JAMB - Computer Studies (2023)

  • 1
    Which of the following is used for modulation and demodulation ?
    Respondre
    (C)
    Modem
  • 2
    When records are given a new value, it is called
    Respondre
    (A)
    updation
  • 3
    The type of computers that are designed to perform complex calculations extremely rapidly are called ?
    Respondre
    (A)
    supercomputer
  • 4
    A set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers is called
    Respondre
    (B)
    computer ethics
  • 5

    The logic gate in the figure above is

    Respondre
    (C)
    XOR gate
  • 6
    A computer code that spreads without the user interaction and can cause network performance problem is
    Respondre
    (B)
    a computer worm
  • 7
    The following are input devices except.
    Respondre
    (B)
    monitor
  • 8
    What category of application package does microsoft excel belong to ?
    Respondre
    (D)
    Spreadsheet packages
  • 9
    A type of application software that combines the abilities of several general purpose applications in one program is ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    Integrated Packages
  • 10
    What is the function of the escape key ?
    Respondre
    (C)
    to interrupt or cancel the current process or running program
  • 11
    A set of programs that direct computers to perform specific information processing activities for end users is
    Respondre
    (C)
    Application software
  • 12
    What protocol is used between Email servers?
    Respondre
    (A)
    SMTP
  • 13
    The following are the methods of file security except
    Respondre
    (A)
    hacking
  • 14
    The first step in a CPU instruction cycle is
    Respondre
    (C)
    Fetch
  • 15
    Which of the following is not an example of graphics packages
    Respondre
    (B)
    Quattro pro
  • 16
    The process of finding and correcting errors in the program code is called ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    Debugging
  • 17
    Which of the following components of the computer is referred to as the administrative section ?
    Respondre
    (A)
    CPU
  • 18
    Which of the following is not a third generation language?
    Respondre
    (C)
    Assembly language
  • 19
    Which of these commands will reboot the computer ?
    Respondre
    (A)
    Ctrl + Alt + Del
  • 20
    The type of database in which the data are connected in different files by using common data elements or a key field is ?
    Respondre
    (A)
    Relational database
  • 21
    Anti-virus software is an example of ?
    Respondre
    (A)
    Utility programs
  • 22
    What is the shortcut for creating a new document ?
    Respondre
    (A)
    Ctrl + N
  • 23
    Which of these criteria is not important while classifying files ?
    Respondre
    (D)
    Storage medium
  • 24
    Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?
    Respondre
    (B)
    my_variable
  • 25
    How many bits are in one nibble ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    4
  • 26
    The only possible number base for 235\(_x\) among the following is ?
    Respondre
    (D)
    6
  • 27
    At what stage in system development life cycle are all data documented in the form of detailed data flow diagrams(DFDs)
    Respondre
    (C)
    System analysis
  • 28
    Translators are type of ?
    Respondre
    (A)
    System software
  • 29
    What is the difference between an assembler and a compiler ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    an assembler converts assembly level language code into machine language code while a compiler converts high level programming language code to a machine language code.
  • 30
    Which of these storage devices can act as a buffer between the CPU and the main memory ?
    Respondre
    (C)
    Cache Memory
  • 31
    Evaluate \(1011_2 + 122_4\), leaving your answer in base 10.
    Respondre
    (A)
    37
  • 32
    What part of the central processing unit coordinates other units and manages the computer resources ?
    Respondre
    (D)
    Control unit
  • 33
    What does R stands for in the CRUD acronym ?
    Respondre
    (C)
    Read
  • 34
    Which of these is not true about peer-to-peer network ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    it has a strong security system
  • 35
    The Output will be a HIGH for any case when one or more inputs are one for a(an)
    Respondre
    (A)
    OR gate
  • 36
    What type of booting does the computer go through when starting up from a powered down ?
    Respondre
    (A)
    Cold booting
  • 37
    What type of booting does the computer go through when starting up from a powered down ?
    Respondre
    (A)
    Cold booting
  • 38
    The connection between two or more computers to share resources or allow electronic communication is called ?
    Respondre
    (D)
    Network
  • 39
    Which of the following is the standard keyboard layout ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    QWERTY
  • 40
    Analog, digital and hybrid computers are classification of computers based on
    Respondre
    (A)
    the type of data-handling techniques
  • 41
    Which of the following is not an application software
    Respondre
    (C)
    Linux
  • 42
