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 161:

  Which of the following is used for modulation and demodulation ?

  Options:
  A) Gateway
  B) Protocol
  C) Modem
  D) Multiplex
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 162:

  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 163:

  The binary system has the radix of ________

  Options:
  A) 0
  B) 1
  C) 2
  D) ½
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 164:

  A word processor can be used to

  Options:
  A) write text
  B) edit text
  C) print text
  D) all of these
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 165:

  In computer architecture, the type of bus that connects the major components of a computer system is

  Options:
  A) address
  B) data bus
  C) control bus
  D) system bus
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 166:

  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 167:

  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 168:

  EDVAC was produced using which of these concepts ?

  Options:
  A) packet routing
  B) stored program
  C) circuit switching
  D) packet switching
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 169:

  Which computer accessory is both an input and output device?

  Options:
  A) Monitor
  B) Printer
  C) Network cards
  D) Scanner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 170:

  The only possible number base for 235${}_x$ among the following is ?

  Options:
  A) 3
  B) 5
  C) 4
  D) 6
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  The correct answer is D .