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:

  The illegal access to a network or computer system is___________

  Options:
  A) security
  B) cracking
  C) virus
  D) piracy
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 193:

  Which of the following software can't be categorized as an application software?

  Options:
  A) DBM
  B) MS-DOS
  C) Spreadsheet
  D) word processor
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 194:

  In technical feasibility, the priority is ?

  Options:
  A) whether the probolem can be solved in the user's environment
  B) if the likely benefits outweight the cost of solving the problem
  C) whether the problem can be solved using existing technology and resources available
  D) whether the problem can be solved without causing any social issues
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 195:

  Translators are type of ?

  Options:
  A) System software
  B) Operating system
  C) Utility programs
  D) Application software
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 196:

  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 197:

  The type of computers that are designed to perform complex calculations extremely rapidly are called ?

  Options:
  A) supercomputer
  B) micro computers
  C) laptops
  D) mainframe computer
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 198:

  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 199:

  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 200:

  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 .