22.
The correct term for the rectangle indicated by the arrow is
- (A)
active cell
- (B)
name box
- (C)
status bar
- (D)
formula bar
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Several boys participated in the boat race, Stephen, Amir, Raoul and James. (A) (B) (C) NO ERROR (D)
,
,
,
NO ERROR
The final stop on the itinerary is port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. (A) (B) (C) NO ERROR (D)
The final stop
on the itinerary is
port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
NO ERROR
"Why can't you come to the fair?" she asked. (A) (B)(C) NO ERROR (D)
"Why can't you come to the fair?" she asked.
"Why can't you come to the fair?" she asked.
"Why can't you come to the fair?" she asked.
NO ERROR
Items 4–10 refer to the following incomplete sentences. Choose the word or words to BEST complete EACH sentence.
Although students are being reminded on several occasions, ........................ are still a few students who still bring ........................ phones into the examination room.
their, they
they, their
there, their
they, there
Last week, Samud and I ........................ our birthdays with a visit to the museum.
celebrate
celebrated
celebrates
celebrating
After the concert, the students could not remember ........................ the school bus was parked.
ware
wear
whare
where
Everyone was ........................ when Mr Richards announced that the practical examination was postponed.
releved
relieved
releived
releeved
The students in Mrs Roberts' class were pleased with their ........................ on the Mathematics test.
achevements
achievments
achievements
acheivements
Makada wrote ........................ headings for each column.
separate
seperate
seperete
separete
Bus ........................ for physically challenged students is subsidized by the government.
fear
fair
fare
feer
Which of the following abbreviations may be used in a manuscript to represent the word 'necessary'?
necy
neccy
necry
nesry
Which of the following words is represented by the abbreviation 'sh' in a manuscript?
shall
shell
should
shout
In which of the following components can the CPU, ROM and RAM be found?
Hard drive
Hard board
Motherboard
Memory stick
Which of the following is NOT a peripheral device?
Mouse
Speaker
Keyboard
Floppy disk
Which of the following devices may be classified as BOTH input and output?
Mouse
Webcam
Keyboard
Headphones
Which of the following printers is MOST suitable for producing monthly bills in duplicate for a company which has more than 5000 customers?
Laser
Inkjet
Thermal
Dot matrix
Which of the following devices is used to read pencil or pen marks on a multiple-choice answer sheet?
POS
OMR
OCR
MICR
Which of the following storage media normally requires a USB connector?
Flash drive
Cloud drive
Compact disk
Memory card
Which of the following software is used to boot a computer?
Utility
System
Firmware
Application
What is the MOST appropriate media for Mary to store the presentation on?
Compact disk
Floppy disk
Hard drive
Flash drive
Repetitive strain injury may be avoided by
typing with an ergonomic keyboard
changing the location of the computer
covering the CPU after use
using a screensaver
The correct term for the rectangle indicated by the arrow is
active cell
name box
status bar
formula bar
The vertical line at the end of paragraph 1 indicates
the last character that was typed
the end of the first paragraph typed
where the next character to be typed will go
the paragraph that has been selected
Which paragraph alignment has been applied?
Left
Right
Centre
Justified
The cell reference A10:A13 refers to cells located in
column A, namely A10 and A13
row A, columns 10 to 13, inclusive
column A, rows 10 to 13, inclusive
column A, rows 1 to 10 and 10 to 13
The purpose of the freeze panes feature of a spreadsheet is to
hide the row or column
keep the row or column headings visible
insert the absolute value of formulas
keep the font size of a value in a field constant
Which of the following will determine the special effects seen as a screen changes from one slide to another?
Outlines
Animations
Transitions
Pointer options
Which of the following features is used to create a presentation with a consistent appearance on all slides?
Animation
Slide master
Design template
Auto correct wizard
At the end of a business letter, five blank lines are inserted before the writer's name for the
salutation
typist's initials
writer's signature
enclosure notation
Which of the following is the correct formula to subtract the value in cell G1 from the value in cell C2?
=C2-G1
=G1-C2
=SUB(G1:C2)
=DIFF(G1:C2)
The preprinted contact information on a company's business stationery is called the
footer
header
template
letterhead
The minutes of a meeting
give notice of an upcoming meeting
list the decisions taken at the meeting
list items to be discussed at the meeting
summarize what has taken place at the meeting
Which of the following is MOST appropriate for a secretary to use to transmit a message to members of staff about a social event?
