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:

  ___________________ is a program meant to be sent from one computer to another across the world wide Web.

  Options:
  A) Applet
  B) Mail
  C) algorithm
  D) data packages
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 12:

  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 13:

  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 14:

  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 15:

  The acronym IP address has its full meaning to be _________

  Options:
  A) Internet protocol
  B) Internet password
  C) International processing
  D) Internet processing
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 16:

  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 17:

  Which of the following is an example of output device

  Options:
  A) Keyboard
  B) Mouse
  C) speaker
  D) microphone
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 18:

  The binary system has the radix of ________

  Options:
  A) 0
  B) 1
  C) 2
  D) ½
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 19:

  The hexadecimal digits are 0-9 and A-_____

  Options:
  A) E
  B) F
  C) G
  D) D
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 20:

  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 .