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:

  What does ICT stand for?

  Options:
  A) information and community technology
  B) Internet and communication technology
  C) information and communication technology
  D) Internet access communication technologies
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 22:

  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 23:

  The last cycle of data processing where data and information are preserved for future is called

  Options:
  A) processing
  B) recording
  C) storage
  D) output
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 24:

  A display listing of program options which users can select is called?

  Options:
  A) icons
  B) options
  C) selection
  D) menu
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 25:

  The delete permission allows one to ____________

  Options:
  A) share music
  B) delete or remove files and directories
  C) read files and directories
  D) modify files and directories
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 26:

  What is considered the brain of the computer?

  Options:
  A) Central Processing Unit
  B) Monitor/Display Screen
  C) Mouse
  D) Printer
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 27:

  The rules that govern the structure of a command or programming language is called

  Options:
  A) Syntax
  B) Algorithm
  C) Logic
  D) Password
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 28:

  A word processor can be used to

  Options:
  A) write text
  B) edit text
  C) print text
  D) all of these
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 29:

  Which of these application packages is mostly used by computer users?

  Options:
  A) CorelDraw
  B) Ms Access
  C) Ms Excel
  D) Ms Word
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 30:

  Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?

  Options:
  A) my_variable$
  B) my_variable
  C) my-variable
  D) 1my_variable
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  The correct answer is B .