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:

  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 172:

  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 173:

  What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Excel?

  Options:
  A) To write essays
  B) To show a slide presentation
  C) To solve problems involving numbers
  D) To keep students updated in the latest Microsoft Office product
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 174:

  Typically, an ATM is used for

  Options:
  A) record keeping
  B) budget making
  C) watching movies
  D) withdrawing cash
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 175:

  Which part of a processor contains the hard ware necessary to perform all the operations required by a computer?

  Options:
  A) Data path
  B) Controller
  C) Registers
  D) Cache
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 176:

  System software has which major function?

  Options:
  A) Giving utility
  B) making navigation easier for user
  C) controlling the computer system
  D) maintain the system
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 177:

  Which of these programming languages is the most suitable for a business data processing?

  Options:
  A) BASIC
  B) ALGOL
  C) COBOL
  D) FORTRAN
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 178:

  In any software package, which of the following versions represents a major improvement on the previous version?

  Options:
  A) 1.0
  B) 1.5
  C) 2.0
  D) 2.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 179:

  The device primarily used to provide hardcopy is the?

  Options:
  A) printer
  B) card reader
  C) computer console
  D) CRT
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 180:

  What differs a system software from application software?

  Options:
  A) ability to multi task
  B) being minimal in terms of space
  C) presence of cache memory
  D) unique programs installed by the creators to help run the computer
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  The correct answer is D .