    Which of the following is NOT a high-level programming language?
    Respondre
    (A)
    Assembly language
  • 43
    what is the first computing machine invented ?
    Respondre
    (D)
    Abacus
  • 44
    The default file extension for PowerPoint version 2007 and newer is ?
    Respondre
    (D)
    .pptx
  • 45
    Which of the following can be used to select the entire document ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    Ctrl + A
  • 46
    Which of the following does not replicate itself in an infected computer?
    Respondre
    (C)
    trojan horse
  • 47
    The last cycle of data processing where data and information are preserved for future is called
    Respondre
    (C)
    storage
  • 48
    A device that sends and receives printed pages or images over telephone lines by digitizing the material with an internal optical scanner and transmitting the information as electronic signals is a
    Respondre
    (D)
    fax machine
  • 49
    The first computer made available for commercial use was
    Respondre
    (A)
    UNIVAC
  • 50
    An action performed in the GUI operating systems to hide a window but keep the program running in the background is ?
    Respondre
    (C)
    minimize
  • 51
    What is the shortcut for performing warm booting ?
    Respondre
    (D)
    by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys simultaneously
  • 52
    EDVAC was produced using which of these concepts ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    stored program
  • 53
    When the computer reboots itself without triggering the hardware based reset, it is called ?
    Respondre
    (D)
    soft reboot
  • 54
    Who invented the Napier Bones
    Respondre
    (A)
    John Napier
  • 55
    What is the difference between internal and external modem
    Respondre
    (B)
    internal modems are PCI or ISA expansion cards while external modems are traditionally plug into a serial port on the computer.
  • 56
    The two types of operating system are
    Respondre
    (A)
    command line and graphical user interface
  • 57
    Which of these application packages can be used to create a spreadsheet ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    Microsoft excel
  • 58
    In technical feasibility, the priority is ?
    Respondre
    (C)
    whether the problem can be solved using existing technology and resources available
  • 59
    What generation of computer is characterized by the use of vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for main memory?
    Respondre
    (C)
    first generation
  • 60
    Large computers are classified as
    Respondre
    (D)
    mainframe computers
  • 61
    Which of the following allows devices on one network to communicate with devices on another network ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    gateway
  • 62
    The diagrammatic representation of an algorithm is
    Respondre
    (D)
    flowchart
  • 63
    The process where a programmer converts a program specifications into computer instructions is called ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    Coding
  • 64
    Which of these programming languages is the most suitable for a business data processing?
    Respondre
    (C)
    COBOL
  • 65
    The term used to describe when new information replaces old information or data is
    Respondre
    (D)
    overwrite
  • 66
    ___ is the type of computer that is designed to operate on two states, 0 and 1.
    Respondre
    (C)
    Digital computer
  • 67
    Which of the following is an example of graphics software ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    Adobe Illustrator
  • 68
    which communication channel allows the sending of information in one direction only?
    Respondre
    (A)
    simplex mode
  • 69
    Which of the following monitors has only two colours
    Respondre
    (D)
    monochrome monitor
  • 70
    Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is called ?
    Respondre
    (C)
    processing
  • 71
    The computer that combines the functions of both analog and digital computers is called ?
    Respondre
    (C)
    Hybrid computer
  • 72
    In BASIC, REM shows a statement to be
    Respondre
    (C)
    comment
  • 73
    Computers that are small and low cost are referred to as ?
    Respondre
    (D)
    micro computers
  • 74
    If the control unit controls other units of the CPU, which unit stores instructions,data and intermediate results.
    Respondre
    (A)
    Memory unit
  • 75
    The closest computer language to human is ?
    Respondre
    (A)
    High level language
  • 76
    Translating the problem statement into a series of sequential steps describing what the program must do is known as
    Respondre
    (B)
    creating the algorithm
  • 77
    One of the following is not a good way to prevent virus.
    Respondre
    (C)
    carelessly exposing your vital and personal information
  • 78
    The first stage of data processing activities is ?
    Respondre
    (B)
    Collection
  • 79
    Using Boolean identities, reduce the given Boolean expression:
    A(A+1) + A(B+0) + C.1
    Respondre
    (D)
    A + C
  • 80
    In computer architecture, the type of bus that connects the major components of a computer system is
    Respondre
    (D)
    system bus