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 101:

  The process where a programmer converts a program specifications into computer instructions is called ?

  Options:
  A) Debugging
  B) Coding
  C) Testing
  D) System design
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 102:

  A display listing of program options which users can select is called?

  Options:
  A) icons
  B) options
  C) selection
  D) menu
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 103:

  What does CO stand for in COBOL?

  Options:
  A) common object
  B) common
  C) computer oriented
  D) common operating
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 104:

  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 .
• Question 105:

  In which situation does running application remain active?

  Options:
  A) when log off
  B) when user is switched
  C) when shut down
  D) when reboot
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 106:

  Which of the following is not a type of logic gate

  Options:
  A) XOR
  B) OR
  C) AND
  D) DOR
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 107:

  The first commuters were programed using _________

  Options:
  A) Assembly language
  B) Machine language
  C) Source code
  D) Object code
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 108:

  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 .
• Question 109:

  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 110:

  what is the first computing machine invented ?

  Options:
  A) slide rule
  B) Pascal calculator
  C) Napier bones
  D) Abacus
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  The correct answer is D .