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:

  Computer Monitor is also known as

  Options:
  A) DVU
  B) UVD
  C) VDU
  D) CCTV
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 172:

  From where can the name of a user account be changed?

  Options:
  A) Setting
  B) Computer name
  C) Code panel
  D) Control panel
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 173:

  Which of these storage devices can act as a buffer between the CPU and the main memory ?

  Options:
  A) Hard disk
  B) Floppy disk
  C) Cache Memory
  D) Flash drive
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 174:

  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 175:

  EDVAC was produced using which of these concepts ?

  Options:
  A) packet routing
  B) stored program
  C) circuit switching
  D) packet switching
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 176:

  What is the shortcut for performing warm booting ?

  Options:
  A) y pressing the Ctrl + Alt keys simultaneously
  B) y pressing the Ctrl + Alt + F1 keys simultaneously
  C) y pressing the Ctrl + Del keys simultaneously
  D) by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys simultaneously
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 177:

  ___________________ is a program meant to be sent from one computer to another across the world wide Web.

  Options:
  A) Applet
  B) Mail
  C) algorithm
  D) data packages
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 178:

  What part of the central processing unit coordinates other units and manages the computer resources ?

  Options:
  A) coordinating unit
  B) Memory unit
  C) Arithmetic Logic unit
  D) Control unit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 179:

  The first step in a CPU instruction cycle is

  Options:
  A) Decode
  B) Get
  C) Fetch
  D) Execute
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 180:

  The function of an assembler is to _________

  Options:
  A) convert basic language to machine language
  B) convert high level language to machine language
  C) convert assembly language to machine language
  D) convert assembly language into high level language
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  The correct answer is C .