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 11:

  What type of booting does the computer go through when starting up from a powered down ?

  Options:
  A) Cold booting
  B) Soft booting
  C) Warm booting
  D) Rebooting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 12:

  The acronym from DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM is ________________

  Options:
  A) DMS
  B) DBMS
  C) DMGS
  D) DMSM
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 13:

  Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ?

  Options:
  A) batching
  B) utilizing
  C) processing
  D) upgrading
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 14:

  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 15:

  To determine if a computer has the ability to think, a test was conducted named as

  Options:
  A) Turing test
  B) Computation test
  C) Teletype test
  D) Interrogator test
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 16:

  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 17:

  Which of these application packages is mostly used by computer users?

  Options:
  A) CorelDraw
  B) Ms Access
  C) Ms Excel
  D) Ms Word
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 18:

  Which of these is not true about peer-to-peer network ?

  Options:
  A) there is no dedicated servers
  B) it has a strong security system
  C) all computers in this network are known as peers
  D) there is no hierarchy among the computers
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 19:

  Types of software programs are

  Options:
  A) Application programs
  B) replicate programs
  C) Logical programs
  D) both A and B
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 20:

  Internet explorer is used for

  Options:
  A) viewing movies
  B) Listening to music
  C) Drawing
  D) viewing Web pages
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  The correct answer is D .