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:

  System software has which major function?

  Options:
  A) Giving utility
  B) making navigation easier for user
  C) controlling the computer system
  D) maintain the system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  Which type of network is usually contained inside one office building?

  Options:
  A) CAN
  B) LAN
  C) MAN
  D) WAN
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3:

  Word processor, spreadsheets, database, graphics and presentation software are all examples of?

  Options:
  A) application packages
  B) utility packages
  C) operating system software
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  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 5:

  How are the stages of SDLC implemented?

  Options:
  A) Randomly, without overlapping
  B) sequentially, without overlapping
  C) sequentially with overlapping
  D) randomly with overlapping.
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6:

  Microsoft PowerPoint is a ________________ application

  Options:
  A) presentation software
  B) graphing
  C) productivity software
  D) gaming
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 7:

  The connection between two or more computers to share resources or allow electronic communication is called ?

  Options:
  A) Connection
  B) Communication
  C) Transfer
  D) Network
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 8:

  The rules that govern the structure of a command or programming language is called

  Options:
  A) Syntax
  B) Algorithm
  C) Logic
  D) Password
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 9:

  What tells the computer how to use its components?

  Options:
  A) utility
  B) application
  C) operating system
  D) network
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 10:

  What generation of computer is characterized by the use of vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for main memory?

  Options:
  A) second generation
  B) fourth generation
  C) first generation
  D) third generation
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  The correct answer is C .