Check This ICT Predicted Questions & Answers for Day 4
ICT Predicted Questions & Answers for Day 4
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY 2 & 1
1. Study the figures below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
c. State two facts about the first generation of computers.
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d. Which among the generations of computers introduces artificial
intelligence?
e. Mention the two pioneers who laid the foundation of computer science.
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f. Who is credited as the father of modern computers?
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g. Why modem is regarded as both an input-output device.
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SECTION B
Answer three questions only from this section.
2. a. State the data types for the following characters as used in spreadsheet
application:
i. 107.1 _______________________________________
ii. 244.04’ _______________________________________
iii. =SUM(A2:Q3)_______________________________________
iv. =A4+D4–G13 _______________________________________
v. +2335435 _______________________________________
b. What is disk defragmentation?
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3. a. i. What is internet?
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ii. List four uses of the internet
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b. i. What is a web browser?
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ii. Give two examples of a web browser?
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4. a. State the function of each of the following devices:
i. Floppy disk; – ________________________________________________
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ii. Printer; – ________________________________________________
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iii. Scanner; – ________________________________________________
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iv. Uninterruptible power supply. – _______________________________
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b. Write the following in full:
i. ALU; – ________________________________________
ii. CPU. – ________________________________________
5. List:
a. two toggle keys on a standard computer keyboard. [2 marks]
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b. three features of a web browser.
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c. two components of the central processing unit.
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d. two operating system software .
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e. three health hazards associated with prolonged use of computers and ICT
tools.
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Think carefully before you shade the answer spaces: erase completely any answer you wish to
change. Do all rough work on this question paper. Now answer the following questions
1. In computing, the exchange of information is referred to as _____
A. communication
B. conversation
C. education
D. entertainment
2. Which of the following gives the users a log of all opened programs?
A. Start button
B. Start menu
C. Task bar
D. Title bar
3. Dragging a folder from one drive to a window on the same drive is equivalent to a
A. copy operation
B. cut operation
C. delete operation
D. move operation
4. Which of the following is a problem to computer users as a result of radiation from the monitor?
A. Body pains
B. Dizziness
C. Eye irritation
D. Loss of grip strength
5. The device used to transform digital signal to analogue signal and vice-versa on a network is a __________
A. hub
B. modem
C. telephone
D. fax machine
6. Which of the following devices sends commands into the computer?
A. Keyboard
B. Pen drive
C. Printer
D. System unit
7. The system tray is also called __________
A. clock
B. notification area
C. quick launch
D. taskbar
8. In a spreadsheet application, which of the following displays the contents of the active cell?
A. Formula bar
B. Menu bar
C. Name box
D. Standard toolbar
9. Microsoft Word, Encarta kids, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing are examples of
A. application software
B. operating system
C. open source package
D. system software
10.From which of the following storage media will deleted items be sent to the recycle bin?
A. Flash disk
B. Floppy disk
C. Hard disk
D. Zip disk
11.Which of the following is the effect of loud ringing tone?
A. Headache
B. Hearing impairment
C. Neck pain
D. Wrist pain
12.The default orientation for Word document is __________
A. A4
B. landscape
C. letter
D. portrait
13.Which of the following programs would support the study of Mathematics?
A. CorelDraw
B. Encarta
C. MS Excel
D. MS-Word
14.Making changes and correcting grammatical errors to an existing document is referred to as __________
A. correction
B. deleting
C. editing
D. formatting
15.Which of the following is compulsory when composing and sending an e-mail?
A. Message Body
B. Message Header/Subject
C. Recipient’s E-mail Address
D. Sender’s Name
16.Which of the following is a complete website address?
A. hhpp://www.ghanaweb.org
B. htpp://www.ghanaweb.org
C. hhtp://www.ghanaweb.org
D. http://www.ghanaweb.org
17.Which of the following is used for multiplication operation in spreadsheet functions?
A. ADD
B. AVERAGE
C. MULTIPLICATION
D. PRODUCT
18.Which of the following is used to find the minimum number among a set of numbers in spreadsheet functions?
A. MAX
B. MIN
C. MAXIMUM
D. MINIMUM
19.A group of instructions that directs a computer is called _______
A. logic.
B. memory.
C. program.
D. storage.
20.Devices that extend their services to enhance the function of the computer are called __________
A. hardware.
B. software.
C. peripherals.
D. firmware.
21.When a computer is on, it is normally termed __________
A. information.
B. programming.
C. running.
D. working.
22.Working with more than one application at the same time is known as _________
A. double tasking.
B. multitasking.
C. running.
D. launching.
23.The duplication of an original document is referred to as __________
A. backup.
B. back down.
C. production.
D. copying.
24.Which of the following is a keyboard layout format?
A. QWERTY
B. QWRETY
C. QWRTEY
D. QWREYT
25.Which of the following programs has features like gridbook?
