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:

  When an input signal 1 is applied to a NOT gate, the output is ..................

  Options:
  A) 0
  B) 1
  C) Either 0 & 1
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 12:

  What generation of computer is characterized by the use of vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for main memory?

  Options:
  A) second generation
  B) fourth generation
  C) first generation
  D) third generation
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 13:

  ___________________ is a program meant to be sent from one computer to another across the world wide Web.

  Options:
  A) Applet
  B) Mail
  C) algorithm
  D) data packages
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 14:

  ___________ is the combination of already processed _____________

  Options:
  A) information /data
  B) data /information
  C) information /instructions
  D) instructions /Data
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 15:

  EDVAC was produced using which of these concepts ?

  Options:
  A) packet routing
  B) stored program
  C) circuit switching
  D) packet switching
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 16:

  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 17:

  Which of the following is used for modulation and demodulation ?

  Options:
  A) Gateway
  B) Protocol
  C) Modem
  D) Multiplex
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 18:

  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 19:

  ________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors

  Options:
  A) Tracking
  B) Formatting
  C) Crashinng
  D) Allotting
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 20:

  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 .