JAMB - Computer Studies (2022)

  • 1
    A word processor can be used to
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    (D)
    all of these
  • 2
    Which of these application packages is mostly used by computer users?
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    (D)
    Ms Word
  • 3
    The function of an assembler is to _________
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    (C)
    convert assembly language to machine language
  • 4
    A computer can't boot if it does not have ____________
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    (C)
    OS
  • 5
    Fire fox is an example of __________
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    (C)
    Application software
  • 6
    The Caps key on a keyboard is used to___________
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    (C)
    Switch between upper and lower case letters
  • 7
    Which key deletes text?
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    (C)
    backspace key
  • 8
    From where can the name of a user account be changed?
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    (D)
    Control panel
  • 9
    For what does WAN stand?
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    (B)
    Wide area network
  • 10
    The acronym IP address has its full meaning to be _________
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    (A)
    Internet protocol
  • 11
    Which doesn't belong to the group?
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    (C)
    External memory
  • 12
    Storage which retains data after power cut off is called.
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    (B)
    Non-volatile storage
  • 13
    An inventory management program can assist with ________
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    (D)
    all of the above
  • 14
    In any software package, which of the following versions represents a major improvement on the previous version?
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    (C)
    2.0
  • 15
    Encryption helps with what?
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    (C)
    Safe delivery of messages to destination without being accessed by a third party
  • 16
    CRACKING comes under ___________
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    (C)
    computer crime
  • 17
    In the files, if order of operation on two or more files are similar, then operation will be
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    (C)
    sequential
  • 18
    What is a computer file.
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    (C)
    A place on a computer where information is stored in a package
  • 19
    When does the output of a NAND gate =1?
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    (A)
    whenever a 0 is present at an input
  • 20
    A 2-input gate that can be used to pass a digital waveform unchanged at certain times and inverted at other times is ___________
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    (D)
    XOR gate
  • 21
    The end users are able to operate at the _______ tier.
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    (D)
    presentation
  • 22
    A tier in which the database resides along with the query processing language is called
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    (B)
    data tier
  • 23
    Java is a ______ language
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    (A)
    High level
  • 24
    How many different values can a bit have?
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    (A)
    2
  • 25
    The binary system has the radix of ________
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    (C)
    2
  • 26
    Which of the following is termed as the minimum error code?
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    (B)
    gray code
  • 27
    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 _________
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    (A)
    Syntax
  • 28
    What controls the way in which the computer system function and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.
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    (C)
    Operating system
  • 29
    A light sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form is
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    (C)
    Scanner
  • 30
    The device primarily used to provide hardcopy is the?
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    (A)
    printer
  • 31
    The joystick typically have a button on _________ used to select the option pointed by the cursor.
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    (D)
    top
  • 32
    Which of the following is a computer not used for?
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    (D)
    none of the above
  • 33
    The combination of the arithmetic and logic units, as well as the ______________ unit makes up the central processing unit.
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    (C)
    control
  • 34
    How are the stages of SDLC implemented?
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    (B)
    sequentially, without overlapping
  • 35
    __________________ is the conversion of computer data from one format to another.
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    (A)
    data conversion
  • 36
    The delete permission allows one to ____________
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    (B)
    delete or remove files and directories
  • 37
    Which of the following is not a model used in problem solving?
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    (C)
    waterfall
  • 38
    The explorer bar is divided into _________ categories.
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    (B)
    3
  • 39
    System software has which major function?
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    (C)
    controlling the computer system
  • 40
    Which among the following generation computers had expensive operation cost?
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    (A)
    First
  • 41
    What tells the computer how to use its components?
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    (C)
    operating system
  • 42
    What does CO stand for in COBOL?
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    (B)
    common
  • 43
    What does a linker program do?
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    (C)
    Links the program with other programs needed for its execution
  • 44
    In which situation does running application remain active?
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    (B)
    when user is switched
  • 45
    Internet explorer is used for
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    (D)
    viewing Web pages
  • 46
    What does LAN stand for?
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    (D)
    Local area network
  • 47
    The Internet is an example of which computer network?
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    (D)
    WAN
  • 48
    A permanent memory, which has data and instruction to start up the computer and does not erase data after power off.
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    (D)
    ROM
  • 49
    A display listing of program options which users can select is called?
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    (D)
    menu
  • 50
    The illegal access to a network or computer system is___________
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    (B)
    cracking
  • 51
    Which term describes accessing files from a computer other than the one where the files are stored.
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    (C)
    cloud access
  • 52
    The windows explorer is divided into _________ categories.
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    (A)
    2
  • 53
    What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Excel?
