TEST CODE
FORM TP 2017013
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JANUARY 20I7
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE@
EXAMINATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Paper
0l - General ProficiencY
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17
ltour 30 minutes
JANUARY 2017 (p.m.)
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
l.
This test consists of 60 items. You will have I hour and 30 minutes to answer them.
2
In addition to this test booklet, you should have an answer sheet.
3
Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered (A), (B), (C),
are about to answer and decide which choice is best.
4.
(D).
Read each item you
On your answer sheet, find the number which corresponds to your item and shade the space having
the same letter as the answer you have chosen. Look at the sample item below.
Sample Item
Which of the following pairs represents general
purpose software tools?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Sample Answer
Spreadsheet and database software
Word processor and accounting software
Student record system and database software
Insurance processing and spreadsheet software
o
The best answer to this item is "spreadsheet and database sofiware", so (A) has been slraded.
fill
in your new clroice.
If you want to change youranswer, erase itcornpletely
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When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as qLrickly and as caref,ully as yoll can.
catlnot altswer an itern, go on to the next one. You tttay I'etLlnt to that iterir"later'.
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I
Resolution determines the clarity of the
image displayed on a monitor. The term
'resolution' refers to the number of pixels
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
6
an
example of a manual input device?
that rnakes up the colour
aranged vertically on the screen
aranged lrorizontally on the screen
arranged in a unit area of the screen
7
2
Which of the following devices is
(A)
(B)
Touchscreen monitor
Barcode reader
(c)
Speaker
(D)
Plotter
Which part of the central processing unit
(CPU) coordinates its activities?
Which of the following operations displays
results?
(A)
(B)
Input
Output
(c)
Storage
Processing
(D)
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
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3
Of the storage devices listed below, which
group does NOT use laser technology?
(A)
(B)
(C)
CD, DVD, flash drive
CD, floppy disk, flash drive
Hard disk, floppy disk, magnetic
(D)
Magnetic tape, flash memory card,
DVD
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
tape
A set of data that is waiting to be either
processed or output, is stored in a temporary
(c)
(D)
track
sector
Which of the following processing modes
is used for processing utility bills?
(c)
(D)
POS
OCR
oMR
MrCR
A socket which is provided in a conrputer
to allow foradditionalcornponents is known
AS
(A)
(A)
(B)
multiprocessing
batch processing
real time processing
buffer
cylinder
r0
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tirne-sharing
Which of the following types of
technology is commonly used by banks
to read data on cheques?
(A)
(B)
block of memory called a
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
The processing rnode that allows one CPU
to run many applications at the same time
is called
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4
Register
Control unit
Main memory
Arithmetic logic unit
Real tirne
(B)
a 6re wire
a systern bus
Multitasking
Tirne sltaring
Batclt processing
(c)
arr expanS.!orr cald
(D)
irrr exllarrsion slot
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11.
CabledtransmissionmediadoNOTinclude
15.
The
copying and
i I legal
sel
ling ofprograms
is referred to as
(A)
(B)
coaxial
fibre optics
(c)
satellite
twisted pair
(D)
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
t2
Which of the following is NOT a physical
access restriction?
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
t6
Encryption
Security guard
Biometric system
Fire and water-proof cabinet
propaganda
software piracy
computer fraud
industrial espionage
Which of the following is TRUE about an
intranet?
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
Offers unlimited access
Allows access to suppliers
Allows access to employees
Offers limited access to employees
and suppliers
Item 13 refers to the following diagram
17.
[.ILE
Open
An electronic point of sale (EPOS) system
may most likely NOT be found in
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Print
Edit
TiK,GfiKm
an office
a pharmacy
a supermarket
an appliance store
Cut
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copy
application programs is
Rename
13.
(c)
(D)
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
The diagram above represents a
(A)
(B)
A type of utility program used to remove
button
window
pop-up menu
pull-down menu
Which of the followirrg provides
SLOWEST Internet access?
(A)
Tl
(B)
Networl<
(c)
Dial-Lrp
(D)
Digital subscriber line (DSI.1
lirre
19.
What
a file compression program
a troubleshooting program
an antivirus program
an uninstall program
is the
decimal equ ivalent forthe bi nary
number l0l ?
the
(A)
(B)
2
4
(c)
5
(D)
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20.
