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:

  Programming language COBOL works best for use in

  Options:
  A) Siemens applications
  B) student applications
  C) social applications
  D) commercial application
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 112:

  One of the following is not a good way to prevent virus.

  Options:
  A) encryption
  B) use of firewall
  C) carelessly exposing your vital and personal information
  D) use of antivirus software
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 113:

  The acronym IP address has its full meaning to be _________

  Options:
  A) Internet protocol
  B) Internet password
  C) International processing
  D) Internet processing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 114:

  In general, a file is basically a collection of all related______.

  Options:
  A) Rows & Columns
  B) Fields
  C) Database
  D) Records
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 115:

  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 116:

  Microsoft PowerPoint is a ________________ application

  Options:
  A) presentation software
  B) graphing
  C) productivity software
  D) gaming
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 117:

  Which of these criteria is not important while classifying files ?

  Options:
  A) Organization method
  B) Nature of content in the file
  C) Size of the file
  D) Storage medium
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 118:

  Which of these programming languages is the most suitable for a business data processing?

  Options:
  A) BASIC
  B) ALGOL
  C) COBOL
  D) FORTRAN
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 119:

  The most basic network is _________

  Options:
  A) WAN
  B) SAN
  C) PAN
  D) MAN
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 120:

  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 .