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:

  Numerous files are referred to as _____________

  Options:
  A) Files
  B) Folder
  C) Memo
  D) Drafts
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2:

  The super computers are mainly used for

  Options:
  A) Data retrieval operations
  B) Input-output intensive processing
  C) Manipulation of records
  D) Mathematical intensive scientific applications
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 3:

  Which number base system is used by low level languages

  Options:
  A) Duodecimal
  B) Binary
  C) Hexadecimal
  D) Decimal
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 4:

  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 5:

  The memory unit receives data and information from which unit?

  Options:
  A) input unit
  B) output unit
  C) control unit
  D) arithmetic and logic unit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 6:

  The most basic network is _________

  Options:
  A) WAN
  B) SAN
  C) PAN
  D) MAN
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 7:

  How many different values can a bit have?

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 4
  C) 10
  D) 256
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 8:

  The function of an assembler is to _________

  Options:
  A) convert basic language to machine language
  B) convert high level language to machine language
  C) convert assembly language to machine language
  D) convert assembly language into high level language
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 9:

  At what stage in system development life cycle are all data documented in the form of detailed data flow diagrams(DFDs)

  Options:
  A) System design
  B) Feasibility study
  C) System analysis
  D) Investigative study
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 10:

  The Caps key on a keyboard is used to___________

  Options:
  A) move to previous page
  B) Delete files
  C) Switch between upper and lower case letters
  D) Space texts
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  The correct answer is C .