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:

  In which situation does running application remain active?

  Options:
  A) when log off
  B) when user is switched
  C) when shut down
  D) when reboot
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 212:

  What is the function of firewall?

  Options:
  A) Service provider
  B) Cyber security
  C) Internet browser
  D) Storage device
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 213:

  ___ is the type of computer that is designed to operate on two states, 0 and 1.

  Options:
  A) Analog computer
  B) Hybrid computer
  C) Digital computer
  D) micro computer
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 214:

  ________ 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 215:

  Computer files can be characterised by all but,

  Options:
  A) A title
  B) It's accessibility
  C) The ability to be modified
  D) Where it is stored
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 216:

  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 217:

  What is the function of the escape key ?

  Options:
  A) to shutdown the computer
  B) to start an application
  C) to interrupt or cancel the current process or running program
  D) to delete a file/folder
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 218:

  Translators are type of ?

  Options:
  A) System software
  B) Operating system
  C) Utility programs
  D) Application software
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 219:

  What is debugging?

  Options:
  A) Preventing bugs from getting to the computer
  B) inserting errors into the program
  C) finding and removing errors from a computer
  D) finding and removing errors from a program
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 220:

  The illegal access to a network or computer system is___________

  Options:
  A) security
  B) cracking
  C) virus
  D) piracy
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  The correct answer is B .