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:

  The combination of the arithmetic and logic units, as well as the ______________ unit makes up the central processing unit.

  Options:
  A) input
  B) memory
  C) control
  D) 1/0
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  What type of booting does the computer go through when starting up from a powered down ?

  Options:
  A) Cold booting
  B) Soft booting
  C) Warm booting
  D) Rebooting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  Total types of data that can be read by document reader are

  Options:
  A) marks
  B) handwritten and printed characters
  C) printed lines
  D) all of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4:

  ___________ is the combination of already processed _____________

  Options:
  A) information /data
  B) data /information
  C) information /instructions
  D) instructions /Data
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 5:

  The first commuters were programed using _________

  Options:
  A) Assembly language
  B) Machine language
  C) Source code
  D) Object code
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6:

  Which of the following can be used to select the entire document ?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + K
  B) Ctrl + A
  C) Shift + A
  D) Alt + F5
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7:

  System software can further be classified into two. Operating software and ______________ software

  Options:
  A) Utility
  B) Storage
  C) Anti virus
  D) File management system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 8:

  _______ is the process of finding errors and fixing them within a program.

  Options:
  A) Compiling
  B) Executing
  C) Debugging
  D) Scanning
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 9:

  The windows explorer is divided into _________ categories.

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 5
  D) 7
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 10:

  Which of the following is an example of graphics software ?

  Options:
  A) Microsoft word
  B) Adobe Illustrator
  C) Microsoft powerpoint
  D) MS Access
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  The correct answer is B .