Computer Studies past questions: NECO SSCE 2014

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1.
1 megabyte is equivalent to ...... kilobytes?
1. A.1000
2. B.1024
3. C.1034
4. D.1204
5. E.1304
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Answer: B 1024
2.
36. Which of these characteristics of languages is common to all computer programs?
1. A.It uses symbolic storage address
2. B.Machine dependence
3. C.Uses instructions that seem like English
4. D.Uses mnemonics
5. E.Uses special codes
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Answer: E Uses special codes
3.
A calculating machine that is made of hardwood with cursor of glass and metal is called?
1. A.Abacus
2. B.Difference Engine
3. C.Pascaline
4. D.Punched Card
5. E.Slide Rule
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Answer: C Pascaline
4.
A/AN is a virus program that copies and multiplies itself by using computer networks and security flaws?
1. A.Asimov 1539
2. B.Elkern
3. C.Polyboot.B
4. D.Stator
5. E.Worm
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Answer: E Worm
5.
Any document saved into a disc is referred to as a/an?
1. A.field
2. B.file
3. C.folder
4. D.lcon
5. E.record
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Answer: E record
6.
AutoCAD is best used in?
1. A.educating
2. B.engineering
3. C.journalism
4. D.offices
5. E.publishing
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Answer: B engineering
7.
By default in Microsoft word, your document prints in .. mode?
1. A.landscape
2. B.page setup
3. C.portrait
4. D.print view
5. E.vertical
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Answer: C portrait
8.
Change a \(frac{(b-c)^2}{d +2}\) in algebraic expression to BASIC arithmetic expression.
1. A.A * b \(^2\) - c \(^2\) ÷ d +2
2. B.A * \(frac{(b-c)^2}{D +2}\)
3. C.ab \(^2\) - ac \(^2\) ÷ d + 2
4. D.A * \(frac{(b-c)^2}{D +2}\) Opera
5. E.Python E. AB-A\(C^2 / D +2\)
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Answer: B A * \(frac{(b-c)^2}{D +2}\)
9.
Convert 687 in decimal to base 16?
1. A.2AF \(_{16}\)
2. B.3BA \(_{16}\)
3. C.4ff \(_{16}\)
4. D.BB \(_{16}\)
5. E.CBC \(_{16}\)
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Answer: A 2AF \(_{16}\)
10.
Every computer system connected to the Internet must have a unique address?
1. A.Domain name
2. B.Instant message
3. C.Internet protocol
4. D.Internet relay
5. E.Internet service
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Answer: C Internet protocol
11.
How do you find and load a file that has been saved? select ..... command.
1. A.close
2. B.file
3. C.new
4. D.open
5. E.save
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Answer: D open
12.
If P 1 and Q = 1, find the value of NOT(P and Q).
1. A.0
2. B.0 and 1
3. C.1
4. D.1 and 0
5. E.1 and 1
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Answer: A 0
13.
In a computer system, SQL, simply means ..... Query language? Sample B. Simple C. Stratified D. Structured E. Summary
1. A.Sample
2. B.Simple
3. C.Stratified
4. D.Structured
5. E.Summary
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Answer: D Structured
14.
In a worksheet, a set of data is called?
1. A.Column range
2. B.Data base
3. C.Data file
4. D.Data range
5. E.Row range
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Answer: D Data range
15.
In data base, the minimum number of characters. user can input in the field is known as field?
1. A.caption
2. B.format
3. C.name
4. D.size
5. E.text
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Answer: D size
16.
In Microsoft Word, CTRL+ESC..... the start menu?
1. A.closes
2. B.cuts
3. C.opens
4. D.redo
5. E.undo
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Answer: C opens
17.
In Microsoft Word, the background of word document is?
1. A.always the same for the entire document
2. B.always white in colour
3. C.automatically give any colour
4. D.either white or black colour
5. E.the colour you pre-set under the option menu
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Answer: B always white in colour
18.
In order to find and load a file that has been saved, you need to select the ... Command.
1. A.close
2. B.new
3. C.open
4. D.recycle
5. E.save
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Answer: C open
19.
