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:

  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 2:

  what is the first computing machine invented ?

  Options:
  A) slide rule
  B) Pascal calculator
  C) Napier bones
  D) Abacus
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3:

  Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ?

  Options:
  A) batching
  B) utilizing
  C) processing
  D) upgrading
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4:

  How many different values can a bit have?

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 4
  C) 10
  D) 256
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 5:

  Which process is used by large retailers to study trends?

  Options:
  A) Data mining
  B) Data selection
  C) Data conversion
  D) Pos
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6:

  A set of programs that direct computers to perform specific information processing activities for end users is

  Options:
  A) System software
  B) Operating System
  C) Application software
  D) Translators
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7:

  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 8:

  The arrow displayed on the screen of a computer is called

  Options:
  A) Pointer
  B) Arrow
  C) Cursor
  D) Indicator
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 9:

  The explorer bar is divided into _________ categories.

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 5
  D) 7
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 10:

  Running other software on idle computer without the knowledge of the organisation is called theft of ___________

  Options:
  A) Software
  B) computer
  C) computer time
  D) use
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  The correct answer is C .