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:

  One of the following is not a good way to prevent virus.

  Options:
  A) encryption
  B) use of firewall
  C) carelessly exposing your vital and personal information
  D) use of antivirus software
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 2:

  What is the function of firewall?

  Options:
  A) Service provider
  B) Cyber security
  C) Internet browser
  D) Storage device
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 3:

  What part of the central processing unit coordinates other units and manages the computer resources ?

  Options:
  A) coordinating unit
  B) Memory unit
  C) Arithmetic Logic unit
  D) Control unit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 4:

  The illegal access to a network or computer system is___________

  Options:
  A) security
  B) cracking
  C) virus
  D) piracy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  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 6:

  Which of the following is an example of software

  Options:
  A) Joy stick
  B) Keyboard
  C) Operating systems
  D) Mouse
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7:

  Computer applications are example of ___________

  Options:
  A) Hardware
  B) Computer utilities
  C) Program packages
  D) Software
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 8:

  Which of these application packages can be used to create a spreadsheet ?

  Options:
  A) Microsoft powerpoint
  B) Microsoft excel
  C) Macwrite
  D) Microsoft word
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 9:

  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 10:

  The type of database in which the data are connected in different files by using common data elements or a key field is ?

  Options:
  A) Relational database
  B) Network database
  C) Hierarchical database
  D) Object-oriented database
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  The correct answer is A .