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 171:

  Who invented the Napier Bones

  Options:
  A) John Napier
  B) Samuel Napier
  C) Joseph Jacquard
  D) Charles Babbage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 172:

  Which of these criteria is not important while classifying files ?

  Options:
  A) Organization method
  B) Nature of content in the file
  C) Size of the file
  D) Storage medium
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 173:

  which communication channel allows the sending of information in one direction only?

  Options:
  A) simplex mode
  B) half duplex mode
  C) duplex mode
  D) full duplex mode
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 174:

  Translating the problem statement into a series of sequential steps describing what the program must do is known as

  Options:
  A) coding
  B) creating the algorithm
  C) debugging
  D) writing documentation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 175:

  The process where a programmer converts a program specifications into computer instructions is called ?

  Options:
  A) Debugging
  B) Coding
  C) Testing
  D) System design
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 176:

  Which of the following is the standard keyboard layout ?

  Options:
  A) Dvorak
  B) QWERTY
  C) AZERTY
  D) ABCD
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 177:

  Which term describes accessing files from a computer other than the one where the files are stored.

  Options:
  A) local access
  B) remote access
  C) cloud access
  D) special access
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 178:

  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 .
• Question 179:

  The delete permission allows one to ____________

  Options:
  A) share music
  B) delete or remove files and directories
  C) read files and directories
  D) modify files and directories
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 180:

  Firefox is an example of __________

  Options:
  A) System software
  B) Application package
  C) Application software
  D) Computer tools
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  The correct answer is C .