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:

  Anti-virus software is an example of ?

  Options:
  A) Utility programs
  B) Operating systems
  C) Application software
  D) Translators
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 12:

  Hexadecimal numbers are a mixture of

  Options:
  A) Octal and decimal numbers
  B) Binary and octal numbers
  C) Letters and decimal digits
  D) Binary and decimal numbers
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 13:

  The actual physical network of wires, cables and satellite that connects computers and resources throughout the world is the _______________

  Options:
  A) Web
  B) Internet
  C) e-commerce
  D) social media
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 14:

  Which of these commands will reboot the computer ?

  Options:
  A) Ctrl + Alt + Del
  B) Ctrl + Del
  C) Ctrl + Alt + C
  D) Ctrl + Alt
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 15:

  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 16:

  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 17:

  The default file extension for PowerPoint version 2007 and newer is ?

  Options:
  A) .ppxt
  B) .pps
  C) .ppt
  D) .pptx
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 18:

  Which of the following monitors has only two colours

  Options:
  A) colour monitor
  B) colour graphic adapter (CGA)
  C) dichrome monitor
  D) monochrome monitor
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 19:

  The memory unit receives data and information from which unit?

  Options:
  A) input unit
  B) output unit
  C) control unit
  D) arithmetic and logic unit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 20:

  A device that sends and receives printed pages or images over telephone lines by digitizing the material with an internal optical scanner and transmitting the information as electronic signals is a

  Options:
  A) ATM
  B) scanner
  C) GSM
  D) fax machine
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  The correct answer is D .