ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) STUDENTS

Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
1. An electronic device that accepts, processes, stores, compute and output data at high speeds according to
programmed instruction.
A. Computer C. Cellphone
B. Gadget D. Printer
2. Keyboard shortcut key for copy.
A. Ctrl + A C. Ctrl + B
B. Ctrl + C D. Ctrl + D
3. How do you open a program that is on the desktop using the mouse?
A. Click the left mouse button once
B. Click the right mouse button once
C. Hover over the program for 5 seconds
D. Double click the program with left mouse button
4. The process of reviewing, diagnosing and identifying operational or technical problems within a hardware
device or equipment.
A. Personal Protective Equipment C. Troubleshooting
B. Work Ergonomics D. Equipment
5. The most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as
well as all of its software and hardware.
A. CPU C. Operating System
B. Software D. Hardware
6. Comprehensive term for all of the physical parts of a computer. This includes the system unit, monitor,
keyboard, and mouse.
A. Software C. Peripheral Device
B. Operating System D. Hardware
7. The brain or heart of the computer.
A. Hardware C. Software
B. RAM D. CPU
8. It is volatile, meaning it holds data only when the power is on. When the power is off, contents are lost. It’s
like your computer’s short term memory.
A. RAM C. ROM
B. Motherboard D. Operating System
9. An input device used to enter characters and functions into the computer system by pressing buttons or key.
It is connected to a computer system using a cable or a wireless connection.
A. Mouse C. Keyboard
B. Printer D. Monitor
10. Which of the following should be done in storing tools?
A. All tools be kept in good condition with regular maintenance
B. Tools be operated according to manufactures instruction
C. Each tool be examined after used only
D. Always grinned whenever needed
11. Which of the following best describes a printer?
A. It transfers data from a computer onto paper.
B. It displays information
C. It illustrate printed paper and translate information
D. The brain of the computer system
12. A means of connecting a computer to any other computer anywhere in the world vis dedicated routers and
servers
A. Server C. Wifi
B. Routers D. Internet
13. RAM stands for
A. Random Access Memory C. Random Access Module
B. Read Access Memory D. Read Accessed Memory
14. What will you do if a customer wants to install an operating system in his PC but does not have an optical
drive?
A. Configure the BIOS C. Create a bootable hard disk
B. Create a bootable flash disk D. Check the jumper setting
15. How will you check and what instrument will you use to determine whether the power supply is providing
enough voltage output or not?
A. Ohmmeter. Measure the output voltage of the power supply using appropriate setting on the
ohmmeter
B. Ammeter. Measure the output voltage of the power supply using appropriate setting on the
ammeter
C. Megger. Measure the output voltage of the power supply using appropriate setting on the megger
D. Voltmeter. Measure the output voltage of the power supply using appropriate setting on the
voltmeter
16. Which of the following step should be the first step in cleaning your desktop computer?
A. Turn on your computer and unplug it from the electrical outlet or surge protector.
B. Open up your computer's case
C. Turn off your computer and unplug it from the electrical outlet or surge protector.
D. Dust off all the ports on the computer with compressed air
17. Which of the following steps is NOT the proper method of shutting down a desktop computer in Windows
10?
A. Press the Windows key on the keyboard, or click the Start button. The Start
Menu opens. In the Start Menu, click Power, then click Shut down.
B. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del and click the power button in the bottom-right corner of
the screen.
C. From the Windows Desktop, press Alt+F4 to get the Shut Down Windows
Then select shut down.
D. Long press the power button of the system unit
18. What may be the problem if a computer does not recognize a bootable flash drive? What would you do to
resolve this?
A. Maybe the BIOS is not properly configured to boot on the flash drive. Configure the BIOS to boot on
the optical drive
B. Configure the BIOS setting and set to bootable flash drive
C. Restart the computer
D. Maybe the BIOS is not properly configured to boot on the flash drive. Configure the BIOS to boot on
the flash drive
19. What should you do if accidentally, water spilled on the computer which you are currently using?
A. Power off the unit immediately, wipe with dry cloth the internal and external parts
B. Continue using the computer
C. Power off the unit immediately, wipe with dry cloth the external parts and blow dry to ensure that
internal portions are completely dry before turning the power on
D. Forcedly power off the computer then wipe with dry cloth
20. Which among the choices shows the correct sequence of assembling desktop computer?
1. Prepare your workplace
2. Connect the power supply
3. Prepare the chassis
4. Install internal drives/graphic/video cards
5. Install Memory
6. Prepare the motherboard
7. Install the CPU and the CPU Head Sink
8. Connect peripherals and power cord
9. Place the motherboard into the case
A. 1-3-2-8-6-4-5-9-7 C. 4-5-7-6-9-1-2-3-8
B. 1-2-3-4-5-4-7-8-9 D. 2-3-6-5-4-1-8-9-7

 GOOD LUCK!!! 
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ANSWER KEY:
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. C
5.C
6.D
7.D
8.A
9.C
10.A
11.A
12.D
13.A
14.B
15.D
16.C
17.D
18.D
19.C
20.A