Data Processing Questions and Answers

Data Processing questions to test candidates’ acquisition of basic skills of data processing and knowledge in the application of ICT in facilitating business transactions and education.

281.

Convert 478 to its binary equivalent.

100111\(_2\)

110011\(_2\)

10001\(_2\)

1111011\(_2\)

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Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

282.

The perfomance of the computer can be enhanced by

Using large monitors

Using faster printer

Installing a scanner

Increasing the memory size

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Correct answer is D

Generally, the faster the RAM, the faster the processing speed. With faster RAM, you increase the speed at which memory transfers information to other components.meaning, your fast processor now has an equally fast way of talking to the other components, making your computer much more efficient.

283.

The MS Excel worksheet below shows the salary distribution for four staff of a company. The net salary is paid after deductions have been made.

S/N	A	B	C	D	E
1	IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	BASIC SALARY (N)	TOTAL ALLOWANCE (N)	TOTAL DEDUCTION (N)	NET SALARY (N)
2	LP/p/1202	22000	29000	7000	44000
3	L/P/1250	26000	35000	9000	52000
4	L/P/3205	15000	21000	6000	30000
5	L/P/3215	33000	41000	8000	66000

Which of the following formulas would be used to obtain the value in cell E2?

B2 + C2 - D2

B2 + C2 + D2

(B2 + C2 + D2)/3

C2 - D2

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Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

284.

The MS Excel worksheet below shows the salary distribution for four staff in a company. The net salary is paid after deductions have been made.

S/N	A	B	C	D	E
1	IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	BASIC SALARY (N)	TOTAL ALLOWANCE (N)	TOTAL DEDUCTION (N)	NET SALARY (N)
2	LP/p/1202	22000	29000	7000	44000
3	L/P/1250	26000	35000	9000	52000
4	L/P/3205	15000	21000	6000	30000
5	L/P/3215	33000	41000	8000	66000