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gce2025computerstudies
Q1. An automatic system is one that
Ais operated using sophisticated skills.
Bneeds fuel before it can be operated by humans.
Cperforms different kinds of tasks diligently.
Drequires little or no human intervention to work.
Correct Answer: D
An automatic system operates independently with minimal human input, relying on programmed instructions to perform tasks.
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Q2. Which of the following features of information is not important for meaningful decision?
AAccuracy
BCompetitiveness
CCompleteness
DTimeliness
Correct Answer: B
Key features of useful information include accuracy, completeness, and timeliness; competitiveness is not a standard attribute for decision-making information.
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Q3. The microprocessor that controls a washing machine is known as
Abot.
Bconsole.
Cembedded computer.
Dmainframe computer.
Correct Answer: C
An embedded computer is a specialized microprocessor integrated into devices like washing machines to control operations.
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Q4. Which of the following statements is true about data?
AInformation is a product of data while knowledge is a product of information
BData produces knowledge while knowledge produces information
CData is a product of information while knowledge is a product of data
DKnowledge produces information while information produces data
Correct Answer: A
Data is raw facts; processed data becomes information, and accumulated information leads to knowledge.
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Q5. Instructions were written computers using
Aassemblers.
Blow level language.
Cmachine language.
Dmnemonics.
Correct Answer: C
Early computers used machine language (binary code) directly for instructions, as it is the only language hardware understands natively.
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Q6. Addition and subtraction of numbers in Abacus are done using
Abars.
Bbeads.
Cframe.
Dstring.
Correct Answer: B
The abacus uses movable beads on rods to represent and manipulate numbers for arithmetic operations.
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Q7. In using the slide rule, multiplication that goes off the scale can be corrected by the following approaches except
Aresetting the slide.
Busing circular slide rule.
Cusing flat scales.
Dusing folded scales.
Correct Answer: C
Flat scales are the basic type and cannot correct off-scale readings; resetting, circular, or folded scales allow handling larger ranges.
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Q8. The computer’s short-term memory is the
Aarithmetic logic unit.
Barithmetic operator.
Ccontrol unit.
Drandom access memory.
Correct Answer: D
RAM serves as short-term memory, temporarily storing data and instructions for quick CPU access during operation.
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Q9. Which of the following logic devices is considered as equivalent gate?
AAND
BEX-NOR
CEX-OR
DNOR
Correct Answer: D
The NOR gate is a universal gate, capable of implementing any logic function alone, making it equivalent to all other gates.
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Q10. The part labeled Q in [assuming a diagram of CPU] is called
Acontrol unit
Bdata bus
Cmemory unit
Dregister
Correct Answer: D
In typical CPU diagrams, Q often labels a register, which stores temporary data for processing.
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Q11. MS Access is an example of
Aword processing package
Bspreadsheet application.
Cgraphic software
Ddatabase management system
Correct Answer: D
Microsoft Access is a relational DBMS used for creating and managing databases.
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Q12. Which of the following statements explains the fifth of device drivers? They
Aconvert source code to object code.
Benable hardware and software control and manage the system.
Chelp to clean disk space and manage installation of applications.
Dhelp to improve the functionality of hardware devices.
Correct Answer: D
Device drivers are software that allow the OS to communicate with hardware, enhancing device functionality.
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Q13. One usefulness of utility software in the computer is
Aconversion of source code to object code.
Benhancement of communication between hardware and the computer system.
Cremoval of malware from the computer.
Dto improve the functionality of hardware devices.
Correct Answer: C
Utility software includes antivirus programs that detect and remove malware to protect the system.
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Q14. Which of the following statements about operating system is false? It
Aenhances the booting process.
Bmanages hardware resources inefficiently.
Cprovides user interface.
Dcoordinates software applications.
Correct Answer: B
OS efficiently manages hardware resources like CPU, memory, and I/O devices; inefficiency is false.
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Q15. Which of the following operations will last in a program?
Aaddition
BDivision
CExponentiation
Dsubtraction
Correct Answer: C
In order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), exponentiation has higher precedence than addition, subtraction, or division.
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Q16. The equation x = p + q (r + s) can be expressed in QBASIC programming as
AX = P ± Q * (R/S).
BX = P + Q * (R/S).
CX = P + Q(R/S).
DX = P + Q(R/S).
Correct Answer: B
In QBASIC, multiplication (*) is used for parentheses after addition, but adjusted for (r + s); assuming s addition, but options suggest B for precedence.
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Q17. Which of the following statements is true about the rules of flowcharting?
AAll boxes of flowcharts are connected with arrows to show the logical connection between them
BAll flowchart process boxes are connected with on page connector to show the flow of operation
CAll flowcharts start with a start box and end with a decision box
DThe flow of control must always enter an object from bottom to top
Correct Answer: A
Flowcharts use arrows to connect symbols, indicating the sequence and logical flow of processes.
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Q18. In computer programming, it is advised to translate source code into intermediate code to
Achange the analysis portion for different compilers.
Bensure that full native compiler is used for every new machine that will run the program.
Cmake it easier to apply the source code modifications to improve code performance.
Dmake the synthesis part of the compiler target-machine dependent.
Correct Answer: C
Intermediate code allows optimizations and modifications without altering the original source, improving portability and performance.
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Q19. A graphic or text in a document or web page that links to another file or object is referred to as
Aa domain name.
Ba hyperlink.
Ca shortcut.
Dan icon.
Correct Answer: B
A hyperlink is clickable text or image that directs to another resource, enabling navigation in documents or web pages.
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Q20. Instant messages can be sent with little or no time lag using
Apodcast.
Bfacsimile.
Cemail.
Dchat room.
Correct Answer: D
Chat rooms enable real-time text messaging with minimal delay, unlike email or podcasts which are asynchronous.
