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 71:

  Which of the following controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.

  Options:
  A) CPU
  B) application software
  C) operating system
  D) ALU
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 72:

  Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ?

  Options:
  A) batching
  B) utilizing
  C) processing
  D) upgrading
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  The correct answer is C .
• Question 73:

  what is the first computing machine invented ?

  Options:
  A) slide rule
  B) Pascal calculator
  C) Napier bones
  D) Abacus
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 74:

  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 75:

  Java is a ______ language

  Options:
  A) High level
  B) Low level
  C) Machine
  D) Algorithm
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 76:

  Evaluate ${1011}_2+{122}_4$, leaving your answer in base 10.

  Options:
  A) 37
  B) 51
  C) 47
  D) 73
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  The correct answer is A .
• Question 77:

  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 78:

  The process where a programmer converts a program specifications into computer instructions is called ?

  Options:
  A) Debugging
  B) Coding
  C) Testing
  D) System design
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  The correct answer is B .
• Question 79:

  What differs a system software from application software?

  Options:
  A) ability to multi task
  B) being minimal in terms of space
  C) presence of cache memory
  D) unique programs installed by the creators to help run the computer
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  The correct answer is D .
• Question 80:

  Which of the following is not an application software

  Options:
  A) MS - Word
  B) Corel Draw
  C) Linux
  D) MacWrite
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  The correct answer is C .