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 211:

  Which process is used by large retailers to study trends?

  Options:
  A) Data mining
  B) Data selection
  C) Data conversion
  D) Pos
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 212:

  When records are given a new value, it is called

  Options:
  A) updation
  B) insertion
  C) deletion
  D) retrieval
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 213:

  The arrow displayed on the screen of a computer is called

  Options:
  A) Pointer
  B) Arrow
  C) Cursor
  D) Indicator
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 214:

  _______ is the process of finding errors and fixing them within a program.

  Options:
  A) Compiling
  B) Executing
  C) Debugging
  D) Scanning
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 215:

  What tells the computer how to use its components?

  Options:
  A) utility
  B) application
  C) operating system
  D) network
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 216:

  Why is the base 10 system unique?

  Options:
  A) There are only 10 fingers to every human
  B) There are only 10 one digit numbers
  C) The number 10 has just 2 factors
  D) no specific reason.
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 217:

  Internet explorer is used for

  Options:
  A) viewing movies
  B) Listening to music
  C) Drawing
  D) viewing Web pages
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 218:

  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 219:

  What type of booting does the computer go through when starting up from a powered down ?

  Options:
  A) Cold booting
  B) Soft booting
  C) Warm booting
  D) Rebooting
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 220:

  Total types of data that can be read by document reader are

  Options:
  A) marks
  B) handwritten and printed characters
  C) printed lines
  D) all of the above
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  The correct answer is D .