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:

  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 2:

  What does a linker program do?

  Options:
  A) it places the program in the memory for execution
  B) relocates the program to execute from the specific memory area allocated to it
  C) Links the program with other programs needed for its execution
  D) interface the program with the entities generating its input data
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3:

  The default file extension for PowerPoint version 2007 and newer is ?

  Options:
  A) .ppxt
  B) .pps
  C) .ppt
  D) .pptx
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4:

  A device that sends and receives printed pages or images over telephone lines by digitizing the material with an internal optical scanner and transmitting the information as electronic signals is a

  Options:
  A) ATM
  B) scanner
  C) GSM
  D) fax machine
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 5:

  The closest computer language to human is ?

  Options:
  A) High level language
  B) Low level language
  C) Machine language
  D) Assembly language
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6:

  EDVAC was produced using which of these concepts ?

  Options:
  A) packet routing
  B) stored program
  C) circuit switching
  D) packet switching
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7:

  The logical structure of the database can be depicted through its ______

  Options:
  A) Domain
  B) Data model
  C) Architecture
  D) Schemas
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 8:

  The most basic network is _________

  Options:
  A) WAN
  B) SAN
  C) PAN
  D) MAN
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 9:

  _________ are programmes that affect the effectiveness of a computer system.

  Options:
  A) bugs
  B) virus
  C) anti virus
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10:

  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 .