This is the Continuous Assessment Test for SS2 Data Processing. Included in this First C.A 1 Test is Test of Practical so as to perfect their skill in writing T.O.P for their WAEC Examination they are going to write.

1. GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOLS
HOPE TOWN
SUBJECT: DATA PROCESSING CLASS: SS2 EDUCATOR: MR. EJIRO
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TEST ONE (C.A.T 1)
SECTION A: OBJECTIVES
INSTRUCTION: Each question carries 0.5 mark each
1. This invention replaced the transistor and led to the development of third generation
computers. Processing speed increased to millions of calculations per second A. Vacuum
Tube B. Integrated Circuits C. CPUD. Circuitry
2. Whoseinvention included three components used by mostcomputers today
e.g. input. CPU. Output
A. Charles Babbage B. John Von Neumann C. Herman Hollerith D. Ada Lovelace
3. This allowed a CPU to be built on a single chip, thus allowing computer engineers to design
the firstfourthgeneration computers A. silicon chip B. integrated circuit C. microprocessor
D. SRAM
4. What arethe four (4) stages of computing in order A. input, output, storage, processing B.
input, processing, output, storage C. output, input, storage, processing D. output, storage,
input, storage
5. This person created a machine called the Analytical Engine. His ideas were some of the
first that led to the creation of computers A. Simon Konrad B. Charles Babbage C. John
Lovelace D. William Howard
6. Identify the option which is not a type of computer A. Digital computers B. Login
Computers C. Analogue computers D. Hybrid computers
7. The multiprocessing computer system that is smaller and slower than a mainframe is A.
Supercomputer
B. PersonalComputer C. Minicomputer D. All of the above
8. The computer mainly used in homes for recreation is A. PersonalComputer B. Mainframe
Computer C. Minicomputer D. Super Computer
9. In automobile, aircraft and space craft designing is done using ______ Computer A.
Mainframe B. Super C. Mini D. Micro
10. Which leading computer softwarebusinesscreatedprogramslikespreadsheet,Wordand
PowerPoint A. Google B. Apple C. MicrosoftD. DELL

2. Note The Following
1. Write legibly as illegible handwriting will attract reductionof marks
2. You are to write out the questions before answering them, failure todo this will attract
reductionof marks
SECTION B: THEORY
1. Explain the following historical development of computers
a. PascalCalculator b. Stepped Reckoner – 1 mark
2. List out three (3) features of the third generations of computer – 1 mark
3. State out the differences between Analog and Digital Computer – 1 mark
4. List out two (2) application areas of super computers – 1 mark
5. List out three features of the fourth generations of computer - 1 mark
SECTION C: TEST OF PRACTICALS
1. Mr. Ejiro was tasked by the Director of Strategy and Development Mr. Tobi to register all
student’s laptop in Hope Town, his to make a report of this registration and also create a
tabular details of the students laptop such as the name of the student, the system model,
the serial number, the host name etc. At the end, his to forward a softcopy to his mail box
and a hard copy to his office.
a. List two (2) ways you can get the system information of the student's laptops – 1 mark
b. List the application best suited for Mr. Ejiro to make the report and make a tabular
comprehensivedetails of the student's laptop – 1 mark
c. Identify one (1) condition to be satisfied by Mr. Ejiro to submit the electronic copy of the
report– 1 mark
d. State the output device that can be used to producethe hard copy of the report – 1 mark
e. Outline the proceduralsteps Mr. Ejiro will take in shutting down his laptop using the
command prompt. – 1 mark