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:

  How many types of booting are there?

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 3
  C) 2
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  Which of the following isn't used to navigate in a computer?

  Options:
  A) Cursor
  B) Keyboard
  C) mouse
  D) Scanner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3:

  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 4:

  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 5:

  What is the difference between an assembler and a compiler ?

  Options:
  A) an assembler converts a machine language code into assembly level language code while a compiler converts high level programming language to a machine language code.
  B) an assembler converts assembly level language code into machine language code while a compiler converts high level programming language code to a machine language code.
  C) a compiler converts assembly level language code into machine lange while an assembler converts high level programming language to a machine language code.
  D) they both convert assembly level language code into machine lange
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6:

  Binary coded decimals (BCD) numbers express each digit as a ___________

  Options:
  A) byte
  B) nibble
  C) bit
  D) All of the above
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 7:

  What does R stands for in the CRUD acronym ?

  Options:
  A) Retrieve
  B) Redirect
  C) Read
  D) Relate
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8:

  Which part of a laptop serves the same function as a mouse?

  Options:
  A) Arrow keys
  B) Navigation bar
  C) Touchpad
  D) Keyboard
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 9:

  Anti-virus software is an example of ?

  Options:
  A) Utility programs
  B) Operating systems
  C) Application software
  D) Translators
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 10:

  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 .