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Overview of Computer System
2. A computer system requires four main aspects of data handling to function properly which are
input devices, processor, ___________, and storage devices.
3. The CPU is an example of a___________. It has the same importance as the brain to human
beings.
9. ____________ refers to the person who uses the computer for any purposes such as for
work,business and entertainment.
11. ___________refers to a set of instruction that tells the hardware what to do.
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B. I, II, and IV B. show people the processed data
C. II, III, and IV C. hold data and programme temporarily
D. I, II, III, and IV D. send the data or commands to the
processing unit
2. Storage devices include __________.
I. keyboard 5. __________ is a set of programs that
II. DVD drives lies between applications software and the
III. hard drives computer
IV. floppy disk drives hardware.
A. I, II, and III A. BIOS program
B. I, II, and IV B. Utility program
C. II, III, and IV C. Operating system
D. I, II, III, and IV D. Operating environment
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LESSON 28
Introduction to Computer System
9. Random Access Memory (RAM) is the _______________ storage in the computer system.
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C. software 9. ____________ will loose its content
D. information when the power is interrupted or turned
off.
2. Text, audio and graphic is entered into A. ROM
the computer using _______. B. RAM
A. a CPU C. A Diskette
B. peripherals D. A Hard disk
C. input devices
D. output devices 10. RAM is used as ____________.
A. primary storage
3. Bar code reader and joystick are B. backup memory
examples of ___________. C. secondary storage
A. a CPU D. permanent memory
B. peripherals
C. input devices 11. An example of an output device is the
D. output devices __________.
A. mouse
4. The _________ is the centre of activity B. monitor
in the computer. C. scanner
A. RAM D. keyboard
B. processor
C. input device 12. A processed raw input is also known as
D. output device _______.
A. text
5. The processor is also known as the B. data
____ C. software
A. CPU D. information
B. RAM
C. input devices 13. ________ provides additional storage
D. output devices in addition to the primary memory.
A. Primary storage
6. A CPU comprises of CU and _________. B. Backup memory
A. ALU C. Secondary storage
B. processor D. Permanent memory
C. input devices
D. output devices 14. CDROM and DVDROM are examples of
___________.
7. Which of the following is not a process A. RAM
carried out by the CPU? B. ROM
A. Displays output C. optical disks
B. Executes command D. magnetic disks
C. Controls other hardware
D. Processes data to information
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LESSON 29 SCORE
Information Processing Cycle
2 The Central processing unit or the CPU is the brain of the computer.
10 The examples of storage media are floppy disks, USB flash drives and
monitor.
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NO STATEMENT TRUE FALSE
1 The processor is also known as the CPU.
2. Text consists of characters that are used to create _______ _ and ___________.
A. word, music
B. word, sentence
C. sentence, sound
D. paragraph, image
5. Which one of the following is the correct information processing cycle for the control unit
operations?
A. Fetching Decoding Executing Storing
B. Decoding Fetching Executing Storing
C. Executing Fetching Storing Decoding
D. Storing Fetching Decoding Executing
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LESSON 30
Data Representation
1. Most computers can recognise only two discrete states that are ____________.
2. The computer circuit represents the 0 or the 1 electronically by the presence or absence of an
_________.
4. A computer can process larger chunks of information by treating group of bits as _________.
10. The Unicode can recognise ASCII characters. True or False? _________
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LESSON 31 SCORE
Introduction to Binary Coding
1. What is the first character code? 9. When you press a key on a board, the
A. Morse Code electronic signal is converted into a binary
B. Hollerith Code form that the computer can process and stored
C. American Standard Code for Information in?
Interchange (ASCII) A. Memory
B. Character code
2. The original ASCII used a total of ______ to C. Computer code
represent characters (letters, numbers, and
punctuation mark) 10. Character codes for encoding alphanumeric
A. 7bits data on the punched card was created by
B. 9bits A. Morse
C. 128bits B. Hollerith
C. Baudot
3. Seven bits allow the computer to encode a
total of how many characters? 11. 16 bits is equivalent to ______bytes.
