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Question 31
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Read Only Memory (ROM) contains  

Acurrent program in operation.
Bpreset instructions for operation.
Cuser instructions.
Dvolatile programs.
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Question 32
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A collection of computer wires used to identify memory location in a computer is  

Asystem bus.
Bdata bus.
Cdata cable.
Daddress bus.
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Question 33
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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.
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Question 34
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What is the function of the CorelDraw Toolbox object shown in Figure 6? It IS used to

Acharge the magnification level in drawing window.
Bdraw lines and curves.
Cedit the shape of objects.
Dselect and transform objects.
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Question 35
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30. New comment can be added to a cell in MS Excel by using the procedure

AEdit → Comment.
BFile → Comment.
CInsert→ Comment.
DReview→ Comment.
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Question 36
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What happens when a user clicks on the icon in Figure 5 on the Microsoft Excel menu bar?

Acopy of the selection is put on the clipboard so that user can paste somewhere else
BA label that spans multiple columns is created
CContent on the clipboard is added to the document
DSelected range of cells is quickly converted to a table with its own style
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Question 37
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Which of the following application packages is suitable for making budgets?  

AWord processor
BSpreadsheet package
CGraphic package
DDatabase Management System
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Question 38
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Columns in MS Access are referred to as  

Afields.
Bfiles.
Crecords.
Dtuples.
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Question 39
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The art of checking for errors in a Word document before publishing is referred to as 

Aediting.
Bformatting.
Cmodifying.
Dproof reading.
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Question 40
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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
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Question 41
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An internet user secures his social  media account by regularly changing passwords. Which of the following passwords produces the best security?
 

Awasscesc2024
BWASSCESC2024
C2024wasscesc
DWASSCESchool-Candidates(@2024
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Question 42
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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
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Question 43
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Which of the following statements is true about preventing phishing? 

AInsure 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
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Question 44
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Instant messages can be sent with little or no tine lag using 

Apodcast.
Bfacsimile.
Cemail.
Dchat room,
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Question 45
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A graphic or text in a document or web page that links to another file or object is referred to 

Aa domain name.
Ba hyperlink.
Ca shortcut.
Dan icon.
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Question 46
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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.
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Question 47
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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 low of control must always enter an object from bottom to top
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Question 48
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 A The equation x =p + qr +s) can be expressed in Q BASIC programming

AX = P + Q* = \(\frac{R}{S}\)
BX = P + Q* (R\S)
CX = P x Q (R\S)
DX = P + Q = \(\frac{R}{S}\)
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Question 49
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 Which of the following operations will be executed last in a program?  

AAddition
BDivision
CExponentiation
DPEMDAS
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Question 50
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Figure 4 is a flowchart symbol. Use it to answer questions this question.

Identify the flowchart symbol in Figure 4. 

ADecision box
BManual input
CPreparation
DProcess
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