Working from home and linking to the
office computer system to submit work is
described as
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
25.
Records on magnetic tape are stored
(A)
(B)
indexed sequentially
sequentially
teleconferencing
(c)
telecommuting
telemarketing
teleworking
(D)
randomly
directly
26.
What is the function of a network of
computers?
2t
Which device is essential for computercontrolled systems to function with
precision in an assembly line?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
Microphone
(D)
Speaker
Organizes data among computers
Receives data from one computer
Allows users to obtain data from a
central computer
Enables two or more computers to
communicate
Camera
Sensor
Item 27 refers to the following types of
22
Which of the following checks is a data
verification method?
memory.
Visual
II
RAM
Range
III
EPROM
(c)
Length
(D)
Parity
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is an example
Which of the above types of memory are
non-volatile?
of
raw data
(A)
(B)
sorted data
(c)
(c)
information
(D)
(D)
secondary data
(A)
(B)
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24
ROM
(A)
(B)
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23.
I.
Which of the following functions performs
calculations in a cornputer?
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
Input
Output
Storage
Processing
l.
Il only
III only
II and III only
I, Il and lll
I and
I and
Which access method is used to retrieve
data from a flash drive?
(A)
(B)
Serial
(c)
SeqLrential
(D)
lndexed sequential
Direct
5
29
Which type of interface allows the user to
communicate with the computer system by
keying in instructions?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
30
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
The MOST appropriate data type for storing
the amount of interest earned on a sum of
money is
Menu driven
Graphical user
Command driven
Touch sensitive
Which ofthe following is/are advantage(s)
of information processing?
I.
II.
III.
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33
(A)
(B)
char
(c)
string
(D)
integer
real
Which Pascal format is used to declare an
array?
(A)
(B)
Retraining of staff
Reducing human intervention
Increasing the amount of
equipment needed
(c)
(D)
Let Marks: [8]
Array: Marks(8);
Var Marks: Array [ ..8] of integer;
Dim Marks (8) as integer
I only
II only
I and II only
II and III only
34
In Pascal language, which ofthe following
is an acceptable variable name?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Item 31 refers to the following algorithm.
real
#sum
9_num
dateofbirth
<_ 5
v
x (- v
v <_ l0
Z <_ 3
35.
x*y
v <- x-z
z <- x+y+z
x
<_
display
31
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
(A)
(B)
x,y,z
What will be displayed when the algorithm
is executed?
5,10,3
15,12,3
15,12,20
I 5, 12, 30
What does the symbol
information technology?
36.
StarUStop
Decision
(c)
Input
(D)
Process
Which
of the following is NOT a
characteristic of a pseudocode?
(A)
(B)
(c)
It is precise.
It is unambiguous.
It has a finite number of steps.
(D)
It is a graphical
the soltrtiolrr.
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represent in
representatiorr ofl
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37.
The purpose of inserting comments with program code is to
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
allow the user to input data
provide an explanation of the program
ensure that the program compiles completely
provide information on special features of the program
Items 38-39 refer to the following fragment of Pascal code.
Forx:=
2
TO 15 DO
Begin
Write("Enter the name of a country: ");
Read (Country)
End;
38.
How many times will the program above be executed?
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
39
2
t4
rs
16
Which fragment of code would be the CORRECT option to output tlre prompt and enter the narne
the country on two lines?
(A)
Read ("Enter the name of a
country: ");
Write Country
(B)
Write ("Enter the name of
a
country: ");
Read Country
(c)
Readln ("Enter the name of a country:
")
Readln(Country);
(D)
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Writeln ("Enter the name of a country: ");
Readln(Country);
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Item 40 refers to the following atgorithrn
Write ("Enter
price:
")
(price)
Vat = price * ls%o
Write vat
Read
40.
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Which Iine contains a processing
(A)
I
(B)
2
(c)
3
(D)
4
(c)
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(I )
(2)
(3)
(4)
statement? 45.
testing arr algorithrn
declaring an array
coding arr algorithm
representi ng an algorithm
(D)
to
46
(c)
oblern
develop the algorithm for the
(c)
pr
(D)
47.
code
What is the correct sequence for the above
steps irr the developtrrent oFa progranl?