A. 14 A. 2
B. 128 B. 3
C. 256 C. 8
D. 218
4. In what year was ASCII proposed by ANSI?
A. 1945 12. ____________ bit allows the computer to
B. 1963 encode characters, for the numbers 09,
C. 1971 Uppercase and lowercase letters AZ,and a few
punctuation symbols.
5. A teleprinter uses a ______ Bardout codes. A. 7
A. 3bit B. 128
B. 5bit C. 156
C. 7bit D. 218
6. What are the codes used by computers to 13. What is the ASCII code for number 1?
send and receive information? A. 00100001
A. Binary code B. 01011000
B. Baudot code C. 01010100
C. Input and output D. 01000100
7. What is the character code for encoding 14. The teleprinter was invented by ________.
alphanumeric data on the "punched card”? A. Morse
A. Morse code B. Bardout
B. Holerith code C. Marconi
C. Baudot code D. Hollerith
8. What is the main reason for using ASCII? 15. ____________ is the world’s first binary
A. To process textual data character codes for processing textual data.
B. To achieve compatibility between various A. Morse Code
types of data processing B. Bardout Code
C. To purchase components those are C. Hollerith Code
compatible with their computer configurations. D. ComputerCode
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Data Measurement
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1. 1 Terabyte (TB) equals to
_____ bytes.
A. 2 30 bytes
B. 2 10 bytes
C. 2 40 bytes
D. 2 20 bytes
2 All files in the computer are kept as decimal files and are
translated by the software.
3 binary digit is the basic and the smallest unit used in computer
data storage.
C. 1 Terabyte (TB)
D. 1 Gigabyte(GB)
3. A computer uses a ________ system to count as it only recognises two states, which are
0 and 1.
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Clock Speed Measurement
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1. If 1 MHz = 1,000,000 cycles per second, a microprocessor that runs at 200 MHz executes
_______________ cycles per second.
2. Through Processing Speed, the 8, __________ and 32 bit designations are the CPU’s word size
and can be thought of as the number of lanes on the highway.
6 The system clock is one of the major factors that influence the
computer’s speed.
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LESSON 34
Input Devices
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1.______ is any data or instruction you 3. A mouse, a trackball, a graphic tablet
enter into the memory of a computer. and a touch screen are examples of______
A. Input A. pointing device
B. Output B. input devices for text
C. Process C. input devices for audio
D. Storage D. input devices for graphics
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Output Devices
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1. A _________produces sound.
I. speaker
II. microphone
III. subwoofer
IV. headphone
A. I, II, III
B. I, III, IV
C. II, III, IV
D. All of the above
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IV. LCD Projector
A. I and II
2. Shamala is an IT teacher. She is presenting B. I and III
a lesson using multimedia teaching aids. C. II and III
List the output devices needed. D. II and IV
I. Mouse
II. Speakers
III. Keyboard SCORE SCORE
LESSON 36
Motherboard
2. The ______where the computer memory is 6. A ______is used to join a cable to a device.
placed into on the computer motherboard. A. ports
A. ports B. RAM slot
B. RAM slot C. connector
C. motherboard D. expansion slot
D. expansion slot
7. External devices such as a keyboard,
3. Some computer and chip manufacturers use monitor, printer and mouse, are often attached
the term _____to refer to a personal computer by a cable to the__________
processor chip. A. system unit
A. separate chips B. system configuration
B. microprocessor C. ports and connectors
C. macro processor D. central processing unit
D. super computers
8. Expansion slot is a place to fit a/an
4. A port is the point which a device attaches ________ containing the circuitry that provides
to the system unit so that the device some specialized capability, such as video
can______ acceleration, sound or disk drive control.
