DATA PROCESSING

SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

1._______ refers to the manipulation of digitized information by computers and other digital
electronic equipment. [a] information technology [b] information science [c] information
processing
2. ________ can be presented in line graphs, histograms, bar charts, pie chart, etc. [a]
information [b] Data [c] modeling
3. Which of the following is an advantage of using computer for information processing? [a]
computer can store enormous amounts of data for future use [b] initial investment cost can be
high [c] face-to-face interaction amongst staff may be reduced
4. The process through which organizations make sense of new information that they have
acquired and disseminated is called ________. [a] collation [b] interpretation of information [c]
continuum
5. The main advantage of collation is _________ [a] To disorganise data and information [b] To
prepare payroll for workers [c] To makes it fast and easy for a user to find an element in the list.
6. The following are simple process for analyzing information except [a] Skim and scan [b] High
reliability [c] identify propaganda,bias
7. The means of _________ has changed according to living situations and advancements in
technology.
[a] communication [b] transmission [c] organisation
8. _________ is the method of sending audio messages over a long distance to a large
audience using electromagnetic wave. [a] Telegraphy [b] Radio [c] Internet
9. The specialized wireless reciever/transmitter that is lauched by a rocket and placed in orbit
around the earth is called ___________ [a] Internet [b] Metal gong [c] satellite
10. ___________ was used to pass important information in the days before the existence of
the written word. [a] story telling [b] letter writing [c] signs
11.__________ operating system allows multiple users to simultaneously use the system. [a]
single user [b] real time [c] multi user
12. In a operating system interaction between the user and processor is limited or there is no
interaction at all during the excution of work. [a] real time [b] batch processing [c] Windows
13. _________ allows you to duplicate a section of text. [a] delete text [b] cut and paste [c] copy
14. _________ contain menu of commands that allows a user insert features, edit documents,
format documents. [a] Menu bar [b] Title bar [c] Task bar
15. GUI means ___________________
16. DOS acronyms ________________
17. _______ is a technology that allows light to travel along thin glass or plastic wires.
18. ___________ and _____________ are most commonly used means of communication.
19. ___________ is used to transmit both visual and audio messages to large audiences over a
far distance.
20. А display ___________ documents what a user is currently working on, other documents
that were opened by the user, start menu, system etc.
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SECTION B: ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS

QUESTION ONE
A. Define Information Transmission.
B. List and explain the method of information transmission?
C. Mention 5 examples each of the above answer.

QUESTION TWO
A. Define the art of information processing.
B. List and explain briefly the procedures for information processing.
C. State 3 advantages and 2 disadvantages of using computers for information processing.

QUESTION THREE
A. What is an operating system? Give examples.
B. State four functions of an operating system.
C. Mention types of operating system.

QUESTION FOUR
A. Define word processing.
B. Write four examples of Word Processor.
C. List 5 non electronic means of communication.

QUESTION FIVE
A. Explain the following
I. Analysis of information
II. Collation
III. Organisation of information
B. Differentiate between Multi tasking and Multi user operating system .
C. List and explain 5 features of standard word processors.