Computer Third Term Exam for Jss1 – Regent school of science

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What does a computer do?

A) Accepts data, processes data, and gives out information.

B) Only stores data.

C) Only processes data.

D) Only gives out information.

Which of the following is not a component of a computer?

A) Input devices

B) Processing devices

C) Transmission devices

D) Storage devices

Which of the following is an input device?

A) Monitor

B) Mouse

C) Printer

D) Speaker

What is the function of a processing device?

A) To store data.

B) To manipulate and convert data into information.

C) To send data to the user.

D) To display data.

Which of the following is a processing device?

A) Joystick

B) Motherboard

C) Projector

D) Braille embosser

What is an example of an output device?

A) Keyboard

B) Microphone

C) Plotter

D) Touch pad

Which of these devices is used to communicate the results of data processing to the user?

A) Processing devices

B) Input devices

C) Storage devices

D) Output devices

Which of the following is a primary storage device?

A) RAM

B) Hard drive

C) Floppy drive

D) Compact Disk

What type of device is a Flash drive?

A) Input device

B) Processing device

C) Primary storage device

D) Secondary storage device

Which of the following is not an input device?

A) Stylus pen

B) Network card

C) Light pen

D) Touch pad

What is the purpose of storage devices?

A) To convert data into information

B) To send data to the user

C) To save data and information

D) To accept data from the user

Which component of a computer is the Central Processing Unit (CPU) categorized under?

A) Input device

B) Processing device

C) Output device

D) Storage device

Which device is not an output device?

A) Printer

B) Speaker

C) Microphone

D) Projector

What is the key distinguishing factor that makes a computer different from other devices?

A) Its ability to store data

B) Its ability to process data

C) Its ability to connect to the internet

D) Its ability to print documents

Which component of the computer is known for processing data?

A) Peripheral devices

B) System unit

C) Input devices

D) Output devices

Which of the following is not a component of the system unit?

A) Central processing unit (CPU)

B) Graphical processing unit (GPU)

C) Monitor

D) Motherboard

Which of the following is a primary storage device?

A) Hard drive

B) Solid State Drive (SSD)

C) Random Access Memory (RAM)

D) Flash drive

Peripheral devices include which of the following?

A) CPU, GPU, and motherboard

B) Mouse, monitor, and keyboard

C) RAM and ROM

D) Sound card and network card

What principle does a computer work with to ensure accuracy?

A) FIFO (First In, First Out)

B) LIFO (Last In, First Out)

C) GIGO (Garbage In, Garbage Out)

D) FIFO (First Input, First Output)

Why is a computer considered timely in processing data?

A) It processes data in hours.

B) It processes data in milliseconds.

C) It processes data in minutes.

D) It processes data overnight

Which of the following is an importance of a computer as a tool for processing data?

A) It is slow.

B) It increases errors.

C) It simplifies tedious jobs.

D) It decreases customer service quality.

Why do business organizations need computers for data processing?

A) To decrease the number of transactions

B) To make traditional, manual methods more efficient

C) To handle complex and large volumes of day-to-day activities

D) To slow down the process of decision making

What is a disadvantage of traditional, manual methods of data processing?

A) High accuracy

B) Quick information retrieval

C) Backlogs and inefficiency in handling large quantities of information

D) Reliable and timely information

Which of the following is not a basis for classifying computer systems?

A) Size

B) Purpose

C) Data handling

D) Color

Which of the following is a characteristic of a microcomputer?

A) It is large and expensive.

B) It uses a microprocessor as its CPU.

C) It performs only one specific task.

D) It requires a large room for installation.

Which type of computer processes both analog and digital data?

A) Digital computer

B) Analog computer

C) Hybrid computer

D) Microcomputer

Which of the following is not a classification based on size?

A) Super computer

B) Mainframe computer

C) Mini computer

D) Quantum computer

What is the measure of performance for a supercomputer?

A) MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second)

B) FLOPS (Floating-point Operations Per Second)

C) GHz (Gigahertz)

D) IPS (Instructions Per Second)

Which of the following is an example of a microcomputer?

A) System z9 server

B) Personal Laptop

C) IBM z10 server

D) Mainframe computer

What is the CPU of a microcomputer?

A) Supercomputer

B) Microprocessor

C) Mainframe

D) Analog processor

What type of computer is designed to carry out a specific activity and is more efficient but less versatile?

A) General purpose computer

B) Special purpose computer

C) Supercomputer

D) Mini computer

Theory ( Instruction answer any two questions)

Differentiate between primary and secondary storage devices

list three output devices

classify computer based on data handling

Define computer keyboard

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