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    (C)
    To solve problems involving numbers
  • 54
    In Microsoft Excel, sheet tabs can be renamed by ______
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    (C)
    Double-clicking on the sheet tab; entering the new name
  • 55
    What is the shortcut key to "undo" last action on a Microsoft word page?
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    (D)
    Ctrl + Z
  • 56
    ________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors
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    (B)
    Formatting
  • 57
    The process of feeding instructions into the computer system is called
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    (C)
    Inputting
  • 58
    To determine if a computer has the ability to think, a test was conducted named as
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    (A)
    Turing test
  • 59
    Which is not a network for distribution of information?
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    (C)
    Microsoft Word
  • 60
    What is the full form of TCP?
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    (A)
    Transmission Control Protocol
  • 61
    What is the full form of UDP?
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    (C)
    User Datagram Protocol
  • 62
    What does RAM and ROM have in common?
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    (A)
    They both deal with memory
  • 63
    What is the permanent memory built into your computer called?
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    (B)
    ROM
  • 64
    What does an Operating System do?
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    (D)
    All of the above
  • 65
    An Operating System is a type of?
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    (B)
    System software
  • 66
    What is the etiquette one should follow while working online?
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    (C)
    Netiquette
  • 67
    ___________ is when someone steals another persons identity.
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    (B)
    Identity Theft
  • 68
    Destruction of files for malicious reasons such as access by fraudulent people is classified as being
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    (D)
    unauthorized access
  • 69
    When an input signal 1 is applied to a NOT gate, the output is ..................
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    (A)
    0
  • 70
    In Boolean algebra, the bar sign (-) indicates ....................
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    (C)
    NOT operation
  • 71
    In SQL, which command is used to remove a stored function from the database?
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    (C)
    DROP function
  • 72
    .......... provides total solutions to reduce data redundancy, inconsistency, dependence and unauthorized access of data
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    (B)
    DBMS
  • 73
    Programming language COBOL works best for use in
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    (D)
    commercial application
  • 74
    Hexadecimal numbers are a mixture of
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    (C)
    Letters and decimal digits
  • 75
    What is considered the brain of the computer?
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    (A)
    Central Processing Unit
  • 76
    The actual physical network of wires, cables and satellite that connects computers and resources throughout the world is the _______________
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    (B)
    Internet
  • 77
    CPU stands for ________________.
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    (D)
    Central Processing Unit
  • 78
    Which can be the input and output devices both?
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    (B)
    Touch screen monitor
  • 79
    Computer Monitor is also known as
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    (C)
    VDU
  • 80
    Types of software programs are
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    (D)
    both A and B
  • 81
    Typically, an ATM is used for
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    (D)
    withdrawing cash
  • 82
    What is the full form of CU?
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    (D)
    Control unit
  • 83
    The rules that govern the structure of a command or programming language is called
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    (A)
    Syntax
  • 84
    In general, a file is basically a collection of all related______.
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    (D)
    Records
  • 85
    Files that maintain the hierarchical structure of the file system.
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    (B)
    Directories
  • 86
    Another word for booting is
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    (A)
    starting
  • 87
    Which of the below-mentioned reasons do not satisfy the reason why people create a computer virus?
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    (A)
    protection
  • 88
    Total types of data that can be read by document reader are
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    (D)
    all of the above
  • 89
    The super computers are mainly used for
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    (D)
    Mathematical intensive scientific applications
  • 90
    Which of the listed is not a type of computer application?
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    (C)
    Joy stick
  • 91
    Firefox is an example of __________
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    (C)
    Application software
  • 92
    Microsoft word serves the purpose of ________
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    (B)
    Creating documents
  • 93
    Computer applications are example of ___________
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    (D)
    Software
  • 94
    Computer softwares like ios, Ubuntu, Chrome OS, are classified as ___________
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    (B)
    System software
  • 95
    Which part of a laptop serves the same function as a mouse?
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    (C)
    Touchpad
  • 96
    The arrow displayed on the screen of a computer is called
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    (C)
    Cursor
  • 97
    The most basic network is _________
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    (C)
    PAN
  • 98
    The Domain name of a website is also its__________
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    (A)
    IP address
  • 99
    The memory unit receives data and information from which unit?
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    (D)
    arithmetic and logic unit
  • 100
    Computer software can be classified into how many parts?
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    (C)
    2
  • 101
    Which of the following is an example of software
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    (C)
    Operating systems
  • 102
    What is the function of firewall?
