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 81:

  Which program translates programs to a simpler language that the computer can execute.

  Options:
  A) Compiler
  B) Interpreter
  C) Processor
  D) algorithm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 82:

  ________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors

  Options:
  A) Tracking
  B) Formatting
  C) Crashinng
  D) Allotting
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 83:

  Which of the following is not an example of graphics packages

  Options:
  A) Freelance
  B) Quattro pro
  C) Corel draw
  D) Havard graphics
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 84:

  ___________ is when someone steals another persons identity.

  Options:
  A) Cyber bullying
  B) Identity Theft
  C) Identity Phase
  D) Cyber Know How
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 85:

  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 86:

  A half byte is known as ________.

  Options:
  A) data
  B) bit
  C) half byte
  D) nibble
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 87:

  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 88:

  The function of an assembler is to _________

  Options:
  A) convert basic language to machine language
  B) convert high level language to machine language
  C) convert assembly language to machine language
  D) convert assembly language into high level language
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 89:

  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 90:

  In any software package, which of the following versions represents a major improvement on the previous version?

  Options:
  A) 1.0
  B) 1.5
  C) 2.0
  D) 2.5
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  The correct answer is C .