JSS One Objective Exam Questions in computer Studies

objective questions in computer studies/ICT for JSS 1

1. One major problem with early counting devices is that
A. they occupy small space
B. they waste time
C. they can be used to count large numbers
D. they were fast
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2. UNIVAC is an acronym that stands for
A. Universal Automatic Computer
B. Universal Array Computer
C. Unique Automatic Computer
D. Unvalued Automatic Computer
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3. Integrated Circuits (ICs) are related to which generation of computers?
A. First generation
B. Second generation
C. Third generation
D. Fourth generation
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4. Microprocessors as switching devices are for which generation of computers
A. First Generation
B. Second Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Fourth Generation
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5. Which generation of computers is still under development
A. Fourth Generation
B. Fifth Generation
C. Sixth Generation
D. Seventh Generation
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6. The commercial computer age started with the invention of …………… the computer.
A. UNIVAC
B. EDVAC
C. ENIAC
D. Herman Hollerith census machine
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7. Who suggested the Stored Program Concept?
A. John Mauchley
B. J.P. Eckert
C. John Vonn Neumann
D. Joseph Jacquard
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8. Who invented the first Microprocessor in 1971?
A. Ted Hoff
B. Philip Emeagwali
C. The Chinese
D. John Napier
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9. Who is credited with the idea of using punch cards to control patterns in a waving machine
A. John Vonn Neumann
B. Joseph Marie Jacquard
C. Blaise Pascal
D. Gottfried Leibniz
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10. A set of 11 rods where numbers were carved and used for multiplication and division aids is known as
A. Pascaline
B. Napier’s Bones
C. Stepped Reckoner
D. Slide Rule
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11. When were the transistors invented?
A. 1947
B. 1937
C. 1957
D. 1967
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12. Third-generation computers were made from
A. Vacuum tubes
B. Transistors
C. Integrated circuit
D. Punched card
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13. The abacus was invented by .....
A. Chinese
B. Japanese
C. Joseph Jacquard
D. Blaise Pascal
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14. One of the following machines was used to process census information in the U.S.A. in 1890
A. Herman Hollerith Machine
B. Jacquard’s Loom
C. Pascaline
D. Gottfried Leibnitz
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15. Who developed the concept of the integrated circuit in 1958
A. Jack Kilby
B. John Barden
C. William Brattain
D. All of the above
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16. Which of the following is an early counting device
A. Pebbles
B. Abacus
C. Napier’s Bone
D. Desktop
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17. Devices that involve the use of physical force to operate them are called?
A. Electronic devices
B. Mechanical devices
C. Electro-mechanical devices
D. Early counting devices
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18. Who invented the Slide Rules
A. Robert Bissakar
B. Charles Babbage
C. Gottfried Leibnitz
D. Blaise Pascal
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19. The abacus is mainly used for
A. addition and multiplication
B. division and subtraction
C. addition and subtraction
D. division and multiplication
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20. Which of the following devices is considered an electronic counting device
A. ENIAC
B. Napier’s bone
C. Abacus
D. Pascaline
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21. The acronym ALU stands for ……
A. Arithmetic Logic Unit
B. All Long Unit
C. Automatic Logic Unit
D. Arithmetic Long Unit
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22. Which of the following devices was invented by Charles Babbage
A. Pascaline
B. Analytical engine
C. Abacus
D. Napier’s bone
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23. Which of these is classified as an electro-mechanical counting device
A. ENIAC
B. Abacus
C. Napier’s bone
D. Slide rule
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24. In 1981 IBM introduced its first computer for home users. The acronym IBM stands for
A. International Business Man
B. International Business Machine
C. Internal Bus Machine
D. International Building Machine
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25. ENIAC was invented by
A. John Napier and Robert Bissaka
B. John Mauchly and Presper Eckert
C. Charles Babbage
D. Blaise Pascal
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26. Which of the following is NOT true about the pascaline
A. it was invented by a French mathematician
B. it was also called an analytical engine
C. it was named after Blaise Pascal
D. None of the above
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27. The 5th generation computers were based on the technique of AI. AI stands for
A. All International
B. Artificial Intelligence
C. Artificial International
D. Almighty Intelligence
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28. The acronym ENIAC stands for
A. Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer
B. Electronic Nations Integration And Computer
C. Electrical Numerical Integrator and Computer
D. All of the above
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29. Second Generation Computers were based on
A. Vacuum Tube
B. Silicon Chips
C. Transistor
D. Bio Chips
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30. Who is referred to as the father of computers?
