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 201:

  The only possible number base for 235${}_x$ among the following is ?

  Options:
  A) 3
  B) 5
  C) 4
  D) 6
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 202:

  System software can further be classified into two. Operating software and ______________ software

  Options:
  A) Utility
  B) Storage
  C) Anti virus
  D) File management system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 203:

  What does RAM and ROM have in common?

  Options:
  A) They both deal with memory
  B) They were both invented by Bill Gates
  C) They do not have anything in common
  D) Their initials are similar
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 204:

  A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form is

  Options:
  A) keyboard
  B) Plotter
  C) Scanner
  D) OMR
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 205:

  In the files, if order of operation on two or more files are similar, then operation will be

  Options:
  A) complex
  B) simple
  C) sequential
  D) combinational
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 206:

  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 207:

  What type of booting does the computer go through when starting up from a powered down ?

  Options:
  A) Cold booting
  B) Soft booting
  C) Warm booting
  D) Rebooting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 208:

  The windows explorer is divided into _________ categories.

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 5
  D) 7
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 209:

  A computer code that spreads without the user interaction and can cause network performance problem is

  Options:
  A) a trojan
  B) a computer worm
  C) a spyware
  D) a computer virus
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 210:

  What does an Operating System do?

  Options:
  A) Memory Management
  B) File Management
  C) Application Management
  D) All of the above
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  The correct answer is D .