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 41:

  Which number base system is used by low level languages

  Options:
  A) Duodecimal
  B) Binary
  C) Hexadecimal
  D) Decimal
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 42:

  How many different values can a bit have?

  Options:
  A) 2
  B) 4
  C) 10
  D) 256
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 43:

  What is the major purpose of application software?

  Options:
  A) oversee the running of the computer
  B) utilities
  C) database management
  D) recreation
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 44:

  Sensitive data can be protected from prying eyes using _________

  Options:
  A) File permissions
  B) File locks
  C) passwords
  D) encryption
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 45:

  The rules that govern the structure of a command or programming language is called

  Options:
  A) Syntax
  B) Algorithm
  C) Logic
  D) Password
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 46:

  In Microsoft Excel, sheet tabs can be renamed by ______

  Options:
  A) Double-clicking any column
  B) Double-clicking any row
  C) Double-clicking on the sheet tab; entering the new name
  D) Going to File, and clicking Save As
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 47:

  The actual physical network of wires, cables and satellite that connects computers and resources throughout the world is the _______________

  Options:
  A) Web
  B) Internet
  C) e-commerce
  D) social media
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 48:

  Which of the following is not a stage of system development cycle?

  Options:
  A) Design
  B) Test running
  C) Implementation
  D) Observation
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 49:

  Which among the following generation computers had expensive operation cost?

  Options:
  A) First
  B) Second
  C) Third
  D) Fourth
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 50:

  What part of the central processing unit coordinates other units and manages the computer resources ?

  Options:
  A) coordinating unit
  B) Memory unit
  C) Arithmetic Logic unit
  D) Control unit
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  The correct answer is D .