be reduced to logical steps is called _______

A. Reliability

B. Flexibility +++

C. Complexity

D. Rationality

170. First generation of computers uses ______ in form of vacuum tubes, instead of
electromechanical relays

A. Circuit

B. Switches

C. Circuit board

D. Electronic switches +++

171. The use of program stored in memory to control the order of arithmetic operations,
makes ______ to run order of magnitude faster than _______
 A. First generation computer, third generation computer

B. ENIAC, EDVAC

C. EDVAC, ENIAC +++

D. Second generation computer, third generation computer

172. During the _____ generation, many high level programming language were
introduced

A. First

B. Second +++

C. Third

D. Fourth

173. All of the following were innovations used in third generation except

A. Integrated circuit

B. Semiconductor memories

C. Software engineering +++

D. Microprogramming

174. ____ computer measures rather than count

A. Digital

B. Compute

C. Analog +++

D. Hybrid

175. Based on classification by capacity, the following are main categories except ____

A. Microcomputers

B. Medium/Mini/Small Computers

C. Super Computers +++

D. Large Computers/Main Frames

176. The following are examples of Micro Computers except

A. IBM

B. APPLE
 C. COMPAQ

D. INTEL +++

177. The computer hardware comprises the input unit, the processing unit and the
______ unit

A. Storage

B. Output +++

C. Control

D. memory

178. Which of the following contains body of codes that perform a particular task and
does not return a value.
A. Subroutine +++
B. Function
C. Complier
D. Module
179. Which of the following is used to return to a value.
A. Subroutine
B. Function +++
C. Complier
D. Module
180. The conversion of 1F216 to Base 10 is ____
A. 49910
B. 49810+++
C. 47710
D. 50010
181. VBA treats as a ____________ anything on a line that follows the apostrophe ‘
A. Array
B. Label
C. Function
D. Comment +++
182. Which of the following does not return a value
A. Array
B. Label
C. Sub +++
D. Function
183. A very important use of _______ is to utilize them to break up the code to smaller
piece each performing a specific task and does not return a value.
A. Function
B. Sub +++
C. Array
D. Label
184. The act of correcting errors in a program code is called
 A. Debugging +++
B. Sorting
C. Flowcharting
D. Looping

185.
public Class Form1
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles
Button1.Click
Dim num1 As Integer = 1
Do While num1 < 10
MessageBox.Show("The value of num1 is :" & num1)
num1 = num1 + 1
Loop
End Sub
End Class

In VB .NET the above is an Example of using the

A. The For Statement
B. The For-Next Statement
C. The End sub Statement
D. The Do Loops+++
186. VB.NET is considered to be a:
A. Low level Language, Object-oriented Programming Language
B. First generation Language.
C. High level, Object-oriented Programming Language +++
D. Machine Object-oriented Programming Language

187. ENIAC computer belongs to

A. 1st Generation of computer +++

B. 2nd Generation of computer
C. 3rd Generation of computer
D. 4th Generation of computer

188. The following are the advantages of using computer except

A. flexibility
B. automatic
C. accuracy
D. privacy violation +++

189. ENIAC stand for

 A. Electrical Numerical Integrator and Computer
B. Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer +++
C. Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator
D. Electrical Numerical Integrator and Calculator

190. 2nd generation High level language include the following except

A. Pascal +++
B. Fortran
C. ALGOL
D. COBOL

191. The major characteristics of 3rd Generation computer is the use of

A. vacuum tubes
B. transistors
C. large scale integration
D. Integrated circuit +++

192. Another name for Intel iPSC-1 is

A. hyperbole
B. hypercube +++
C. hypertech
D. none of the above

193. The computer that is designed to solve a restricted class of problems is

A. general purpose computer

B. multiple purpose computer
C. special purpose computer +++
D. micro computer

194. Classification of computer by capacity include

A. Microcomputer
B. Mini computer
C. Mainframe computer
D. All of the above +++
195. The input unit include the following except

A. Monitor +++
B. scanner
C. keyboard
D. trackball

196. The main unit of a personal computer is

A. ROM unit
B. RAM unit
C. System unit +++
D. Keyboard unit

197. The computer software can be classified into

A. Digital and analog software

B. System and application software +++
C. Analog and application software
D. Digital and system software

198. A program that acts as an interface between a user of a computer and the computer
hardware is known as

A. Utility software
B. Language translator
C. Operating system +++
D. All of the above

199. The three key parameters in which computer can be classified is based on

A. Analog, Digital and Hybrid

B. Laptop, Notebook and Palmtop
C. Purpose, signal type and capacity +++
D. None of the above

200. The components of the system unit of the computer include the following except

A. Keyboard +++
 B. Motherboard
C. Expansion slot
D. Math Coprocessor slot

201. The suites of languages that translate other languages to machine language are
called

A. Language interpreter
B. Language compiler
C. Language translator +++
D. none of the above

202. The initial program written in a language different from machine language is called

A. Source program +++

B. Start program
C. Beginning program
D. Object program

203. A program that accepts code from one high level language, reads, translates and
executes it, line by lone into machine language is known as

A. translator
B. interpreter +++
C. compiler
D. executor

204. The stages in compilation in order are

A. Syntax analysis(Lexical analysis(Semantic analysis(Code generation

B. Lexical analysis( Semantic analysis(Syntax analysis(Code generation
C. Lexical analysis(Syntax analysis(Semantic analysis(Code generation +++
D. Syntax analysis( Semantic analysis(Lexical analysis(Code generation

