COMPUTER STUDIES REVISION KIT

SECTION A PROBLEMS
1. A computer is …….
A. An electronic machine found in an office.
B. an electronic device which is useful.
C. an electronic device used to input, process, output and store data.
D. An electronic machine which is more intelligent than a human being.
2. Which of the following is not an output device?
A. Monitor
B. Printer
C. Projector
D. Scanner
3 Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can be increased by the use of a ……
A. digital camera.
B. keyboard.
C. modem.
D. printer.
4. Why is it important to install antivirus software on a computer?
A. To protect computers from thieves
B. To protect user's information from unauthorized people
C. To protect computers from malicious programs which may delete or
change information.
D. To protect computers from being damaged due to power failure.
5 ... is equal to 1 024 kilobytes.
A. Bit
B. Gigabyte
C. Megabyte
D. Terabyte
6 Which of the following terms describe the physical parts of a computer?
A. Software
B. Malware
C. Hardware
D. Discware
7 ………. is a computer presentation that combines text, sound, animations, video
and graphics.
A. Composite
B. Compound
C. Multimedia
D. Multimix
8. Why is it important to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) on a computer?
A. It makes the computer fast
B. It backs up files
C. It allows for saving of important work when there is a power failure
D. It allows for deleting of unnecessary files and folders.
9. ROM stands for ……
A. Reading Of Memory.
B. Read Only Memory.
C. Reading Over Memory.
D. Read On Memory.
10. A ……. is a device that can be used for both input and output.
A. Touch screen
B. Mouse
C. Keyboard
D. Joystick
11. A software that can be downloaded without paying for it is called • • •
A. Freeware.
B. Open source.
C. Proprietary.
D. Shareware.
12. How can a computer user put a picture on the Internet?
A. Uploading
B. Surfing
C. Downloading
D. Browsing
13. A grade 8 pupil accidentally deleted a file on a computer. Where can it be
restored from?
A. Task bar
B. Recycle bin
C. My document
D. Menu bar
14. Which of the following is the correct order of moving a sentence from one position
to another in a document?
A. Copy and paste
B. Cut and paste
C. Paste and copy
D. Paste and cut
15 ……… is a device used to mark shaded multiple choice answers on answer cards.
A. Barcode Reader
B. Magnetic Mark Reader
C. Magnetic Ink Mark Reader
D. Optical Mark Reader
16. Name a device which can be used both for input and output of data.
A. Printer
B. Touch screen
C. Soft screen
D. Soft touch
17. Which of the following statements best describes the action the computer
performs to process data?
A. Input storage processing feedback
B. Input output processing storage
C. Input processing storage output
D. Feedback input processing storage
18. A microprocessor is a ...
A. set of instructions.
B. storage for instructions.
C. piece of software.
D piece of hardware.
19. RAM stands for ...
A. Random Access Media.
B. Random Access Memory.
C. Random Advanced Memory.
D. Random Active Memory.
20. The space on the hard drive is measured in ...
A. Megahertz.
B. Megaamps.
C. Megabytes.
D. Megawatts.
21. Which type of operating system is used in factories to control machines
automatically?
A. Multiuser system
B. On-line system
C. Real time system
D. Single user system
22. What term is used to describe the process of correcting and making changes to a
document?
A. Auditing
B. Editing
C. Spell checking
D. Find and replace
23. What is the correct formula for dividing B1 by the sum of B2 and B3 in a
spreadsheet?
A. = B1/(B2 + B3)
B. = B1H- (B2 + B3)
C. = B1\(B2 + B3)
D. = B3 + (B2/B1)
24. ... can be used quickly to locate information on the internet.
A. Quick locator
B. Quick finder
C. Search finder
D. Search engine
25. What should a user do to a computer not responding to commands?
A. Switch it off
B. Switch it off and on
C. Plug It out
D. Plug it out and in
26. The CPU Is the device that ...
A. Stores data.
B. Processes data.
C. Prints data.
D. Inputs data.
27. Gaining unauthorized access to a computer system and changing the data is
known as ...
A. Breaking.
B. Hacking.
C. Spamming.
D. Stealing.
28. When a user saves an existing document with a different name, what happens to
the original document?
A. It is lost
B. It is kept
C. It Is moved
D. It is replaced
29. Back and neck problem which results from the use of the computer can be
reduced by using ...
