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 221:

  Computer softwares like ios, Ubuntu, Chrome OS, are classified as ___________

  Options:
  A) Computer utilities
  B) System software
  C) Computer application
  D) Application package
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 222:

  Which of the below-mentioned reasons do not satisfy the reason why people create a computer virus?

  Options:
  A) protection
  B) Identity theft
  C) pranks
  D) research purpose
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 223:

  Files that maintain the hierarchical structure of the file system.

  Options:
  A) Descriptors
  B) Directories
  C) Modifiers
  D) Relative files
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 224:

  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 225:

  Which of the following isn't used to navigate in a computer?

  Options:
  A) Cursor
  B) Keyboard
  C) mouse
  D) Scanner
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 226:

  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 .
• Question 227:

  Encryption helps with what?

  Options:
  A) Spam messages
  B) identify source of message
  C) Safe delivery of messages to destination without being accessed by a third party
  D) interpretation of message and digital data
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 228:

  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 229:

  In which situation does running application remain active?

  Options:
  A) when log off
  B) when user is switched
  C) when shut down
  D) when reboot
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 230:

  ___________________ 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 .