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:

  Storage which retains data after power cut off is called.

  Options:
  A) Volatile storage
  B) Non-volatile storage
  C) Sequential storage
  D) Direct storage
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 182:

  The following are input devices except.

  Options:
  A) mouse
  B) monitor
  C) Keyboard
  D) joystick
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 183:

  What does CO stand for in COBOL?

  Options:
  A) common object
  B) common
  C) computer oriented
  D) common operating
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 184:

  What differs a system software from application software?

  Options:
  A) ability to multi task
  B) being minimal in terms of space
  C) presence of cache memory
  D) unique programs installed by the creators to help run the computer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 185:

  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 186:

  what is the first computing machine invented ?

  Options:
  A) slide rule
  B) Pascal calculator
  C) Napier bones
  D) Abacus
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 187:

  Fire fox 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 188:

  ___________ booting is done by turning on the computer at first instance.

  Options:
  A) hot
  B) spicy
  C) cold
  D) cool
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 189:

  An action performed in the GUI operating systems to hide a window but keep the program running in the background is ?

  Options:
  A) hide
  B) multitasking
  C) minimize
  D) maximize
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 190:

  To determine if a computer has the ability to think, a test was conducted named as

  Options:
  A) Turing test
  B) Computation test
  C) Teletype test
  D) Interrogator test
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  The correct answer is A .