In the I.P.O cycle, P stands for?
1. A.pack
2. B.pointer
3. C.procedure
4. D.processing
5. E.programming
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Answer: D processing
20.
Integrated circuit chips used in micro computer are made of element called?
1. A.chromium
2. B.copper
3. C.gold
4. D.silicon
5. E.silver
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Answer: D silicon
21.
Lady Ada Lovelace improved upon the idea of?
1. A.Babbage's analytical engine
2. B.Babbage's difference engine
3. C.Herman hollerinth's machine
4. D.Leibnitz's calculator
5. E.Pascal's arithmetic
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Answer: A Babbage's analytical engine
22.
Notebook is an example of ..... Computer?
1. A.macro
2. B.mainframe
3. C.micro
4. D.mini
5. E.super
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Answer: C micro
23.
Read Only Memory (ROM) is a kind of...... storage?
1. A.Disk drive
2. B.Flash drive
3. C.Permanent
4. D.Smart card
5. E.Temporary
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Answer: C Permanent
24.
ROM is also known as?
1. A.Adapter
2. B.firmware
3. C.Network
4. D.Semi conductor
5. E.Slot
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Answer: B firmware
25.
Search engines are used for the following except?
1. A.finding pages of information or data
2. B.downloading educational material
3. C.displaying advertisement
4. D.downloading music and videos
5. E.handling virus attacks
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Answer: E handling virus attacks
26.
The ...... is added to a host computer hardware in order to expand its abilities?
1. A.input devices
2. B.monitor
3. C.peripheral
4. D.scanner
5. E.webcam
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Answer: C peripheral
27.
The ...... is found in the CPU of a computer.
1. A.main memory
2. B.modem
3. C.mother board
4. D.register
5. E.zip drive
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Answer: A main memory
28.
The central processing unit is connected to the?
1. A.expansion boards
2. B.expansion slots
3. C.memory chip
4. D.mother board
5. E.system unit
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Answer: D mother board
29.
The common name for all input and output devices is?
1. A.keyboard
2. B.peripheral
3. C.printer
4. D.storage medium
5. E.system unit
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Answer: B peripheral
30.
The computer that features a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is known as ...... Computer?
1. A.desktop
2. B.digital
3. C.hybrid
4. D.laptop
5. E.notebook
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Answer: D laptop
31.
The distribution of video and audio content to a dispersed audience through electronic media is called?
1. A.broadcasting
2. B.communication
3. C.information
4. D.messages
5. E.news
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Answer: A broadcasting
32.
The editing features in Microsoft Word include the following, except?
1. A.animation
2. B.format painter
3. C.go to
4. D.thesaurus
5. E.word count
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Answer: B format painter
33.
The following are examples of synchronous communication, except?
1. A.blogs
2. B.Google talk
3. C.phone
4. D.video conferencing
5. E.yahoo messenger
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Answer: A blogs
34.
The four standard ports include the following buses, except?
1. A.fast infrared
2. B.high performance serial
3. C.parallel
4. D.serial
5. E.universal serial
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Answer: A fast infrared
35.
The fourth generation programming language includes the following except?
1. A.Borland Delphi
2. B.Java
3. C.Oracle reports
4. D.Postscript
5. E.SQL
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Answer: C Oracle reports
36.
The full meaning of BCD is?
1. A.Basic Code Decimal
2. B.Basic Computer Decimal
3. C.Binary Coded Decimal
4. D.Binary Coded Digit
5. E.Binary Computer Decimal
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Answer: C Binary Coded Decimal
37.
The logical unit of transfer between the backing storage and main memory in file organization is called?
1. A.block
2. B.bucket
3. C.hash
4. D.hit
5. E.partial
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Answer: B bucket
38.
The maximum length of 10 base T unshielded twisted pair cable in meters is?
1. A.100
2. B.185
3. C.500
4. D.2000
5. E.3000
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Answer: A 100
39.
The mechanical counting device called pascaline was invented by......... pascal?