A. Robert Bissakar
B. Charles Babbage
C. Gottfried Leibnitz
D. Blaise Pascal
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31. Raw facts, figures and symbols are
A. Information
B. Processing
C. Data
D. Processing cycle
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32. All the following are stages in the data processing cycle EXCEPT?
A. Data connection
B. Data gathering
C. Input stage
D. Output stage
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33. The sequence of stages in processing data is:
A. Data
B. Data collation
C. Cycle
D. Data processing cycle
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34. Data can be entered into the computer via the following input devices EXCEPT?
A. Printer
B. Keyboard
C. Joystick
D. Mouse
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35. The computer has an edge over other devices in processing data for its:
A. ability to perform rapid and accurate calculations
B. ability to work continuously in the water and fire
C. ability to store a small volume of data and information
D. all of the above
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36. The assembling of data in standard others is
A. Data connection
B. Data collation or preparation
C. Data gathering
D. Data storage
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37. Data are kept in the __________ memory of the computer after they have been processed.
A. CPU
B. Motherboard
C. Main
D. Printer
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38. The computer sends out the result of data processing on paper using an output device called
A. a monitor
B. a printer
C. a scanner
D. a keyboard
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39. The term GIGO stands for
A. Get in get out
B. Garbage in Garbage out
C. Garbage in get out
D. all of the above
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40. Alphanumeric data consists of
A. digits
B. letters
C. special characters
D. all of the above
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41. In data processing, the stage whereby data are entered into a computer for processing is called
A. Input stage
B. processing stage
C. data collation
D. data accessing stage
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42. The stage of data processing where the results gathered from processing data are sent out for the user to see and use is:
A. Data connection
B. data gathering
C. input stage
D. output stage
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43. The importance of shutting down the computer properly after use is to
A. let it cool down
B. avoid damage to the memory files of the computer
C. make sure it is not stolen.
D. protect it from infectious virus
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44. UPS stands for:
A. Under power supply
B. uninterruptable power supply
C. uninterruptible petrol supply
D. Use power sometimes
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45. The importance of maintaining adequate and proper ventilation in the computer laboratory is:
A. To avoid damage caused by heat
B. To prevent damage caused by water
C. To prevent dust from damaging the computer.
D. To prevent attacks by computer viruses
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46. What is the function of the UPS
A. To store electricity
B. To store data for processing
C. To protect the computer from heat
D. To blow off the dust from within the computer
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47. The computer sends out the result of data processing on screen using an output device called
A. a monitor
B. a printer
C. a scanner
D. a keyboard
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48. Sometimes computer engineers can use ______ to blow off the dust from within the computer
A. Blower
B. air conditioner
C. printer
D. dryer
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49. The result of data processing is?
A. Raw facts
B. raw figures
C. formation
D. information
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50. All the following are computer peripherals EXCEPT?
A. System unit
B. mouse
C. keyboard
D. monitor
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51. One important function of a maintenance officer is to:-
A. Shutdown the computer
B. Check all computers before and after use.
C. Eat and drink in the computer room
D. Arrange tables and chairs for computer users.
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52. The importance of arranging tables and chairs comfortably is to:
A. ease movement within the computer laboratory
B. make it free from dust
C. Prevent damage because of heat
D. ensure a steady flow of electricity
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53. The singular form of data is:
A. Datas
B. Datum
C. one data
D. A data
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54. In data processing, the stage whereby data are converted into useable form is:
A. Input stage
B. processing stage
C. data collation
D. data accessing stage
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55. An example of a cooling system is:
A. UPS
B. Blower
C. Dryer
D. Air conditioner
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56. Which of the following is a computer room management ethics:
A. Eating and drinking in a computer room
B. Maintaining adequate lighting
C. sweeping the computer room monthly
D. all of the above
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57. In data processing, the stage of collecting data for processing is called
A. Data collation
B. Data gathering
C. Input stage
D. Processing stage
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58. In data processing, the stage that describes where data are kept after processing is called?
A. Storage stage
B. main memory
C. input stage
D. monitor
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59. One method for gathering data is:
A. Interview
B. processing cycle
C. data collation
D. storage stage
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60. Before data are gathered, one of the following must be taken into consideration
A. The relevance of the data
B. the size of the main memory
C. the stages in the data processing
D. all of the above
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61. All the following are stages in data processing cycles EXCEPT?
