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:

  A type of application software that combines the abilities of several general purpose applications in one program is ?

  Options:
  A) Graphics Packages
  B) Integrated Packages
  C) Multipurpose application
  D) Database management packages
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2:

  How many types of booting are there?

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

  In the files, if order of operation on two or more files are similar, then operation will be

  Options:
  A) complex
  B) simple
  C) sequential
  D) combinational
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4:

  ___________________ is a program meant to be sent from one computer to another across the world wide Web.

  Options:
  A) Applet
  B) Mail
  C) algorithm
  D) data packages
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 5:

  Which is not a network for distribution of information?

  Options:
  A) cloud storage
  B) Several computers to one printer
  C) Microsoft Word
  D) E-mail
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 6:

  Which of the following is termed as the minimum error code?

  Options:
  A) binary code
  B) gray code
  C) excess 3 code
  D) octal code
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7:

  Which doesn't belong to the group?

  Options:
  A) Primary memory
  B) Main memory
  C) External memory
  D) Internal memory
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8:

  What is the shortcut for performing warm booting ?

  Options:
  A) y pressing the Ctrl + Alt keys simultaneously
  B) y pressing the Ctrl + Alt + F1 keys simultaneously
  C) y pressing the Ctrl + Del keys simultaneously
  D) by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys simultaneously
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9:

  Which of the following isn't used to navigate in a computer?

  Options:
  A) Cursor
  B) Keyboard
  C) mouse
  D) Scanner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 10:

  The function of an assembler is to _________

  Options:
  A) convert basic language to machine language
  B) convert high level language to machine language
  C) convert assembly language to machine language
  D) convert assembly language into high level language
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  The correct answer is C .