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 211:

  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 212:

  Which of the following is termed as the minimum error code?

  Options:
  A) binary code
  B) gray code
  C) excess 3 code
  D) octal code
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 213:

  Total types of data that can be read by document reader are

  Options:
  A) marks
  B) handwritten and printed characters
  C) printed lines
  D) all of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 214:

  A permanent memory, which has data and instruction to start up the computer and does not erase data after power off.

  Options:
  A) network interface card
  B) CPU
  C) RAM
  D) ROM
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 215:

  The java interpreter translates a java program from ____________ to machine language.

  Options:
  A) nibble
  B) bit
  C) byte code
  D) high level language
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 216:

  Binary coded decimals (BCD) numbers express each digit as a ___________

  Options:
  A) byte
  B) nibble
  C) bit
  D) All of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 217:

  What protocol is used between Email servers?

  Options:
  A) SMTP
  B) SNMP
  C) FTP
  D) POP
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 218:

  The first computer made available for commercial use was

  Options:
  A) UNIVAC
  B) EDSAC
  C) Mark-1
  D) ENIAC
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 219:

  Word processor, spreadsheets, database, graphics and presentation software are all examples of?

  Options:
  A) application packages
  B) utility packages
  C) operating system software
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 220:

  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 .