205. Typical logic operations in computer programming language include the following
except:

A. shift
B. compare
 C. test
D. add +++

206. The very high level language generally described as

A. Fourth Generation (computer) Language (4GL) +++

B. Third Generation (computer) Language (3GL)
C. Second Generation (computer) Language (2GL)
D. First Generation (computer) Language (1GL)

207. The process of locating and correcting errors is known as

A. Error tracing
B. debugging +++
C. editing
D. updating

208. A finite step-by-step method of solving a problem is

A. Flowchart
B. Algorithm +++
C. pseudocode
D. coding

209. A program design aid that help in expressing the detailed logic of a program is

A. Flowchart
B. Algorithm
C. Pseudocode +++
D. coding

210. Which of the following is false

A. The sign of a positive or negative binary is changed by taking it’s 2’s complement
B. Subtraction is addition with the sign of the minuend changed +++
C. When two binary numbers are multiplied, both numbers MUST BE in true form
D. Subtraction is addition with the sign of the subtrahend changed

211. ________ number system has digits 0-9 and letters A-F
 A. Decimal
B. Hexadecimal +++
C. Octal
D. Binary

212. The octal equivalent of 654h is

A. 1216
B. 6250
C. 6540
D. 3124 +++

213. What is the binary equivalent of the octal 7328

A. 111011010 +++
B. 011100110010
C. 1100011100
D. 11100011

214. The major difference between a function and subroutine is that

A. Function is in excel while subroutine is a BASIC language

B. Function can be used in database software while subroutine can only be used in word
software
C. Function returns a value while subroutine do not return value +++
D. None of the above

215. The Sequence of instructions followed by Excel to achieve a particular purpose is

A. Flowchart
B. Algorithm
C. Pseudocode
D. Macro +++

216. Keyboard short cut to open vba editor in excel is

A. alt + f10
B. ctrl + f10
C. alt + f11 +++
 D. ctrl + f11

217. To enters the string “Computer” into the cell at the intersection of row 3 and column
2 in Excel VBA

A. Cells(3,2).value = “Computer”
B. Range("B3").Value = "Computer"
C. Cells(3,2).value = Computer
D. (A) and (B) above +++

218. Examples of program flows and decision making include all except

A. Select Case
B. Go To
C. Do … Loop
D. While … Wend +++

219. A group of variables that share a common name is called

A. Array +++
B. Subroutine
C. Procedure
D. Function

220. Which among is/are not related to database

A. Cell
B. Table
C. Row
D. (A) and (C)

221. A key that serves as a linking between two tables is known as

A. Compound key
B. Foreign key +++
C. Primary key
D. Integrity key

222. The process of organizing data in a database

 A. Normalization +++
B. Sterilization
C. Organization
D. Classification

223. The “Junction table” can be found in

A. Many-to-One relationship
B. One-to-Many relationship
C. Many-to-Many
D. One-to-One

224. When a student can offer many courses, but each course can only be offered once
by each student is termed

A. Many-to-One relationship
B. One-to-Many relationship
C. Many-to-Many
D. On-to-One

225. The database object that can be used to answer a simple question, to perform
calculations, to combine data from different tables is known as

A. Query +++
B. Report
C. Form
D. Table

226. The basic code-building component, which has no visible interface and adds specific
functionality to project in VB.Net is

A. Windows control library

B. Class library +++
C. Console application
D. All of the above

227. The access specifier in which scope of accessibility is limited within the class and
the Inherited class is

A. Public
 B. Private
C. Protected +++
D. Friends

228. What did the first generation of computers use for circuitry?

A. Transistors

B. Integrated Circuits

C. Vacuum tubes +++

D. Microprocessor

229. What did the second generation of computers use for circuitry?

A. Transistors +++

B. Integrated Circuits

C. Vacuum tubes

D. Microprocessor

230. The third generation of computers was based on which of the following?

A. Transistors

B. Integrated Circuits +++

C. Vacuum tubes

D. Microprocessor

231. Computers can be classified based on the following key parameters except

A. Signal type

B. Durability +++

C. Purpose

D. Capacity

232. Which of the following is not likely to be areas where special purpose computer are
deployed?

A. Navigational problems

B. Tracking airplane or missiles

 C. Banking operations +++

D. Process control applications in industries

233. Which of the following is not an advantage of the micro-computers over the mini computers
and mainframes?

A. Memory capacity

B. Speed

C. Size

D. Durability +++

234. Which of the following cannot be found at the front side of a system unit?

A. Network adapter +++

B. Reset button

C. Power on/off

D. CD Rom slot

235. Which of the following cannot be found at the back side of a system unit?

A. Fan housing

B. Monitor port

C. Key lock +++

D. Monitor port

236. The speed of measured in MHz. A PC running at 400GHz means:

A. 400 thousand ticks per second

B. 400 million ticks per second

C. 400 billion ticks per second +++

D. 400 trillion ticks per second

237. The central process unit is the following except:

A. Processes (moves and calculates) data

B. It is the center of PC data processing

C. Is also referred to as system unit+++

D. It is chip which contains millions of transistors

238. Which of these is not a computer output device?

 A. Monitor

B. Speaker

C. Keyboard +++

D. Printer

239. The system software can be divided into the following except

A. Operating system

B. Application software +++

C. Language translator

D. Utility software

240. Which of the following is not correct about Language translators?

A. A compiler translate an entire assembly language program into machine language

program +++

B. An assembler translate the entire assembly language program into machine language
program

C. An interpreter translate and execute a source program line by line into assembly
language

D. A compiler translate an entire high level language into assembly language program

241. Word processors, spreadsheet and database packages are examples of:

A. System software

B. Application software +++

C. Utility software

D. Operating System

242. Which of the following is not a component of an operating system?

A. Process management

B. Code generation management+++

C. Memory management

D. File management

243. Which of the following basic types of instructions causes the computer to alter the
sequence of instruction within the program?

