Computer Studies past questions: JAMB UTME 2022

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1.
_______ is the process of finding errors and fixing them within a program.
1. A.Compiling
2. B.Executing
3. C.Debugging
4. D.Scanning
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Answer: C Debugging
2.
________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors
1. A.Tracking
2. B.Formatting
3. C.Crashinng
4. D.Allotting
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Answer: B Formatting
3.
_________ are programmes that affect the effectiveness of a computer system.
1. A.bugs
2. B.virus
3. C.anti virus
4. D.none of the above
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Answer: B virus
4.
___________ booting is done by turning on the computer at first instance.
1. A.hot
2. B.spicy
3. C.cold
4. D.cool
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Answer: C cold
5.
___________ is the combination of already processed _____________
1. A.information /data
2. B.data /information
3. C.information /instructions
4. D.instructions /Data
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Answer: A information /data
6.
___________ is when someone steals another persons identity.
1. A.Cyber bullying
2. B.Identity Theft
3. C.Identity Phase
4. D.Cyber Know How
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Answer: B Identity Theft
7.
__________________ is the conversion of computer data from one format to another.
1. A.data conversion
2. B.data implementation
3. C.data transmission
4. D.data transfer
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Answer: A data conversion
8.
___________________ is a program meant to be sent from one computer to another across the world wide Web.
1. A.Applet
2. B.Mail
3. C.algorithm
4. D.data packages
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Answer: A Applet
9.
.......... provides total solutions to reduce data redundancy, inconsistency, dependence and unauthorized access of data
1. A.Tables
2. B.DBMS
3. C.Production passwords
4. D.Database
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Answer: B DBMS
10.
A 2-input gate that can be used to pass a digital waveform unchanged at certain times and inverted at other times is ___________
1. A.AND gate
2. B.OR gate
3. C.NAND gate
4. D.XOR gate
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Answer: D XOR gate
11.
A collection of facts and figures is known to be _________
1. A.Data
2. B.Database
3. C.sequenced data
4. D.structural data
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Answer: A Data
12.
A computer can't boot if it does not have ____________
1. A.compiler
2. B.Loader
3. C.OS
4. D.Assembler
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Answer: C OS
13.
A display listing of program options which users can select is called?
1. A.icons
2. B.options
3. C.selection
4. D.menu
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Answer: D menu
14.
A half byte is known as ________.
1. A.data
2. B.bit
3. C.half byte
4. D.nibble
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Answer: D nibble
15.
A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form is
1. A.keyboard
2. B.Plotter
3. C.Scanner
4. D.OMR
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Answer: C Scanner
16.
A logic circuit performs ________ functions
1. A.Interpretation
2. B.Processing and Controlling
3. C.Storage
4. D.Security
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Answer: B Processing and Controlling
17.
A permanent memory, which has data and instruction to start up the computer and does not erase data after power off.
1. A.network interface card
2. B.CPU
3. C.RAM
4. D.ROM
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Answer: D ROM
18.
A tier in which the database resides along with the query processing language is called
1. A.application tier
2. B.data tier
3. C.presentation tier
4. D.model tier
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Answer: B data tier
19.
A word processor can be used to
1. A.write text
2. B.edit text
3. C.print text
4. D.all of these
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Answer: D all of these
20.
An inventory management program can assist with ________
1. A.distribution
2. B.purchasing
3. C.planning
4. D.all of the above
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Answer: D all of the above
21.
An Operating System is a type of?
1. A.Application Software
2. B.System software
3. C.Utility Program
4. D.None of these
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Answer: B System software
22.
Another word for booting is
1. A.starting
2. B.restarting
3. C.loading
4. D.running
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Answer: A starting
23.
Applications on a screen are displayed by __________
1. A.Cursor
2. B.icon
3. C.Home screen
4. D.App drawer
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Answer: B icon
24.
At least how many keys is a keyboard made up of?
1. A.105
2. B.107
3. C.101
4. D.103
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Answer: C 101
25.
