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:

  EDVAC was produced using which of these concepts ?

  Options:
  A) packet routing
  B) stored program
  C) circuit switching
  D) packet switching
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2:

  To determine if a computer has the ability to think, a test was conducted named as

  Options:
  A) Turing test
  B) Computation test
  C) Teletype test
  D) Interrogator test
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?

  Options:
  A) RAM
  B) ROM
  C) CPU
  D) CD-ROM
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4:

  The diagrammatic representation of an algorithm is

  Options:
  A) pseudocodes
  B) codes
  C) graphics
  D) flowchart
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 5:

  What type of booting does the computer go through when starting up from a powered down ?

  Options:
  A) Cold booting
  B) Soft booting
  C) Warm booting
  D) Rebooting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6:

  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 7:

  Total types of data that can be read by document reader are

  Options:
  A) marks
  B) handwritten and printed characters
  C) printed lines
  D) all of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 8:

  Computer files can be characterised by all but,

  Options:
  A) A title
  B) It's accessibility
  C) The ability to be modified
  D) Where it is stored
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 9:

  System software has which major function?

  Options:
  A) Giving utility
  B) making navigation easier for user
  C) controlling the computer system
  D) maintain the system
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  The correct answer is C .
• 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 .