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 21:

  Numerous files are referred to as _____________

  Options:
  A) Files
  B) Folder
  C) Memo
  D) Drafts
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 22:

  What does LAN stand for?

  Options:
  A) Land area network
  B) Local arrangement network
  C) Legal alternative network
  D) Local area network
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 23:

  The closest computer language to human is ?

  Options:
  A) High level language
  B) Low level language
  C) Machine language
  D) Assembly language
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 24:

  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 25:

  Which of the listed is not a type of computer application?

  Options:
  A) Microsoft word
  B) Firefox
  C) Joy stick
  D) VLC media player
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 26:

  A 2-input gate that can be used to pass a digital waveform unchanged at certain times and inverted at other times is ___________

  Options:
  A) AND gate
  B) OR gate
  C) NAND gate
  D) XOR gate
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 27:

  Sensitive data can be protected from prying eyes using _________

  Options:
  A) File permissions
  B) File locks
  C) passwords
  D) encryption
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 28:

  Microsoft word serves the purpose of ________

  Options:
  A) Developing other applications
  B) Creating documents
  C) Storing Documents
  D) Browsing
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 29:

  What type of errors occurs when the program is asked to implement an impossible task such as dividing a number by zero?

  Options:
  A) Syntax error
  B) Runtime error
  C) Logical error
  D) Arithmetic error
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 30:

  What is the etiquette one should follow while working online?

  Options:
  A) Anything goes . . . providing he/she remains anonymous
  B) Netflix
  C) Netiquette
  D) Piracy
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  The correct answer is C .