Fax
Letter
Notice
Agenda
An advantage of using the Internet for research is that
the data have been written by experts in the field
it is readily available and users can access the latest research
the data are always reliable and available to multiple users
it is up-to-date and the data can be saved by copying and pasting
The abbreviation WWW represents
Word Wild Web
Word Wide Web
World Wide Web
World Wild Web
In the URL http://www.toys.com, the phrase 'toys.com' represents the
extension
domain name
company name
Internet company
Electronic mail may be transmitted using a
printer
telephone
computer
fax machine
Telecommuting can be BEST described as
using telephones to market products
travelling between home and the traditional office
establishing a communication link between companies
working from a remote location outside of a traditional office
An electronic mail (e-mail) was sent with the addresses of Joe and Paula in the CC field and Maria in the BCC field. The individual receiving the e-mail knows that it was sent to
Joe, Paula and Maria
Joe but not Paula and Maria
Joe and Paula but not Maria
Maria but not Joe and Paula
Which of the following are advantages of using electronic mail (e-mail) instead of postal mail?
I. Speed of delivery II. Access from any location III. Receipt of bulk mail from unknown sources
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which of the following factors should be considered when sending communication about a pending storm?
Location
Efficiency
Degree of urgency
Level of confidentiality
The MAIN difference between a blog and a traditional website is that a blog
is updated frequently
can be used for marketing
has more up-to-date content
can only be accessed by a single user
Which of the following is an advantage of an electronic filing system compared with a manual filing system?
It takes up less space.
It is cumbersome to work with.
It can be accessed if there is no electricity.
It is time-consuming to search for a document.
Which of the following storage systems would be MOST suitable for a client register in a large organization?
Electronic
Microfilm
Image based
Paper based
Which of the following strategies would BEST reduce the risk of invasion to privacy over the Internet?
Set the browser to disallow cookies.
Use encryption techniques during transmission.
Change the Internet service provider regularly.
Increase the level of security settings on the browser.
In document management, a retention schedule details
the way a document is created, filed and maintained
how the original document is to be created and stored
any activity that needs to be scheduled ahead of the time of destruction
the length of time each document will be kept as an active record
Which of the following would BEST guard computers against viruses?
Installing anti-virus programs
Installing computer security devices
Servicing the computer devices regularly
Hiring an expert to search for viruses on the system
Which of the following should be used to keep track of different versions of a document?
Track change
Track control
Version control
Version manager
Which of the following features is MOST appropriate for sorting files in a folder to identify the latest versions?
Size
Date
Type
Name
Which of the following is located at the LOWEST level of the file structure in an electronic filing system?
File
Drive
Folder
Sub-folder
The document which is used as a guide to destroy the original hard copy content of a file after scanning is called a
service contract
vendor contract
retention schedule
disposal schedule
Which of the following is an example of a literary work?
Poem
Dance
Movie
Painting
Using someone else's idea or words without properly documenting the original source is known as
editing
copyright
plagiarism
misquoting
Which of the following is the correct APA style referencing format when the information is sourced from a book?
Last Name, Initial (year). Title of Book, Publication Data.
Publication Data. Title of Book. (year). Last Name, Initial.
(Year). Title of Book. Last Name. Initial. Publication Data.
Title of Book. (Year). Publication Data. Last Name, Initial
Which of the following lists is placed at the end of a research paper and includes information on the titles of sources and their authors, and publication data?
Citation
Quotation
Summary
Bibliography
Which of the following characteristics is NOT considered a work ethic?
Posture
Attitude
Integrity
Behaviour
Which of the following practices is NOT a desired habit in the workplace?
Recognizing diversity
Respecting the rights of others
Wearing the appropriate attire
Sharing confidential information
Johan comes to work on time every day and is only absent from work with permission. Under which of the following categories could Johan be awarded?
Punctuality and regularity
Productivity and regularity
Attendance and obedience
Cooperation and punctuality
Which of the following are NOT protected by copyright?
Films
Books
Inventions
Broadcasts
Which of the following symbols indicates that a literary work is protected by copyright?
C
{C}
C
©