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:

  How many types of booting are there?

  Options:
  A) 5
  B) 3
  C) 2
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 22:

  The connection between two or more computers to share resources or allow electronic communication is called ?

  Options:
  A) Connection
  B) Communication
  C) Transfer
  D) Network
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 23:

  What is considered the brain of the computer?

  Options:
  A) Central Processing Unit
  B) Monitor/Display Screen
  C) Mouse
  D) Printer
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 24:

  Who invented the Napier Bones

  Options:
  A) John Napier
  B) Samuel Napier
  C) Joseph Jacquard
  D) Charles Babbage
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 25:

  The type of database in which the data are connected in different files by using common data elements or a key field is ?

  Options:
  A) Relational database
  B) Network database
  C) Hierarchical database
  D) Object-oriented database
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 26:

  Computers that are small and low cost are referred to as ?

  Options:
  A) mini computers
  B) small computers
  C) tablet computers
  D) micro computers
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 27:

  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 28:

  Which of the following is the standard keyboard layout ?

  Options:
  A) Dvorak
  B) QWERTY
  C) AZERTY
  D) ABCD
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 29:

  Applications on a screen are displayed by __________

  Options:
  A) Cursor
  B) icon
  C) Home screen
  D) App drawer
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 30:

  What does a linker program do?

  Options:
  A) it places the program in the memory for execution
  B) relocates the program to execute from the specific memory area allocated to it
  C) Links the program with other programs needed for its execution
  D) interface the program with the entities generating its input data
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  The correct answer is C .