Basic 7 ICT OBJECTIVES.

1. ICT is an acronym for

A. Information, communication and technology.
B. Information and communication technology
C. Information technology
D. Communication technology
2. Raw or unprocessed fact is referred to as
A. Information
B. Data
C. Information processing
D. Data processing
3. The output of the information cycle is
A. Information
B. Data
C. Information
D. Data processing
4. The sequence of events that transforms data into useful information is termed as
A. Information cycle
B. Information processing cycle
C. Data processing
D. Data processing cycle
5. All the following are sources of information except
A. Magazins
B. Textbook
C. Pendrive
D. News
6. Information processing cycle involves
A. Two stages
B. Three stages
C. Four stages
D. Five stages
7. The correct arrangement of the stages in information processing cycle is
A. Input,output,data processing and storage
B. Input, processing, output and storage
C. Storage, input, output and processing
D. Input, storage, processing and output
8. Examples of information are
A. Numbers, news, messages and figures
B. Numbers, figures and sound
C. News, story told,messages
D. Figures, numbers and story told.
9. The hard disk, diskette and the pendrive are collectively known as
A. Storage devices
B. Output device
 C. Processing device
D. Data devices
10. The main components lot the computer is /are
A. Software
B. Hardware
C. Hardware and software
D. Hardware, software and the user
11. The physical component of the computer that can be touched and felt is called
A. Software
B. Hardware
C. Hardware and software
D. System unit
12. The system of instructions that enables the computer to transform data into useful information
is termed as
A. Software
B. Hardware
C. Operating system
D. Computer
13. _______can perform specific task with the hardware.
A. Stand – alone software
B. Application software
C. Windows XP
D. Operating system
14. The hardware components can be grouped into
A. Input and output
B. Input, processing and output
C. Input, processing, output and storage
D. Input, output and storage
15. The main hardware components of the computer are
A. System unit,monitor operating system
B. Keyboard, monitor and system unit only
C. System unit, monitor, keyboard, mouse and operating system
D. System unit, monitor, keyboard and mouse
16. Which of the following is the major component housed by the system unit
A. Printer
B. Central processing unit
C. Speakers
D. USB ports
17. The brain if the computer that does the actual work and runs the application is called
A. Central processing unit
B. System unit
C. RAM
D. Mouse
18. The main types of software are
 A. System software and operating system
B. Operating system software and application software
C. Application software and stand – alone software
D. Ms word and Windows XP
19. The function of the computer keyboard is to
A. Display the procesed data
B. Enter data into the computer system
C. Used as a pointing device
D. Store information
20. Set of instructions that enables your computer to perform a specific function is called
A. Hardware
B. Word processing application
C. Application software
D. Operating system software
21. All the following are examples of application software except
A. Games
B. Word processors
C. Joystick
D. Excel
22. The type of software that manages the operations of both input and output devices is termed as
A. Application software
B. Operating system software
C. Game software
D. Embedded software
23. Web browser is an application software used to
A. Do calculations
B. Type or create documents such as letters
C. Store and retrieve information
D. View web pages on web sites
24. System software includes
A. Mortal Kombat and Windows Vista
B. Windows XP and Linux
C. Windows Vista and adobe Photoshop
D. Ms word and mortal Kombat
25. Which of the following can be moved around easily
A. Laptop
B. Desktop
C. Personal computer
D. Main frame computer
26. The basic parts of the laptop computer are the screen, keyboard, touchpad, speaker, battery
and …………….
A. Earphones
B. Microphone
C. Adapter
 D. Memory card
27. Which of the following consumes a lot of power
A. CRT
B. LCD
C. RGB
D. LED
28. The monitor that looks thin and light is
A. CRT
B. LED
C. RGB
D. LCD
29. Monitors that are smaller,thinner and more energy efficient and light in weight is
A. CRT
B. LCD
C. LED
D. RGB
30. Mouse is for the desktop computer as touchpad is for
A. Laptop
B. Android
C. iPhone
D. Samsung phone
31. Which of the following is not an ICT tool?
A. Mobile phone
B. Radio
C. Pressing iron
D. Computer
32. ICT tools are used to
A. Transmit information only
B. Receive information only
C. Communicate information only
D. Send and receive information.
33. Which of the following is a health hazard?
A. Headache
B. Toothache
C. Backache
D. HIV/AIDS
34. The main health hazard associated with the use of television is
A. Cancer
B. Vision impairment
C. Back pain
D. Hearing impairment
35. All the following can cause hearing impairment except
A. Public address system
B. Mobile phones
 C. Computer
D. None of the above
36. To avoid wrist pain …………
A. Use sunglasses
B. Use and LCD monitor
C. Sit comfortably with your feet touching the ground
D. Use ergonomic keyboard
37. All the following can help to prevent back ache except
A. Use of chair with an adjustable back
B. Use LCD monitors
C. Use ergonomic keyboard
D. Sit comfortably with your feet touching the ground
38. Decrease in social interaction is a health hazard associated with long usage of ……………
A. Television
B. Computer
C. Public address system
D. Radio
39. The main health hazard associated with mobile phone is ……….
A. Radio
B. Computer
C. Keyboard
D. Mobile phone
40. Back ache is a health hazard associated with the use of
A. Computer
B. Television
C. Radio
D. Mobile phone