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:

  Computers that are small and low cost are referred to as ?

  Options:
  A) mini computers
  B) small computers
  C) tablet computers
  D) micro computers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 162:

  What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?

  Options:
  A) RAM
  B) ROM
  C) CPU
  D) CD-ROM
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 163:

  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 164:

  The process of finding and correcting errors in the program code is called ?

  Options:
  A) testing
  B) Debugging
  C) Editing
  D) coding
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 165:

  What does RAM and ROM have in common?

  Options:
  A) They both deal with memory
  B) They were both invented by Bill Gates
  C) They do not have anything in common
  D) Their initials are similar
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 166:

  A device that sends and receives printed pages or images over telephone lines by digitizing the material with an internal optical scanner and transmitting the information as electronic signals is a

  Options:
  A) ATM
  B) scanner
  C) GSM
  D) fax machine
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 167:

  The Internet is an example of which computer network?

  Options:
  A) LAN
  B) MAN
  C) CAN
  D) WAN
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 168:

  What does a linker program do?

  Options:
  A) it places the program in the memory for execution
  B) relocates the program to execute from the specific memory area allocated to it
  C) Links the program with other programs needed for its execution
  D) interface the program with the entities generating its input data
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 169:

  The explorer bar is divided into _________ categories.

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 5
  D) 7
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 170:

  The memory unit receives data and information from which unit?

  Options:
  A) input unit
  B) output unit
  C) control unit
  D) arithmetic and logic unit
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  The correct answer is D .