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:

  Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ?

  Options:
  A) batching
  B) utilizing
  C) processing
  D) upgrading
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 173:

  ___ is the type of computer that is designed to operate on two states, 0 and 1.

  Options:
  A) Analog computer
  B) Hybrid computer
  C) Digital computer
  D) micro computer
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 174:

  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 175:

  What tells the computer how to use its components?

  Options:
  A) utility
  B) application
  C) operating system
  D) network
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 176:

  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 177:

  What is the function of firewall?

  Options:
  A) Service provider
  B) Cyber security
  C) Internet browser
  D) Storage device
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 178:

  A collection of facts and figures is known to be _________

  Options:
  A) Data
  B) Database
  C) sequenced data
  D) structural data
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 179:

  .......... provides total solutions to reduce data redundancy, inconsistency, dependence and unauthorized access of data

  Options:
  A) Tables
  B) DBMS
  C) Production passwords
  D) Database
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 180:

  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 .