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 21:

  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 22:

  Which of these is not a programming language

  Options:
  A) HTML
  B) Java
  C) C++
  D) ios
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 23:

  What category of application package does microsoft excel belong to ?

  Options:
  A) Word processing package
  B) Graphics packages
  C) Database management packages
  D) Spreadsheet packages
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 24:

  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 25:

  In any software package, which of the following versions represents a major improvement on the previous version?

  Options:
  A) 1.0
  B) 1.5
  C) 2.0
  D) 2.5
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 26:

  The memory unit receives data and information from which unit?

  Options:
  A) input unit
  B) output unit
  C) control unit
  D) arithmetic and logic unit
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 27:

  Which program translates programs to a simpler language that the computer can execute.

  Options:
  A) Compiler
  B) Interpreter
  C) Processor
  D) algorithm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 28:

  Microsoft PowerPoint is a ________________ application

  Options:
  A) presentation software
  B) graphing
  C) productivity software
  D) gaming
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 29:

  The windows explorer is divided into _________ categories.

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 3
  C) 5
  D) 7
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 30:

  The combination of the arithmetic and logic units, as well as the ______________ unit makes up the central processing unit.

  Options:
  A) input
  B) memory
  C) control
  D) 1/0
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  The correct answer is C .