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 91:

  The only possible number base for 235${}_x$ among the following is ?

  Options:
  A) 3
  B) 5
  C) 4
  D) 6
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 92:

  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 93:

  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 94:

  What type of errors occurs when the program is asked to implement an impossible task such as dividing a number by zero?

  Options:
  A) Syntax error
  B) Runtime error
  C) Logical error
  D) Arithmetic error
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 95:

  CPU stands for ________________.

  Options:
  A) Control Processing Unit
  B) Computer Process Unit
  C) Central Personal Unit
  D) Central Processing Unit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 96:

  Anti-virus software is an example of ?

  Options:
  A) Utility programs
  B) Operating systems
  C) Application software
  D) Translators
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 97:

  The first computer made available for commercial use was

  Options:
  A) UNIVAC
  B) EDSAC
  C) Mark-1
  D) ENIAC
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 98:

  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 99:

  A permanent memory, which has data and instruction to start up the computer and does not erase data after power off.

  Options:
  A) network interface card
  B) CPU
  C) RAM
  D) ROM
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 100:

  What generation of computer is characterized by the use of vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for main memory?

  Options:
  A) second generation
  B) fourth generation
  C) first generation
  D) third generation
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  The correct answer is C .