A. be used as a peripheral device A. port
B. be attached to the motherboard B. RAM
C. send data to or received information from C. expansion card
the computer D. Central Processing Unit
D. send electricity through the circuits of the
port and connectors 9. The processor is also called the ________
A. RAM slot
5.______is the socket on the motherboard that B. motherboard
can hold an adapter card. C. expansion card
A. A ports D. central processing unit
B. A CPU
C. A RAM slot 10. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) controls
D. An expansion slot the operation of the computer. It_______.
A. connects the cable to the ports
B. carries out the basic hardware function
C. interprets and carries out the basic
instructions that operate a computer
D. is the socket, where the circuit boards or
the adapter cards can be inserted into the
motherboard
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1.________________________
2.________________________
3.________________________
4.________________________ SCORE
LESSON 37
Components of a Motherboard
5.________________________
1.There are the sockets, where the circuit boards or the adapter cards can be inserted into the
motherboard.
_________________________
2. The point at which a device attaches to a system unit so that the device can send data to or
receive information from the computer.
__________________________
3. The slot where the computer memory is placed into on the computer motherboard.
__________________________
___________________________
___________________________
6. It interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.
___________________________
1. The processor is also called the . 4. The _____where the computer memory is
A. RAM slot placed into on the computer motherboard.
B. motherboard A. ports
C. expansion card B. RAM slot
D. Central Processing Unit C. motherboard
D. expansion card
2.______is the socket on the motherboard that 5. A/An ____is used to join a cable to a device.
can hold an adapter card. A. port
A. A port B. RAM slot
B. A CPU C. Connector
C. A RAM slot D. expansion slot
D. An expansion slot
6. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) controls
3. The interface or point of attachment, to the the operation of the computer. It_______.
system unit is called a/an ______ A. connects the cable to the ports
A. port B. carries out the basic hardware functions
B. RAM slot C. interprets and carries out the basic
C. connector instructions that operate a computer
D. expansion slot D. is the socket, where the circuit boards or
the adapter cards can be inserted into the
motherboard
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B. RAM
7. Expansion slot is a place to fit a/an _____ C. expansion card
containing the circuitry that provides some D. Central Processing Unit
specialised capability, such as video
acceleration, sound or disk drive control.
A. port
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Ports and Connectors
a. It is used to connect a device to the system unit by transmitting data one bit at a time.
______________________
d. It is used to connect devices that are capable of transferring more than one bit at a time.
__________________
f. It is a special high-speed parallel port used to attach peripheral devices such as disk drives and
printers._______________
g. A digital video camera is connected to this port. It is used to transfer large amounts of data very
quickly.________________
3.
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B. 14 A. Fetch and store
C. 20 B. Fetch and decode
D. 22 C. Execute and store
D. Fetch and execute
6. A _____is a special purpose port.
A. USB Port
B. Serial Port
C. Parallel Port
D. Bluetooth Port
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Central Processing Unit
1. ‘Execute’ and ‘Store’ are BEST associated 4. The most accurate definition for ‘Fetch’ is:
with the ________ A. It performs only logical operations.
A. machine cycle B. It performs all arithmetic and logical
B. execution cycle operations.
C. computer cycle C. It retrieves the next program instruction
D. instruction cycle from memory.
D. It interprets and carries out instructions
2.______enables a computer to perform given by software. It also controls the
mathematical operations. computer’s components
A. The System Unit
B. The Control Unit 5. The most accurate definition for central
C. The main memory processing unit (CPU) is:
D. The Arithmetic Logic Unit A. It performs only logical operations.
B. It performs all arithmetic and logical
3. What are the two basic operations in the operations.
execution cycle? C. It retrieves the next program instruction
from memory.
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D. It interprets and carries out the instructions B. FALSE
given by software. It also controls the
computer’s components 7. ROM and Hard disk are examples of
secondary storage.
6. The Control Unit (CU) extracts instructions
A. TRUE
from memory and them.
B. FALSE
NO STATEMENT TRUE FALSE
1 One function of storage is to store program and data for later use.
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LESSON 40
Storage
8. Primary storage is a must for every
1. One function of storage is to store computer.
program and data for later use. A. TRUE
A. TRUE B. FALSE
B. FALSE
9. Hard disks, thumb drives, floppy disks
2. Storage has two types; primary storage are secondary storage.
and secondary storage. A. TRUE
A. TRUE B. FALSE
B. FALSE
10. Secondary storage can store a large
3. Primary storage is stored externally. capacity of data compared to primary
A. TRUE storage.
B. FALSE A. TRUE
B. FALSE
4. Storage can also store computer
program and information. 11. RAM is nonvolatile.
