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 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 162:

  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 163:

  Programming language COBOL works best for use in

  Options:
  A) Siemens applications
  B) student applications
  C) social applications
  D) commercial application
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 164:

  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 165:

  Which of the following monitors has only two colours

  Options:
  A) colour monitor
  B) colour graphic adapter (CGA)
  C) dichrome monitor
  D) monochrome monitor
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 166:

  In technical feasibility, the priority is ?

  Options:
  A) whether the probolem can be solved in the user's environment
  B) if the likely benefits outweight the cost of solving the problem
  C) whether the problem can be solved using existing technology and resources available
  D) whether the problem can be solved without causing any social issues
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 167:

  At what stage in system development life cycle are all data documented in the form of detailed data flow diagrams(DFDs)

  Options:
  A) System design
  B) Feasibility study
  C) System analysis
  D) Investigative study
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 168:

  Running other software on idle computer without the knowledge of the organisation is called theft of ___________

  Options:
  A) Software
  B) computer
  C) computer time
  D) use
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 169:

  The major function of a Database management system is _______________

  Options:
  A) Virus detection
  B) Cyber security
  C) Manipulation of data in a data base
  D) Store large data
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 170:

  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 .