Binary coded decimals (BCD) numbers express each digit as a ___________
1. A.byte
2. B.nibble
3. C.bit
4. D.All of the above
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Answer: B nibble
26.
Computer applications are example of ___________
1. A.Hardware
2. B.Computer utilities
3. C.Program packages
4. D.Software
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Answer: D Software
27.
Computer files can be characterised by all but,
1. A.A title
2. B.It's accessibility
3. C.The ability to be modified
4. D.Where it is stored
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Answer: D Where it is stored
28.
Computer Monitor is also known as
1. A.DVU
2. B.UVD
3. C.VDU
4. D.CCTV
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Answer: C VDU
29.
Computer software can be classified into how many parts?
1. A.3
2. B.5
3. C.2
4. D.4
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Answer: C 2
30.
Computer softwares like ios, Ubuntu, Chrome OS, are classified as ___________
1. A.Computer utilities
2. B.System software
3. C.Computer application
4. D.Application package
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Answer: B System software
31.
Computers are used majorly at offices for ____________
1. A.Recreational purposes
2. B.Research purposes
3. C.Storage purpose
4. D.Security purposes
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Answer: C Storage purpose
32.
Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as _________________
1. A.Super computers
2. B.Laptops
3. C.Mini computers
4. D.File servers
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Answer: B Laptops
33.
CPU stands for ________________.
1. A.Control Processing Unit
2. B.Computer Process Unit
3. C.Central Personal Unit
4. D.Central Processing Unit
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Answer: D Central Processing Unit
34.
CRACKING comes under ___________
1. A.website service
2. B.transcription
3. C.computer crime
4. D.data security
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Answer: C computer crime
35.
Destruction of files for malicious reasons such as access by fraudulent people is classified as being
1. A.modified
2. B.accessed
3. C.destroyed
4. D.unauthorized access
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Answer: D unauthorized access
36.
Encryption helps with what?
1. A.Spam messages
2. B.identify source of message
3. C.Safe delivery of messages to destination without being accessed by a third party
4. D.interpretation of message and digital data
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Answer: C Safe delivery of messages to destination without being accessed by a third party
37.
Files that maintain the hierarchical structure of the file system.
1. A.Descriptors
2. B.Directories
3. C.Modifiers
4. D.Relative files
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Answer: B Directories
38.
Fire fox is an example of __________
1. A.System software
2. B.Application package
3. C.Application software
4. D.Computer tools
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Answer: C Application software
39.
Firefox is an example of __________
1. A.System software
2. B.Application package
3. C.Application software
4. D.Computer tools
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Answer: C Application software
40.
For what does WAN stand?
1. A.World application network
2. B.Wide area network
3. C.Wide acreage network
4. D.Work arrangement network
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Answer: B Wide area network
41.
From where can the name of a user account be changed?
1. A.Setting
2. B.Computer name
3. C.Code panel
4. D.Control panel
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Answer: D Control panel
42.
Hexadecimal numbers are a mixture of
1. A.Octal and decimal numbers
2. B.Binary and octal numbers
3. C.Letters and decimal digits
4. D.Binary and decimal numbers
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Answer: C Letters and decimal digits
43.
How are the stages of SDLC implemented?
1. A.Randomly, without overlapping
2. B.sequentially, without overlapping
3. C.sequentially with overlapping
4. D.randomly with overlapping
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Answer: B sequentially, without overlapping
44.
How many different values can a bit have?
1. A.2
2. B.4
3. C.10
4. D.256
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Answer: A 2
45.
How many types of booting are there?
1. A.5
2. B.3
3. C.2
4. D.4
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Answer: C 2
46.
In any software package, which of the following versions represents a major improvement on the previous version?
1. A.1.0
2. B.1.5
3. C.2.0
4. D.2.5
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Answer: C 2.0
47.
In Boolean algebra, the bar sign (-) indicates ....................
1. A.OR operation
2. B.AND operation
3. C.NOT operation
4. D.None of the above
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Answer: C NOT operation
48.
