Highland College Bahir dar
Computer Application in management Mid Exam For Weight : 30%
2nd Year Management Regular Students Time Allowed : 50 minute
Name: _________________________ Id No: _______ Exam Date: 04/04/2017
I :Choose the correct answer and write the letter of your Academic Year And Semester :2nd Year 1st semester
answer on provided space.( 0.75 pts each)
1.Is a company wants to store and access a large amount of organizational data that needs to remain even when
the computer is turned off, Which type of hardware should they use?
A) RAM C) CPU
B) Hard Disk D) Monitor
2. What is the primary goal of fifth-generation computers?
A. increase size and cost C. reduce reliability
B. learn and apply knowledge like humans D. eliminate storage devices
3. Which of the following is not a function of a computer?
A. Accept data C. Generate hypotheses autonomously
B. Store data D. Process data
4. A game developer needs an input device for gaming and designing interactive 3D environments, which input
device is most suitable.
A. Mouse C Keyboard
B. Joystick D. Scanner
5. Which is not a characteristic of computers?
A. Speed C. Biased decision-making
B. Accuracy D. Versatility
6. An employee needs to prepare presentations for weekly meetings. Which software is most suitable?
A. Microsoft Word C. Microsoft PowerPoint
B. Microsoft Excel D. Adobe Photoshop
7. Which type of computer is associated with VLSI chips?
A. First-generation computers C. Third-generation computers
B. Second-generation computers D. Fourth-generation computers
8. What is a significant characteristic of the second generation of computers?
A. Use of vacuum tubes C. Use of transistors instead of vacuum
B. Support for high-level programming tubes
languages D. Integrated circuits
9. From the list One can describe hardware?
A. A set of instruction or program C. A method to store data in the cloud
B. Physical parts of the computer D. A way to connect computers
10. IF an accountant needs perform many mathematical operation using application software ,which application
software is most suitable .
A. Microsoft Word C. Microsoft PowerPoint
B. Microsoft Excel D. Adobe Photoshop
11. A student wants to convert handwritten notes into digital format, Which device will help achieve this.
A. Keyboard C. Printer
B. Scanner D. Monitor
12. What type of device is a hard disk drive?
A. Input Device C. Non-Volatile Storage
B. Volatile Storage D. Output Device
13. What is the key feature of a SATA cable?
A. Transfers data at high speed C. Transfers sound between devices
B. connects older devices D. Connects to LAN ports
14.Suppose an organization wants to connect their internal network to the internet using cables. Which port should
they use.
A. VGA port C. LAN port
B. USB port D. Audio port
15. Which system model does the computing process follow?
A. O-I-P C. P-I-O
B. I-P-O D. O-P-I
16. Which of these is not a limitation of computers?
A. Require instructions to function C. Can store large amount of data
B. Lack of intelligence D. Can not learn from experience
17.A technician is tasked with upgrading a computer's speed and multitasking capability, which
hardware should be upgraded?
A. Power Supply C. Hard Disk
B. RAM D. Monitor
18. What defines a system?
A. A single component working C. A device for processing information
independently D. A machine for gaming
B. Interconnected components working
together for a common objective
19. Which of these is an internal hardware device?
A. Keyboard C. Printer
B. Motherboard D. Projector
20. Which of the following are the two main components of a computer?
A. Monitor and Keyboard C. Input and Output Devices
B. Software and Hardware D. CPU and RAM
II Match items of column “B” with items of column “A” 1 pt each)
A B
21. Converts AC to DC for internal components A. ALU
22. Performs arithmetic and logical operations B. Motherboard
23. Main circuit board connecting all components C. Scanner
24. Used to connect to the internet via a cable D. LAN Port
25. Converts paper documents into digital format E. Power Supply
F. Control Unit
G. Printer
III Write short and precise answer for the following questions (2 pt each)
1. list and describe at least four internal hardware devices ?
2.What are the main categories of software?
3.Define a system with an example.
4. Explain the difference between hard disk and RAM.
5. List four items of output devices.