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Q21. Which of the following statements is true about preventing phishing?
AEnsure that antivirus is updated regularly
BDo not click on links in emails from untrusted sources
CDo not download from untrusted sites
DUse a strong password at all times
Correct Answer: B
Phishing relies on malicious links; avoiding clicks from suspicious emails prevents credential theft or malware infection.
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Q22. Which of the following statements is true about star topologies?
AComputers are connected node-to-node
BComputers are connected to a central device
CThe connection is linear in shape
DThe connection is a tree-like structure
Correct Answer: B
In star topology, all nodes connect to a central hub or switch, facilitating easy management and fault isolation.
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Q23. An internet user secures his social media account by regularly changing passwords. Which of the following passwords produces the best security?
APassword123
BP@ssw0rd!
CMyName2025
D12345678
Correct Answer: B
Strong passwords include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols; 'P@ssw0rd!' is complex and harder to crack.
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Q24. Which of the following statements is true about intranet?
APrivate network that uses internet protocol and is accessible by all visitors to an organization’s website
BPrivate network that uses internet protocol and is accessible by employees of an organization
CPrivate network which does not use internet protocol and is accessible by employees of an organization
DPublic network that uses internet protocol and is accessible by all visitors to an organization’s website
Correct Answer: B
An intranet is a private network using TCP/IP, restricted to internal organizational users for secure communication.
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Q25. The art of checking for errors in a Word document before publishing is referred to as
Aediting.
Bformatting.
Cmodifying.
Dproofreading.
Correct Answer: D
Proofreading involves reviewing for spelling, grammar, and factual errors to ensure accuracy before final publication.
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Q26. Columns in MS Access are referred to as
Afields.
Bfiles.
Crecords.
Dtuples.
Correct Answer: A
In databases like MS Access, columns represent fields that hold specific attributes of data.
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Q27. Which of the following application packages is suitable for making budgets?
AWord processor
BSpreadsheet package
CGraphic package
DDatabase Management System
Correct Answer: B
Spreadsheet software like Excel excels in calculations, formulas, and data organization for budgeting.
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Q28. What happens when a user clicks on the [Save] icon on the Microsoft Excel menu bar?
AThe file is closed
BThe workbook is saved
CA new workbook is created
DThe file is printed
Correct Answer: B
Clicking the Save icon saves the current workbook to disk, preserving changes.
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Q29. Which of the following statements about index is true? It is a data structure
Athat reduces the speed of data retrieval operations on a database table.
Bused to quickly locate data without searching every row in a table every time a database table is accessed.
Ccreated using only two rows of a database table to uniquely identify each record.
Dthat allows relational database to split and store data in different tables, while linking disparate items.
Correct Answer: B
Indexes speed up data retrieval by providing a quick lookup mechanism, avoiding full table scans.
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Q30. A collection of computer wires used to identify memory location in a computer is
Asystem bus.
Bdata bus.
Cdata cable.
Daddress bus.
Correct Answer: D
The address bus carries memory addresses from CPU to RAM, specifying locations for data access.
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Q31. Read Only Memory (ROM) contains
Acurrent program in operation.
Bpreset instructions for operation.
Cuser instructions.
Dvolatile programs.
Correct Answer: B
ROM stores permanent firmware instructions, like BIOS, that cannot be easily altered.
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Q32. What happens when the Shift key is pressed down while deleting a File from the computer? The file is
Auninstalled from the computer.
Bpermanently deleted from the computer.
Cdeleted and sent to the Recycle Bin.
Ddeleted and kept in the clipboard.
Correct Answer: B
Shift + Delete bypasses the Recycle Bin, permanently removing the file from the system.
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Q33. Which of the following statements about warm booting is true? The computer
Areloads the operating system while still running in the background.
Bloads the operating system into memory from the power-on button.
Creloads the operating system into memory while still running.
Dloads the application into memory from rest state.
Correct Answer: C
Warm boot (Ctrl+Alt+Del) restarts the OS without powering off, reloading into memory while hardware remains powered.
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Q34. The ASCII character set represents alphabetical and control characters using numeric code ranging from
A0 to 32.
B0 to 64.
C0 to 127.
D0 to 128.
Correct Answer: C
Standard ASCII uses 7 bits for 128 characters (0-127), covering letters, numbers, and control codes.
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Q35. Which of the following hard disk drive memory capacities can store the largest size of data?
A2TB
B20GB
C240MB
D800KB
Correct Answer: A
2TB (terabytes) is the largest: 1 TB = 1000 GB, so 2TB > 20GB > 240MB > 800KB.
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Q36. The equivalent of the letter A in the standard ASCII is
A01000001
B01000010
C01100001
D01100010
Correct Answer: A
Uppercase A in ASCII is decimal 65, binary 01000001.
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Q37. One example of a file containing reference data which is usually altered is
Abrand name.
Bpayroll
Cprice list.
Dstock.
Correct Answer: C
Price lists are reference files frequently updated due to market changes.
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Q38. Which of the following statements is correct?
AA network transmission system that increases the speed of incoming and outgoing network traffic
BA network security system that establishes a barrier between a trusted internal network and an untrusted external network such as the Internet
CA data structure that improves the speed of data retrieval operations on a database table
DA data structure created using only two rows of a database table used to uniquely identify each record
Correct Answer: B
This describes a firewall, which secures networks by controlling traffic between trusted and untrusted zones.
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Q39. A user observed that a certain file in a removable storage device changed to a shortcut icon. This implies that
Athe file is corrupt.
Bthe file is shared.
Cthe removable storage device is corrupt.
Dthere is a link to the file.
Correct Answer: C
Shortcut icons on removable drives often indicate a virus or malware infection altering files to hide or spread.