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 31:

  A type of application software that combines the abilities of several general purpose applications in one program is ?

  Options:
  A) Graphics Packages
  B) Integrated Packages
  C) Multipurpose application
  D) Database management packages
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 32:

  Which of these is not true about peer-to-peer network ?

  Options:
  A) there is no dedicated servers
  B) it has a strong security system
  C) all computers in this network are known as peers
  D) there is no hierarchy among the computers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 33:

  Storage which retains data after power cut off is called.

  Options:
  A) Volatile storage
  B) Non-volatile storage
  C) Sequential storage
  D) Direct storage
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 34:

  Running other software on idle computer without the knowledge of the organisation is called theft of ___________

  Options:
  A) Software
  B) computer
  C) computer time
  D) use
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 35:

  The process where a programmer converts a program specifications into computer instructions is called ?

  Options:
  A) Debugging
  B) Coding
  C) Testing
  D) System design
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 36:

  Which of the following is a computer not used for?

  Options:
  A) entertainment
  B) information
  C) social media
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 37:

  Which of the following isn't used to navigate in a computer?

  Options:
  A) Cursor
  B) Keyboard
  C) mouse
  D) Scanner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 38:

  ___________________ is a program meant to be sent from one computer to another across the world wide Web.

  Options:
  A) Applet
  B) Mail
  C) algorithm
  D) data packages
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 39:

  Programming language COBOL works best for use in

  Options:
  A) Siemens applications
  B) student applications
  C) social applications
  D) commercial application
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 40:

  Which of the following software can't be categorized as an application software?

  Options:
  A) DBM
  B) MS-DOS
  C) Spreadsheet
  D) word processor
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  The correct answer is B .