Computer Studies past questions: WAEC SSCE 2022

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1.
A student would require the following devices to online application form except?
1. A.keyboard
2. B.mouse
3. C.printer
4. D.webcam
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Answer: C printer
2.
Add 127 \(_{16}\) to 50A \(_{16}\)
1. A.629 \(_{16}\)
2. B.630 \(_{16}\)
3. C.631 \(_{16}\)
4. D.632 \(_{16}\)
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Answer: C 631 \(_{16}\)
3.
Deleted items in the computers are temporarily stored in the?
1. A.memory unit
2. B.processor
3. C.recycle bin
4. D.task manager
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Answer: C recycle bin
4.
Duplicating copyrighted electronic or digital content without the authors approval is considered?
1. A.felonious
2. B.ethical
3. C.treasonable
4. D.unethical
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Answer: A felonious
5.
EDSAC was produced using a concept known as
1. A.Circuit switching
2. B.Packet routing
3. C.Packet switching
4. D.Stored program
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Answer: D Stored program
6.
Ethical practice requires a computer user to
1. A.shutdown properly
2. B.hack into other peoples computer
3. C.intrude into peoples privacy
4. D.copy software without the license
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Answer: A shutdown properly
7.
Examples of quantitative data type are?
1. A.continuous and discrete
2. B.local and foreign
3. C.nominal and ordinal
4. D.primary and secondary
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Answer: A continuous and discrete
8.
he QBASIC statement LETX=Y-3 means
1. A.the variables X and Y both receive the value 3
2. B.the variable X receives the value3
3. C.the variable X receives the value of Y less 3
4. D.an error message has occured due to type mismatch
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Answer: C the variable X receives the value of Y less 3
9.
How many binary digits are contained in 10MB of a memory stick?
1. A.10x 1024
2. B.10x 1024 x8
3. C.10 x 1024 x 1024
4. D.10 x 1024 x 1024 x 8
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Answer: D 10 x 1024 x 1024 x 8
10.
If A is in cell A1 and B is in Cell B1 of a worksheet in a spreadsheet application,write a formula to calculate x= \(\frac{A^2 = B{^1/2}}{100}\)
1. A.((A\(1^2)+(\)B1^(1/2)))/100
2. B.((A\(1^2)+(\)B1^(1/2)))/100
3. C.((A\(1^2+(\)B1^(1/2))/100
4. D.((A\(1^2)+(\)B1^(1/2)))/100
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Answer: A ((A\(1^2)+(\)B1^(1/2)))/100
11.
In number system ,base 16 is called ?
1. A.hexadecimal
2. B.decimal
3. C.duodecimal
4. D.octal
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Answer: A hexadecimal
12.
In the URL https://waec.org.ng, the domain name is?
1. A.waec.org.ng
2. B.http://www
3. C.//www/.waec
4. D.org.ng
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Answer: A waec.org.ng
13.
Key skills of a system analyst include the following except
1. A.ability to troubleshoot
2. B.interest in learning new skills
3. C.motivational skills
4. D.proficiency in programming languages
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Answer: C motivational skills
14.
Modem computers Compared to earlier computers are ?
1. A.less reliable
2. B.faster and larger
3. C.larger and stronger
4. D.faster and smaller
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Answer: D faster and smaller
15.
One difference between data and information is that ?
1. A.data is meaningful while information is not meaningful
2. B.data are raw facts and figures while information is computed
3. C.information is independent of data while data is dependent on information
4. D.information is the raw material while data is the end product of information
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Answer: B data are raw facts and figures while information is computed
16.
One function of operating system is ?
1. A.power supply allocation
2. B.file corruption and deletion
3. C.flowcharting
4. D.resource allocation
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Answer: D resource allocation
17.
One similarity between be spoke software and application packages is that they are?
1. A.both available off the shelf
2. B.highly standardized
3. C.both written by computer users
4. D.meant to be used by computer end users
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Answer: D meant to be used by computer end users
18.
One-millionth of a second is also referred to as
1. A.nanosecond
2. B.microsecond
3. C.millisecond
4. D.picosecond
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Answer: B microsecond
19.
Select two stages of booting from the following list: i. Power on Self Test; ii. Loading of Operating System; iii. Loading of e-mails; iv. Start in safe mode. iv. Save all active files
1. A.I and II only
2. B.I and III only
3. C.II and IV only
4. D.III and IV only
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Answer: A I and II only
20.
Sequential files are?
1. A.sorted using index
2. B.sorted in a particular order
3. C.stored as they come
4. D.stored in any storage media
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Answer: B sorted in a particular order
21.
Serial files are
1. A.stored using a key
2. B.sorted in a particular order
3. C.stored as they come
4. D.stored in any storage media
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Answer: C stored as they come
22.
The file access method illustrated in the diagram above is called?
1. A.hashed access
2. B.indexed access
3. C.random access
4. D.sequential access
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Answer: B indexed access
23.
The following instructions are guidelines for drawing flowcharts except that?
1. A.flowcharts must have a logical start and finish
2. B.it should follow a direction of left to right or top to bottom
3. C.it should follow a direction of right to left or bottom to top
4. D.it should be clear, neat and easy to follow
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Answer: C it should follow a direction of right to left or bottom to top
24.
The following options are examples of information except?