In general, a file is basically a collection of all related______.
1. A.Rows & Columns
2. B.Fields
3. C.Database
4. D.Records
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Answer: D Records
49.
In Microsoft Excel, sheet tabs can be renamed by ______
1. A.Double-clicking any column
2. B.Double-clicking any row
3. C.Double-clicking on the sheet tab; entering the new name
4. D.Going to File, and clicking Save As
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Answer: C Double-clicking on the sheet tab; entering the new name
50.
In SQL, which command is used to remove a stored function from the database?
1. A.REMOVE Function
2. B.DELETE function
3. C.DROP function
4. D.ERASE Function
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Answer: C DROP function
51.
In the files, if order of operation on two or more files are similar, then operation will be
1. A.complex
2. B.simple
3. C.sequential
4. D.combinational
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Answer: C sequential
52.
In which situation does running application remain active?
1. A.when log off
2. B.when user is switched
3. C.when shut down
4. D.when reboot
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Answer: B when user is switched
53.
Internet explorer is used for
1. A.viewing movies
2. B.Listening to music
3. C.Drawing
4. D.viewing Web pages
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Answer: D viewing Web pages
54.
Java is a ______ language
1. A.High level
2. B.Low level
3. C.Machine
4. D.Algorithm
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Answer: A High level
55.
Microsoft PowerPoint is a ________________ application
1. A.presentation software
2. B.graphing
3. C.productivity software
4. D.gaming
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Answer: A presentation software
56.
Microsoft word serves the purpose of ________
1. A.Developing other applications
2. B.Creating documents
3. C.Storing Documents
4. D.Browsing
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Answer: B Creating documents
57.
Numerous files are referred to as _____________
1. A.Files
2. B.Folder
3. C.Memo
4. D.Drafts
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Answer: B Folder
58.
Programming language COBOL works best for use in
1. A.Siemens applications
2. B.student applications
3. C.social applications
4. D.commercial application
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Answer: D commercial application
59.
Running other software on idle computer without the knowledge of the organisation is called theft of ___________
1. A.Software
2. B.computer
3. C.computer time
4. D.use
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Answer: C computer time
60.
Sensitive data can be protected from prying eyes using _________
1. A.File permissions
2. B.File locks
3. C.passwords
4. D.encryption
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Answer: A File permissions
61.
Storage which retains data after power cut off is called.
1. A.Volatile storage
2. B.Non-volatile storage
3. C.Sequential storage
4. D.Direct storage
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Answer: B Non-volatile storage
62.
System software can further be classified into two. Operating software and ______________ software
1. A.Utility
2. B.Storage
3. C.Anti virus
4. D.File management system
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Answer: A Utility
63.
System software has which major function?
1. A.Giving utility
2. B.making navigation easier for user
3. C.controlling the computer system
4. D.maintain the system
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Answer: C controlling the computer system
64.
The acronym from DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM is ________________
1. A.DMS
2. B.DBMS
3. C.DMGS
4. D.DMSM
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Answer: B DBMS
65.
The acronym IP address has its full meaning to be _________
1. A.Internet protocol
2. B.Internet password
3. C.International processing
4. D.Internet processing
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Answer: A Internet protocol
66.
The actual physical network of wires, cables and satellite that connects computers and resources throughout the world is the _______________
1. A.Web
2. B.Internet
3. C.e-commerce
4. D.social media
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Answer: B Internet
67.
The arrow displayed on the screen of a computer is called
1. A.Pointer
2. B.Arrow
3. C.Cursor
4. D.Indicator
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Answer: C Cursor
68.
The binary system has the radix of ________
1. A.0
2. B.1
3. C.2
4. D.½
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Answer: C 2
69.
The Caps key on a keyboard is used to___________
1. A.move to previous page
2. B.Delete files
3. C.Switch between upper and lower case letters
4. D.Space texts
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Answer: C Switch between upper and lower case letters
70.