A. Input-output instructions
 B. Arithmetic instructions

C. Branching instructions+++

D. Logic instructions

244. Which of the following is not a feature of machine language programming

A. The operation code is expressed as a combination of letters called mnemonics+++

B. They make use of instructions written in binary notations 1 and 0.

C. It is time consuming

D. It is computer dependent

245. At what stage of programming is algorithms, flowchart, pseudo code and decision table
used?

A. Program testing

B. Program debugging

C. Program definition

D. Developing the method of solution+++

246. Among the flowchart symbols, which is used for input and output instructions?

A. Oval

B. Rectangular

C. kite

D. parallelogram+++

247. The rectangle symbol of flowchart is used for:

A. Input and output instruction

B. Decision making

C. Arithmetic calculation+++

D. Operation sequence and data flow directions

248. The hexadecimal numbering system contains

A. 10 characters

B. 15 characters

C. 16 characters+++

D. 17 characters
249. Converting 0Dh into binary gives

A. 00001011

B. 00001101+++

C. 00001001

D. 00000111

250. Converting 111111000101101001 to hexadecimal gives

A. FC5A1

B. 2F169

C. 3F169+++

D. 11F169

251. Converting 1Ch to decimal gives

A. 27

B. 28+++

C. 29

D. 30

252. In VBA, the difference between a sub and function is

A. A procedure returns a value to the sub that called it

B. A procedure returns a value to the function that called it

C. A sub returns a value to the procedure that called it

D. A function returns a value to the procedure that called it+++

253. In VBA one of the following contains buttons to which you have quick and easy access

A. Menu bar

B. Toolbar+++

C. Project window

D. Properties window

254. In VBA, a function that displays a box where users can enter a value or message in form of
text is called

A. TextBox

B. MsgBox+++
 C. InputBox

D. ValueBox

255. Which of the following is not a part of the VBA IDE

A. Menu bar

B. Toolbar

C. Code menu+++

D. properties window

256. Which of the following is not a statement for controlling program flow in VBA

A. If…then…else

B. Do while+++

C. For next

D. Do loop

257. Which of the following is a correct way of declaring array “A” in VBA

A. Dim A[1 To 5] as Strings

B. Array A[1 To 5] as Strings

C. Dim A(1 To 5) as Strings+++

D. Array A(1 To 5) as Strings

258. In database, a request for data results and for action on data is called

A. Sort

B. Enquiry

C. Query+++

D. Call

259. A process of organizing data in database by eliminating redundancy and inconsistent

dependency is called

A. Formalization

B. Synchronization

C. Query

D. Normalization+++

260. Which of the following is not a type of relationship in database?

 A. One-to-one

B. One-to-many

C. Many-to-one+++

D. Many-to-many

261. Which of the following shows a correct declaration of variable “A” in Visual Basic?

A. Dim A : Integer

B. Dim A :: Integer

C. Dim A, Integer

D. Dim A as Integer+++

262. Which of the following describes access specifiers?

A. The primary key of an object and its members

B. The scope of accessibility of a string literal and its members

C. The primary key of a string literal and its members

D. The scope of accessibility of an object and its members+++

263. Which of the following is not a type of access specifier?

A. Public

B. Private

C. Protected

D. Unprotected+++

264. Queries used to retrieve data from a table or to make calculations are called

A. Select queries+++

B. Action queries

C. Passive queries

D. Filter queries

265. Queries that add, change or delete data are called

A. Select queries

B. Action queries+++

C. Passive queries
 D. Filter queries

266. Which of the following is correct

A. Built-in functions are procedures created independently from the even procedures

B. User-defined functions can only perform some basic operations

C. Built-in functions can be used to perform all complex operations

D. User-defined function can be used to perform more complex operations+++

267. Every task you perform can be recorded using one of the following tools

A. Autosave

B. Autorun

C. Macro+++

D. Recorder

268. The following are characteristics of a computer expect ____________________.

A. Speed
B. Accuracy
C. Storage
D. Rigid+++
269. __________________ was mainly used in the Third generation of computer?
A. Vacuum Tube
B. Integrated Circuit+++
C. Transistor
D. Large Scale integration chip
270. In analogue computer _____________________?
A. Input is first converted to digital form
B. Input is never converted to digital form +++
C. Output is displayed in digital form
D. All of above
271. The mainframe computer system can execute __________________ instruction per second
A. 100+++
B. 1000
C. 10000
 D. 10
272. Which of the following are the two main components of the CPU?
A. Control Unit and Registers
B. Registers and Main Memory
C. Control unit and ALU +++
D. ALU and bus
273. Which of the following is an input device ________________?
A. Keyboard
B. Mouse
C. Card Reader
D. All of these+++
274. ____________ facilitates the optimal use of the hardware systems and/or provide a suitable
environment for the writing, editing, debugging, testing and running of User Programs.
A. Operating system
B. System software+++
C. Application software
D. Software
275. What is the full meaning of OOP?
