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 1:

  A logic circuit performs ________ functions

  Options:
  A) Interpretation
  B) Processing and Controlling
  C) Storage
  D) Security
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2:

  In BASIC, REM shows a statement to be

  Options:
  A) executable statement
  B) un-executable statement
  C) comment
  D) output
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3:

  What category of application package does microsoft excel belong to ?

  Options:
  A) Word processing package
  B) Graphics packages
  C) Database management packages
  D) Spreadsheet packages
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4:

  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 5:

  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 6:

  An inventory management program can assist with ________

  Options:
  A) distribution
  B) purchasing
  C) planning
  D) all of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 7:

  The first stage of data processing activities is ?

  Options:
  A) Manipulation
  B) Collection
  C) Conversion
  D) Sorting
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 8:

  A device that sends and receives printed pages or images over telephone lines by digitizing the material with an internal optical scanner and transmitting the information as electronic signals is a

  Options:
  A) ATM
  B) scanner
  C) GSM
  D) fax machine
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9:

  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 .
• Question 10:

  Which of the following is not a type of computer network?

  Options:
  A) VPN
  B) CAN
  C) WLAN
  D) DAN
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  The correct answer is D .