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 171:

  The two types of operating system are

  Options:
  A) command line and graphical user interface
  B) translators and assemblers
  C) system software and application software
  D) UNIX and LINUX
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 172:

  Which of the following allows devices on one network to communicate with devices on another network ?

  Options:
  A) T-switch
  B) gateway
  C) modem
  D) multiplexer
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 173:

  Which is not a network for distribution of information?

  Options:
  A) cloud storage
  B) Several computers to one printer
  C) Microsoft Word
  D) E-mail
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 174:

  The java interpreter translates a java program from ____________ to machine language.

  Options:
  A) nibble
  B) bit
  C) byte code
  D) high level language
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 175:

  Applications on a screen are displayed by __________

  Options:
  A) Cursor
  B) icon
  C) Home screen
  D) App drawer
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 176:

  What tells the computer how to use its components?

  Options:
  A) utility
  B) application
  C) operating system
  D) network
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 177:

  The illegal access to a network or computer system is___________

  Options:
  A) security
  B) cracking
  C) virus
  D) piracy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 178:

  The acronym IP address has its full meaning to be _________

  Options:
  A) Internet protocol
  B) Internet password
  C) International processing
  D) Internet processing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 179:

  A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form is

  Options:
  A) keyboard
  B) Plotter
  C) Scanner
  D) OMR
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 180:

  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 .