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 acronym from DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM is ________________

  Options:
  A) DMS
  B) DBMS
  C) DMGS
  D) DMSM
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 32:

  Computer Monitor is also known as

  Options:
  A) DVU
  B) UVD
  C) VDU
  D) CCTV
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 33:

  The Caps key on a keyboard is used to___________

  Options:
  A) move to previous page
  B) Delete files
  C) Switch between upper and lower case letters
  D) Space texts
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 34:

  Word processor, spreadsheets, database, graphics and presentation software are all examples of?

  Options:
  A) application packages
  B) utility packages
  C) operating system software
  D) None of the above
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 35:

  Applications on a screen are displayed by __________

  Options:
  A) Cursor
  B) icon
  C) Home screen
  D) App drawer
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 36:

  Encryption helps with what?

  Options:
  A) Spam messages
  B) identify source of message
  C) Safe delivery of messages to destination without being accessed by a third party
  D) interpretation of message and digital data
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 37:

  How many different values can a bit have?

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 4
  C) 10
  D) 256
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 38:

  A computer code that spreads without the user interaction and can cause network performance problem is

  Options:
  A) a trojan
  B) a computer worm
  C) a spyware
  D) a computer virus
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 39:

  The connection between two or more computers to share resources or allow electronic communication is called ?

  Options:
  A) Connection
  B) Communication
  C) Transfer
  D) Network
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 40:

  Which of the following components of the computer is referred to as the administrative section ?

  Options:
  A) CPU
  B) Output unit
  C) Input unit
  D) Memory Unit
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  The correct answer is A .