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 set of rules that defines the combination of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured statements or expressions in that language is called _________

  Options:
  A) Syntax
  B) Instruction
  C) Program
  D) Domain
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 182:

  Firefox is an example of __________

  Options:
  A) System software
  B) Application package
  C) Application software
  D) Computer tools
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 183:

  A computer can't boot if it does not have ____________

  Options:
  A) compiler
  B) Loader
  C) OS
  D) Assembler
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 184:

  what is the first computing machine invented ?

  Options:
  A) slide rule
  B) Pascal calculator
  C) Napier bones
  D) Abacus
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 185:

  The number of input combination for a 4 input gate is ______

  Options:
  A) 9
  B) 8
  C) 15
  D) 16
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 186:

  Analog, digital and hybrid computers are classification of computers based on

  Options:
  A) the type of data-handling techniques
  B) the purpose
  C) the size
  D) the functionality
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 187:

  Which of the following is not a type of computer network?

  Options:
  A) VPN
  B) CAN
  C) WLAN
  D) DAN
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 188:

  A display listing of program options which users can select is called?

  Options:
  A) icons
  B) options
  C) selection
  D) menu
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 189:

  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 190:

  The only possible number base for 235${}_x$ among the following is ?

  Options:
  A) 3
  B) 5
  C) 4
  D) 6
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  The correct answer is D .