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The document contains a series of questions and answers related to data items, file organization, and word processing. It covers various types of data, methods of file management, and the characteristics of word processors. Additionally, it includes theoretical questions about registers, file definitions, and operations on computer files.

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Ss2 exam sT

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to data items, file organization, and word processing. It covers various types of data, methods of file management, and the characteristics of word processors. Additionally, it includes theoretical questions about registers, file definitions, and operations on computer files.

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1.

The following are types of data items accept


A. Numeric data B. Graphic data C. Alphabetic data D.Roman data
2. The method of arrangement of files in a storage medium is called A. File arrangement
B.Filing C. File organization D. File placing
3. Types offile organization include the following except A. Serial
B. Sequential C. Indexed sequential D. Rand
4. Files containing important records of
information are Known as A. Master B.Transaction C. Essential
D. Reterence
5. ______is the collection of information
A. Data B. File C. Communication D.None ofthe above
б._______ the handling of documents and data in files on a computer
A. File management B. File instruction C. Computerization D.All of the above
7. 'ppt stands for______in file name of extension
A. Excel spread sheet B. PowerPoint C. Notepad D. Power Shell
in filename of
8. 'doc' stands for _______in filename extension
A. Wordpad document B. Email file C. HTML file D. None of the above
9. Which ofthe following is not a basic operation on computer file?
A. Creation of file B. Deletion of file C. Clearing of file
10. The definition of word processor includes one of the following:
A. Processing a word in a processor B. Creation, input, editing and production of a document
and text by means of a computer
C. The printing of a created document that has been edited
D. None of the above
11. Which of the following is an example of a word processor?
A. MS-Excel B. PC-Write C. WordPad D. WordPerfect
12. Under what circumstances can we say a word processor is useful? A. When it can be used
for creating memos B. When it cannot be created C. When it will be useful for printing
D. When it cannot be useful for printing
13. Word processor are used in different applications such as
A. Home B. Office C. Education D. All of the above
14. Which of the following is not part of the
MS-word environment?
A. Enhancing features
B. Workingpage C. Sizing bars D. Windows task bar
15. Which of these is NOT a method of accessing file on a disk?
A. Indexed Sequential access B. Random access C. Serial access D. Sorting access
16. A ______is integrated collection related file
A. Record B. Field C. Data items D. Database
17. A_______is a collection of related bits
A. RecordB. Field C. Dataitems D. Database
18. A________is collection of related fields
A. Record B. Field C. Data items D. Database
19. A file organization whose contents are arranged one after the other with no regards for
sequence is referred to as
A. Indexed sequential method B. Random method C. Sequential method D. Serial method
20. A file organization whose contents are arranged either in ascending or descending order
based on the primary key is referred A. Indexed sequential method
Random method C. Sequential method D. Serial method
21._______provides input to update the master file
A. outputtile B. archival file C. table file D. transaction file
22. Which of these files is maintained for historical references?
A. Archival file B.Table file C. Master file D. Transaction file
23. Which of these is table in a database environment?
A.Output file B. Archivalfile C.Table fileD. Master file
24. Which method is used to prevent loss of data?
A. File backup B. File conversion C. File enquiry D. File maintenance
25. is the process of combining two or more files into one
A. Merging B. Deletion C. Sorting D. Copying
26. The following are methods of file security
EXCEPT______
A. Use ofantivirus B. Password C. File encryption D. Use ofbackup
27. The following are benefits of computerized files EXCEPT
A. Reliability B. Security C. Fastto access D. Virus attack
28. A_________ is an integrated collection of related file
A. Record B. Field C. Database D. Data items
29. The following are features of manual files
EXCEPT
A. Manual files store small amount of information
B. Manual files are stored electronically
C. Manual files are stored physically
D. Manual files stored inside the file file cabinet
30. The process of combining transaction and master files to produce a new version of the
master file is known as
A. Updating B. Merging C. Sorting D. Copying

SECTION B [THEORY]
Answer three (3) questions
1. (i) What is a Register?
(in) Discuss Three (3) types of registers you know
(b) (i) State Two (2) differences between registers
and main memory
(ii) With the aid of a diagram discuss on the operating procedure of computer data processing
(iii) Define address
2. (a) Define the following terms associated with computer files (i) Character (ii) Field (iii) Record
(iv) File
(b) Write short note on the following types of file organization
(1) Serial file (in) Sequential file (iii) Random file organization
(c) Describe the following types of file
Master file
Transaction file in. Backup file
3. (a) (i) List Three basic operations that can be carried out on a computer file
(in) List three criteria that are used for classifying computer files
(iin) State two effects of file insecurity of computer files
(iv) State two precautions that must be taken in order
to secure computer files
(v) State two differences between computer files and manual files
(vi) State two limitations of computer files
4. Draw a structure of a file.

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