(A)
(B)
record
table
(c)
field
file
addressing mecltan ism?
ll and lll
lll and lt
. I ancl lll
(tr1
I
is called a
$A$3 is an exanrple of what type of
(A)
(B)
i. ll:rir.i
files
objects
queries
reports
A single row of data irr a database
(D)
Creating the source code
Executirrg to test for accuracY
48
.',
Extracti ng i nformation from a database can
be achieved through the use of
test the solution
Compiling to create the object
iiii;
I and II only
I and Ill only
Il and III only
I, II and lll
(c)
Item 43 refers to the following inforrnation
about programming.
L;,.
(A)
(B)
problem
f
checking that all documentation is
included in the program
executing the program manually
with input values to see the results
(D)
(c)
iD)
second generation language
third generation language
fourtlr generation language
running the program using sample
data to identify errors in the
program
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
first generation language
III
define the problem
evaluate the solution to the
II
III
as a
Program testing can be described as
II
The FIRST step in solving a problem is
(A)
(B)
43
Machine language is categorized
A trace table is used for
(A)
(B)
42.
44.
.
(c)
Red addl:essing
Relative aclclressing
[jorrrr r-r la aclcl ress i n g
\bst, Itite lLilclrcs;irt t:
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Item 49 refers to the following
&;tiir;=!i
*!f.iHq
ffidgi
f.E:l
spreadsheet.
Which of the following actions is required
for creating a chart in a spreadsheet?
50
,:.1$-t
i+t;_1
,rlGll
ffi ffiffi
rfl-{rjt:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
t7
35
Print the data
Select the paper size
Select the data
Select the orientation
45
5l
39
49.
The default alignment for numbers in
spreadsheet is
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
To add the values 17,35,45 and 39 in the
spreadsheet table above, which function
should be placed in cell 86?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
left
right
centre
justified
:SUM(B2:B5)
:SUM(82:86)
:ADD(B2:B5)
:COUNT(B2:86)
Item 52 refers to the following spreadsheet
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f,:
.
First Name
52
D
:
Surname
''i
.,'
:,'.:
i"'
E.i..,
t
Mark I
Bonus Points
Kingsley
CIarke
69
No
John
Henry
69
Yes
Zara
Smith
7l
Yes
Sean
Smith
9l
No
The spreadsheet has beerr sorted by a prirnary field and tlten a secondary field. What are the primary
and secorrdary fields respectively?
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
Surname, Mark I
First Name, Surnarne
Mark l, Bonus Points
Bonus Points, First Narne
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Item 53 refers to the following spreadsheet.
A
B
VAT
lSYo
Items
Cost Price
Washer
4300
'$,
Dryer
r
:.'n-
Stove
2750
c
D
VAT
Total
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,,,?
3
4
)
1..
53.
What formula should be inserted into C5 to calculate the VAT for the washer?
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
54
: (58*2B)
: (85*$B$2)
: (5B*$B$2)
: (85*82l100)
Which of tlre following features allows the
user to insem individual names in a primary
document?
50.
In order to perform a block operation in a
word processing application; the required
text must first be
(A)
(B)
Footer
Header
(A)
(B)
(c)
Mail merge
Search and replace
(c)
cut
copied
aligned
(D)
selected
(D)
55
500
A website consists of a set of web pages
that are linked together with
(A)
(B)
(c)
hyperlinks
Bluetooth
HTTP
(D)
HTML
57
I
need to search a SO-page document
for the acronym IT and insert the words
'lnforrnation Technology' in its place.
Which of the following is the MOST
efficierrt rnethod for accomplishing this
task?
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
t.
l,i.f '
i'r.,
Find and replace option
lnsert key lourrd on the keyboard
Scan tlre document ancl quickly
rnake the necessary clranges
Cut eaclr <.rikirr",r"" of, [T ancl therr
t1,'pc irr I rrfblrnation 1 echrrology
-10Which of the following must be considered
when creating a website?
58.
60
Which of the following PowerPoint
Presentation icons represents the slide
sorter?
II.
III.
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
The intended audience
The artistic design of the whole
website
The layout of the pages in the
website
I and II only
I and III only
Il and III only
I, II and III
(A)
(B)
(c)
(D)
tr
(B)
EE]
trlE
(c)
Which of the following is normally used
for website-to-website connections?
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(A)
(D)
#
Modem
Monitor
Hypertext
Hyperlink
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