The combination of the arithmetic and logic units, as well as the ______________ unit makes up the central processing unit.
1. A.input
2. B.memory
3. C.control
4. D.1/0
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Answer: C control
71.
The delete permission allows one to ____________
1. A.share music
2. B.delete or remove files and directories
3. C.read files and directories
4. D.modify files and directories
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Answer: B delete or remove files and directories
72.
The device primarily used to provide hardcopy is the?
1. A.printer
2. B.card reader
3. C.computer console
4. D.CRT
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Answer: A printer
73.
The Domain name of a website is also its__________
1. A.IP address
2. B.TCP address
3. C.Database system
4. D.Network server
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Answer: A IP address
74.
The end users are able to operate at the _______ tier.
1. A.model
2. B.application
3. C.data
4. D.presentation
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Answer: D presentation
75.
The explorer bar is divided into _________ categories.
1. A.2
2. B.3
3. C.5
4. D.7
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Answer: B 3
76.
The first commuters were programed using _________
1. A.Assembly language
2. B.Machine language
3. C.Source code
4. D.Object code
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Answer: B Machine language
77.
The function of an assembler is to _________
1. A.convert basic language to machine language
2. B.convert high level language to machine language
3. C.convert assembly language to machine language
4. D.convert assembly language into high level language
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Answer: C convert assembly language to machine language
78.
The hexadecimal digits are 0-9 and A-_____
1. A.E
2. B.F
3. C.G
4. D.D
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Answer: B F
79.
The illegal access to a network or computer system is___________
1. A.security
2. B.cracking
3. C.virus
4. D.piracy
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Answer: B cracking
80.
The Internet is an example of which computer network?
1. A.LAN
2. B.MAN
3. C.CAN
4. D.WAN
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Answer: D WAN
81.
The java interpreter translates a java program from ____________ to machine language.
1. A.nibble
2. B.bit
3. C.byte code
4. D.high level language
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Answer: C byte code
82.
The joystick typically have a button on _________ used to select the option pointed by the cursor.
1. A.bottom
2. B.left
3. C.right
4. D.top
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Answer: D top
83.
The logical structure of the database can be depicted through its ______
1. A.Domain
2. B.Data model
3. C.Architecture
4. D.Schemas
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Answer: B Data model
84.
The major function of a Database management system is _______________
1. A.Virus detection
2. B.Cyber security
3. C.Manipulation of data in a data base
4. D.Store large data
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Answer: C Manipulation of data in a data base
85.
The memory unit receives data and information from which unit?
1. A.input unit
2. B.output unit
3. C.control unit
4. D.arithmetic and logic unit
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Answer: D arithmetic and logic unit
86.
The most basic network is _________
1. A.WAN
2. B.SAN
3. C.PAN
4. D.MAN
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Answer: C PAN
87.
The number of input combination for a 4 input gate is ______
1. A.9
2. B.8
3. C.15
4. D.16
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Answer: D 16
88.
The process of feeding instructions into the computer system is called
1. A.Processing
2. B.Accessing
3. C.Inputting
4. D.Outputting
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Answer: C Inputting
89.
The rules that govern the structure of a command or programming language is called
1. A.Syntax
2. B.Algorithm
3. C.Logic
4. D.Password
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Answer: A Syntax
90.
The set of rules that defines the combination of symbols that are considered to be correctly structured statements or expressions in that language is called _________
1. A.Syntax
2. B.Instruction
3. C.Program
4. D.Domain
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Answer: A Syntax
91.
The super computers are mainly used for
1. A.Data retrieval operations
2. B.Input-output intensive processing
3. C.Manipulation of records
4. D.Mathematical intensive scientific applications
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Answer: D Mathematical intensive scientific applications
92.
The windows explorer is divided into _________ categories.
1. A.2
2. B.3
3. C.5
4. D.7
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Answer: A 2
93.
To determine if a computer has the ability to think, a test was conducted named as
1. A.Turing test
2. B.Computation test
3. C.Teletype test
4. D.Interrogator test
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Answer: A Turing test
94.
