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 is not a network for distribution of information?

  Options:
  A) cloud storage
  B) Several computers to one printer
  C) Microsoft Word
  D) E-mail
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 82:

  What is the etiquette one should follow while working online?

  Options:
  A) Anything goes . . . providing he/she remains anonymous
  B) Netflix
  C) Netiquette
  D) Piracy
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 83:

  Which of the following is not a third generation language?

  Options:
  A) FORTRAN
  B) COBOL
  C) Assembly language
  D) Basic
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 84:

  CPU stands for ________________.

  Options:
  A) Control Processing Unit
  B) Computer Process Unit
  C) Central Personal Unit
  D) Central Processing Unit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 85:

  Which of the following is not a type of logic gate

  Options:
  A) XOR
  B) OR
  C) AND
  D) DOR
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 86:

  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 .
• Question 87:

  Which term describes accessing files from a computer other than the one where the files are stored.

  Options:
  A) local access
  B) remote access
  C) cloud access
  D) special access
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 88:

  What is the function of the escape key ?

  Options:
  A) to shutdown the computer
  B) to start an application
  C) to interrupt or cancel the current process or running program
  D) to delete a file/folder
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 89:

  Which of the following system software resides in the main memory always?

  Options:
  A) Text editor
  B) Assembler
  C) Linker
  D) Loader
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 90:

  A computer can't boot if it does not have ____________

  Options:
  A) compiler
  B) Loader
  C) OS
  D) Assembler
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  The correct answer is C .