1. A.area of a circle
2. B.circumference of a circle
3. C.perimeter of a rectangle
4. D.plain shape of a rectangle
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Answer: D plain shape of a rectangle
25.
The keyboard key combination ALT + F4 in microsoft windows will
1. A.close active programmes
2. B.open a file
3. C.restart the computer
4. D.Select two stages of booting from the following list
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Answer: A close active programmes
26.
The logic equation for the logic gate in the figure above is?
1. A.Z=A+B
2. B.Z=A.B
3. C.Z= A+B
4. D.Z=A.B.C
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Answer: B Z=A.B
27.
The logic equation for the logic-circuit in the diagram above is?
1. A.Z=A+B+C
2. B.Z=A.B+C
3. C.Z=A+B+C
4. D.Z=A.B.C
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Answer: B Z=A.B+C
28.
The maximum length of a text field in MS Access is?
1. A.75
2. B.120
3. C.255
4. D.265
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Answer: C 255
29.
The number of entries in the diagram above is
1. A.3
2. B.4
3. C.5
4. D.12
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Answer: A 3
30.
The number of entries in the figure above is?
1. A.3
2. B.4
3. C.5
4. D.12
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Answer: A 3
31.
The octal fraction 0.65 converts to binary as
1. A.0.110011
2. B.0.110101
3. C.101101
4. D.101101
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Answer: B 0.110101
32.
The part labelled X in the figure above is called?
1. A.auxiliary memory
2. B.output unit
3. C.secondary memory
4. D.storage unit
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Answer: B output unit
33.
The part labelled Y in the compiler interface in the diagram represents
1. A.intermediate code
2. B.binary code
3. C.object code
4. D.pseudocode
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Answer: C object code
34.
The part of the Corel Draw window labelled II in the diagram above is called?
1. A.zoom in
2. B.pan
3. C.zoom out
4. D.zoom to fit
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Answer: C zoom out
35.
The pictorial representation of an object or application in the computer is called?
1. A.diagram
2. B.graphic
3. C.Icon
4. D.image
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Answer: C Icon
36.
The process of running more than one program concurrently is known as
1. A.multithreading
2. B.multitasking
3. C.multiprogramming
4. D.multipurpose
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Answer: B multitasking
37.
The process of testing the logic of algorithm to ensure they give correct result is known as ?
1. A.debbuging
2. B.desk checking
3. C.flow charting
4. D.pseudo coding
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Answer: B desk checking
38.
The program that is loaded into a special area on a microprocessor or ROM on a one-time basis and becomes part of the hardware is called?
1. A.firmware
2. B.liveware
3. C.software
4. D.utility
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Answer: A firmware
39.
The protocol used for email transmission is known as ?
1. A.HTTP
2. B.DHCP
3. C.IP
4. D.SMTP
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Answer: D SMTP
40.
The result of the expression \(2 * 6 + 2/4 * 2 * 4^2\)
1. A.21
2. B.27
3. C.28
4. D.29
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Answer: C 28
41.
The shortcut key for the open dialog box in MS Word is ?
1. A.Alt + F12
2. B.Ctrl + F12
3. C.F12
4. D.shift + f12
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Answer: B Ctrl + F12
42.
The signals from Ato modem X in the diagram above are
1. A.analogue
2. B.digital
3. C.electrons
4. D.protons
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Answer: B digital
43.
The type of transmission in the part labelled q in the diagram above is called
1. A.broadcast
2. B.full duplex
3. C.half duplex
4. D.simplex
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Answer: B full duplex
44.
The virtual communication platform where many people keep in contact with family and friends is known as
1. A.microsoft visio
2. B.social engineering
3. C.cyberspace
4. D.virtual reality
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Answer: C cyberspace
45.
Thy following programs are general purpose application software except
1. A.corel draw
2. B.payroll system
3. C.Ms software
4. D.MS word
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Answer: B payroll system
46.
use the diagram above to answer questions below The logic gate in the diagram above is called a
1. A.AND gate
2. B.NAND gate
3. C.NOR gate
4. D.OR gate
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Answer: A AND gate
47.
Use the QBASIC program below to answer question below 10 REM Program to calculate product of numbers 20 CLS 30 INPUT A 40 INPUT B 50 LET PRODUCT=A*B 60 PRINT PRODUCT 70 END The number 10, 20,30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 as stated in the program indicate
1. A.bullet numbering
2. B.codes
3. C.bullet numbering
4. D.line number
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Answer: D line number
48.
What type of computer would be most suitable for a student who lives in a remote village without constant electricity
1. A.Desktop computer
2. B.Laptop computer
3. C.Mainframe computer
4. D.Minicomputer
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Answer: B Laptop computer
49.
what type of network is represented in the diagram above?
1. A.local area network
2. B.metropolitan area network
3. C.personal area network
4. D.wide area network
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Answer: D wide area network
50.
What will be the result of writing the formula=year[now [ + 3 in a worksheet,of a spread sheet,if the current calendar is 14 august ,1960?
1. A.17 august 196003
2. B.14 aug,1963
3. C.11 august,1963
4. D.1963
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Answer: B 14 aug,1963
51.
Which of the following operations will not run a slide show in MS PowerPoint?
1. A.pressing F5
2. B.pressing shift +f5
3. C.choosing the slide show tab
4. D.clicking on the slide show icon bar
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Answer: A pressing F5

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