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 131:

  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 132:

  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 133:

  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 134:

  What is a website main page called?

  Options:
  A) Home page
  B) Bookmark
  C) Search page
  D) Task page
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 135:

  Who invented the Napier Bones

  Options:
  A) John Napier
  B) Samuel Napier
  C) Joseph Jacquard
  D) Charles Babbage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 136:

  The Output will be a HIGH for any case when one or more inputs are one for a(an)

  Options:
  A) OR gate
  B) AND gate
  C) NOR gate
  D) NOT gate
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 137:

  Which program translates programs to a simpler language that the computer can execute.

  Options:
  A) Compiler
  B) Interpreter
  C) Processor
  D) algorithm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 138:

  Using Boolean identities, reduce the given Boolean expression:
  A(A+1) + A(B+0) + C.1

  Options:
  A) A + B + C
  B) A.B.C
  C) A.B + C
  D) A + C
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 139:

  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 140:

  What is the full form of UDP?

  Options:
  A) User Datagram Packet
  B) User Data Packet
  C) User Datagram Protocol
  D) Unique Data Protocol
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  The correct answer is C .