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:

  Which of the following isn't used to navigate in a computer?

  Options:
  A) Cursor
  B) Keyboard
  C) mouse
  D) Scanner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 12:

  The first commuters were programed using _________

  Options:
  A) Assembly language
  B) Machine language
  C) Source code
  D) Object code
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 13:

  In BASIC, REM shows a statement to be

  Options:
  A) executable statement
  B) un-executable statement
  C) comment
  D) output
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 14:

  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 15:

  Which of the following is not a type of computer on the basis of operation?

  Options:
  A) Remote
  B) Hybrid
  C) Analog
  D) Digital
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 16:

  The function of an assembler is to _________

  Options:
  A) convert basic language to machine language
  B) convert high level language to machine language
  C) convert assembly language to machine language
  D) convert assembly language into high level language
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 17:

  Which part of a processor contains the hard ware necessary to perform all the operations required by a computer?

  Options:
  A) Data path
  B) Controller
  C) Registers
  D) Cache
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 18:

  In general, a file is basically a collection of all related______.

  Options:
  A) Rows & Columns
  B) Fields
  C) Database
  D) Records
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  The correct answer is D .
• 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:

  A half byte is known as ________.

  Options:
  A) data
  B) bit
  C) half byte
  D) nibble
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  The correct answer is D .