A. Object Only Programming
B. Object Oriented Programming+++
C. Optional Object Programming
D. Open Operations Programming
276. Which of the following are the functions of an operating system_______________?
A. Allocates resources
B. Monitors Activities
C. Manages disks and files
D. All of the above+++
277. The suites of languages that translate other languages to machine language are called
_____?
A. Language translator+++
B. Machine translator
 C. System translator
D. None of the above
278. Which of the following is not a stage in compilation _____________?
A. Word processing+++
B. Lexical analysis
C. Syntax analysis
D. Semantics analysis
279. Visual BASIC is a ________________________________ language.
A. machine
B. high-level+++
C. low level
D. mid-level
280. In Visual BASIC, ___________ are tied to the occurrence of events.
A. actions+++
B. options
C. clicks
D. inputs
281. The following are major components of the Visual BASIC design panel, EXCEPT
A. Coding Panel+++
B. Form Panel
C. Properties Window
D. Menu Bar
282. Visual BASIC form controls can be found on the ________________.
A. toolbar+++
B. menu bar
C. properties window
D. design panel
283. The features of Visual BASIC tools can be changed in its ____________________________.
A. property window+++
B. features window
C. characteristics window
 D. toolbar
284. In Visual Basic, the project name always appears in the _____________________.
A. property window
B. intermediate window
C. code panel
D. title bar
285. Which of the following cannot be found in the Visual Basic toolbar?
A. Picture box
B. Check box
C. List box
D. Compile button+++
286. What would be a good Visual Basic tool to accept the input of a person’s first name?
A. Command Button
B. Label Box
C. Text Box+++
D. Check Box
287. Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic types of statement structures?
A. Sequence+++
B. Loop
C. Decision/Branching
D. Input/Output
288. Which one of the following is NOT one of the three main types of errors?
A. Syntax error
B. Logic error
C. Declaration error+++
D. Run-time error
289. Visual Studio provides which feature:
A. debugging
B. application deployment
C. syntax checking
D. All of the above+++
290. The first computers were programmed using
A. Assembly Language
B. Machine Language+++
C. Source Code
D. Object Code
291. Which of the following is a good principle of programming
A. Accuracy
B. Efficiency
C. Readability
D. All of the above+++
292. ___________combines the features of the text box and list box
A. Picture box
B. Check box
C. Combo box+++
D. Option button
293. What is the output of the following code MyString=”Hello World”
LeftString=left(MyString,3)
A. Hel+++
B. Hello World
C. World
D. Wor
294. The data operated on by a particular operation is called ____________.
A. OP Code
B. Operand+++
C. data
D. information
295. A person who writes programs is called?
A. An Analyst
B. A Scientist
C. A Writer
D. A Programmer+++
296. Major registers in the in the CPU includes the following except?
A. Accumulator
B. Program Counter
C. Main Memory register+++
D. Data Register
297. Major sub-systems of the CPU include which of the following?
A. Instruction Decoder
B. Controller Sequencer
C. ALU
D. All of the above+++
298. What is the full meaning of OOP?
A. Object Only Programming
B. Object Oriented Programming+++
C. Optional Object Programming
D. Open Operations Programming
299. The acronym GUI stands for _________________________________________.
A. Graphical User Interface+++
B. Graphical Utility Interface
C. Graphical Utility for Interaction
D. Graphical User Interaction
300. What is the full meaning of IDE?
A. Integrated Design Environment
B. Integrated Development Environment+++
C. Interior Development Environment
D. Industrial Design Environment
301. The following are input devices except?
A. Speakers+++
B. Light pen
C. Keyboard
D. Mouse
302. Read/Write Memory are composed of _________________
 A. titanium
B. flip-flops+++
C. registers
D. counters
303. _________________ provides the interconnection between the internal buses and I/O devices
A. I/O Interfaces+++
B. Panel
C. Cables
D. Ports
304. What are the two types of software?
A. System and Application software+++
B. User Defined and Generic Software
C. Utility Output and Application Software
D. General Purpose and Task Specific Software
305. The ________________________ uniquely identifies each record in a table?
A. Matric Number
B. Surname
C. Primary Key+++
D. Foreign Key
306. ________________________ is a field that matches the unique identifier column of a different
table?
A. First Field
B. Primary Key
C. Last Field
D. Foreign Key+++
307. Easy to use features of Access 2010 includes which of the following?
A. Analyse data
B. Modify Records
C. Sort Records
D. All of the above+++
308. Visual Basic for Applications is a __________________?
 A. Low Level Language
B. Intermediate Level Language
C. High Level Language+++
D. Assembled Language
309. VBA is an Object-Oriented Programming language?
A. True+++
B. False
C. Never
D. None of the above
310. One of the unique features of VBA is that
A. It has a unique name
B. it allows it code to be quickly modified while being debugged+++
C. it is the oldest existing language and with that it contains more constructs
D. it is easy to code
311. A GUI stands for
A. Grid User Interface
B. General User Interface
C. Graphical User Interface +++