Total types of data that can be read by document reader are
1. A.marks
2. B.handwritten and printed characters
3. C.printed lines
4. D.all of the above
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Answer: D all of the above
95.
Types of software programs are
1. A.Application programs
2. B.replicate programs
3. C.Logical programs
4. D.both A and B
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Answer: D both A and B
96.
Typically, an ATM is used for
1. A.record keeping
2. B.budget making
3. C.watching movies
4. D.withdrawing cash
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Answer: D withdrawing cash
97.
What controls the way in which the computer system function and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.
1. A.Application software
2. B.Internet
3. C.Operating system
4. D.Control unit
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Answer: C Operating system
98.
What differs a system software from application software?
1. A.ability to multi task
2. B.being minimal in terms of space
3. C.presence of cache memory
4. D.unique programs installed by the creators to help run the computer
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Answer: D unique programs installed by the creators to help run the computer
99.
What does a linker program do?
1. A.it places the program in the memory for execution
2. B.relocates the program to execute from the specific memory area allocated to it
3. C.Links the program with other programs needed for its execution
4. D.interface the program with the entities generating its input data
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Answer: C Links the program with other programs needed for its execution
100.
What does an Operating System do?
1. A.Memory Management
2. B.File Management
3. C.Application Management
4. D.All of the above
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Answer: D All of the above
101.
What does CO stand for in COBOL?
1. A.common object
2. B.common
3. C.computer oriented
4. D.common operating
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Answer: B common
102.
What does ICT stand for?
1. A.information and community technology
2. B.Internet and communication technology
3. C.information and communication technology
4. D.Internet access communication technologies
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Answer: C information and communication technology
103.
What does LAN stand for?
1. A.Land area network
2. B.Local arrangement network
3. C.Legal alternative network
4. D.Local area network
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Answer: D Local area network
104.
What does RAM and ROM have in common?
1. A.They both deal with memory
2. B.They were both invented by Bill Gates
3. C.They do not have anything in common
4. D.Their initials are similar
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Answer: A They both deal with memory
105.
What is a computer file.
1. A.A computer program
2. B.A document like bunch of text
3. C.A place on a computer where information is stored in a package
4. D.A physical paper document that entails how a computer works
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Answer: C A place on a computer where information is stored in a package
106.
What is a website main page called?
1. A.Home page
2. B.Bookmark
3. C.Search page
4. D.Task page
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Answer: A Home page
107.
What is considered the brain of the computer?
1. A.Central Processing Unit
2. B.Monitor/Display Screen
3. C.Mouse
4. D.Printer
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Answer: A Central Processing Unit
108.
What is debugging?
1. A.Preventing bugs from getting to the computer
2. B.inserting errors into the program
3. C.finding and removing errors from a computer
4. D.finding and removing errors from a program
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Answer: D finding and removing errors from a program
109.
What is the etiquette one should follow while working online?
1. A.Anything goes . . . providing he/she remains anonymous
2. B.Netflix
3. C.Netiquette
4. D.Piracy
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Answer: C Netiquette
110.
What is the full form of CU?
1. A.Compound Unit
2. B.Communication Unit
3. C.Computer unit
4. D.Control unit
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Answer: D Control unit
111.
What is the full form of TCP?
1. A.Transmission Control Protocol
2. B.Transmission Communication Protocol
3. C.Transformation Control Protocol
4. D.Transmission Central Pass
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Answer: A Transmission Control Protocol
112.
What is the full form of UDP?
1. A.User Datagram Packet
2. B.User Data Packet
3. C.User Datagram Protocol
4. D.Unique Data Protocol
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Answer: C User Datagram Protocol
113.
What is the function of firewall?
1. A.Service provider
2. B.Cyber security
3. C.Internet browser
4. D.Storage device
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Answer: B Cyber security
114.
What is the major purpose of application software?
1. A.oversee the running of the computer
2. B.utilities
3. C.database management
4. D.recreation
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Answer: B utilities
115.
