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 181:

  The rules that govern the structure of a command or programming language is called

  Options:
  A) Syntax
  B) Algorithm
  C) Logic
  D) Password
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 182:

  ___ 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 183:

  What is the difference between internal and external modem

  Options:
  A) external modems are PCI or ISA expansion cards while internal modems are traditionally plug into a serial port on the computer.
  B) internal modems are PCI or ISA expansion cards while external modems are traditionally plug into a serial port on the computer.
  C) external modems are PCI or ISA expansion cards while internal modems are USB modems
  D) they are PCI or ISA expansion cards
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 184:

  The first computer made available for commercial use was

  Options:
  A) UNIVAC
  B) EDSAC
  C) Mark-1
  D) ENIAC
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 185:

  Which of the following does not replicate itself in an infected computer?

  Options:
  A) spyware
  B) worm
  C) trojan horse
  D) virus
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 186:

  Which of the following is an example of graphics software ?

  Options:
  A) Microsoft word
  B) Adobe Illustrator
  C) Microsoft powerpoint
  D) MS Access
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 187:

  What is the shortcut key to "undo" last action on a Microsoft word page?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + A
  B) Ctrl + U
  C) Ctrl + X
  D) Ctrl + Z
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 188:

  In BASIC, REM shows a statement to be

  Options:
  A) executable statement
  B) un-executable statement
  C) comment
  D) output
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 189:

  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 190:

  Java is a ______ language

  Options:
  A) High level
  B) Low level
  C) Machine
  D) Algorithm
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  The correct answer is A .