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:

  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 32:

  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 33:

  What is a computer file.

  Options:
  A) A computer program
  B) A document like bunch of text
  C) A place on a computer where information is stored in a package
  D) A physical paper document that entails how a computer works
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 34:

  Why is the base 10 system unique?

  Options:
  A) There are only 10 fingers to every human
  B) There are only 10 one digit numbers
  C) The number 10 has just 2 factors
  D) no specific reason.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 35:

  The arrow displayed on the screen of a computer is called

  Options:
  A) Pointer
  B) Arrow
  C) Cursor
  D) Indicator
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 36:

  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 37:

  ___________________ 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 38:

  Files that maintain the hierarchical structure of the file system.

  Options:
  A) Descriptors
  B) Directories
  C) Modifiers
  D) Relative files
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 39:

  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 40:

  CRACKING comes under ___________

  Options:
  A) website service
  B) transcription
  C) computer crime
  D) data security
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  The correct answer is C .