D. All of the above
312. Some of the commands displayed by the Menu Bar includes?
A. File
B. Edit
C. View
D. All of the above+++
313. Fundamental Data Types in Visual Basic includes?
A. Boolean, Double, Integer+++
B. Single, String, Exp
C. Double, String, Cos
D. None of the above
314. Some VBA mathematical functions include?
A. Log, Abs, Sin
 B. Round, Log, Rnd
C. Sqr, Tan, Sin
D. All of the above+++
315. A subroutine can be thought of as a ___________________?
A. Documented activity
B. Miniature program+++
C. A variable declaration
D. All of the above
316. A subroutine can be called in some of this ways except
A. By using the CALL keyword
B. By stating the name of the subroutine
C. By Redeclaring its statements+++
D. All of the above
317. _______________ returns a double value specifying the square root of a number?
A. √
B. Sqr+++
C. root
D. None of the above
318. The two ways in which parameters can be sent to a subroutine are?
A. By Val and By Position
B. By Val and By Type
C. By Ref and By Val+++
D. All of the above
319. In what case is a function used?
A. If there will be a need for a Return Value+++
B. If there will be no need for a Return Value
C. If the Return Value is a constant
D. All of the above
320. Logical Operators in VBA includes?
A. =, <>, < +++
B. <!, !!, <
 C. <>, !=, >!!
D. All of the above
321. A good Visual Basic tool to for submitting Form Entries will be?
A. Command Button+++
B. Label Box
C. Text Box
D. Check Box
322. Which one of the following is NOT one of the three main types of errors?
A. Syntax error
B. Logic error
C. Declaration error+++
D. Run-time error
323. Visual BASIC is an ____________________ language.
A. abstract
B. event driven+++
C. obsolete
D. open source
324. Groupings of 8 bits handled as a single unit is called a _______.
A. Bit group
B. Nibble
C. Concat
D. Byte+++
325. A nibble is made up of _______ .
A. 1 byte
B. 2 bytes
C. 4 bits+++
D. 6 bits
326. Microsoft Word documents have the ______ extension.
A. .doc
B. .docx
C. .docu
 D. A and B above+++
327. The acronym GUI stands for _________________________________________.
A. Graphical User Interface+++
B. Graphical Utility Interface
C. Graphical Utility for Interaction
D. Graphical User Interaction
328. What is the full meaning of IDE?
A. Integrated Design Environment
B. Integrated Development Environment+++
C. Interior Development Environment
D. Industrial Design Environment
329. Visual BASIC form controls can be found on the ________________.
A. toolbar+++
B. menu bar
C. properties window
D. design panel
330. The features of Visual BASIC tools can be changed in its ____________________________.
A. property window+++
B. features window
C. characteristics window
D. toolbar
331. A GUI
A. uses buttons, menus and icons
B. should be interactive
C. stands for Graphical User Interface
D. All of the above+++
332. The acronym BASIC stands for
_______________________________________________________.
A. Believable And Simple Instruction Code
B. Beginners’ All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code+++
C. Beginners’ Available Simple Instruction Code
 D. Beginners’ All-purpose Simple Instruction Code
333. Visual Basic is regarded as a
A. low level language
B. first-generation language
C. high-level language+++
D. machine language
334. Which of the following best describes an algorithm?
A. A mathematical formula that solves a problem.
B. A series of gimmicks in writing code.
C. A logical sequence of steps that solve a problem.+++
D. A tool that designs computer programs and draws the user interface.
335. In event-driven programming, an event could be generated by:
A. the system
B. a user’s action
C. the program itself
D. All of the above+++
336. Which is not a numeric data type?
A. String+++
B. Short
C. Long
D. None of the above
337. Which is a numeric data type?
A. Floating point
B. Integer
C. String
D. Both A. and B.+++
338. Which is a valid statement for declaring a variable?
A. Const Sum As Integer
B. Const mySum as Integer
C. Dim mySum as Integer+++
D. All of the above
339. Which of the following will generate an error?
A. Dividing by zero+++
B. Assigning the string “Hello, world” to an string variable
C. Both A. and B. above
D. None of the above.
340. The process of checking for and correcting errors in a program code is called _____________.
A. sniffing
B. debugging+++
C. disinfecting
D. inspecting
341. Which keyword is used in Visual Basic for variable declaration?
A. Dim+++
B. Var
C. Set
D. None of the above
342. Convert 20B316 to decimal
A. 847110
B. 858110
C. 837110 +++
D. 838110
343. Addition of 19516 and 31916 is ____________
A. 4AE16 +++
B. 4AD16
C. 4AC16
D. NONE OF THE ABOVE
344. Add DEAD16 and BEEF16
A. 19C9C16
B. 19D9B16
C. 19D9C16+++
D. 19D9D16
345. Compute 75268 - 31428
A. 43658
B. 43638
C. 43648+++
D. 43668
346. Stored instructions and data in digital computers consists of
 A. Alphabets
B. Numerals
C. Characters
D. Bits +++
347. CD-ROM stands for
A. Compactable Read Only Memory
B. Compact Data Read Only Memory
C. Compactable Disk Read Only Memory
D. Compact Disk Read Only Memory+++
348. How was the generation of computer classified?
A. by the device used in memory and processor +++
B. by the speed of computer
C. by the model of the computer
D. by the accuracy of computer
349. Chief component of first generation computer was
A. Transistors
B. Vacuum Tubes and Valves+++
