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:

  If the control unit controls other units of the CPU, which unit stores instructions,data and intermediate results.

  Options:
  A) Memory unit
  B) Arithmetic section
  C) Control unit
  D) Logic section
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 2:

  The memory unit receives data and information from which unit?

  Options:
  A) input unit
  B) output unit
  C) control unit
  D) arithmetic and logic unit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3:

  A collection of facts and figures is known to be _________

  Options:
  A) Data
  B) Database
  C) sequenced data
  D) structural data
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  The set of rules that defines the combination of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured statements or expressions in that language is called _________

  Options:
  A) Syntax
  B) Instruction
  C) Program
  D) Domain
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 5:

  The process of finding and correcting errors in the program code is called ?

  Options:
  A) testing
  B) Debugging
  C) Editing
  D) coding
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6:

  Which of the following is not a model used in problem solving?

  Options:
  A) critical thinking
  B) SDCL
  C) waterfall
  D) prototype
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7:

  Storage which retains data after power cut off is called.

  Options:
  A) Volatile storage
  B) Non-volatile storage
  C) Sequential storage
  D) Direct storage
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 8:

  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 9:

  The term used to describe when new information replaces old information or data is

  Options:
  A) file loss
  B) delete
  C) re-write
  D) overwrite
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 10:

  The process where a programmer converts a program specifications into computer instructions is called ?

  Options:
  A) Debugging
  B) Coding
  C) Testing
  D) System design
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  The correct answer is B .