ALMONDSPRINGS SCHOOL, LAGOS
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YEAR TEN THIRD TERM EXAMINATION 2023/2024
DATA PROCESSING
Read all instructions carefully
OBJECTIVES
Answer ALL questions in this section
1. What is the primary function of a word processing software?
a) Creating spreadsheets
b) Managing databases
c) Creating and editing text documents
d) Sending emails
2. Which feature allows you to change the appearance of text in a document?
a) Font size
b) Database query
c) Spreadsheet formula
d) Slide transition
3. How can you insert a table into a word processing document?
a) Using a macro
b) Using a template
c) Using a formula
d) Using a pivot table
4. What does a spreadsheet primarily help you do?
a) Create presentations
b) Manage text documents
c) Analyze numerical data
d) Send instant messages
5. Which feature of a spreadsheet allows you to perform calculations automatically?
a) Word count
b) AutoSum
c) Spell check
d) Slide layout
6. How can you format cells in a spreadsheet to display currency?
a) Apply conditional formatting
b) Use the currency symbol
c) Change the font size
d) Insert a hyperlink
7. What is the purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?
a) Designing logos
b) Storing and managing data
c) Writing code
d) Sending faxes
8. Which term describes organizing data into tables, records, and fields?
a) Sorting
b) Filtering
c) Database normalization
d) Presentation design
9. How can you query a database to retrieve specific information?
a) By creating a formula
b) By running a macro
c) By executing a SQL statement
d) By adjusting page margins
10. What is a primary key in a database table?
a) A unique identifier for each record
b) A common field in every record
c) A formula used for calculations
d) A formatting style for text
11. Which software tool is suitable for creating newsletters and reports?
a) Spreadsheet
b) Database management system
c) Word processing
d) Presentation software
12. How can you format text in a word processing document to appear in bold?
a) Use the underline feature
b) Apply italic formatting
c) Apply bold formatting
d) Change the font color
13. What is the purpose of a header and footer in a word processing document?
a) To insert graphics
b) To display page numbers and text
c) To apply styles
d) To create tables
14. How can you apply a formula to calculate totals in a spreadsheet?
a) Use the pivot table tool
b) Use the AutoSum function
c) Apply conditional formatting
d) Insert a hyperlink
15. What is a function in spreadsheet software?
a) A tool for creating animations
b) A predefined formula for calculations
c) A method for printing documents
d) A feature for sending emails
16. Which feature allows you to filter data in a spreadsheet to display specific information?
a) Word count
b) AutoSum
c) Sort and filter
d) Slide layout
17. How can you create a relationship between tables in a database?
a) Apply conditional formatting
b) Use a pivot table
c) Define a foreign key
d) Change the font style
18. What is normalization in database management?
a) Organizing data into tables
b) Sorting data alphabetically
c) Reducing redundancy and dependency
d) Applying formatting to text
19. How can you search for specific data in a database?
a) By creating a formula
b) By running a macro
c) By executing a query
d) By changing page orientation
20. What does the term "sort" mean in spreadsheet software?
a) Organizing data alphabetically or numerically
b) Applying styles to text
c) Creating tables
d) Designing charts
21. How can you format text in a word processing document to appear in italics?
a) Use the underline feature
b) Apply italic formatting
c) Apply bold formatting
d) Change the font color
22. What is the purpose of a table in a word processing document?
a) To insert graphics
b) To display page numbers and text
c) To apply styles
d) To organize data in rows and columns
23. How can you insert a chart into a spreadsheet?
a) Use the formula editor
b) Use a template
c) Use the chart tool
d) Use the pivot table tool
24. What is a query in database management?
a) A predefined formula
b) A search for specific information
c) A method for printing documents
d) A tool for creating animations
25. Which feature of spreadsheet software allows you to analyze data trends over time?
a) Sort and filter
b) AutoSum
c) Pivot table
d) Chart tools
26. How can you create a form in a database to enter new data?
a) Use the report wizard
b) Use the query tool
c) Use the form tool
d) Use the table design view
27. What does normalization aim to achieve in database design?
a) Increase redundancy
b) Reduce dependency
c) Decrease efficiency
d) Limit data storage
28. How can you perform calculations using functions in spreadsheet software?
a) Use the AutoFormat tool
b) Use the AutoSum function
c) Apply conditional formatting
d) Insert a hyperlink
29. What is a primary function of a word processing software?
a) Creating spreadsheets
b) Managing databases
c) Creating and editing text documents
d) Sending emails
30. Which feature allows you to change the appearance of text in a document?
a) Font size
b) Database query
c) Spreadsheet formula
d) Slide transition
31. How can you insert a table into a word processing document?
a) Using a macro
b) Using a template
c) Using a formula
d) Using a pivot table
32. What does a spreadsheet primarily help you do?
a) Create presentations
b) Manage text documents
c) Analyze numerical data
d) Send instant messages
33. Which feature of a spreadsheet allows you to perform calculations automatically?
a) Word count
b) AutoSum
c) Spell check
d) Slide layout
34. How can you format cells in a spreadsheet to display currency?
a) Apply conditional formatting
b) Use the currency symbol
c) Change the font size
d) Insert a hyperlink
35. What is the purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?
a) Designing logos
b) Storing and managing data
c) Writing code
d) Sending faxes
36. Which term describes organizing data into tables, records, and fields?
a) Sorting
b) Filtering
c) Database normalization
d) Presentation design
37. How can you query a database to retrieve specific information?
a) By creating a formula
b) By running a macro
c) By executing a SQL statement
d) By adjusting page margins
38. What is a primary key in a database table?
a) A unique identifier for each record
b) A common field in every record
c) A formula used for calculations
d) A formatting style for text
39. Which software tool is suitable for creating newsletters and reports?
a) Spreadsheet
b) Database management system
c) Word processing
d) Presentation software
40. How can you format text in a word processing document to appear in bold?
a) Use the underline feature
b) Apply italic formatting
c) Apply bold formatting
d) Change the font color
THEORY
Answer question 1 and any other 3 questions
1a. Explain the term "word processing" (1 marks)
b. name two common word processing software applications. (1 marks)
c. Describe the process of formatting text in a word processor. (1 marks)
d. Mention at least three formatting options you can apply to text. (2 marks)
2a. What is a template in word processing, and how can it be useful? (2.5 marks)
b. Define a spreadsheet (1.5 marks)
c. Explain the purpose of using spreadsheets in data processing. (1 marks)
3a. What are formulas and functions in spreadsheets? Provide an example of each. (2.5 marks)
b. Explain the purpose of creating charts and graphs in a spreadsheet. (2.5 marks)
4a. What is a database? (2.5 marks)
b. How is it different from a spreadsheet? (2.5 marks)
5. Compare and contrast the use of word processors, spreadsheets, and databases in data processing. (5 marks)