A. Data connection
B. Data gathering
C. Input stage
D. Output stage
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62. One of the following is a computer room management ethics:
A. Eating and drinking in a computer room
B. Maintaining appropriate ventilation
C. sweeping the computer room monthly
D. all of the above
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63. ICT stands for …
A. International and Communication Technology
B. Information Communication and Timing
C. Information and Communication Technology
D. Internal connection Technology
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64. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes especially in industry is:
A. information
B. Technology
C. communication
D. science
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65. One of these is a visual mode of transmitting information
A. Oral
B. Radio
C. Printing
D. Telephone
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66. Which of the following is NOT an ancient method of transmitting information?
A. Oral communication
B. Beating drum
C. Telephone
D. Town crier
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67. How many stages are there in the data processing cycle?
A. four
B. six
C. eight
D. five
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68. Data can be entered into the computer via the following input devices EXCEPT?
A. Printer
B. Keyboard
C. Joystick
D. Mouse
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69. The computer has an edge over other devices in data processing for its:
A. ability to perform slow and inaccurate calculations
B. ability to work continuously without getting tired
C. ability to store a small volume of data and information
D. all of the above
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70. The assembly of data in standard order is
A. Data connection
B. Data collation
C. Data gathering
D. Data storage
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71. The two main memories of the computer are.....
A. CPU and Registers
B. RAM and ROM
C.ALU and CU
D.PROM and EEPROM
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72. Identify the option that functions as both data storage and instruction provider for computers
A. monitor
B. printer
C. RAM
D. keyboard
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73. All of these are ancient means of transmitting information EXCEPT
A. Carrier Pigeons
B. Town Rider
C. Making representations
D. Face-to-face communication
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74. The term ROM means
A. Read Other Method
B. Read Only Memory
C. Repair Only Memory
D. all of the above
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75. An example of alphabetic data is
A. H,D,J,F,J
B. 2,3,4,5
C. 2+3+4=9
D. #,$,%,&
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76. The acronym GSM stands for
A. Girls in Science and Mathematics
B. General street Madness
C. Global system for Mobile communication
D. Gloria, Stephanie and Martina
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77. A device that broadcasts information in the form of both voice and pictures to people in a different location is called
A. Fax machine
B. Telex
C. Radio
D. Television
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78. The method used to disseminate information to the person the message is meant for through face-to-face discussion is called
A. Oral communication
B. Town crier
C. Bush burning
D. Beating Drums
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79. The acronym ATM stands for
A. Automatic Text Machine
B. Automated Teller Machine
C. A Television Machine
D. Automatic transfer Machine
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80. The term used for buying and selling goods on the Internet is called
A. d-commerce
B. e-buying
C. e-commerce
D. e-mail
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81. The acronym SIM stands for:
A. Someone’s identity mobile
B. subscriber identity module
C. satellite international module
D. SIM identity for mobile phone
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82. The disadvantages of modern means of information transmission do not include
A. They can be addictive
B. very prone to attack
C. They are expensive to use
D. They are not limited by distance
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83. All of these are non-electronic means of transmitting information Except
A. Writing
B. Fax
C. smoke signal
D. Beating of drums
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84. Who is referred to as the father of computer
A. Charles Babbage
B. Grace Hopper
C. Thomas Edison
D. Joseph Jacquard
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85. The following are electronic counting devices except?
A. personal computers
B. ENIAC
C. Palmtop
D. Charles Babbage’s Analytical Machine
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86. Which of this is also called the stepped reckoner
A. The Pascaline
B. John Napier’s Bone
C. John Von Neumann machine
D. Leibniz's calculator
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87. Biochips are used in which generation of computers
A. Fifth Generation
B. Fourth Generation
C. Third Generation
D. Second Generation
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88. The importance of maintaining adequate and proper ventilation in computer laboratories is to:
A. To avoid damage caused by heat
B. to prevent damage caused by water
C. to prevent dust from entering the computer.
D. to protect computers from the infection of virus
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89. The mode of receiving information using the sense of sight and sound is called ..... mode
A. Audio-Visual
B. Audio
C. Visual
D. sight and sound
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90. Sometimes computer engineers can use ______ to blow off the dust from within the computer
A. Blower
B. Air conditioner
C. Printer
D. Dryer
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