EUC1501
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,EUC1501 OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2025 MCQ EXAM MEMO
SET 1 (1–50)
1. Which of the following statements regarding computers is false? [ID1]
A. Computers are currently being used in a wide variety of applications and
professions.
B. Learning about computers and their applications will help you to function more
effectively in the modern world.
C. Most employers nowadays expect job seekers to be computer experts.
D. Knowing how to use a computer, especially a personal computer, is a basic skill
necessary to succeed in business and to function effectively in society.
E. You must have a basic understanding of what a computer is and how it can be
used as a resource to be considered computer literate.
Explanation: Most employers expect basic to intermediate computer literacy
for many roles, not that all job seekers must be computer experts.
2. Which of the following computers would normally be operated using a
stylus? [ID4]
A. Laptop (Notebook)
B. Desktop
C. Mainframe
D. Tablet PC
E. None of the above
Explanation: A tablet PC is designed for touch input and is commonly used
with a stylus for writing or drawing.
3. CPU clock speed is measured in: [ID11]
A. Milliseconds
B. Bits per second
C. GigaBytes
,D. GigaHertz
E. None of the above
Explanation: Clock speed refers to cycles per second, measured in Hertz,
commonly expressed as GigaHertz.
4. Which of the following is volatile storage? [ID12]
A. Hard disk
B. CD
C. RAM
D. ROM
E. None of the above
Explanation: RAM loses its contents when power is switched off, which makes
it volatile.
5. A collection of computers and peripherals that are connected together to
share hardware, software and data is called: [ID95]
A. The Internet
B. The World Wide Web
C. A network
D. A mainframe
E. None of the above
Explanation: A network links devices so they can share resources such as
files, printers, and internet access.
6. Which of the following storage terms represent the largest storage
capacity? [ID99]
A. Byte
B. Gigabyte
C. Terabyte
D. Megabyte
, E. Kilobyte
Explanation: A terabyte is larger than a gigabyte, megabyte, kilobyte, and byte.
7. Which of the following software would be most appropriate to store a large
collection of related records to enable quick data retrieval: [ID110]
A. Microsoft Excel
B. Microsoft Word
C. Microsoft Access
D. Microsoft Outlook
E. Microsoft PowerPoint
Explanation: Access is a database application designed to store related
records and support fast querying and retrieval.
8. Which of the following software is typically distributed with a "try before you
buy policy"? [ID119]
A. Open source software
B. Shareware
C. Commercial software
D. Freeware
E. Public domain software
Explanation: Shareware is provided for trial use, usually with limits, before
purchase is required.
9. What does CPU stand for? [ID122]
A. Central Programming Unit
B. Control Processing Unit
C. Central Processing Unit
D. Control Programming Unit
E. Central Peripheral Unit
EXAM PACK
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MODULE +27 67 171 1739
,EUC1501 OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2025 MCQ EXAM MEMO
SET 1 (1–50)
1. Which of the following statements regarding computers is false? [ID1]
A. Computers are currently being used in a wide variety of applications and
professions.
B. Learning about computers and their applications will help you to function more
effectively in the modern world.
C. Most employers nowadays expect job seekers to be computer experts.
D. Knowing how to use a computer, especially a personal computer, is a basic skill
necessary to succeed in business and to function effectively in society.
E. You must have a basic understanding of what a computer is and how it can be
used as a resource to be considered computer literate.
Explanation: Most employers expect basic to intermediate computer literacy
for many roles, not that all job seekers must be computer experts.
2. Which of the following computers would normally be operated using a
stylus? [ID4]
A. Laptop (Notebook)
B. Desktop
C. Mainframe
D. Tablet PC
E. None of the above
Explanation: A tablet PC is designed for touch input and is commonly used
with a stylus for writing or drawing.
3. CPU clock speed is measured in: [ID11]
A. Milliseconds
B. Bits per second
C. GigaBytes
,D. GigaHertz
E. None of the above
Explanation: Clock speed refers to cycles per second, measured in Hertz,
commonly expressed as GigaHertz.
4. Which of the following is volatile storage? [ID12]
A. Hard disk
B. CD
C. RAM
D. ROM
E. None of the above
Explanation: RAM loses its contents when power is switched off, which makes
it volatile.
5. A collection of computers and peripherals that are connected together to
share hardware, software and data is called: [ID95]
A. The Internet
B. The World Wide Web
C. A network
D. A mainframe
E. None of the above
Explanation: A network links devices so they can share resources such as
files, printers, and internet access.
6. Which of the following storage terms represent the largest storage
capacity? [ID99]
A. Byte
B. Gigabyte
C. Terabyte
D. Megabyte
, E. Kilobyte
Explanation: A terabyte is larger than a gigabyte, megabyte, kilobyte, and byte.
7. Which of the following software would be most appropriate to store a large
collection of related records to enable quick data retrieval: [ID110]
A. Microsoft Excel
B. Microsoft Word
C. Microsoft Access
D. Microsoft Outlook
E. Microsoft PowerPoint
Explanation: Access is a database application designed to store related
records and support fast querying and retrieval.
8. Which of the following software is typically distributed with a "try before you
buy policy"? [ID119]
A. Open source software
B. Shareware
C. Commercial software
D. Freeware
E. Public domain software
Explanation: Shareware is provided for trial use, usually with limits, before
purchase is required.
9. What does CPU stand for? [ID122]
A. Central Programming Unit
B. Control Processing Unit
C. Central Processing Unit
D. Control Programming Unit
E. Central Peripheral Unit