A. A fully adjustable chair for correct posture.
B. A higher chair.
C. A back and neck fitter.
D. An ergonomic keyboard.
30. A legal right given to the publisher or owner of a software is called ...
A. Publication rights.
B. User rights.
C. Software rights.
D. Copyrights.
31. Which of the following statements best describes what a computer program Is?
A. The input stage of computing that gets data needed,
B. The step by step instructions that tell the computer what to do.
C. The step by step user manual on how to operate the computer.
D. The output stage of computing that outputs data needed.
32. Data are ...
A. Letters entered into the computer.
B. Numbers entered into the computer.
C. Unprocessed facts entered into the computer.
D. Processed facts obtain from the computer.
33. Which key on a computer keyboard can be used to delete text in a word
document?
A. Alt
B. Backspace
C. Esc
D. Shift
34. The binary digits 1 and 0 are called ...
A. Bits.
B. Codes.
C. Signal.
D. Text.
35. Which of the following ports are suitable for connecting a USB printer?
A. Serial port
B. Parallel port
C. Universal Serial Bus port
D. Universal Sequence Backup Port
36. Which of the following home appliances has no microprocessor?
A. Steam pressing iron
B. DVD player
C. Television
D. Microwave oven
37. What can be found on the desktop of computer screen?
A. Menu
B. Icons
C. Commands
D. Scroll buttons
38. The ... is a part of a computer where calculation, searching and sorting of data is
carried out,
A. Read Only Memory (ROM)
B. Random Access Memory (RAM)
C. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
D. Backing Storage Unit (BSU)
39. Which of the following is a network of computers that are found in one building?
A. LAN
B. PAN
C. SAN
D. WAN
40. An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit can be used to ...
A. Protect the computer from solar power.
B. Backup computer data.
C. Protect the computer from power blackouts.
D. Protect the computer from virus blackouts.
41. ... operating system lets many users at different terminals to share
processing time on a powerful central computer.
A. Multi-tasking
B. Multi-programming
C. Real-time
D. Multi-user
42. Formatting a disk results in all the data being erased from the ...
A. Storage media.
B. Screen.
C. Keyboard.
D. Printer.
43. Which of the following software will be loaded first to the memory when the
computer Is switched on?
A. Spreadsheet software
B. Word processing software
C. Operating system software
D. Presentation software
44. The type of computer which allows a user to Input, edit and output audio is ...
A. Multimedia computer.
B. Multi audio computer,
C. Music computer.
D. Speaker computer.
45. What is the best way to prevent data loss on the computer?
A. Use a bigger computer
B. Not to use laptops
C. Backup the printer
D. Backup the data
46. An example of a computer software is ...
A. ATM card.
B. Document.
C. Touch screen.
D. Virus.
47. Which of the following is a threat to the well-functioning of a computer?
A. Keeping the door open for air to enter.
B. Locking the computer lab.
C. Learners typing work all the time.
D. Using the computer, the whole day.
48. Sitwala lost two documents he had saved on the computer and could not find
them in the recycle bin either. This could have been caused by ...
A. Backspace.
B. Delete key.
C. Undo command.
D. Virus action.
49. A photocopier is not classified as an output device of the computer because it...
A. Cannot print without a computer.
B. cannot be connected without a computer.
C. produces hardcopy from hardcopy without a computer
D. produces hardcopy from softcopy without a computer.
50. Mainframe computers allow several users to work at the same time. This is
referred to as ...
A. Multi-tasking.
B. Multi-user.
C. Collaboration.
D. Cooperation.
51. Mr. Chanda wants to safeguard learners' records stored on a computer, How
many times should he backup the records?
 A. Everyday
B. Once a month
C. Regularly
D. Twice
52. How many bytes make up 2 kilobytes?
A. 8 bytes
B. 15 bytes
C. 200 bytes
D. 2000 bytes
53. The SAVE AS command is used to ...
A. Delete the backup document.
B. Delete the original document.
C. Rename a saved document
D. Rename a saved folder
54. Use the picture below to answer the question that follows.

Two devices which can read the data above are ...
A. Barcode Reader and Wand.
B. Code and Bar Reader.
C. Code and Line Reader
D. Optical Character Reader and Wand.
55. In a spreadsheet, the cell address C9 means ...
A. Column 9 and row C.
B. Column C and row 9.
C. Column C and column 9.
 D. Row C and Column 9,
56. Scrolling is ...
A. clicking the mouse on an icon.
B. dragging the mouse on desktop.
C. moving an icon from one place to another.
D. using the mouse to move through a document.
57. The instruction "Divide the sum of B2 and B3 by the contents of B1"can be
entered in a spreadsheet as ...
