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 11:

  In any software package, which of the following versions represents a major improvement on the previous version?

  Options:
  A) 1.0
  B) 1.5
  C) 2.0
  D) 2.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 12:

  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 13:

  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 14:

  Which of the following is termed as the minimum error code?

  Options:
  A) binary code
  B) gray code
  C) excess 3 code
  D) octal code
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 15:

  What is the difference between an assembler and a compiler ?

  Options:
  A) an assembler converts a machine language code into assembly level language code while a compiler converts high level programming language to a machine language code.
  B) an assembler converts assembly level language code into machine language code while a compiler converts high level programming language code to a machine language code.
  C) a compiler converts assembly level language code into machine lange while an assembler converts high level programming language to a machine language code.
  D) they both convert assembly level language code into machine lange
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 16:

  Computer files can be characterised by all but,

  Options:
  A) A title
  B) It's accessibility
  C) The ability to be modified
  D) Where it is stored
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 17:

  The following are the methods of file security except

  Options:
  A) hacking
  B) use of password
  C) Use of back up
  D) Use of Anti-virus
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 18:

  What is a computer file.

  Options:
  A) A computer program
  B) A document like bunch of text
  C) A place on a computer where information is stored in a package
  D) A physical paper document that entails how a computer works
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 19:

  A device that sends and receives printed pages or images over telephone lines by digitizing the material with an internal optical scanner and transmitting the information as electronic signals is a

  Options:
  A) ATM
  B) scanner
  C) GSM
  D) fax machine
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 20:

  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 .