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 121:

  What does ICT stand for?

  Options:
  A) information and community technology
  B) Internet and communication technology
  C) information and communication technology
  D) Internet access communication technologies
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 122:

  Java is a ______ language

  Options:
  A) High level
  B) Low level
  C) Machine
  D) Algorithm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 123:

  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 124:

  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 125:

  The last cycle of data processing where data and information are preserved for future is called

  Options:
  A) processing
  B) recording
  C) storage
  D) output
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 126:

  What is the difference between internal and external modem

  Options:
  A) external modems are PCI or ISA expansion cards while internal modems are traditionally plug into a serial port on the computer.
  B) internal modems are PCI or ISA expansion cards while external modems are traditionally plug into a serial port on the computer.
  C) external modems are PCI or ISA expansion cards while internal modems are USB modems
  D) they are PCI or ISA expansion cards
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 127:

  How many types of booting are there?

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 3
  C) 2
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 128:

  Which among the following generation computers had expensive operation cost?

  Options:
  A) First
  B) Second
  C) Third
  D) Fourth
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 129:

  The closest computer language to human is ?

  Options:
  A) High level language
  B) Low level language
  C) Machine language
  D) Assembly language
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 130:

  What differs a system software from application software?

  Options:
  A) ability to multi task
  B) being minimal in terms of space
  C) presence of cache memory
  D) unique programs installed by the creators to help run the computer
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  The correct answer is D .