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:

  In SQL, which command is used to remove a stored function from the database?

  Options:
  A) REMOVE Function
  B) DELETE function
  C) DROP function
  D) ERASE Function
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  The acronym IP address has its full meaning to be _________

  Options:
  A) Internet protocol
  B) Internet password
  C) International processing
  D) Internet processing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  An action performed in the GUI operating systems to hide a window but keep the program running in the background is ?

  Options:
  A) hide
  B) multitasking
  C) minimize
  D) maximize
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4:

  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 5:

  What differs a system software from application software?

  Options:
  A) ability to multi task
  B) being minimal in terms of space
  C) presence of cache memory
  D) unique programs installed by the creators to help run the computer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 6:

  The two types of operating system are

  Options:
  A) command line and graphical user interface
  B) translators and assemblers
  C) system software and application software
  D) UNIX and LINUX
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 7:

  What does ICT stand for?

  Options:
  A) information and community technology
  B) Internet and communication technology
  C) information and communication technology
  D) Internet access communication technologies
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8:

  The following are input devices except.

  Options:
  A) mouse
  B) monitor
  C) Keyboard
  D) joystick
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 9:

  Files that maintain the hierarchical structure of the file system.

  Options:
  A) Descriptors
  B) Directories
  C) Modifiers
  D) Relative files
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10:

  The super computers are mainly used for

  Options:
  A) Data retrieval operations
  B) Input-output intensive processing
  C) Manipulation of records
  D) Mathematical intensive scientific applications
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  The correct answer is D .