1. A.Blaize
2. B.Bloom
3. C.John
4. D.Philip
5. E.Susan
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Answer: A Blaize
40.
The process of .... is difficult without computer in transportation system.
1. A.accommodation
2. B.loading
3. C.repair
4. D.reservation
5. E.ticketing
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Answer: D reservation
41.
The speed of a processor is measured in?
1. A.Kilobyte
2. B.Kilohertz
3. C.Megabyte
4. D.Megahertz
5. E.Megawatt
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Answer: D Megahertz
42.
The symbolic representation of hard disk is?
1. A.B:
2. B.B:1
3. C.C:
4. D.C:l
5. E.D:
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Answer: B B:1
43.
The transfer of information from the Internet to your computer is called?
1. A.Copy
2. B.Documentation
3. C.Download
4. D.Retrieval
5. E.Upload
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Answer: C Download
44.
The user chosen secret string of characters that allows access to the use of computer is called?
1. A.address code
2. B.ID-Name
3. C.password
4. D.pin code
5. E.username
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Answer: C password
45.
We can improve computer security by the use of?
1. A.account number
2. B.ID number
3. C.layout
4. D.password
5. E.user names
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Answer: D password
46.
What displays the content of the active cell in excel?
1. A.Formula bar
2. B.Name box
3. C.Range
4. D.Row headings
5. E.Task pane
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Answer: A Formula bar
47.
What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 10110111?
1. A.180
2. B.181
3. C.183
4. D.184
5. E.186
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Answer: C 183
48.
What is the function of control unit in the CPU?
1. A.decodes program instructions
2. B.generates data from the field
3. C.performs logic functions
4. D.stores program instructions
5. E.transfers data to primary storage
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Answer: C performs logic functions
49.
What is the other word used to describe browsing?
1. A.Cyber cafing
2. B.Pinging
3. C.Searching
4. D.Surfing
5. E.Uploading
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Answer: D Surfing
50.
When a file or folder is deleted, it goes to the?
1. A.Hard disk
2. B.Memory
3. C.Monitor
4. D.Recycle bin
5. E.System unit
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Answer: D Recycle bin
51.
Which of the following circuits is used as memory device in a computer?
1. A.Attenuator
2. B.Comparator
3. C.Flip-flop
4. D.Modem
5. E.Rectifier
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Answer: C Flip-flop
52.
Which of the following is not a function of symbolic DOS command?
1. A.CLS:
2. B.MD:
3. C.RD:
4. D.TYPE:
5. E.VER:
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Answer: B MD:
53.
Which of the following is not among the features of presentation package?
1. A.Animation
2. B.Insertion of range and cell
3. C.Insertion of video and audio
4. D.Slide
5. E.Slide show
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Answer: B Insertion of range and cell
54.
Which of the these is not among the file organization?
1. A.Indexed
2. B.Parallel
3. C.Random
4. D.Sequential
5. E.Serial
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Answer: B Parallel
55.
Which of these is a specialized port?
1. A.Firewall
2. B.IRDA
3. C.Parallel
4. D.Serial
5. E.USB
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Answer: D Serial
56.
Which of these is not a logic comparison symbol in computer studies ?
1. A.=
2. B.<
3. C.>
4. D.<=
5. E.^
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Answer: E ^
57.
Which of these is not an example of a browser?
1. A.Chrome
2. B.Internet Explorer
3. C.Mozilla
4. D.Opera
5. E.Python
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Answer: E Python
58.
Which of these packages is appropriate for preparing payroll of workers?
1. A.CorelDraw
2. B.Microsoft Access
3. C.Microsoft Excel
4. D.Microsoft Word
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Answer: C Microsoft Excel
59.
Which of these registered jacks is used in terminating phone lines?
1. A.RJ 11
2. B.RJ 14
3. C.RJ 25
4. D.RJ 35
5. E.RJ 45
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Answer: A RJ 11
60.
Which of these storage media has the lowest capacity?
1. A.CD-ROM
2. B.Flash Drive
3. C.Floppy Disk
4. D.RAM
5. E.Register
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Answer: E Register

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