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 these application packages is mostly used by computer users?

  Options:
  A) CorelDraw
  B) Ms Access
  C) Ms Excel
  D) Ms Word
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 162:

  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 163:

  _________ are programmes that affect the effectiveness of a computer system.

  Options:
  A) bugs
  B) virus
  C) anti virus
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 164:

  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 165:

  In which situation does running application remain active?

  Options:
  A) when log off
  B) when user is switched
  C) when shut down
  D) when reboot
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 166:

  Which of the following is not a method of filing

  Options:
  A) Random
  B) Sequential
  C) Serial
  D) Geographical
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 167:

  What category of application package does microsoft excel belong to ?

  Options:
  A) Word processing package
  B) Graphics packages
  C) Database management packages
  D) Spreadsheet packages
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 168:

  The connection between two or more computers to share resources or allow electronic communication is called ?

  Options:
  A) Connection
  B) Communication
  C) Transfer
  D) Network
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 169:

  Firefox is an example of __________

  Options:
  A) System software
  B) Application package
  C) Application software
  D) Computer tools
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 170:

  Which of the following software can't be categorized as an application software?

  Options:
  A) DBM
  B) MS-DOS
  C) Spreadsheet
  D) word processor
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  The correct answer is B .