A. TRUE A. TRUE
B. FALSE B. FALSE
5. Access time for primary storage is 12. Data in primary storage has faster
longer than secondary storage. access than secondary storage.
A. TRUE A. TRUE
B. FALSE B. FALSE
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LESSON 41
Primary Storage
4. RAM and ROM are two examples of 9. RAM stores information temporarily
secondary storage. so that it is instantly available to the
A. TRUE microprocessor.
B. FALSE A. TRUE
B. FALSE
5. ROM refers to memory storing
permanent data and instructions. 10. Volatile is where all the information
A. TRUE will be lost when the computer is
B. FALSE powered off.
A. TRUE
6. ALU is not a type of storage. B. FALSE
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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Primary Storage
1. This type of secondary storage has a fast reading access among the secondary storage.
___________________
3. This type of storage is very popular to store music, video and computer programs.
____________________
4. It can be written only once. The data cannot be erased or written over once it is saved.
_____________________
2. Secondary storage does not need 6. All secondary storage are _________
____to maintain the information stored in A. large
it. B. expensive
A. power C. nonvolatile
B. medium D. inside the computer
C. magnetic reel
D. sufficient energy 7. Choose the BEST type of secondary
storage to store permanent data such as
3. Flash memory store bits of electronic music and movie.
data in memory cells just like _______ A. Optical media
A. ROM B. Flash memory
B. RAM C. Memory sticks
C. SRAM D. Magnetic media
D. DRAM
8. The three main types of secondary
4. Memory cards and memory sticks are storage are _____________
examples of ________ A. CD, DVD and DVDRW
A. main memory B. ROM, RAM and hard drive
B. flash memory C. hard disk, floppy disk and pen drive
C. optical storage D. magnetic medium, optical medium and
D. magnetic storage flash memory
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A. volatile C. CDs and DVDs
B. nonvolatile D. Fast access memory
C. in solid state
D. a fast access memory LESSON 43
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10. and memory sticks are examples of Types of Software
flash memory__________
A. USB port
B. Memory cards
1. Microsoft Word is an example of System 4. We can have more than five application
Software. software in one computer.
True False True False
2. A computer can function properly without 5. System software provides the environment
Application Software. in which the applications run.
True False 6. System software is a type of software that
enables a computer and its peripheral devices
3. Each computer has only one application to function smoothly.
software. True False
True False
7. Microsoft Windows is an example of
application software.
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True False
9. Software is a program which consists of a
8. Database programs, spreadsheets and set of instructions that tells the computer how
graphics software are examples of utility to perform an operation.
software. True False
True False
True False
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System Software
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Types of Operating System
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NO STATEMENT TRUE FALSE
1 Most operating systems come with drivers for popular input and SCORE
output devices.
LESSON 46
Functions of Operating System
2. Multitasking is __________
A working on two or more programs at the same time
B working on two or more computers at the same time
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C two or more users using a computer at the same time
D two or more processors working on a program at the same time
3. A user is turning on a computer that has been completely powered off. The user is
performing a .
A reboot ___________.
B hot boot
C cold boot
D warm boot
4. A user is using the operating system facilities to restart a computer. The user is
performing a ________________
A hot boot
B cold boot
C driver boot
D warm boot
5. In the process of installing new software, the installation automatically restarts the
computer after prompting the user. This is called __________
A cold boot
B install boot
C warm boot
D software boot
6. Which of the following statements explains how the operating system provides user
interface correctly?
A Controlling how users collect data.
B There are two types of user interfaces.
C Controlling how information is displayed.
D Command driven is a type of user interface.
8. A small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific
device is called .
A device driver
B operating driver
C system driver
D device system
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10. Which kind of software enables a computer and its peripheral devices to function
smoothly?
A. System
B. Application
C. Defragmentation
D. File management
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Interfaces of Operating Systems
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Types of Application Software
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LESSON 49
Usages of Application Software
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4. Which of the following statements explain
the usages of spreadsheet software?
1. The spreadsheet function that calculates the I. We can make a query in spreadsheet
total of numbers in a range. software to retrieve data.
A. SUM II. We can use spreadsheet software to
B. PMT prepare financial statements.
C. SORT III. We can use spreadsheet software to
D. COUNT present data in a graphical form.
IV. Spreadsheet software contains formula
2. Users can create and manipulate documents which can help us to perform calculations.
containing mostly text and a few graphics A. I, II, and III
using software. B. I, II, and IV
A. database C. II, III, and IV
B. spreadsheet D. I, II, III, and IV
C. word processing
D. presentation graphics 5. The feature of word processing software
that allows users to type words in a paragraph
3. In word processing, pasting is the process of continually without pressing the ENTER key.
A. locating all occurrences of a certain A. macro
character, word or phrase B. wordwrap
B. moving different portions of a document on C. thesaurus
the screen into view D. mail merge
C. transferring an item from the clipboard to a
specific location in a document
D. removing a portion of a document and
storing it in a temporary storage location
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LESSON 50
Usages of Application Software
3 A mail merge list can contain multiple addresses, but not multiple
records.
9 A drop cap is the first letter of a report, chapter or story that appears
in a larger and more interesting font than the other characters.
12 Word Processing software allows users to apply drop cap for the last
letter of a sentence.
13 A drop cap is the last letter of a document that appears in a larger and
more interesting font than the other characters.
16 Mail merge allows users to link letters or other text documents with
names and addresses in a mailing list.
1. Word processing applications support a feature called mail merge. Which of these are merged?
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A. A word document and a mailing list
B. An email message and a mailing list
C. An email message and a word document
6. Why does the unique information you use in a mail merge have to be stored in data files?
A. Data files are designed to hold a lot of information.
B. Data files are a special type of file you use only to work with mail merge.
C. Data files organise information in a way that lets you match specific pieces of information with
specific placeholders in the main document.
7. What is the relationship between your data file and the fields you insert into the main document?
A. There is no relationship.
B. Each field represents one cell in the data file.
C. Fields are equivalent to categories (column headings) in the data file.
10. The figure below shows the application of in word processing software.
A. drop cap
B. watermark
C. mail merge
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Application Software: Advanced Features of
Spreadsheet Software
2. Pivot table allowed user to summarise ______________that contain a lengthy list complex criteria.
3. A feature that ensures that nothing on a spreadsheet gets changed accidentally is called
___________________
4. Using this feature, you can type a MyCard number to lookup a student name. This feature is called
____________________
7. Macro can be set either by using a new button in the toolbar or by using a ________________
LESSON 52 SCORE
Application Software: Advanced Features of
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Presentation Software
1. What happens if you save your presentation A. not able to tell how long the whole show will
in .pps format instead of the normal .ppt last
format? B. can adjust animation timings but not slide
A. The presentation will always open as a transition timings
slideshow. C. able to set the time interval for each
B. Your presentation will be saved in Windows transition and animation
3.1 format. D. just viewing the slide show with automatic
C. There is no difference between them; it's times for effects. You cannot make
like .htm and .html. They are the same. changes
D. This saves your presentation in a form
ready for publishing on the Internet.
5. Which of the following can be performed
3. To create a photo album, you can browse for over the album and the pictures in the Photo
your photo from the following source: album dialog box?
I. scanner I. crop the pictures
II. hard drive II. rotate the highlighted picture
III. floppy disk III. remove a picture from the album
IV. digital camera IV. change the contrast/brightness of the
A. I, II, III highlighted picture
B. I, III, IV A. I, II, III
C. II, III, IV B. I, II, IV
D. All the above C. II, III, IV
D. All the above
4. When you rehearse timings, you are .
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6. How do you make an inserted sound file
play continuously over several slides? 8. How would you create the following diagram
A. Using the Rehearse Timing Tool to check the in PowerPoint?
duration of the sound file. A. On the Insert menu, click chart and choose
B. Using the Play CD Audio Track feature, set this chart type.
the CD to play for the desired number of B. Use the Chart command on the Insert menu
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1. _______________an image is the act of cutting off and discarding the
unnecessary portions of a picture.
