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BECE 2017 - ICT[PAPER I]
OBJECTIVE TEST
1.
A group of instructions that directs a computer is called
logic.
memory.
program.
storage.
2.
Devices that extend their services to enhance the function of the computer are called
hardware.
software.
peripherals.
firmware.
3.
The physical material on which computer keeps data, instructions, and information is called
primary storage.
secondary storage.
tertiary storage.
cache storage.
4.
When a computer is on, it is normally termed
information.
programming.
running.
working.
5.
Working with more than one application at the same time is known as
double tasking.
multitasking.
running.
launching.
6.
The duplication of an original document is referred to as
backup.
back down.
production.
copying.
7.
The steps data go through to become information are
information steps.
information technology.
information processing cycle.
information distribution.
8.
Which of the following is a keyboard layout format?
QWERTY
QWRETY
QWRTEY
QWREYT
9.
Which of the following programs has features like grid book?
Microsoft Paint
Spreadsheet
Open Source Writer
Microsoft Word
10.
System software is a platform which runs
source codes.
application software.
operating system.
utilities.
11.
The memory that stores permanent instructions is referred to as
random access memory.
read only memory.
write once read many memories.
virtual memory.
12.
The interaction between the input and output devices is controlled by the
BIOS.
LINUS.
CPU.
RAM.
13.
Which of the following is not a storage device?
Pen drive
Touch pad
Hard disk
Floppy disk
14.
To boot a computer system, the user needs
word processing software.
printer attached.
virus checking program.
operating system.
15.
The following are features on the GUI except
command line.
icon.
menu driven.
window.
16.
When files are cleared from the computer, it is known as
restoring.
editing.
deleting.
removing.
17.
Viewing television for long periods can damage an individual's
nose.
eye.
feet.
mouth.
18.
The following are good posture positions when using a computer except
back straight.
eyes on monitor.
elbows on the table.
feet on the floor.
19.
The ethical issue that relates to the responsibility of those who collect data to ensure that the data is correct is
accuracy.
privacy.
access.
ethics.
20.
The legal right to control the production and selling of a book, play, film or software is called
production right.
copyright.
trader right.
patent.
21.
A word document created with a word processing program will have the extension
.doc.
.txt.
.ppt.
.xls
22.
A collection of linked documents or pages stored on millions of computers and distributed across the world is called
Internet.
Hyperlink.
World Wide Web.
Browser.
23.
The set of rules that enables different types of computers and networks on the internet to communicate with one another is the
internet rules.
protocols.
network rules.
communication rules.
24.
The fastest form of sending information is through the
Ghana Post.
EMS.
E-mail.
DHL.
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 advice her to use?
I. RAM
II. Floppy disk
III. Pen drive
IV. Hard disk
I and II only
II, III and IV only
II and III only
I, II, III and IV
26.
The process of moving different portions of a document on the screen into view is called
downward.
upward.
moving.
scrolling.
27.
Which of the following is not reason for using ICT in education?
ICT tools increase learner motivation and engagement.
ICT tools facilitate the acquisition of basic skills in Maths, English, Science etc.
ICT tools enhance teaching through the use of presentation software.
ICT tools force students to learn at others' pace.
28.
Which of the following computer keyboard keys are used for issuing commands?
Alphanumeric
Numeric
Standard
Function
29.
Which of the following mouse buttons when clicked, provides a menu which a user can choose from?
Left button
Right button
Scroll ball
Scroll button
30.
Making changes to an existing document is referred to as
creating.
modifying.
adjusting.
editing.
31.
A symbol on the screen that indicates where the next character typed will appear is
text mark.
indicator.
pointing stick.
insertion point.
32.
Which of the following steps can be used to change font type of a document?
Format/Select/Font/Font Type
Font/Select/Format/Font Type/Ok
Select/Format/Font Type/Ok
Format/Font/Highlight/Ok/Font Type
33.
The Standard Toolbar contains buttons that
control page margins and tabs.
perform the most common tasks.
help users navigate through the document.
close and resize windows.
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?
Printer Print
Print Preview
Printer View
Print View
35.
The basic information on the internet can be in the form of the following except
text.
sound.
graphic.
game.
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?
I. Search for Kofi Annan and Ghana on any website
II. I want any information on Kofi Annan and Ghana
III. Kofi Annan Ghana
I only
II only
I and II only
III only
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?
E-mail address
Search Engine
Compose
Inbox
38.
A set of cells in the horizontal direction in a spreadsheet application is called
active cell.
column.
row.
sheet.
39.
In spreadsheets, you can create a relationship between two cells using
numbers.
text.
formulae.
rows.
40.
The sign used to prompt a spreadsheet that a user is about to apply a formula/function to a cell is
= or +
= or -
= or *
= or /