A. = (B1)/B2+B3.
B. = B2+B3/B1.
C. = (B2+B3)/B1.
D. = B1/(B2+B3).
58. Which of the following devices can a user get to read an E-bool<?
A. DVD
B. Flash disk
C. Printer
D. Tablet
59. Preparing an application program to run on a computer is known as ...
A. Copying.
B. Downloading.
C. Installing.
D. Starting.
60. To prevent unauthorised users on the network, users are always required to ...
A. Cold boot.
B. Log on.
C. Reboot.
D. Connect.
61 When a computer screen stops displaying information temporarily but is still on,
then it has ...
A gone off.
B hibernated.
C screen saved.
D shut down.
62 ………. is also known as a print-out.
A Backup
B Document
C Hardcopy
D Softcopy
63 Which of the following household appliances has a processor?
A Electric kettle
B Radio set
C Remote control
D Wall clock
64 Landscape is when a page is ...
A longer horizontally and shorter vertically,
B longer vertically and shorter horizontally.
C longer horizontally and longer vertically.
D shorter horizontally and shorter vertically.
65 Mutale bought a dot matrix printer. He could use it for printing ...
A adverts.
B budget documents.
C business letters.
D receipts.
66 A barcode reader has failed to capture the price on an item. What other input
device can the operator use?
A Barcode Scanner
B Barcode Keypad
C Numeric keypad
D Touchpad
67 The advantage of buying goods and services using the internet is that...
A money cannot be stolen.
B damaged goods cannot be supplied.
C viruses can be avoided.
D buying can be done any time.
68 Which of the following tools will help store a page a user enjoys on the internet?
A Browser storer
B Enjoys
C Favourites
D Refresh
69 The advantage of a recycle bin is to capture ...
A backup files
B corrupted files.
C deleted files.
D restored files.
70 Which of the following is a disadvantage of a smart phone?
A Downloads few files
B Playing Games
C Sends E-mails
D Uses more power
71 Antivirus programs automatically download files for...
A backup.
B downloads.
C restarting.
D update.
72 Which of the following cannot enable the user to move from page to page in a
word processor?
A Pointing to vertical scroll bar and dragging up and down to the desired
page.
B Pointing to horizontal scrollbar and dragging up and down to desired
page.
C Using F5 key on the keyboard.
D Using page keys on the keyboard
73 Study the diagram below and answer the question that follows.

The graphic elements in a software used to create the above shape are
A curve, rectangle and semi-circle.
B curve, semi-circle, rectangle and star.
C rectangle, curve and semi-circle only.
D star, rectangles and curves only.
74 Which of the following can make a strong password?
A Comeon
B Comeono1
C Comeon01
D Gome1
75 To increase the font display without increasing its size, we use ...
A formatting.
B increasing.
C maintaining.
D zooming.
76 The CPU can be classified as ... device.
A input
B output
C processing
D storage
77 Which of the following is used to insert a drawing done by a user into a word
document?
A Chart
B ClipArt
C Picture
D WordArt
78 The electronic parts inside a computer are called ...
A Electronware.
B Firmware.
C Hardware.
D Physicalware,
79 The recycle bin can ...
A copy.
B compress.
C store.
D archive.
80 A memory stick is a type of...
A magnetic storage.
B optical state storage.
C sequential storage.
D solid state storage.
81 A computer virus is a ...
A copyright.
B hardware.
C liveware.
D software.
82 One function of an operating system is to ...
A control the resources of a computer.
B create spaces between paragraphs.
C create spaces between lines.
D control the authencity of a computer.
83 The legal agreement between the software maker and the user of the software
is called ...
A copyright licence agreement.
B data integrity.
C end-user licence agreement.
D software product.
84 Which one of these is the strongest password?
A 2018
B B B B B D.
C B? 18 dr!4.
D Peter 3.
85 The intersection of a column and a row in a spreadsheet is called ...
A Address.
B Box.
C Cell.
D Grid.
86 Importing involves ...
A cutting.
B moving.
C scanning.
D uploading.
87 How can backache be prevented when using the computer for a long time? By
adjusting ...
A chair to suit user height.
B chair to suit user wrist.
