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:

  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 182:

  which communication channel allows the sending of information in one direction only?

  Options:
  A) simplex mode
  B) half duplex mode
  C) duplex mode
  D) full duplex mode
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 183:

  The arrow displayed on the screen of a computer is called

  Options:
  A) Pointer
  B) Arrow
  C) Cursor
  D) Indicator
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 184:

  An Operating System is a type of?

  Options:
  A) Application Software
  B) System software
  C) Utility Program
  D) None of these
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 185:

  What is debugging?

  Options:
  A) Preventing bugs from getting to the computer
  B) inserting errors into the program
  C) finding and removing errors from a computer
  D) finding and removing errors from a program
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 186:

  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 .
• Question 187:

  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 188:

  ___________ is when someone steals another persons identity.

  Options:
  A) Cyber bullying
  B) Identity Theft
  C) Identity Phase
  D) Cyber Know How
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 189:

  Which of the following is not a type of computer network?

  Options:
  A) VPN
  B) CAN
  C) WLAN
  D) DAN
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 190:

  The number of input combination for a 4 input gate is ______

  Options:
  A) 9
  B) 8
  C) 15
  D) 16
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  The correct answer is D .