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:

  How many different values can a bit have?

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 4
  C) 10
  D) 256
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 102:

  Large computers are classified as

  Options:
  A) desktops
  B) micro computers
  C) mini computers
  D) mainframe computers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 103:

  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 104:

  What is the function of firewall?

  Options:
  A) Service provider
  B) Cyber security
  C) Internet browser
  D) Storage device
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 105:

  ___ is the type of computer that is designed to operate on two states, 0 and 1.

  Options:
  A) Analog computer
  B) Hybrid computer
  C) Digital computer
  D) micro computer
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 106:

  Which of the following is a computer not used for?

  Options:
  A) entertainment
  B) information
  C) social media
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 107:

  What does RAM and ROM have in common?

  Options:
  A) They both deal with memory
  B) They were both invented by Bill Gates
  C) They do not have anything in common
  D) Their initials are similar
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 108:

  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 109:

  When the computer reboots itself without triggering the hardware based reset, it is called ?

  Options:
  A) cold booting
  B) hard reboot
  C) cold reboot
  D) soft reboot
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 110:

  Which program translates programs to a simpler language that the computer can execute.

  Options:
  A) Compiler
  B) Interpreter
  C) Processor
  D) algorithm
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  The correct answer is A .