JSS 1 EXAMS QUESTIONS THIRD TERM ICT

ICT Computer Studies Jss 1 Third Term Examination

1. The ________age is a pre- history period during which human beings widely used stone for tool making. (a) stone ( b) middle ( c) iron (d) industrial
2. The ______age was a period in late 18^th and early 19^th centuries. (a) industrial (b) middle (c) age stone (d) none of the above
3. The emergence of machines was during the middle age (a) false (b) true (c) not sure
4. Pen, feather and ink were used in _____ age (a) middle ( b) stone (c) industrial (d)electronic
5. How many information ages do we have presently? (a) 5 (b )3 (c) 3 d) 2
6. 1. Napier’s Bones had ……….. (a) 10 rods (b) 9 rods (c) 11 rods (d) 8 rods
7. Jacquard’s loom was used in the …(a) Mechanical industry (b) Food industry  (c) Weaving industry (d) Electronic industry
8. Who invented the analytical engine? …………. (a) Gottfried Leibnitz (b) Joseph Jacquard (c) Charles Babbage (d) Herman Hollerith
9. 4. Who invented Pascaline? (a) Pascal Joseph (b) Leibnitz Von (c) Blaise Pascal (d) Charles Babbage
10. 5. …… was the first computing device. (a) Napier’s Bones (b) Punched Card (c) Abacus (d) Slide         rule
11. Which of these is not an example of first generation computers? (a) ENIAC (b) UNIVAC (c) EDVAC (d) IBM 360
12. The first generation used …………… (a) IC (b) SSI (c) Transistor (d) vacuum tubes
13. The second generation used ……….. (a) Vacuum tubes (b) MSI (c) IC (d) Transistors
14. The third generation used ………….. (a) SSI (b) Transistor (c) Vacuum tubes (d) ICs
15. IC means ………….(a) Integrated Circle (b) International Class (c) In Charge (d) Integrated Circuit
16. Computers are used in ___________, hospitals, and government offices. a) schools b) parks c) restaurants d) cinemas
17. Which technology enhances learning with interactivity? a) Books b) Television c) Students’ compact disks d) Radio
18. What is NOT an example of a communication system aided by computers? a) E-mail b) Teleconferencing c) Postcards d) Telephone E-presence
19. What type of processing involves using computers to write letters and documents? a) Data processing b) Word processing c) Image processing d) Video processing
20. Which area of application involves using computers for planning and forecasting? a) Education b) Medicine c) Business d) Engineering
21. What is a key advantage of computers? a) Slowness b) Small storage facilities c) Accuracy d) Limited operations
22. Which disadvantage involves the high cost of computer systems? a) Dependence b) Job loss c) Expense d) Security
23. What type of device is an analogue computer? a) Works on discrete data b) Works on continuous data c) Has limited storage d) Is very slow
24. Which application area involves using computers for personnel administration? a) Medicine b) Banking c) Education d) Business
25. Which type of computer is suitable for complex calculations and drawings? a) Digital computer b) Analogue computer c) Hybrid computer d) None of the above
26. What does GIGO stand for in the context of computers? a) Good Input, Good Output b) Garbage In, Garbage Out c) General Information, Great Outcomes d) Giant Input, Giant Output
27. Which area involves using computers to compose and refine musical compositions? a) Business b) Medicine c) Art and music d) Engineering
28. What type of processing involves creating graphical presentations? a) Word processing b) Image processing c) Data processing d) Video processing
29. Which application area involves using computers to solve large bank transactions? a) Education b) Medicine c) Banking d) Engineering
30. What limitation of computers is mentioned regarding electric power? a) They are unaffected by power issues b) They rely entirely on solar power c) They require electricity to function d) They can function without electricity
31. The operation of the computer system is coordinated by a unit called ____ (a) memory unit (b) processing unit (c) storage unit (d) arithmetic and logic unit
32. The part of the computer that displays the result of the processed data is called ____ (a) input unit (b) output (c) control unit (d) ALU
33. The processor’s speed is measured in __ (a) megahertz (b) kilobyte (c) gigahertz (d) byte
34. ____ is the device used in sending data and information into the system (a) processor (b) input (c) output (d) storage.
35. ____ is used for storing data to be processed and the instruction for processing.(a) memory (b) control (c) output (d) CPU
36. A processed data is called …….. (a) files (b)component (c) information (d) field.
37. The following characteristics of a good information except.(a)accuracy (b)relevant (c)precise (d) written
38. The basic raw facts and figures are referred to as……. (a)information (b) data (c)report (d) history
39. which of the following refers to events, activities and transactions that happened in the past? (a) timely (b) future (c) present (d) historical
40. the forms of information include the following except. (a) visual (b) oral (c) sensory (d) written
41. Information can be transmitted through the following ways EXCEPT. (a) courier (b) dancing (c) oral (d) television
42. The ancient method of transmission include the following except. (a) FAX (b) drawing (c) fire lighting (d) metal gong
43. The modern method of transmitting information include the following Except. (a) Printing (b) Telex (c) town crier (d) television
44. …………is the electronic device that detects and demodulate and amplifies transmitted signals. (a) GSM (b) Radio (c) Fax (d) Telex
45. The global communication network that allows almost all computers worldwide to connect and exchange information. (a) Radio (b) Print (c) Internet (d) Fax
46. …….. invented a printing press process.(a) Charles Babbage (b) Johannels Gutenberg (c) Bill Gate (phiilip)
47. ……….is accredited with the invention of the first fully electronic television system. (a) Philo Farnsworth (b) Napier bone (c)Leibniz (d) Johannes Gutenberg
48. The act of using electronic computer and computer software to convert, store, process, transmit and retrieve information is called ……… (a) mechanics (b) data processing
    1. (c) information technology (d) maintenance.
49. ………..a sophisticated calculating machine and called it the “Analytical Engine”.
    • 1. Blaise Pascal (b) John Napier (c) Charles Babbage (d) Mark I.
50. Which of the following brought revolution to the way information is processed?
51. invention of language (b) invention of printing (c) invention of mass media (d) invention of computer
52. ____ is the exchange of information in any form (a) Information input (b) Information media (c) Information output (d) information transmission
53. Information can be received in the following ways except (a) audio (b) visual (c) audio-visual (d) all of the above
54. ____ is a means of broadcasting information like radio with accompanying pictures
    • 1. fax (b) (c) file cabinet (d) television
55. ____ is a means of scanning document through a machine from one place to another
    • 1. radio (b) telephone (c) internet (d) fax
56. . ____ is an electronic media located above the earth in an orbit with capability to receive and transmit information from and to an earth station (a) television (b) internet (c) fax (d) satellite
57. Computers are widely used for data processing due to their advantages over manual ____.
    a) labor
    b) machine
    c) technology
    d) process
58. Computers process data at a ____ speed compared to humans.
    a) slower
    b) faster
    c) similar
    d) variable
59. Increased access to information stored in the resource center is an ____ of computers.
    a) advantage
    b) disadvantage
    c) obstacle
    d) feature
60. Computers process data with high ____.
    a) accuracy
    b) inaccuracy
    c) uncertainty
    d) speed
61. Computers can handle a very large volume of transactions ____ of their complexity.
    a) irrespective
    b) regardless
    c) without
    d) despite
62. ____ in its work, computers are dependable for various tasks.
    a) Inconsistent
    b) Unreliable
    c) Reliable
    d) Unstable
63. Computers have a ____ storage capacity.
    a) small
    b) moderate
    c) large
    d) limited
64. Using computers can lead to better ____ quality.
    a) school
    b) job
    c) life
    d) food
65. Information stored on a computer database can be used for ____ purposes.
    a) same
    b) various
    c) single
    d) limited
66. ____ is a disadvantage of computers related to unemployment.
    a) Over-employment
    b) Misemployment
    c) Unemployment
    d) Employment
67. Wastage of time and energy is caused by ____ use of computers.
    a) productive
    b) creative
    c) unproductive
    d) innovative
68. Unauthorized persons can access data stored on computers through ____.
    a) social media
    b) networks
    c) games
    d) email
69. Hacking credit card numbers and stealing data are examples of ____ crimes.
    a) computer
    b) social
    c) financial
    d) personal
70. Violation of personal privacy can occur if personal and confidential records are not ____.
    a) stored
    b) accessed
    c) protected
    d) shared
71. ____ use of computers can result in health risks such as injuries or disorders.
    a) Proper
    b) Unregulated
    c) Extensive
    d) Inadequate