A. Microsoft Paint
B. Spreadsheet
C. Open Source Writer
D. Microsoft Word
26.System software is a platform which runs
A. source codes.
B. application software.
C. operating system.
D. utilities.
27.The memory that stores permanent instructions is referred to as _____
A. random access memory.
B. read only memory.
C. write once read many memory.
D. virtual memory.
28.Which of the following is not a storage device?
A. Pen drive
B. Touch pad
C. Hard disk
D. Floppy disk
29.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.
30.The fastest way of sending information is through the _______
A. Ghana Post.
B. EMS.
C. Electronic mail.
D. DHL.
31.__________keys are used for issuing commands.
A. Alphanumeric
B. Numeric
C. Standard
D. Function
32.Which of the following steps can be used to change the 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
33. In using MS Word, one can decide to see exactly how the pages of the current document will appear when printed. This is called _________
A. printer print
B. print preview
C. printer view
D. print view
34.A set of cells in the horizontal direction in a spreadsheet application is called __________
A. active cell.
B. column.
C. row.
D. sheet.
35. In spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells using __________
A. numbers.
B. text.
C. formulae.
D. rows.
36.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 /
37.Changing the desktop wallpaper of a computer is termed __________
A. background change
B. editing the desktop
C. customizing the desktop
D. formatting the desktop
38.Mathematical calculations in a spreadsheet are called ________
A. labels
B. Formulae
C. Numbers
D. Values
39.One billion bytes is approximately one
A. gigabyte
B. kilobyte
C. megabyte
D. terabyte
40.The speed of modem is measured in
A. baud
B. bit
C. byte
D. hertz
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
MARKING SCHEME
1. a) Figure 1 – Second generation of computers
Figure 2 – Third generation of computers.
Figure 3 – Fifth generation of computer.
c) The first generation of computers were built between 1946 and 1959. They were made
up of vacuum tubes and their memory and circuitry as their CPU (Central Processing
Unit).
d) The sixth generation of computers.
e) Blaise Pascal and Charles Babbage.
f) Charles Babbage
g) Modem is both an input and output device because it sends data (upload/output) and
receives data (download/input) at the same time.
2. (a) Data types for the following as used in spreadsheet application.
(i) Value
(ii) Label
(iii) Function
(iv) Formula
(v) Value
(b) Disk defragmentation is the process of consolidating fragmented files on the user’s hard
drive. OR Disk defragmentation deals with the rearranging of the fragmented data so that disks
run smoother and more efficiently.
3. (a) Internet – The Internet is a worldwide system of interconnected computer
networks. OR The internet is an international computer network made up of thousands of
networks linked together. OR A global (or giant) computer network linking smaller
computer networks worldwide
(b) Uses of the Internet
i. To search for information on various topics, such as new, weather, sports, etc
ii. To communicate with others through email, chatting services, phone calls, etc.
iii. Countries use it for internal relations.
iv. For business / commercial activities, such as online banking, job search, buying and
selling, advertising etc.
v. For research / studies or surveys
vi. For educational purposes, such as long-distance education (online programmes), project
writing, etc.
vii. For entertainment, such as watching movies, sports, etc.
viii. For social networking through websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok,
WhatsApp, etc.
(c) (i) A web browser – An application program used to browse the Internet or view web
pages.
(ii) Examples of web browser.
i. Netscape Navigator,
ii. Opera, Safari,
iii. Internet Explorer,
iv. Mozilla Firefox,
v. Google Chrome.
4. (a) (i) Floppy Disk – is used for storing information/data for future use.
(ii) Printer – it produces permanent/hard copy output.
(iii) Scanner – it sends images into the computer in digital format.
(iv) Uninterrupted Power Supply – is used to ensure constant flow of electrical power
to the computer system.
(b) (i) ALU – Arithmetic Logic Unit
(ii) CPU – Central Processing Unit
5. (a) Toggle keys on a standard computer keyboard
i. CAPS LOCK,
ii. NUM LOCK,
iii. SCROLL LOCK
(b) Features of a web browser
i. Navigation buttons (forward and back butttons)
ii. Address bar
iii. Search bar
iv. Stop button
v. Refresh/ Reload button
vi. Print button
(c) Components of the central processing unit
i. The Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU), which performs all calculations.
ii. The Control Unit (CU), which controls the flow of data around the computer.
(d) Examples of operating system software
i. Linux,
ii. Windows (95/ 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8)
iii. Macintosh System (Mac OS)
iv. Micro-soft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS)
v. OS/2 Warp,
vi. Unix,
vii. Android, etc
(e) Health hazards associated with prolonged use of computers and ICT tools
i. Eye problems [radiation from computer monitor, television, other such devices]
ii. Back ache, [Sitting behind a computer or other ICT tool for long periods]
iii. Neck ache [Sitting behind a computer or other ICT tool for long periods]
iv. Wrist pain [Using a keyboard or a mouse for long periods]
v. Ear problems / Hearing impairment [High sound volume from speakers /
headset/ headphones]
vi. Cancer [radiation from mobile phones / devices]
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