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 151:

  The term used to describe when new information replaces old information or data is

  Options:
  A) file loss
  B) delete
  C) re-write
  D) overwrite
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 152:

  System software can further be classified into two. Operating software and ______________ software

  Options:
  A) Utility
  B) Storage
  C) Anti virus
  D) File management system
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 153:

  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 154:

  What does an Operating System do?

  Options:
  A) Memory Management
  B) File Management
  C) Application Management
  D) All of the above
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 155:

  Types of software programs are

  Options:
  A) Application programs
  B) replicate programs
  C) Logical programs
  D) both A and B
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 156:

  

  The logic gate in the figure above is

  Options:
  A) XNOR gate
  B) NOT gate
  C) XOR gate
  D) OR gate
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 157:

  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 158:

  Hexadecimal numbers are a mixture of

  Options:
  A) Octal and decimal numbers
  B) Binary and octal numbers
  C) Letters and decimal digits
  D) Binary and decimal numbers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 159:

  Numerous files are referred to as _____________

  Options:
  A) Files
  B) Folder
  C) Memo
  D) Drafts
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 160:

  Which of the following is not a type of logic gate

  Options:
  A) XOR
  B) OR
  C) AND
  D) DOR
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  The correct answer is D .