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 161:

  What is the difference between an assembler and a compiler ?

  Options:
  A) an assembler converts a machine language code into assembly level language code while a compiler converts high level programming language to a machine language code.
  B) an assembler converts assembly level language code into machine language code while a compiler converts high level programming language code to a machine language code.
  C) a compiler converts assembly level language code into machine lange while an assembler converts high level programming language to a machine language code.
  D) they both convert assembly level language code into machine lange
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 162:

  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 163:

  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 164:

  Which of the following system software resides in the main memory always?

  Options:
  A) Text editor
  B) Assembler
  C) Linker
  D) Loader
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 165:

  The set of rules that defines the combination of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured statements or expressions in that language is called _________

  Options:
  A) Syntax
  B) Instruction
  C) Program
  D) Domain
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 166:

  What is the shortcut for creating a new document ?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + N
  B) Ctrl + O
  C) Ctrl + Q
  D) Ctrl + M
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 167:

  ___________ is the combination of already processed _____________

  Options:
  A) information /data
  B) data /information
  C) information /instructions
  D) instructions /Data
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 168:

  The end users are able to operate at the _______ tier.

  Options:
  A) model
  B) application
  C) data
  D) presentation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 169:

  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 170:

  A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form is

  Options:
  A) keyboard
  B) Plotter
  C) Scanner
  D) OMR
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  The correct answer is C .