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