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 51:

  Which of these is not a job of the operating system

  Options:
  A) Stopping unauthorised users accessing files that do not belong to them
  B) Handling HTTP requests for Web pages
  C) Allocating memory to programs that are running on the computer
  D) none of the above
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 52:

  What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?

  Options:
  A) RAM
  B) ROM
  C) CPU
  D) CD-ROM
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 53:

  The first commuters were programed using _________

  Options:
  A) Assembly language
  B) Machine language
  C) Source code
  D) Object code
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 54:

  Storage which retains data after power cut off is called.

  Options:
  A) Volatile storage
  B) Non-volatile storage
  C) Sequential storage
  D) Direct storage
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 55:

  The function of an assembler is to _________

  Options:
  A) convert basic language to machine language
  B) convert high level language to machine language
  C) convert assembly language to machine language
  D) convert assembly language into high level language
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 56:

  Which of the following is not a type of computer network?

  Options:
  A) VPN
  B) CAN
  C) WLAN
  D) DAN
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 57:

  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 58:

  A type of application software that combines the abilities of several general purpose applications in one program is ?

  Options:
  A) Graphics Packages
  B) Integrated Packages
  C) Multipurpose application
  D) Database management packages
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 59:

  Computer software can be classified into how many parts?

  Options:
  A) 3
  B) 5
  C) 2
  D) 4
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 60:

  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 .