Question 1

A group of instructions that directs a computer is called

A. logic.
B. memory.
C. program.
D. storage.

Question 2

Devices that extend their services to enhance the function of the computer are called

A. hardware.
B. software.
C. peripherals.
D. firmware.

Question 3

The physical material on which computer keeps data, instructions, and information is called

A. primary storage.
B. secondary storage.
C. tertiary storage.
D. cache storage.

Question 4

When a computer is on, it is normally termed

A. information.
B. programming.
C. running.
D. working.

Question 5

Working with more than one application at the same time is known as

A. double tasking.
B. multitasking.
C. running.
D. launching.

Question 6

The duplication of an original document is referred to as

A. backup.
B. back down.
C. production.
D. copying.

Question 7

The steps data go through to become information are

A. information steps.
B. information technology.
C. information processing cycle.
D. information distribution.

Question 8

Which of the following is a keyboard layout format?

A. QWERTY
B. QWRETY
C. QWRTEY
D. QWREYT

Question 9

Which of the following programs has features like grid book?

A. Microsoft Paint
B. Spreadsheet
C. Open Source Writer
D. Microsoft Word

Question 10

System software is a platform which runs

A. source codes.
B. application software.
C. operating system.
D. utilities.

Question 11

The memory that stores permanent instructions is referred to as

A. random access memory.
B. read only memory.
C. write once read many memories.
D. virtual memory.

Question 12

The interaction between the input and output devices is controlled by the

A. BIOS.
B. LINUS.
C. CPU.
D. RAM.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a storage device?

A. Pen drive
B. Touch pad
C. Hard disk
D. Floppy disk

Question 14

To boot a computer system, the user needs

A. word processing software.
B. printer attached.
C. virus checking program.
D. operating system.

Question 15

The following are features on the GUI except

A. command line.
B. icon.
C. menu driven.
D. window.

Question 16

When files are cleared from the computer, it is known as

A. restoring.
B. editing.
C. deleting.
D. removing.

Question 17

Viewing television for long periods can damage an individual's

A. nose.
B. eye.
C. feet.
D. mouth.

Question 18

The following are good posture positions when using a computer except

A. back straight.
B. eyes on monitor.
C. elbows on the table.
D. feet on the floor.

Question 19

The ethical issue that relates to the responsibility of those who collect data to ensure that the data is correct is

A. accuracy.
B. privacy.
C. access.
D. ethics.

Question 20

The legal right to control the production and selling of a book, play, film or software is called

A. production right.
B. copyright.
C. trader right.
D. patent.

Question 21

A word document created with a word processing program will have the extension

A. .doc.
B. .txt.
C. .ppt.
D. .xls

Question 22

A collection of linked documents or pages stored on millions of computers and distributed across the world is called

A. Internet.
B. Hyperlink.
C. World Wide Web.
D. Browser.

Question 23

The set of rules that enables different types of computers and networks on the internet to communicate with one another is the

A. internet rules.
B. protocols.
C. network rules.
D. communication rules.

Question 24

The fastest form of sending information is through the

A. Ghana Post.
B. EMS.
C. E-mail.
D. DHL.

Question 25

After work, your mother decided to bring a copy of the data home to work on. Which of the following storage devices would you advise her to use?

I. RAM
II. Floppy disk
III. Pen drive
IV. Hard disk

A. I and II only
B. II, III and IV only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, III and IV

Question 26

The process of moving different portions of a document on the screen into view is called

A. downward.
B. upward.
C. moving.
D. scrolling.

Question 27

Which of the following is not a reason for using ICT in education?

A. ICT tools increase learner motivation and engagement.
B. ICT tools facilitate the acquisition of basic skills in Maths, English, Science etc.
C. ICT tools enhance teaching through the use of presentation software.
D. ICT tools force students to learn at others' pace.

Question 28

Which of the following computer keyboard keys are used for issuing commands?

A. Alphanumeric
B. Numeric
C. Standard
D. Function

Question 29

Which of the following mouse buttons, when clicked, provides a menu from which a user can choose?

A. Left button
B. Right button
C. Scroll ball
D. Scroll button

Question 30

Making changes to an existing document is referred to as

A. creating.
B. modifying.
C. adjusting.
D. editing.

Question 31

A symbol on the screen that indicates where the next character typed will appear is

A. text mark.
B. indicator.
C. pointing stick.
D. insertion point.

Question 32

Which of the following steps can be used to change font type of a document?

A. Format/Select/Font/Font Type
B. Font/Select/Format/Font Type/Ok
C. Select/Format/Font Type/Ok
D. Format/Font/Highlight/Ok/Font Type

Question 33

The Standard Toolbar contains buttons that

A. control page margins and tabs.
B. perform the most common tasks.
C. help users navigate through the document.
D. close and resize windows.

Question 34

In using MS Word, one can decide to see exactly how the pages of the current document will appear when printed. Which of the following best describes this?

A. Printer Print
B. Print Preview
C. Printer View
D. Print View

Question 35

The basic information on the internet can be in the form of the following except

A. text.
B. sound.
C. graphic.
D. game.

Question 36

If you want any information on the internet that contains the keywords "Kofi", "Annan" and "Ghana", which of the following would be the most appropriate search text to provide to the search engine?

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. III only

Question 37

A student wants to search for information on the internet to have solution to the ICT assignment from school. Which of the following do you recommend for him/her to use?

A. E-mail address
B. Search Engine
C. Compose
D. Inbox

Question 38

A set of cells in the horizontal direction in a spreadsheet application is called

A. active cell.
B. column.
C. row.
D. sheet.

Question 39

In spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells using

A. numbers.
B. text.
C. formulae.
D. rows.

Question 40

The sign used to prompt a spreadsheet that a user is about to apply a formula/function to a cell is

A. = or +
B. = or -
C. = or *
D. = or /