Correct Sitting Position and Using the Keyboard to Type Names, Letters Computer Studies JSS 1 Third Term Lesson Notes

THEORY 

1. Explain the two methods of transmitting information.
2. State the three modes of receiving information.
3. What is information technology?
4. Describe the latest stage of information evolution.
5. How did the invention of computer affect information evolution?
6. What is information transmission?
7. Mention the two method of transmitting information and give five examples for each.
8. Define data and information.
9. State four sources of data and two sources of information.
10. State four qualities of good information.
11. What is central processing unit?
12. List and explain the three units of a CPU.
13. State two features of first generation computers.
14. What is the technology behind Second and Fifth generation of computers.
15. Give the full meaning of the following acronyms:
    • (i) AS
    • (ii) VLSI
    • (iii) SSI
    • (iv) LSI
    • (v) AI
16. Mention the characteristics of 5^th generation computers.
17. List any four pre-computer age to 19^th century computing devices.
18. Discuss the components and features of the computing devices mentioned above.
19. Write short note on the following:
20. Stone age, iron age, middle age
21. Industrial age and electronic age
22. Give an example of a digital device mentioned in the lesson.
23. What kind of data do analogue computers work with?
24. Name a physical quantity that can be measured using an analogue device.
25. Explain the concept of hybrid computers.
26. Where are hybrid computers mostly used?
27. What system is the basis for most digital representation in computing?
28. What are two advantages of using computers for data processing?
29. How does computer usage contribute to unemployment?
30. Name one health risk associated with prolonged computer usage.
31. What is the impact of data security breaches on organizations?
32. Why is it important to protect personal data stored on computers?
33. How can individuals minimize health risks while using computers?

Uses and Applications of Computers Computer Studies JSS 1 Third Term Lesson Notes