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:

  A half byte is known as ________.

  Options:
  A) data
  B) bit
  C) half byte
  D) nibble
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 12:

  What is the difference between an assembler and a compiler ?

  Options:
  A) an assembler converts a machine language code into assembly level language code while a compiler converts high level programming language to a machine language code.
  B) an assembler converts assembly level language code into machine language code while a compiler converts high level programming language code to a machine language code.
  C) a compiler converts assembly level language code into machine lange while an assembler converts high level programming language to a machine language code.
  D) they both convert assembly level language code into machine lange
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 13:

  Which doesn't belong to the group?

  Options:
  A) Primary memory
  B) Main memory
  C) External memory
  D) Internal memory
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 14:

  Fire fox 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 15:

  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 16:

  Which of the following is NOT a high-level programming language?

  Options:
  A) Assembly language
  B) C++
  C) Python
  D) Java
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 17:

  Which of the following can be used to select the entire document ?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + K
  B) Ctrl + A
  C) Shift + A
  D) Alt + F5
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 18:

  Which part of a laptop serves the same function as a mouse?

  Options:
  A) Arrow keys
  B) Navigation bar
  C) Touchpad
  D) Keyboard
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 19:

  When the computer reboots itself without triggering the hardware based reset, it is called ?

  Options:
  A) cold booting
  B) hard reboot
  C) cold reboot
  D) soft reboot
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 20:

  Which of the following is not a third generation language?

  Options:
  A) FORTRAN
  B) COBOL
  C) Assembly language
  D) Basic
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  The correct answer is C .