Computer-Studies Exam Past Questions and Answers | JAMB, WAEC and NECO

Computer Studies covers general knowledge of computers, computing terms, and technologies. It focuses on building interest and confidence in using computers.

• Question 1:

  Which of these commands will reboot the computer ?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + Alt + Del
  B) Ctrl + Del
  C) Ctrl + Alt + C
  D) Ctrl + Alt
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2:

  The connection between two or more computers to share resources or allow electronic communication is called ?

  Options:
  A) Connection
  B) Communication
  C) Transfer
  D) Network
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3:

  Computers that are small and low cost are referred to as ?

  Options:
  A) mini computers
  B) small computers
  C) tablet computers
  D) micro computers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4:

  The actual physical network of wires, cables and satellite that connects computers and resources throughout the world is the _______________

  Options:
  A) Web
  B) Internet
  C) e-commerce
  D) social media
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  Anti-virus software is an example of ?

  Options:
  A) Utility programs
  B) Operating systems
  C) Application software
  D) Translators
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6:

  Which of these is not a job of the operating system

  Options:
  A) Stopping unauthorised users accessing files that do not belong to them
  B) Handling HTTP requests for Web pages
  C) Allocating memory to programs that are running on the computer
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7:

  Which type of network can span several building, but is usually less than 30 square miles big?

  Options:
  A) CAN
  B) LAN
  C) MAN
  D) WAN
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8:

  The process of finding and correcting errors in the program code is called ?

  Options:
  A) testing
  B) Debugging
  C) Editing
  D) coding
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 9:

  which communication channel allows the sending of information in one direction only?

  Options:
  A) simplex mode
  B) half duplex mode
  C) duplex mode
  D) full duplex mode
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 10:

  Computer software can be classified into how many parts?

  Options:
  A) 3
  B) 5
  C) 2
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .