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 111:

  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 112:

  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 113:

  Which of the following does not replicate itself in an infected computer?

  Options:
  A) spyware
  B) worm
  C) trojan horse
  D) virus
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 114:

  A set of programs that direct computers to perform specific information processing activities for end users is

  Options:
  A) System software
  B) Operating System
  C) Application software
  D) Translators
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 115:

  Which of these application packages is mostly used by computer users?

  Options:
  A) CorelDraw
  B) Ms Access
  C) Ms Excel
  D) Ms Word
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 116:

  A set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers is called

  Options:
  A) cyber security guidelines
  B) computer ethics
  C) computer safety laws
  D) computer rules
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 117:

  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 118:

  In SQL, which command is used to remove a stored function from the database?

  Options:
  A) REMOVE Function
  B) DELETE function
  C) DROP function
  D) ERASE Function
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 119:

  What does a linker program do?

  Options:
  A) it places the program in the memory for execution
  B) relocates the program to execute from the specific memory area allocated to it
  C) Links the program with other programs needed for its execution
  D) interface the program with the entities generating its input data
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 120:

  Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?

  Options:
  A) my_variable$
  B) my_variable
  C) my-variable
  D) 1my_variable
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  The correct answer is B .