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 151:

  The acronym from DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM is ________________

  Options:
  A) DMS
  B) DBMS
  C) DMGS
  D) DMSM
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 152:

  What kind of data is processed by an analog computer?

  Options:
  A) Discrete data
  B) Intermittent
  C) Discretely varying
  D) Continuously varying data
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 153:

  When the computer reboots itself without triggering the hardware based reset, it is called ?

  Options:
  A) cold booting
  B) hard reboot
  C) cold reboot
  D) soft reboot
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 154:

  Which of the following is the standard keyboard layout ?

  Options:
  A) Dvorak
  B) QWERTY
  C) AZERTY
  D) ABCD
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 155:

  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 156:

  The delete permission allows one to ____________

  Options:
  A) share music
  B) delete or remove files and directories
  C) read files and directories
  D) modify files and directories
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 157:

  Which of the following is not a type of logic gate

  Options:
  A) XOR
  B) OR
  C) AND
  D) DOR
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 158:

  Which of the following does not replicate itself in an infected computer?

  Options:
  A) spyware
  B) worm
  C) trojan horse
  D) virus
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 159:

  Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as _________________

  Options:
  A) Super computers
  B) Laptops
  C) Mini computers
  D) File servers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 160:

  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 .