C. Integrated Circuits
D. None of above
350. Second Generation computers were developed during
A. 1949 to 1955
B. 1956 to 1965+++
C. 1965 to 1970
D. 1970 to 1990
351. What is meant by a dedicated computer?
A. Which is used by one person only
B. Which is assigned one and only one task +++
C. Which uses one kind of software
D. Which is meant for application software
352. A storage area used to store data to a compensate for the difference in speed at
which the different units can handle data is
A. Memory
B. Buffer+++
C. Accumulator
D. Address
353. Which number system is commonly used as a shortcut notation for groups of four
binary digits?
A. Binary
B. Decimal
C. Octal
D. Hexadecimal+++
354. The difference between memory and storage is that memory is …. and storage is …
A. Temporary, permanent +++
B. Permanent, temporary
C. Slow, fast
D. All of above
355. The octal equivalence of 111010 is
A. 81
B. 72 +++
C. 71
D. None of above
356. Which of the following is not used as secondary storage?
A. semiconductor memory +++
B. magnetic disks
C. magnetic drums
D. magnetic tapes
357. Which of the following is the fastest?
A. CPU +++
B. Magnetic tapes and disks
C. Video terminal
D. Sensors, mechanical controllers
358. Who built the first Mechanical Calculator
A. Joseph Marie Jacquard
B. John Mauchly
C. Blaise Pascal+++
D. Howard Aiken
359. Which of the following items are examples of storage devices?
A. Floppy / hard disks
B. CD-ROMs
C. Tape devices
D. All of the above +++
360. A computer Program that translates one program instruction at a time into machine
language is called a/an
A. Interpreter +++
B. CPU
C. Compiler
D. Simulator
361. The computer that process both analog and digital is called
A. Analog computer
B. Digital computer
C. Hybrid computer +++
D. Mainframe computer
362. The term bit is short for:
A. megabyte
B. binary language
C. binary digit+++
D. binary number
363. A _______________ is approximately a million bytes
A. gigabyte
B. kilobyte
C. megabyte +++
D. terabyte
364. Word processing, spreadsheet, and photo-editing are examples of:
A. Application software+++
B. System software
C. Operating system software
D. Platform software
365. __________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices,
such as your car or your electronic thermostat.
A. Servers
B. Embedded computers+++
C. Robotic computers
D. Mainframes
366. What is true about supercomputers?
A. they can fit on a single small chip
B. they are found at thousands of places around the world
C. they cost only few thousand rupee
D. they can process billions of operations in a second +++
367. Which of the following functions of a computer is wrong?
A. It obtains data from an input device
B. It processes the data and delivers the final results to an output device
C. It takes processing steps from the list of instructions called program
D. It generates the program on its own.+++
368. Memories in which any location can be reached in a fixed (and short) amount of
time after specifying its address is called
A. sequential-access memory
B. random-access memory +++
C. secondary memory
D. mass storage
369. What does the diamond flowchart symbol represent?
A. input/output
B. terminal
C. decision +++
D. connector
370. A graphical depiction of the logical steps to carry out a task and show how the steps
relate to each other is called a(n)
A. Flowchart +++
B. Pseudocode.
C. Algorithms.
D. Hierarchy chart.
371. Visual Basic is a tool that allows you to develop application in…………
A. Real time
B. Graphical User Interface +++
C. Menu Driven
D. None of above
372. Any storage device added to computer beyond the immediately usable main storage
is known as:
A. Floppy disk +++
 B. Hard Disk
C. Backing store
D. Punched Card
373. Which of the following is application software?
A. Compiler
B. Power Point +++
C. Debugger
D. None of the above
374. Which of the following is invalid type of memory
A. RAM (Random Access Memory)
B. PRAM (Programmable Read Access Only Memory ) +++
C. ROM (Read Only Memory)
D. EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only)
375. Which windows display a list of all forms and modules making up your application
A. Project window+++
B. Properties window
C. Form layout window
D. All of the above
376. Which of the following provides quick access to commonly used commands in the
programming environment?
A. Toolbox
B. Object browser
C. Toolbar +++
D. None of above
377. Which of the following is valid storage type?
A. CPU
B. Keyboard
C. Pen Drive +++
D. Track Ball (e) None of the above
378. Which of the following is not necessarily a characteristic of a program module?
A. It performs a single task
B. It contains several sub modules
C. It is self-contained
D. It is relatively small in size +++
379. The function gets called when the function name is followed by
A. colon
B. semicolon +++
C. statement
D. bracket
380. The mechanism used to convey information to the function is the
A. Argument+++
B. commands
C. loops
D. statements
381. Which of the following windows is the central to the development of Visual Basic
Applications?
 A. Project window
B. Form window +++
C. Properties window
D. All of the above
382. Microsoft Office can be classified under what heading of application software:
A. Spreadsheet
B. Database
C. Word Processor+++
D. Desktop Publishing
383. In order to save an existing document with a different name you need to:

A. Retype the document and give it a different name

B. Use the Save as.. command+++
C. Copy and paste the original document to a new document and then save
D. Use Windows Explorer to copy the document to a different location and then rename
it
384. Digital computer represents its variable in form ………

A. Letter

B. Digit+++

C. Symbol

D. Number

385. Peripheral equipment is equipment that is _______

A. Part of the central processing unit.
B. Inside the processor.
C. A section of primary memory.
D. Outside the CPU+++
386. The computer that is likely to have the MOST secondary storage is a _______
A. Microcomputer.
B. Minicomputer.
C. Mainframe computer+++
D. Supercomputer.
387. One of the tasks that an operating system performs is to control the computer when
______
A. An application program is executing.
B. A system program is executing
C. A system program or a packaged program is executing.
D. No applications or system programs are executing.+++
388. The type of storage that can be described as volatile is ______
A. ROM.
B. RAM.+++
C. Secondary storage.
D. External storage.
389. A kilobyte contains exactly how many bytes?
 A. 1000
B. 1024+++
C. One million
D. 1,048,576
390. The two main units of the processor are the ______
A. Primary storage and arithmetic-logic units.
B. Arithmetic-logic and control units.+++
C. Control and primary storage units.
D. Arithmetic/storage and control units.
391. The use of a mouse as an input device ______
A. is more common than the use of a keyboard.
B. is less common than the use of a keyboard. +++
C. Requires more training than using a keyboard.
D. Never slows a computer user down.
392. The abbreviation CPU refers to the ______
A. Central printing unit.
B. Complete processing unit.
C. Central processing unit. +++
D. Comprehensive processing unit.
393. ____ displays selections such as File, Edit, Help, etc. which may be used in the
program.
A. Display menu
B. Bar menu
C. Menu bar +++
D. None of the above
394. Computer networks allow ______
A. Program instructions to be analyzed by the processor.
B. Hardware devices to communicate with each other. +++
C. Data to be transferred faster between computers than between components inside a
computer.
D. Programs to communicate with each other.
395. The processor of a CPU is stored on ______
A. One electronic circuit.
B. One or more chips +++
C. One or more memory chips.
D. A RAM card.
396. The following are examples of output device except …………..
A. Keyboard +++
B. Monitor
C. Printers
D. Speakers
397. The speed of a CPU is measure in ______
A. Millimeter
B. Centimeter
C. Megahertz +++
D. Meter
398. The physical component of a computer system are called ______
A. Program
B. Software
C. Hardware +++
D. System
399. Computer software can be classified into _____ major groups?
A. 3
B. 2 +++
C. 1
D. 5
400. The following are major functions of software except ________
A. Editing
B. Debugging
C. Testing
D. all of the above+++
401. The suites of languages that translate other languages to machine language are
called ____
A. Sources program
B. Language translator+++
C. Program converter
D. None of the above
402. The following are examples of classes of language translators except ______
A. Assemblers
B. Interpreters
C. Compilers.
D. Copier+++
403. Computer use the ____ language to process data
A. Relational
B. Megabyte
C. Binary+++
D. Processing
404. Word processing, spreadsheet, and photo-editing are example of _____
A. Application software+++
B. System software
C. Operating system software
D. Platform software
405. Which language is directly understood by the computer without translation?
A. Machine language+++
B. High level language
C. Assembly language
D. All of the above
406. Process is called ______
A. Contents of a memory
B. A jobs in a secondary memory
C. A program in execution+++
D. Program in high level language kept on disk
407. The most frequently used instructions of a computer program are likely to be fetch
from ____
A. RAM
B. Cache memory +++
C. HHD
D. Register
408. Which of the following are normally used to initialize a computer system’s
hardware?
A. Bootstrap memory+++
B. RAM
C. External mass memory
D. Static memory
409. Which of the following is still useful for adding numbers?
A. EDVAC
B. EDSAC
C. ABACUS+++
D. ENIAC
410. System program that contains the separately compiled modules of a program into a
form suitable for executions is called______
A. Assembler+++
B. Load and go
C. Linking loader
D. Compiler
411. Which of the following is not a valid version of MS office?
A. Office XP
B. Office vista+++
C. Office 2007
D. None
412. All modern computer operate on _____
A. Data+++
B. Information
C. Floppy
D. None
413. CD-ROM stands for _______
A. Compactible Read Only Memory
B. Compactible Disk Read Only Memory
C. Compact Disk Read Only Memory+++
D. All of the above.
414. Which generation of computer is converted by the period 1964-1977?
A. First
B. Second
C. Fourth
D. Third+++
415. Which of the following belongs to the first generation of computer?
A. ENIAC
B. IBM 1401
 C. IBM 1890
D. UNIVAC+++
416. A typical modern computer uses _____
A. Values
B. Input device+++
C. LSI chip
D. None of the above
417. Which part interprets program instructions and initiate control operations
A. Input
B. Storage units
C. Control units+++
D. None of the above

418. Devices that accept data from outside computer and transfer into CPU are called

A. input devices +++

B. digital devices
C. analogue devices
D. truth table peripherals

419. Word 'RAM' stands for

A. random access memory+++

B. read access memory
C. read arithmetic memory
D. random arithmetic memory

420. If any instruction consists any arithmetic operation, data is transferred to

A. quantitative unit
B. qualitative unit
C. arithmetic and logical unit +++
D. central processing unit

421. Devices that are under control of computer and are directly connected to it are said
to be

A. off-line devices+++
B. on-line devices
C. IN gate device
D. IF gate device
422. Type of integrated circuit which consists of arithmetic unit, control unit and some
main store is called a