6. We need to buy the _____________for Adobe Photoshop but for the GIMP it is
free.
LESSON 54 SCORE
Types of Utility Programs
2. A disk scanner is a utility that reorganises the files and unused space on a
computer’s hard disk so the operating system accesses data more quickly and
programs run faster.
True False
4. A disk fragmenter is a utility that reorganises the files and unused space on a
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computer's hard disk so data can be accessed more quickly and programs can run
faster.
True False
5. File Management is the system that checks the amount of used space or free
space on a storage medium.
True False
7. Diagnostic utility and screen saver are the examples of utility programs in the
Microsoft Windows operating system.
True False
9. File manager performs the tasks of scanning and copying disks, displaying a list of
files on a storage medium, checking the amount of used or free space on a storage
medium, organising, copying, renaming, deleting, moving and sorting files and also
creating shortcuts.
True False
10. File management enhances existing functions or provide services not supplied by
other system software programs.
True False
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More Types of Utility Programs
3. Disk scanner and disk cleanup utilities detect and correct certain types of common
problems on hard disks, such as removing unnecessary files called ___________files that
are created by Windows only for short tasks and system restore after system problems.
4. _________are utilities that detect and correct both physical and logical problems on a
hard disk or floppy disk and search for and remove unnecessary files.
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1. Two popular file compression utilities 6. Backup utility is important because it
are LKZIP and WindowZip. allows the user to retrieve data if the hard
True False drive fails or she or he has no more
programs or files.
2. Backup utility is important because the True False
program allows the user to retrieve data if
the hard drive fails or she or he has no 7. Disk storage and disk cleanup detect
more programs or files. and correct certain types of common
True False problems on hard disks and floppies and
search for and remove unnecessary files,
3. Fragmentation is the scattering of such as temporary files, or “temp files”.
portions of files throughout the disk in True False
nonadjacent areas, thus greatly slowing
access to the files. 8. Viruses spread in our computers and
True False destroy programs and data on the hard
disk.
4. Over time, as you delete old files from True False
your hard disk and add new ones,
something happens: The files become 9. A defragmenter is important because it
defragmented. can search for and remove unnecessary
True False files.
True False
5. A compressed file must be unzipped or
restored to its original form before being 10. A virus is a hidden programming
used. instruction that is buried within an
True False application or a system program.
True False
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Proprietary and Open Source Software
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1. Proprietary software is also called an 6. Proprietary software offers a stable
open source software. system with support if the software fails or
True False malfunctions.
True False
2. Proprietary software offers a stable
system with support if the software fails or 7. Proprietary software is privately owned
malfunctions. and controlled by a company or limited to
True False a
specific vendor or computer model.
3. Open source software is software True False
provided for use, modification and
redistribution. 8. Many application programs, utilities and
True False plug-in have Linux versions including:
OpenOffice.org, Netscape, Yahoo
4. Proprietary software is popular because Messenger, RealPlayer, QuickTime and
this software is a closed software; any Acrobat Reader.
programmer can make improvements True False
which can result in a better quality
software. 9. An open source software is popular
True False because it has an interesting interface.