C user height to suit chair.
D user wrist to suit chair.
88 Which key can move the cursor backwards without deleting text in a document?
A Backspace
B Down arrow key
C Enter
D Left Arrow Key
89 Computer networks that are connected between distant towns are called ...
A LANS
B MANS
C WANS
D WI-FI
90 Which of the following is an example of page orientation?
A Case
B Cursor
C Landscape
D Margins
91 Blind or partially sighted people can use a ... to input data in the computer.
A Microphone
B Mouse
C Scanner
D Speaker
92 The correct order of disk space measurements from the biggest to the smallest
is...
A 1GB, 1MB, 1KB, IByte.
B 1GB, 1KB, 1MB, IByte.
C 1KB, 1MB, 1GB, IByte.
D IByte, 1KB, 1GB, 1MB.
93 A black border around a cell indicates that a cell is ...
A active.
B dormant.
C deleted.
D moved.
94 Which of the following are alphanumeric characters?
A 4656
B ZCJK
C 48J9
D ?/!*
95 Which of the following represents page orientation?
A Home and Landscape
B Tab and Landscape
C Landscape and portrait
D Tab and portrait
96 A ... can be used to change a document into digital form.
A Camera
B Keyboard
C Mouse
D Printer
97 Which of the following is the correct order of parts to switch on when starting a
computer?
A Wall socket, system unit, monitor
B Monitor, system unit, wall socket
C Wall socket, monitor, system unit
D Monitor, wall socket, system unit
98 An example of a portable computer is a...
A Cellphone.
B Mainframe.
C Super computer.
D Desktop computer.
99 The letters LCD stand for Liquid ...
A Computer Display.
B Computer Diode.
C Computer Disk.
D Crystal Display.
100 Which key makes it possible to type a question mark (?) on a computer
keyboard?
A Ctrl
B Delete
C Shift
D Tab
101 The process of automatically dividing a document into pages is known as...
A Autopaging.
B orientation.
C page division.
D pagination.
102 Which of the following is a data communication device?
A Flash disk
B Joystick
C Modem
D Printer
103 10x is typed in a word processor. X is formatted to the top right side of 10 using
...
A lowercase,
B subscript.
C superscript.
D uppercase.
104 ... is studying using the internet.
A E-banking
B E-commerce
C E-learning
D E-trading
105 Which of the following reduces the time it takes to find the sum of many
numbers?
A Desktop publisher
B Operating system
C Spreadsheet
D Word processor
106 An approximate value of a Gigabyte is ...
A 1 000.
B 1 000 000.
C 1 000 000 000.
D 1 000 000 000 000.
107 Which of the following is not an example of a computer hardware?
A Compact Dislk Drive
B Floppy Disk Drive
C Operating System
D Hard Disk System
108 Kawana wants to protect his computer from virus attacks. He should .
A clean the computer with anti software.
B clean the computer with anti-virus software.
C clean the computer with virus software.
D clean the computer with virus malware.
109 An example of an input device is a ...
A Flash disk.
B Screen.
C Speaker.
D Touch Screen.
110 What is the other name for the monitor?
A Digital Display Unit
B Dot Display Unit
C Visible Display Unit
D Visual Display Unit
111 By increasing font size, which of the following is affected?
A Colour
B Picture
C Sound
D Text
112 The right to use software is termed as ...
A copyright.
B installation.
C licence.
D patent.

113 The speed of a CPU is measured in ...

A Megahertz and Gigabyte.
B Megahertz and Gigahertz.
C Byte and Terabyte.
D Byte and megahertz.
114 The icon in word processor represents ...
A change case.
B change font.
C word wrap.
D word size.
115 Which of the following is an automatic method for input of data?
A Data entry
B Data capture
C Data keying
D Data typing
116 The term that refers to the methods and equipment used to gather, process,
communicate and store information is ...
A computer processing.
B information networks.
C information technology.
D networked computers.
117 An email can be sent using the following devices except...
A computer.
B fax.
C mobile phone.
D tablet.
118 Which of the following commands Is found in a spreadsheet?
A Autosum
B Spelle
C References
D Paragraph
119 Thesaurus helps to ...
A copy and paste.
B find similar words.
C find-replace text.
D search and paste.
120 What are the two commonly used printers?
A Dot matrix and laser jet.
B laser jet and inkjet.
C plotter and dot matrix.
D plotter and inkjet.