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 141:

  The following are the methods of file security except

  Options:
  A) hacking
  B) use of password
  C) Use of back up
  D) Use of Anti-virus
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 142:

  The first computer made available for commercial use was

  Options:
  A) UNIVAC
  B) EDSAC
  C) Mark-1
  D) ENIAC
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 143:

  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 .
• Question 144:

  Which of these is not a job of the operating system

  Options:
  A) Stopping unauthorised users accessing files that do not belong to them
  B) Handling HTTP requests for Web pages
  C) Allocating memory to programs that are running on the computer
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 145:

  When does the output of a NOR gate =0?

  Options:
  A) whenever 0 is present at input
  B) only when all input =0
  C) whenever 1 is present at input
  D) only when all input =1.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 146:

  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 .
• Question 147:

  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 148:

  Applications on a screen are displayed by __________

  Options:
  A) Cursor
  B) icon
  C) Home screen
  D) App drawer
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 149:

  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 150:

  EDVAC was produced using which of these concepts ?

  Options:
  A) packet routing
  B) stored program
  C) circuit switching
  D) packet switching
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  The correct answer is B .