True False
5. Users can obtain Linux in a variety of
ways. Some download it for free from the 10. Mac OS X has the best GUI.
web. Others purchase it from vendors. True False
True False
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Advantages and Disadvantages of
Proprietary Software
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1. It is difficult to know whether there are A. The software can support any problems.
security issues within the proprietary software B. It can detect and correct certain types of
NO STATEMENT TRUE FALSE
1 The producer creates proprietary software that must be
bought. (Disadvantage for user)
2. Customising the software is nearly 5. Which of the following are the advantages of
impossible because when users buy the proprietary software for users?
proprietary I. Free to download
software they will receive . II. Easy to install and use
A. a code III. Free to make improvements
B. a module IV. The software offers a stable system support
C. a program A. I and III
D. a binary version B. II, and IV
C. II, III and IV
3. The following are advantages of proprietary D. I, II, III and IV
software:
I. it offers a stable system support if it fails or 6. Vendors of proprietary software say keeping
malfunctions. This is usually available online the source code closed makes their product
and offline A. more stable
II. security is a major issue. Manufacturers will B. more secured
have to invest in an ongoing research against C. easy to install
threats from hackers D. easy to make improvements
III. easy to install and use as the production is
planned and extensive research is carried out 7. Which of the following proves that
to ensure users purchase only the best proprietary software does not provide high
IV. safe and guaranteed to be safe from level security?
dubious threats like programming bugs and A. The code is not viewable.
viruses thus providing ease of mind for the B. Only a binary version is distributed
user C. Large number of successful attacks
A. I, II and II D. Because no one knows about the bugs
B. I, III and IV
C. II, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
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4. Why is proprietary software popular among
users?
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Advantages and Disadvantages of
Open Source Software
4 Fixes and patches to rectify bugs found in open source software are
expensive.
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D. I, II, III and IV II. It can fail or malfunctions without warranty
and support
4. Why is it too complicated for novice users to III. if bugs in the code are found, they can be
understand open source codes? fixed by anyone
A. Users must be able to convert the source IV. can be view, changed and adapted towards
code. the requirements of the end-user
B. Users must be able to understand the binary A. I, and II
code. B. I and III
C. Users must be able to understand any error C. II, III and IV
problems. D. All the above
D. Users must be able to understand the
programming language.
5. It is very important to plug in the power cable while you are assembling a PC.
True False
6. An ATX computer casing with at least a 30 000watt power supply is needed when
assembling a PC.
True False
8. Certain electrical components can store an electrical charge even after the power
has been disconnected.
True False
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10. A power cable can be connected when the assembling is complete.
True False
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PC Preassembling
1. When installing the power supply, ensure all connections are firmly attached, and
that no wires run near the top of the processor fan.
True False
2. After connecting other peripherals, plug in the video cable from the monitor to the
display card.
True False
3. When installing the hard disk, ensure that the hard disk is set up to be the master
drive on its ATX cable.
True False
4. When installing a DVD/CD ROM drive, set the jumper on the CD ROM drive as
“slave”.
True False
5. IDE cables are connected to the hard disk and the DVD/CD ROM drive.
True False
7. The RAM has to be inserted in its slot at an angle of 90° and pressed downwards.
True False
8. In assembling a PC, you have to attach the motherboard first before attaching the
RAM.
True False
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9. In assembling a PC, you have to power up the system first before attaching other
peripherals to the PC.
True False
10. The front panel display consists of a speaker port, HDD Indicator LED, Power
LED and Restart button.
True False
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BIOS Setup
4. Normally the users need to press the___________ key if they want to enter the
BIOS setup interface immediately after switching on the PC.
(d) Instructions in________ tell the computer how to find the operating
system.
8. Assuming that your computer provides the following options in the boot sequence.
Ø HDD, CDROM,Floppy
Ø Floppy, HDD, CDROM
Ø CDROM,Floppy, HDD
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If you want to boot from a bootable CD then you can set the boot sequence
to__________________
9. BIOS allows users to set a _________to control the access to the computer.
10. The quick power on self test (POST) in BIOS allows BIOS to boot up faster by
___________ some tests.
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Hard Disk Partitioning and Formatting
1. Once a partition is formatted, it is called D. NTFS
a___________
A. format 6. Before you can format and use the disk,
B. partition volume you need to .
C. striped partition A. scan the disk
D. formatted partition B. defrag the disk
C. backup the disk
2. Formatting a disk______________ D. create the partition
A. erases all data on the disk
B. divides the hard disk into several
partitions 7. Partitioning the hard disk is .
