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 191:

  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 192:

  Which computer accessory is both an input and output device?

  Options:
  A) Monitor
  B) Printer
  C) Network cards
  D) Scanner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 193:

  What kind of data is processed by an analog computer?

  Options:
  A) Discrete data
  B) Intermittent
  C) Discretely varying
  D) Continuously varying data
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 194:

  A set of programs that direct computers to perform specific information processing activities for end users is

  Options:
  A) System software
  B) Operating System
  C) Application software
  D) Translators
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 195:

  What differs a system software from application software?

  Options:
  A) ability to multi task
  B) being minimal in terms of space
  C) presence of cache memory
  D) unique programs installed by the creators to help run the computer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 196:

  An action performed in the GUI operating systems to hide a window but keep the program running in the background is ?

  Options:
  A) hide
  B) multitasking
  C) minimize
  D) maximize
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 197:

  The end users are able to operate at the _______ tier.

  Options:
  A) model
  B) application
  C) data
  D) presentation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 198:

  

  The logic gate in the figure above is

  Options:
  A) XNOR gate
  B) NOT gate
  C) XOR gate
  D) OR gate
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 199:

  What is the function of firewall?

  Options:
  A) Service provider
  B) Cyber security
  C) Internet browser
  D) Storage device
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 200:

  Computer applications are example of ___________

  Options:
  A) Hardware
  B) Computer utilities
  C) Program packages
  D) Software
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  The correct answer is D .