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Test Sheet 1
(Based on units 1 & 2)
A. Tick (✓) the correct option.
1. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of a computer?
a. Inaccuracy b. Versatility
c. Slow processing d. Limited storage
2. Identify the symbol used to represent process in a flowchart.
a. Square b. Rectangle
c. Oval d. Diamond
3. Which of the following is a graphical representation of an algorithm?
a. Flowchart b. Venn Diagrams
c. Tables d. Charts
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. A ............................ is a pointing device shaped like a pen with a light-sensitive tip.
2. Software that is required to control the functions of a computer is called ...............................
3. If the condition is ............................, a certain block of instructions is executed.
4. Algorithm begins with a keyword .............................
C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false.
1. Flash drives are examples of secondary memory/storage devices. ............................
2. ROM stands for Read-Only Memory and is used to store data temporarily. ............................
3. Algorithms are preferred over flowcharts for solving a problem. ............................
4. Rectangle is used for input and output of data in a flowchart. ............................
D. Short answer type questions.
1. What are device drivers?
2. List any two characteristics of a computer.
3. What do you understand by problem-solving?
4. Name the three types of control structures in algorithms.
E. Long answer type questions.
1. What do you mean by an operating system? Name few examples of OS.
2. Write about any three types of shut down options.
3. Differentiate between algorithms and flowchart.
4. List any four advantages of using flowchart.
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