3RD TERM ICT EXAM SS2
  • 1. What is the full meaning of SDLC?
A) Standard Development Life Cycle
B) System Development Life Cycle
C) System Data Life Cycle
D) Software Design Life Cycle
  • 2. An algorithm is a ________.
A) Computer hardware
B) Programming language
C) Operating system
D) Step-by-step procedure for solving a problem
  • 3. Which type of maintenance is carried out to prevent faults before they occur?
A) Preventive maintenance
B) Predictive maintenance
C) Corrective maintenance
D) Emergency maintenance
  • 4. The first stage in program development is ________.
A) Coding
B) Documentation
C) Program Definition
D) Testing
  • 5. Parentheses are used in BASIC programming to ________.
A) Print results
B) Save files
C) Delete data
D) Control the order of calculations
  • 6. A flowchart is a ________ representation of an algorithm.
A) Chart
B) Verbal
C) Numerical
D) Graphical
  • 7. Which BASIC expression correctly represents the arithmetic expression 24 ÷ 4?
A) 24+4
B) 24/4
C) 24-4
D) 24*4
  • 8. Which stage involves manually checking program logic?
A) Desk Checking
B) Coding
C) Documentation
D) Compilation
  • 9. Which device protects a computer from sudden power failure?
A) Printer
B) Solar energy
C) Scanner
D) UPS
  • 10. The property of an algorithm that requires it to end after a limited number of steps is called ________.
A) Finiteness
B) Input
C) Output
D) Effectiveness
  • 11. SDLC is a ________ process.
A) Random
B) Step-by-step
C) Unplanned
D) Temporary
  • 12. The symbol used for decision making in a flowchart is ________.
A) Circle
B) Rectangle
C) Oval
D) Diamond
  • 13. What is the result of (5 + 3) × 2?
A) 10
B) 16
C) 4
D) 11
  • 14. Program coding involves ________.
A) Writing instructions in a programming language
B) Drawing flowcharts
C) Analyzing problems
D) Testing a program
  • 15. Which of the following is NOT a function of an algorithm?
A) Increasing hardware cost
B) Error Detection
C) Problem Solving
D) Program Planning
  • 16. One reason for learning arithmetic expressions in BASIC is to ________.
A) Convert conventional mathematical expressions into proper BASIC expressions
B) Create flowchart symbols
C) Replace computer hardware
D) Increase computer memory
  • 17. The process of translating program code into machine language is called ________.
A) Debugging
B) Compilation
C) Translator
D) Maintenance
  • 18. One advantage of SDLC is ________.
A) Poor planning
B) Better project management
C) More system failures
D) Increased project cost
  • 19. Updating and improving a program after implementation is called ________.
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
A) Testing
B) Coding
C) Maintenance
D) Analysis
  • 20. Which of the following is the correct BASIC expression for calculating simple interest shown in the picture?
A) I = P × R × T ÷ 100
B) I = (PRT)/100
C) I = (P+R+T)/100
D) I = P + R + T/100
  • 21. The flowchart symbol used for input and output operations is ________.
A) Diamond
B) Rectangle
C) Circle
D) Parallelogram
  • 22. What is the value of 10 – (2 + 3)?
A) 7
B) 5
C) 8
D) 15
  • 23. Running a program to detect and correct errors is known as ________.
A) Testing/Debugging
B) Compilation
C) Documentation
D) Coding
  • 24. Dust accumulation inside a computer can cause ________.
A) Better performance
B) Faster processing
C) More storage space
D) Overheating
  • 25. Which stage of the Program Development Life Cycle comes after coding?
A) Design
B) Analysis
C) Testing and Debugging
D) Maintenance
  • 26. The property of an algorithm that requires each step to be clear is called ________.
A) Finiteness
B) Input
C) Definiteness
D) Output
  • 27. Which flowchart symbol shows the beginning or end of a process?
A) Oval
B) Rectangle
C) Diamond
D) Arrow
  • 28. An arithmetic expression will always result in a ________.
A) Single value
B) Flowchart
C) Program
D) Diagram
  • 29. In the expression LET Y = A/B + C, what operation is performed first?
A) Multiplication of B and C
B) Division of A by B
C) Addition of B and C
D) Addition of A and C
  • 30. Program documentation helps users to ________.
A) Increase memory size
B) Delete files
C) Install hardware
D) Understand and use the program
  • 31. Which of the following is an importance of flowcharts?
A) Replaces programming languages
B) Slows program development
C) Makes program logic easier to understand
D) Increases errors
  • 32. Computer maintenance is the process of ________.
A) Selling computers
B) Damaging computer systems
C) Keeping computers in good working condition
D) Manufacturing new and stronger computers
  • 33. Basic arithmetic expressions are composed of a combination of ________.
A) Constants, variables, operation symbols, and functions
B) Printers, scanners, and monitors
C) Input and output devices
D) Hardware, software, and networks
  • 34. The BASIC expression SQR(16) is used to find the ________.
A) Square root of 16
B) Half of 16
C) Cube of 16
D) Square of 16
  • 35. Which symbol is used for multiplication in BASIC?
A) *
B) +
C) /
D) =
  • 36. Regular backup of files helps to ________.
A) Reduce memory size
B) Increase monitor size
C) Improve keyboard speed
D) Prevent data loss
  • 37. Which stage involves planning the program using flowcharts and algorithms?
A) Compile the Program
B) Maintain the Program
C) Design the Program
D) Test the Program
  • 38. Who designed the BASIC programming language?
A) Bill Gates and Paul Allen
B) John Kemeny and Thomas Kurtz
C) Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace
D) Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
  • 39. BASIC stands for ______
A) Beginner's Automatic Symbolic Instruction Code
B) Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
C) Binary Automatic System Code
D) Basic Application Symbolic Code
  • 40. Parentheses are used in BASIC programming to_____.
A) Print results
B) Save files
C) Delete data
D) Control the order of calculations
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