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:

  What is the full form of CU?

  Options:
  A) Compound Unit
  B) Communication Unit
  C) Computer unit
  D) Control unit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 2:

  What is considered the brain of the computer?

  Options:
  A) Central Processing Unit
  B) Monitor/Display Screen
  C) Mouse
  D) Printer
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 3:

  Which of the listed is not a type of computer application?

  Options:
  A) Microsoft word
  B) Firefox
  C) Joy stick
  D) VLC media player
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 4:

  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 5:

  Which of the following is an example of graphics software ?

  Options:
  A) Microsoft word
  B) Adobe Illustrator
  C) Microsoft powerpoint
  D) MS Access
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 6:

  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 7:

  The java interpreter translates a java program from ____________ to machine language.

  Options:
  A) nibble
  B) bit
  C) byte code
  D) high level language
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 8:

  Files that maintain the hierarchical structure of the file system.

  Options:
  A) Descriptors
  B) Directories
  C) Modifiers
  D) Relative files
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 9:

  Which computer accessory is both an input and output device?

  Options:
  A) Monitor
  B) Printer
  C) Network cards
  D) Scanner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 10:

  How many bits are in one nibble ?

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 4
  C) 8
  D) 16
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  The correct answer is B .