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:

  At what stage in system development life cycle are all data documented in the form of detailed data flow diagrams(DFDs)

  Options:
  A) System design
  B) Feasibility study
  C) System analysis
  D) Investigative study
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  The two types of operating system are

  Options:
  A) command line and graphical user interface
  B) translators and assemblers
  C) system software and application software
  D) UNIX and LINUX
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  Which of these application packages can be used to create a spreadsheet ?

  Options:
  A) Microsoft powerpoint
  B) Microsoft excel
  C) Macwrite
  D) Microsoft word
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4:

  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 5:

  Files that maintain the hierarchical structure of the file system.

  Options:
  A) Descriptors
  B) Directories
  C) Modifiers
  D) Relative files
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6:

  Fire fox is an example of __________

  Options:
  A) System software
  B) Application package
  C) Application software
  D) Computer tools.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7:

  The type of database in which the data are connected in different files by using common data elements or a key field is ?

  Options:
  A) Relational database
  B) Network database
  C) Hierarchical database
  D) Object-oriented database
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 8:

  ___________ is when someone steals another persons identity.

  Options:
  A) Cyber bullying
  B) Identity Theft
  C) Identity Phase
  D) Cyber Know How
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 9:

  Which of the following is NOT a high-level programming language?

  Options:
  A) Assembly language
  B) C++
  C) Python
  D) Java
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 10:

  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 .