C. makes a backup copy of the data on the I. a logical volume management of disks
disk II. the act of dividing it into logical pieces
D. moves the data around on the disk to III. managing files in several hard disk
save space partitions
IV. a step that needs to be taken when
3. In hard disk partitioning, we press the C setting up a new hard disk
key to_____________ A. I, II and III
A. copy a partition B. I, II and IV
B. create a partition C. I, III and IV
C. delete a partition D. II, III and IV
D. format a partition
8. During hard disk partitioning with
4. In hard disk partitioning, we press the D Microsoft Windows XP CD, we press F8
key to____________ to_______
A. copy a partition A. delete a partition
B. divide a partition B. format a partition
C. delete a partition C. accept an agreement
D. format a partition D. create 8 partitions
5. We usually format a hard disk using file 9. Which of the following statements is
systems. FALSE?
A. FAT A. NTFS is a file system which is not
B. EXT limited in size.
C. UFS
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B. You should partition a hard disk prior to II. rearranges all the data on the hard disk
formatting III. creates a root directory on the hard
C. Each partition on a hard disk can be disk
formatted with a different file system IV. checks for physical and magnetic
D. FAT is a file system of hard disk which defects
is not accessible from a DOS boot floppy. A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
10. The operations of formatting a hard C. I, III and IV
disk D. II, III and IV
I. erases all the data on the hard disk
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Installing the Operating System
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LESSON 64
Installing an Application Software
1. Check your computer’s system specifications whether it can run the application software.
True False
2. When installing an original Microsoft Office XP, there is only one CD inside the case.
True False
5. The EndUser License Agreement (EULA) specifies the conditions under which a purchaser may use
the software.
True False
6. Before restarting your computer to complete the installation for Office XP, you need to save any
opened files.
True False
1 Which of the following is NOT included in 6 Which of the following does NOT fulfill the
Microsoft Office XP for Windows? minimum hardware and system requirements
A. Word 2002 when installing Office XP?
B. Access 2002 A. Windows XP
C. PowerPoint 2002 B. 24 MB of RAM
D. Media Player 2002 C. Pentium 133 MHz
D. 245 MB of available hard disk space.
2 “On scratch paper, the user write down the X
shown on the top of the CD.” 8 What do you think ‘XP’ might represent?
Based on the statement above, what does X A. XP stands for eXtra Play
referring to B. XP stands for eXPerience
A. pass key C. XP stands for eXtra Points
B. secure key D. XP stands for eXtreme Programming
C. product key
D. software key 9 Which is one of the conditions on a software
licensing agreement?
4 Which of the following software is required A. The user can read only the software.
before installing Office XP? B. The user can sell the software program to
A. MSDOS others.
B. Windows 98 C. The user can install the software program
C. Antivirus program into a PC.
D. Defragmenting program D. The user can do unlimited copy of the
software program.
5 When you have installed Office XP, you need
to activate it. Why is that required? 10 Which of the following data files from
A. To register your ownership to the software nonMicrosoft applications can be opened using
to Microsoft. Office XP?
B. To get a free antivirus feature installed to A. dBase
the Office XP. B. Lotus 123
C. To continue to use the features and C. MP3 songs
functionality it provides. D. WordPerfect
D. To avoid unauthorised person to make
copies of your original copy Office XP.
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LESSON 65
Installing a Utility Program
1. Which of the following steps are NOT needed when installing a utility program?
A. Before installing utility program, user needs to format the hard disk.
B. It is recommended to close or disable other programs that are still running.
C. Most utilities contain an Auto Play feature that will automatically start the setup screen.
D. Always read the readme file which is usually located in the same directory as the
installation program.
3. You can locate the setup file for the utility by looking into these locations EXCEPT______
A. the internet
B. setup manual
C. CD installer folder
D. My Computer folder
4. The AVG Free Edition program will charge the user a minimal fee for supports.
A. True
B. False
8. Some examples of malicious codes are the worm and Trojan Horse.
A. True
B. False
10. A utility program is used to increase the memory size in a hard disk.
A. True
B. False
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