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:

  Which of these is not true about peer-to-peer network ?

  Options:
  A) there is no dedicated servers
  B) it has a strong security system
  C) all computers in this network are known as peers
  D) there is no hierarchy among the computers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 2:

  Which of these is not a job of the operating system

  Options:
  A) Stopping unauthorised users accessing files that do not belong to them
  B) Handling HTTP requests for Web pages
  C) Allocating memory to programs that are running on the computer
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 3:

  The Domain name of a website is also its__________

  Options:
  A) IP address
  B) TCP address
  C) Database system
  D) Network server
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 4:

  The logical structure of the database can be depicted through its ______

  Options:
  A) Domain
  B) Data model
  C) Architecture
  D) Schemas
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 5:

  Why is the base 10 system unique?

  Options:
  A) There are only 10 fingers to every human
  B) There are only 10 one digit numbers
  C) The number 10 has just 2 factors
  D) no specific reason.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 6:

  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 7:

  Which of the below-mentioned reasons do not satisfy the reason why people create a computer virus?

  Options:
  A) protection
  B) Identity theft
  C) pranks
  D) research purpose
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 8:

  What is a computer file.

  Options:
  A) A computer program
  B) A document like bunch of text
  C) A place on a computer where information is stored in a package
  D) A physical paper document that entails how a computer works
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 9:

  The two types of operating system are

  Options:
  A) command line and graphical user interface
  B) translators and assemblers
  C) system software and application software
  D) UNIX and LINUX
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 10:

  System software can further be classified into two. Operating software and ______________ software

  Options:
  A) Utility
  B) Storage
  C) Anti virus
  D) File management system
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  The correct answer is A .