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:

  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 102:

  What is the shortcut for creating a new document ?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + N
  B) Ctrl + O
  C) Ctrl + Q
  D) Ctrl + M
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 103:

  Which of the following is not an example of graphics packages

  Options:
  A) Freelance
  B) Quattro pro
  C) Corel draw
  D) Havard graphics
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 104:

  What category of application package does microsoft excel belong to ?

  Options:
  A) Word processing package
  B) Graphics packages
  C) Database management packages
  D) Spreadsheet packages
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  The correct answer is D .
• 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:

  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 .
• Question 107:

  Storage which retains data after power cut off is called.

  Options:
  A) Volatile storage
  B) Non-volatile storage
  C) Sequential storage
  D) Direct storage
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 108:

  Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ?

  Options:
  A) batching
  B) utilizing
  C) processing
  D) upgrading
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 109:

  The major function of a Database management system is _______________

  Options:
  A) Virus detection
  B) Cyber security
  C) Manipulation of data in a data base
  D) Store large data
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 110:

  What is the major purpose of application software?

  Options:
  A) oversee the running of the computer
  B) utilities
  C) database management
  D) recreation
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  The correct answer is B .