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 protocol is used between Email servers?

  Options:
  A) SMTP
  B) SNMP
  C) FTP
  D) POP
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  What is the difference between an assembler and a compiler ?

  Options:
  A) an assembler converts a machine language code into assembly level language code while a compiler converts high level programming language to a machine language code.
  B) an assembler converts assembly level language code into machine language code while a compiler converts high level programming language code to a machine language code.
  C) a compiler converts assembly level language code into machine lange while an assembler converts high level programming language to a machine language code.
  D) they both convert assembly level language code into machine lange
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4:

  Which part of a laptop serves the same function as a mouse?

  Options:
  A) Arrow keys
  B) Navigation bar
  C) Touchpad
  D) Keyboard
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 5:

  ___________________ 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 6:

  Which of the following system software resides in the main memory always?

  Options:
  A) Text editor
  B) Assembler
  C) Linker
  D) Loader
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 7:

  What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Excel?

  Options:
  A) To write essays
  B) To show a slide presentation
  C) To solve problems involving numbers
  D) To keep students updated in the latest Microsoft Office product
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8:

  ___________ booting is done by turning on the computer at first instance.

  Options:
  A) hot
  B) spicy
  C) cold
  D) cool
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 9:

  In general, a file is basically a collection of all related______.

  Options:
  A) Rows & Columns
  B) Fields
  C) Database
  D) Records
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 10:

  To determine if a computer has the ability to think, a test was conducted named as

  Options:
  A) Turing test
  B) Computation test
  C) Teletype test
  D) Interrogator test
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  The correct answer is A .