QUIZ INTRODUCTION TO IT

NAME:

MATRIC NUMBER:

Answer all questions. Each question carries 4 marks.

(100m)

1.

Computer system are made up of the following EXCEPT:

A. hardware.
B. software.
C. insight.
D. people.

2.

Data is __________ and information is ______________

A. unprocessed item; processed item
B. processed item; unprocessed item
C. information ; data
D. none of the above

3.

Computers are considered powerful for four reasons below EXCEPT:

A. speed.
B. large monitor.
C. accuracy.
D. communication.

4.

Word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database managers, and graphic programs are called as
__________
A. operating system.
B. application software.
C. Information.
D. Data.

5.

How can you best describe the term GUI (Graphical User Interface)?
A. Software used to draw pictures.
B. User interact with menus and visual images to issue commands.
C. It is a type of operating system.
D. None of the above.

6.

This input devices may also called as stylus

A. Remote control.
B. Touch screen.
C. Pen.
D. Joystick.

7.

What is the function of modem cards?

A. Connect other peripherals.
B. Connect input device and output device.
C. Increase the speed of the processor.
D. Connect other computers through telephone and cable television lines.

8.

BIOS is an acronym for __________ .

A. Bootstrap initial operating system
B. Boot initial operating startup

C. Basic input output startup

D. None of the above
9.

10.

System Development Life Cycle consists of ________ phases.

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Why should the installed system be maintained?
A. Train the users.
B. Keeping the system operational and useful.
C. Compile final documentation
D. Review the system requirement.

11. All of the following represent the types of user interface EXCEPT:
A. Menu driven interface
B. Command line interface
C. Graphical user interface
D. Menu user interface
12. Sending files to another computer can be indicated as _______.
A. downloading
B. uploading
C. downgrading
D. upgrading
13. Below are the benefits of Expert System EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Enables the knowledge of experts to be canned in a computer disks.

Enables user to seek expert advice without having meet the expert
Inexpensive compared to the charges of human expert.
Enables decision to be made in consistent matter

14. Which of the following is INCORRECT about the process state in Operating System?
A.
B.
C.
D.

New-The process being created

Running-instructions are being executed
Waiting-waiting for some events to occurs
Terminated waiting to be assigned to a processor.

15. ______________ allows sharing of hardware, software, and data resources in order to reduce and
provide more capability to users.
A. Network
B. Multimedia
C. System Unit
D. Operating System
16. Operating system task is to..
A. schedule job
B. manage memory
C. controlling input and output devices
D. all the above
17. An arrangement of people, data, processes, communications, and information technology is
A. a system
B. an information system

C. a boundary
D. an environment
18. Which of the following is the best description of IT?
A. Hardware and software
B. Computers, communication devices and networks
C. Application and System Software
D. Different types of computers
19. Computers are .
A. special devices that store information
B. able to accept input data that need to be processed
C. process data to output desired information
D. all of above
20. _________ are instructions that tell the computer what to do.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Guideline
Software
Information
Procedures

21. _________ is the most powerful type of computer.

A. Supercomputer
B. Mainframe
C. Mini Computer
D. Laptop
22. Which of these consists of raw facts, such as employees name?
A. Information
B. Data
C. Knowledge
D. Process
23. Data and/or information that is organized to convey understanding as it applies to a current problem
is
A. knowledge
B. facts
C. information system
D. none of above
24. All of the following are the types of information system EXCEPT
A. Expert system
B. Inventory system
C. Decision support system
D. Management information system
25.

Which of the following is NOT a component of a computer system?

A. Procedures
B. Hardware
C. Software
D. Communication