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 181:

  Computer software can be classified into how many parts?

  Options:
  A) 3
  B) 5
  C) 2
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 182:

  Which among the following generation computers had expensive operation cost?

  Options:
  A) First
  B) Second
  C) Third
  D) Fourth
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 183:

  Which of the following components of the computer is referred to as the administrative section ?

  Options:
  A) CPU
  B) Output unit
  C) Input unit
  D) Memory Unit
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 184:

  A set of programs that direct computers to perform specific information processing activities for end users is

  Options:
  A) System software
  B) Operating System
  C) Application software
  D) Translators
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 185:

  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 186:

  What is the shortcut for creating a new document ?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + N
  B) Ctrl + O
  C) Ctrl + Q
  D) Ctrl + M
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 187:

  If the control unit controls other units of the CPU, which unit stores instructions,data and intermediate results.

  Options:
  A) Memory unit
  B) Arithmetic section
  C) Control unit
  D) Logic section
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 188:

  What type of booting does the computer go through when starting up from a powered down ?

  Options:
  A) Cold booting
  B) Soft booting
  C) Warm booting
  D) Rebooting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 189:

  The Internet is an example of which computer network?

  Options:
  A) LAN
  B) MAN
  C) CAN
  D) WAN
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 190:

  Which of these commands will reboot the computer ?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + Alt + Del
  B) Ctrl + Del
  C) Ctrl + Alt + C
  D) Ctrl + Alt
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  The correct answer is A .