COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AZARE.

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION

PGDE 616 ASSIGNMENT

BY:

HUSSAINI YUSUF AMANA

PGDE/05/011

QUESTION:
A. Write two (2) examination papers in your teaching
subject. The first paper should consist of only five (5)
essay items; the second paper should be of response
choice type consisting of seven (7) multiple choice
items, three (3) arrangement type items, two (2)
matching type items and three true or false type
items.
B. Prepare a marking scheme for only one (1) of the
essay items and for all the response choice items.
 SUBMITTED TO:
MALAM USMAN
MAJI.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, AZARE.
THIRD TERM PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS
SENIOR SECONDARY II A – D
COMPUTER STUDIES

TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one (1) and any other two
(2) questions in section “A” and all questions in section “B”.
SECTION “A” ESSAY
Q1. Write short notes on the following terms:
a. Real time processing
b. Batch processing
c. Online processing (30 marks)

Q2a. Define the term Computer.

b. List and explain five (5) components of computer. (20
marks)

Q3a. Enumerate five (5) characteristics of a computer.

b. Briefly explain the stages involved in data processing
cycle. (20 marks)

Q4a. List and explain the three (3) input devices you know.
b. Discuss briefly the units of the central processor. (20
marks)

Q5a. Differentiate between data and information.

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 b. List and explain five (5) characteristics of good
information. (20 marks)

SECTION “B”
Objectives: choose from the options from lettered
a – e the correct answer. (2 marks each)
1. Computers are electronic devices that accept
instructions, process input, and produce …
a. Information b. Programs c. Data d. End-user
e. System software
2. One of the following is the name given to high
capacity computers used for research.
a. Micro computers b. Macro computers c. Mini
computers
d. Super computers e. Mainframes computers

3. The Central Processor is located in a place called…

a. Hard diskb. System unit c. Memory d. Monitor
e. Keyboard

4. Which of the following storage device is affected by

power disruption?
a. Flash memory b. Diskette c. Read Only
Memory
d. Zip e. Random Access Memory

5. Which of this is an old method of spreading

information?
a. Writing b. Typing c. Printing d. Oral e.
Posting

6. Computer instructions written by manufacturers are

referred to as…
a. Firmware b. Hardware c. Software
d. People ware e. Program ware

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 7. Which of the following generations of computer used
transistors?
a. First generation b. Second generation c. Third
generation
d. Fourth generation e. Fifth generation

Match the following objects in column A with

corresponding names in column B. (2 marks
each)
COLUMN “A” COLUMN “B”
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COMPUTER
MOUSE
9 MONITOR
DISKETTE

Indicate whether the following statements are true or

false. (2 marks each)
10. A processed data is called information. True or False
11. Hardware is a part of computer which we can see and
touch. True or False
12. The people who operates computer are referred to
users. True or False

Re-arrange the following statement in correct form.

(2 marks each)

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13. computer for processing through which we medium enter
data into the input device is a
14. unit is a unit central which manipulates data
processing in the computer
15. notebook is than 4 kg class of portable computers
weighing less

Marking scheme for section “A” essay.

Q1. Short notes on the following:
a. Real time processing: immediate occurrence of data
processing; it is the time in which certain computer
systems process and update data as soon as it is received
from some external source, e.g. an air-traffic control or
antilock brake system. The time available to receive the
data, process it, and respond to the external process is
dictated by the time constraints imposed by the process. It
is the actual time during which processing happens. (10
marks)

b. Batch Processing: Batch Processing, on microcomputers,

the running of a batch file—a stored “batch” of operating-
system commands carried out one after the other without
user intervention; on larger computers, the process of
acquiring programs and data sets from users, running them
one or a few at a time, and then providing the results to
the users. Batch processing can also refer to the process of
storing transactions for a period of time before they are

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posted to a master file, typically in a separate operation
undertaken at night. (10 marks)

c. Online, means to be activated and ready for operation;

capable of communicating with or being controlled by a
computer. For example, a printer is online when it can be
used for printing; a database is online when it can be used
by a person who connects with the computer on which it is
stored. (10 marks)

Marking scheme for section “B”

Objectives: (2 marks each)
1. a 2. d 3. b 4. e 5. d 6. a
7. b
Matching (2 marks each)
8. Mouse
9. Monitor
True or False (2 marks each)
10. True
11. True
12. False
Rearrangement (2 marks each)
13. Input device is a medium through, which we enter data
into the computer for processing
14. Central processing unit is a unit which manipulates
data in the computer.
15. Notebook is class of portable computers weighing less than 4
kg.

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REFERENCES
Hills, J. R. (1976) Measurement and Evaluation in the
Classroom: Charles E. Merill, Columbus
Microsoft Encarta Reference Library (2006)