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 computer accessory is both an input and output device?

  Options:
  A) Monitor
  B) Printer
  C) Network cards
  D) Scanner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2:

  In which situation does running application remain active?

  Options:
  A) when log off
  B) when user is switched
  C) when shut down
  D) when reboot
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3:

  If the control unit controls other units of the CPU, which unit stores instructions,data and intermediate results.

  Options:
  A) Memory unit
  B) Arithmetic section
  C) Control unit
  D) Logic section
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  The delete permission allows one to ____________

  Options:
  A) share music
  B) delete or remove files and directories
  C) read files and directories
  D) modify files and directories
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  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 6:

  What is the shortcut key to "undo" last action on a Microsoft word page?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + A
  B) Ctrl + U
  C) Ctrl + X
  D) Ctrl + Z
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 7:

  Which of the following is not an example of graphics packages

  Options:
  A) Freelance
  B) Quattro pro
  C) Corel draw
  D) Havard graphics
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 8:

  Which of the following controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.

  Options:
  A) CPU
  B) application software
  C) operating system
  D) ALU
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 9:

  ___________________ 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 10:

  What protocol is used between Email servers?

  Options:
  A) SMTP
  B) SNMP
  C) FTP
  D) POP
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  The correct answer is A .