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 101:

  Why is the base 10 system unique?

  Options:
  A) There are only 10 fingers to every human
  B) There are only 10 one digit numbers
  C) The number 10 has just 2 factors
  D) no specific reason.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 102:

  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 103:

  Which term describes accessing files from a computer other than the one where the files are stored.

  Options:
  A) local access
  B) remote access
  C) cloud access
  D) special access
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 104:

  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 .
• Question 105:

  In any software package, which of the following versions represents a major improvement on the previous version?

  Options:
  A) 1.0
  B) 1.5
  C) 2.0
  D) 2.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 106:

  An inventory management program can assist with ________

  Options:
  A) distribution
  B) purchasing
  C) planning
  D) all of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 107:

  What does a linker program do?

  Options:
  A) it places the program in the memory for execution
  B) relocates the program to execute from the specific memory area allocated to it
  C) Links the program with other programs needed for its execution
  D) interface the program with the entities generating its input data
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 108:

  Encryption helps with what?

  Options:
  A) Spam messages
  B) identify source of message
  C) Safe delivery of messages to destination without being accessed by a third party
  D) interpretation of message and digital data
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 109:

  The process of feeding instructions into the computer system is called

  Options:
  A) Processing
  B) Accessing
  C) Inputting
  D) Outputting
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 110:

  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 .