A. mega processor
B. micro processor +++
C. micro computers
D. mega computers

423. A visual display unit is an example of

A. output device
B. input/output devices+++
C. backup devices
D. mediums

424. Large computers with wide range of peripheral devices are classified as

A. mainframe computers+++
B. mini frame computers
C. mainframe processors
D. peripheral interface

425. The part of computer system that can be touched are called

A. hardware+++
B. software
C. computer system
D. computer accessories

426. Input and output devices such as monitors and keyboards are classified as

A. arithmetic units
B. control unit devices
C. peripheral devices+++
D. main store devices

427. 'ROM' stands for

A. read only memory +++

 B. random only memory
C. readily oral memory
D. random available memory

428. Two type of memories 'RAM' and 'ROM' are part of

A. backup memory
B. main memory +++
C. shorter memory
D. long-term memory

429. A device in which data is represented by a continuous variable quantity is called

A. analogue device+++
B. computer device
C. system programs
D. digital program

430. Small computers that are not microcomputers are classified as

A. micro computers +++

B. mini computers
C. mainframe computers
D. mega processors

431. Specialized program that allows users to utilize in specific application is classified
as

A. relative programs
B. application programs +++
C. relative programs
D. replicate programs

432. System programs examples includes

A. operating system of computer

B. trace program
C. compiler
D. all of above +++
433. Set of programs with full set of documentation is considered as

A. database packages
B. file package
C. software
D. software packages +++

434. Function of running and loading programs and usage of peripherals is performed by

A. operating system +++

B. enquiry system
C. dump programs
D. function system

435. Set of software authorized to specific users is considered as

A. software library
B. program library +++
C. directory library
D. library package

436. Program which is used to produce pictures and text and to organize it in newspaper
is classified as

A. text publishing package

B. desktop publishing package +++
C. experimental package
D. organizing publishing package

437. System program which performs one simple task is classified as

A. utility programs +++

B. function program
C. compiling program
D. enquiry program

438. Program which provides users with grid of rows and columns is classified as

A. spreadsheet +++
 B. column grid
C. rows grid
D. reliability grid

439. Program packages that allows program users to design data files and select
information are called

A. file management
B. file enquiry
C. database package
D. all of above +++

440. Collection of useful working routines and programs and is only available to users
with authorization is classified as

A. directory library
B. library package
C. program library +++
D. software library

441. System software's are supplied by the

A. text slots
B. payroll programmers
C. manufacturer +++
D. enquiry programmers

442. Program subroutines are

A. called by other programs +++

B. fixed variable
C. default constants
D. default variables

443. When divisions of decimals are involved in program, these numbers are stored in

A. rational numbers
B. irrational numbers
C. real numbers +++
 D. original numbers

444. Loop statement which is repeated to some given number of times is classified as

A. FOR loop +++

B. GO loop
C. REPEAT loop
D. GO REPEAT loop

445. In line "100 INPUT NUM" of a BASIC program, NUM is if chosen by programmer is
classified as

A. real constants
B. exponents
C. identifier +++
D. reserved variable

446. Type of statement written in sequence and are repeated until conditions met is
classified as

A. format
B. loop +++
C. case
D. condition

447. In statement 110 IF Num = INT(Num) THEN PRINT "Whole number' "of BASIC
language, built-in function is

A. Num
B. INT +++
C. PRINT
D. IF

448. Sequence of instructions that are carried out for a particular task is classified as

A. routine +++
B. subroutine
C. procedure
D. function
449. Name given by a programmer to some data is classified as

A. identifier +++
B. identification
C. exponent
D. mantissa

450. Statement in BASIC language 10 IF A1=A2 THEN ComparisonCDN$ = "EQUAL" is

an example of

A. if then statement +++

B. if else statement
C. then else statement
D. else one statement

451. In line "100 INPUT NUM" of a BASIC program, 'INPUT NUM' is

A. line statement
B. single instruction +++
C. reserved words
D. expression

452. A set of finite rules to solve a problem is called ?

A. An Instruction
B. A Pseudocode
C. An Algorithm +++
D. A program
453. A group of 8 bits is called?
A. Word
B. Byte +++
C. digits
D. Octave
454. How many distinct patterns can be generated from 3 bits?
A. 6
B. 8 +++
C. 10
D. 9
455. First operator precedence for evaluating Boolean expressions is
A. parenthesis +++
B. AND
C. OR
 D. NOT
456. A boolean function can be converted from algebraic expressions to a product of
maxterms by using
A. graphical representation
B. Truth table
C. Canonical Conversion Method
D. Both b and c +++
457. Which of following gate is represented by x+y=z?
A. NOR gate
B. OR gate +++
C. NOT gate
D. XOR gate
458. Using 10's complement subtracting 3250 from 72532 is equal to
A. 69282 +++
B. 69272
C. 69252
D. 69232
459. Subtraction of two signed numbers is performed with
A. 1's complement
B. 2's complement +++
C. 9's complement
D. 10's complement
460. Representation of 8620 in binary is
A. 1000_0111_1110_0000
B. 1000_0110_1011_0000 +++
C. 1000_0110_1010_0100
D. 1011_0110_0010_1000
461. ASCII is an
A. 8 bit Code
B. 4 bit Code +++
C. 6 bit Code
D. 7 bit code
462. Which of the following professions has not been affected by personal computers?
A. Medical
B. Clerical and law
C. Accounting
D. None of the above +++