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    (B)
    Cyber security
  • 103
    Numerous files are referred to as _____________
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    (B)
    Folder
  • 104
    Computer files can be characterised by all but,
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    (D)
    Where it is stored
  • 105
    A logic circuit performs ________ functions
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    (B)
    Processing and Controlling
  • 106
    Which of the following is not a type of logic gate
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    (D)
    DOR
  • 107
    The acronym from DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM is ________________
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    (B)
    DBMS
  • 108
    The major function of a Database management system is _______________
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    (C)
    Manipulation of data in a data base
  • 109
    What is debugging?
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    (D)
    finding and removing errors from a program
  • 110
    What type of errors occurs when the program is asked to implement an impossible task such as dividing a number by zero?
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    (B)
    Runtime error
  • 111
    Which number base system is used by low level languages
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    (B)
    Binary
  • 112
    Why is the base 10 system unique?
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    (A)
    There are only 10 fingers to every human
  • 113
    Which program translates programs to a simpler language that the computer can execute.
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    (A)
    Compiler
  • 114
    What is a website main page called?
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    (A)
    Home page
  • 115
    The first commuters were programed using _________
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    (B)
    Machine language
  • 116
    Which computer accessory is both an input and output device?
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    (C)
    Network cards
  • 117
    Which doesn't belong to the group?
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    (D)
    Memory unit
  • 118
    Computers are used majorly at offices for ____________
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    (C)
    Storage purpose
  • 119
    Which part of a processor contains the hard ware necessary to perform all the operations required by a computer?
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    (A)
    Data path
  • 120
    Which of the following is not a stage of system development cycle?
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    (D)
    Observation
  • 121
    Which process is used by large retailers to study trends?
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    (A)
    Data mining
  • 122
    Which of the following is not a method of filing
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    (D)
    Geographical
  • 123
    Which of the following isn't used to navigate in a computer?
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    (D)
    Scanner
  • 124
    How many types of booting are there?
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    (C)
    2
  • 125
    System software can further be classified into two. Operating software and ______________ software
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    (A)
    Utility
  • 126
    Which of the following system software resides in the main memory always?
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    (D)
    Loader
  • 127
    Applications on a screen are displayed by __________
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    (B)
    icon
  • 128
    Word processor, spreadsheets, database, graphics and presentation software are all examples of?
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    (A)
    application packages
  • 129
    Microsoft PowerPoint is a ________________ application
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    (A)
    presentation software
  • 130
    Which of the following is an example of output device
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    (C)
    speaker
  • 131
    At least how many keys is a keyboard made up of?
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    (C)
    101
  • 132
    Which type of network is usually contained inside one office building?
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    (B)
    LAN
  • 133
    Which type of network can span several building, but is usually less than 30 square miles big?
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    (C)
    MAN
  • 134
    Which of the following is not a type of computer network?
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    (D)
    DAN
  • 135
    Which of the memories must be refreshed many times per second?
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    (D)
    Dynamic RAM
  • 136
    A half byte is known as ________.
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    (D)
    nibble
  • 137
    Which of the following software can't be categorized as an application software?
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    (B)
    MS-DOS
  • 138
    Running other software on idle computer without the knowledge of the organisation is called theft of ___________
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    (C)
    computer time
  • 139
    Sensitive data can be protected from prying eyes using _________
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    (A)
    File permissions
  • 140
    The number of input combination for a 4 input gate is ______
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    (D)
    16
  • 141
    When does the output of a NOR gate =0?
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    (C)
    whenever 1 is present at input
  • 142
    A collection of facts and figures is known to be _________
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    (A)
    Data
  • 143
    The logical structure of the database can be depicted through its ______
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    (B)
    Data model
  • 144
    The java interpreter translates a java program from ____________ to machine language.
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    (C)
    byte code
  • 145
    ___________________ is a program meant to be sent from one computer to another across the world wide Web.
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    (A)
    Applet
  • 146
    The hexadecimal digits are 0-9 and A-_____
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    (B)
    F
  • 147
    Binary coded decimals (BCD) numbers express each digit as a ___________
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    (B)
    nibble
  • 148
    Which of these is not a programming language
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    (D)
    ios
  • 149
    ___________ booting is done by turning on the computer at first instance.
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    (C)
    cold
  • 150
    What differs a system software from application software?
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    (D)
    unique programs installed by the creators to help run the computer
  • 151
    ___________ is the combination of already processed _____________
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    (A)
    information /data
  • 152
    What is the major purpose of application software?
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    (B)
    utilities
  • 153
    What kind of data is processed by an analog computer?
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    (D)
    Continuously varying data
  • 154
    Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as _________________
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    (B)
    Laptops
  • 155
    What does ICT stand for?
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    (C)
    information and communication technology