What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?
1. A.RAM
2. B.ROM
3. C.CPU
4. D.CD-ROM
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Answer: B ROM
116.
What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Excel?
1. A.To write essays
2. B.To show a slide presentation
3. C.To solve problems involving numbers
4. D.To keep students updated in the latest Microsoft Office product
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Answer: C To solve problems involving numbers
117.
What is the shortcut key to "undo" last action on a Microsoft word page?
1. A.Ctrl + A
2. B.Ctrl + U
3. C.Ctrl + X
4. D.Ctrl + Z
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Answer: D Ctrl + Z
118.
What kind of data is processed by an analog computer?
1. A.Discrete data
2. B.Intermittent
3. C.Discretely varying
4. D.Continuously varying data
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Answer: D Continuously varying data
119.
What tells the computer how to use its components?
1. A.utility
2. B.application
3. C.operating system
4. D.network
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Answer: C operating system
120.
What type of errors occurs when the program is asked to implement an impossible task such as dividing a number by zero?
1. A.Syntax error
2. B.Runtime error
3. C.Logical error
4. D.Arithmetic error
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Answer: B Runtime error
121.
When an input signal 1 is applied to a NOT gate, the output is ..................
1. A.0
2. B.1
3. C.Either 0 & 1
4. D.None of the above
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Answer: A 0
122.
When does the output of a NAND gate =1?
1. A.whenever a 0 is present at an input
2. B.only when all input =0
3. C.whenever 1 is present at an input
4. D.only when all input =1
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Answer: A whenever a 0 is present at an input
123.
When does the output of a NOR gate =0?
1. A.whenever 0 is present at input
2. B.only when all input =0
3. C.whenever 1 is present at input
4. D.only when all input =1
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Answer: C whenever 1 is present at input
124.
Which among the following generation computers had expensive operation cost?
1. A.First
2. B.Second
3. C.Third
4. D.Fourth
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Answer: A First
125.
Which can be the input and output devices both?
1. A.Scanner
2. B.Touch screen monitor
3. C.Speaker
4. D.Digitizer
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Answer: B Touch screen monitor
126.
Which computer accessory is both an input and output device?
1. A.Monitor
2. B.Printer
3. C.Network cards
4. D.Scanner
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Answer: C Network cards
127.
Which doesn't belong to the group?
1. A.Flash drive
2. B.Floppy disk
3. C.Compact disk
4. D.Memory unit
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Answer: D Memory unit
128.
Which is not a network for distribution of information?
1. A.cloud storage
2. B.Several computers to one printer
3. C.Microsoft Word
4. D.E-mail
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Answer: C Microsoft Word
129.
Which key deletes text?
1. A.Arrow keys
2. B.enter key
3. C.backspace key
4. D.esc key
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Answer: C backspace key
130.
Which number base system is used by low level languages
1. A.Duodecimal
2. B.Binary
3. C.Hexadecimal
4. D.Decimal
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Answer: B Binary
131.
Which of the below-mentioned reasons do not satisfy the reason why people create a computer virus?
1. A.protection
2. B.Identity theft
3. C.pranks
4. D.research purpose
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Answer: A protection
132.
Which of the following is a computer not used for?
1. A.entertainment
2. B.information
3. C.social media
4. D.none of the above
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Answer: D none of the above
133.
Which of the following is an example of output device
1. A.Keyboard
2. B.Mouse
3. C.speaker
4. D.microphone
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Answer: C speaker
134.
Which of the following is an example of software
1. A.Joy stick
2. B.Keyboard
3. C.Operating systems
4. D.Mouse
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Answer: C Operating systems
135.
Which of the following is not a method of filing
1. A.Random
2. B.Sequential
3. C.Serial
4. D.Geographical
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Answer: D Geographical
136.
Which of the following is not a model used in problem solving?
1. A.critical thinking
2. B.SDCL
3. C.waterfall
4. D.prototype
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Answer: C waterfall
137.
