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:

  What does a linker program do?

  Options:
  A) it places the program in the memory for execution
  B) relocates the program to execute from the specific memory area allocated to it
  C) Links the program with other programs needed for its execution
  D) interface the program with the entities generating its input data
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 182:

  When does the output of a NOR gate =0?

  Options:
  A) whenever 0 is present at input
  B) only when all input =0
  C) whenever 1 is present at input
  D) only when all input =1.
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 183:

  Which of the following is termed as the minimum error code?

  Options:
  A) binary code
  B) gray code
  C) excess 3 code
  D) octal code
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 184:

  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 185:

  What does CO stand for in COBOL?

  Options:
  A) common object
  B) common
  C) computer oriented
  D) common operating
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 186:

  The java interpreter translates a java program from ____________ to machine language.

  Options:
  A) nibble
  B) bit
  C) byte code
  D) high level language
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 187:

  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 188:

  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 189:

  Which of these is not a programming language

  Options:
  A) HTML
  B) Java
  C) C++
  D) ios
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 190:

  The process of feeding instructions into the computer system is called

  Options:
  A) Processing
  B) Accessing
  C) Inputting
  D) Outputting
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  The correct answer is C .