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 191:

  What tells the computer how to use its components?

  Options:
  A) utility
  B) application
  C) operating system
  D) network
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 192:

  Which doesn't belong to the group?

  Options:
  A) Primary memory
  B) Main memory
  C) External memory
  D) Internal memory
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 193:

  The type of computers that are designed to perform complex calculations extremely rapidly are called ?

  Options:
  A) supercomputer
  B) micro computers
  C) laptops
  D) mainframe computer
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 194:

  Which of the following is not a third generation language?

  Options:
  A) FORTRAN
  B) COBOL
  C) Assembly language
  D) Basic
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 195:

  Which of the following is not a stage of system development cycle?

  Options:
  A) Design
  B) Test running
  C) Implementation
  D) Observation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 196:

  The logical structure of the database can be depicted through its ______

  Options:
  A) Domain
  B) Data model
  C) Architecture
  D) Schemas
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 197:

  Typically, an ATM is used for

  Options:
  A) record keeping
  B) budget making
  C) watching movies
  D) withdrawing cash
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 198:

  What is the difference between internal and external modem

  Options:
  A) external modems are PCI or ISA expansion cards while internal modems are traditionally plug into a serial port on the computer.
  B) internal modems are PCI or ISA expansion cards while external modems are traditionally plug into a serial port on the computer.
  C) external modems are PCI or ISA expansion cards while internal modems are USB modems
  D) they are PCI or ISA expansion cards
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 199:

  Running other software on idle computer without the knowledge of the organisation is called theft of ___________

  Options:
  A) Software
  B) computer
  C) computer time
  D) use
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 200:

  The term used to describe when new information replaces old information or data is

  Options:
  A) file loss
  B) delete
  C) re-write
  D) overwrite
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  The correct answer is D .