Which of the following is not a stage of system development cycle?
1. A.Design
2. B.Test running
3. C.Implementation
4. D.Observation
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Answer: D Observation
138.
Which of the following is not a type of computer network?
1. A.VPN
2. B.CAN
3. C.WLAN
4. D.DAN
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Answer: D DAN
139.
Which of the following is not a type of computer on the basis of operation?
1. A.Remote
2. B.Hybrid
3. C.Analog
4. D.Digital
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Answer: A Remote
140.
Which of the following is not a type of logic gate
1. A.XOR
2. B.OR
3. C.AND
4. D.DOR
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Answer: D DOR
141.
Which of the following is termed as the minimum error code?
1. A.binary code
2. B.gray code
3. C.excess 3 code
4. D.octal code
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Answer: B gray code
142.
Which of the following isn't used to navigate in a computer?
1. A.Cursor
2. B.Keyboard
3. C.mouse
4. D.Scanner
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Answer: D Scanner
143.
Which of the following software can't be categorized as an application software?
1. A.DBM
2. B.MS-DOS
3. C.Spreadsheet
4. D.word processor
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Answer: B MS-DOS
144.
Which of the following system software resides in the main memory always?
1. A.Text editor
2. B.Assembler
3. C.Linker
4. D.Loader
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Answer: D Loader
145.
Which of the listed is not a type of computer application?
1. A.Microsoft word
2. B.Firefox
3. C.Joy stick
4. D.VLC media player
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Answer: C Joy stick
146.
Which of the memories must be refreshed many times per second?
1. A.EPROM
2. B.ROM
3. C.Static RAM
4. D.Dynamic RAM
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Answer: D Dynamic RAM
147.
Which of these application packages is mostly used by computer users?
1. A.CorelDraw
2. B.Ms Access
3. C.Ms Excel
4. D.Ms Word
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Answer: D Ms Word
148.
Which of these is not a job of the operating system
1. A.Stopping unauthorised users accessing files that do not belong to them
2. B.Handling HTTP requests for Web pages
3. C.Allocating memory to programs that are running on the computer
4. D.none of the above
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Answer: B Handling HTTP requests for Web pages
149.
Which of these is not a programming language
1. A.HTML
2. B.Java
3. C.C++
4. D.ios
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Answer: D ios
150.
Which part of a laptop serves the same function as a mouse?
1. A.Arrow keys
2. B.Navigation bar
3. C.Touchpad
4. D.Keyboard
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Answer: C Touchpad
151.
Which part of a processor contains the hard ware necessary to perform all the operations required by a computer?
1. A.Data path
2. B.Controller
3. C.Registers
4. D.Cache
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Answer: A Data path
152.
Which process is used by large retailers to study trends?
1. A.Data mining
2. B.Data selection
3. C.Data conversion
4. D.Pos
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Answer: A Data mining
153.
Which program translates programs to a simpler language that the computer can execute.
1. A.Compiler
2. B.Interpreter
3. C.Processor
4. D.algorithm
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Answer: A Compiler
154.
Which term describes accessing files from a computer other than the one where the files are stored.
1. A.local access
2. B.remote access
3. C.cloud access
4. D.special access
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Answer: C cloud access
155.
Which type of network can span several building, but is usually less than 30 square miles big?
1. A.CAN
2. B.LAN
3. C.MAN
4. D.WAN
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Answer: C MAN
156.
Which type of network is usually contained inside one office building?
1. A.CAN
2. B.LAN
3. C.MAN
4. D.WAN
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Answer: B LAN
157.
Why is the base 10 system unique?
1. A.There are only 10 fingers to every human
2. B.There are only 10 one digit numbers
3. C.The number 10 has just 2 factors
4. D.no specific reason
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Answer: A There are only 10 fingers to every human
158.
Word processor, spreadsheets, database, graphics and presentation software are all examples of?
1. A.application packages
2. B.utility packages
3. C.operating system software
4. D.None of the above
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Answer: A application packages

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