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 is the shortcut for creating a new document ?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + N
  B) Ctrl + O
  C) Ctrl + Q
  D) Ctrl + M
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 192:

  Firefox 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 193:

  What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Excel?

  Options:
  A) To write essays
  B) To show a slide presentation
  C) To solve problems involving numbers
  D) To keep students updated in the latest Microsoft Office product
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 194:

  How many bits are in one nibble ?

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 4
  C) 8
  D) 16
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 195:

  The process of feeding instructions into the computer system is called

  Options:
  A) Processing
  B) Accessing
  C) Inputting
  D) Outputting
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 196:

  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 197:

  How many types of booting are there?

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 3
  C) 2
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 198:

  Which of the following is not a model used in problem solving?

  Options:
  A) critical thinking
  B) SDCL
  C) waterfall
  D) prototype
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 199:

  System software has which major function?

  Options:
  A) Giving utility
  B) making navigation easier for user
  C) controlling the computer system
  D) maintain the system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 200:

  A type of application software that combines the abilities of several general purpose applications in one program is ?

  Options:
  A) Graphics Packages
  B) Integrated Packages
  C) Multipurpose application
  D) Database management packages
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  The correct answer is B .