WAEC - Computer Studies (2023)

  • 1
    An advantage of bus topology over star topology is that
    Antwoord
    (D)
    it requires less cable length than star topology
  • 2
    The transmission method that allows data transmission to multiple computers on a network without addressing all the computers is called
    Antwoord
    (B)
    broadcast
  • 3
    The main distinguishing feature of fifth generation computers is
    Antwoord
    (A)
    artificial intelligence.
  • 4
    Machine language instruction codes are expressed in
    Antwoord
    (D)
    binary
  • 5
    A wait state of zero in hardware means the
    Antwoord
    (D)
    processor and the memory are equally matched in speed.
  • 6
    The following are effects of file insecurities except
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    (B)
    data use.
  • 7
    The commands used for adding comments in QBASIC programming is
    Antwoord
    (B)
    REM
  • 8
    Which of the following IP addresses can be used to access a locally running website on a user's computer?
    Antwoord
    (B)
    127.0.0.1
  • 9
    The BCD equivalent of 135 is
    Antwoord
    (C)
    000100110101
  • 10
    A good algorithm must be
    Antwoord
    (D)
    concise and finite.
  • 11
    The central processing unit consists of
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    (C)
    control unit, arithmetic logic unit and primary storage.
  • 12
    The technology used for first generation computers was
    Antwoord
    (D)
    vacuum tubes.
  • 13
    The LET statement in QBASIC
    Antwoord
    (A)
    allows users to assign a value to a variable.
  • 14
    The first attempt at using the punch card principle to do mathematical calculations led to the invention of
    Antwoord
    (C)
    Charles Babbage Difference Engine
  • 15
    The radix of hexadecimal number system is 
    Antwoord
    (C)
    16
  • 16
    A file organization in which the records are stored in the order in which they occur is called
    Antwoord
    (C)
    sequential file.
  • 17
    The process of converting data into information is known as data
    Antwoord
    (B)
    processing
  • 18
    A BIOS configuration program that allows a windows user to configure attributes such as password, time and date is called
    Antwoord
    (C)
    CMOS setup.
  • 19
    The software responsible for allocating and managing system resources is called
    Antwoord
    (D)
    operating system.
  • 20
    Which of the following commands can be used to switch between open window?
    Antwoord
    (B)
    Alt + Tab
  • 21
    During the booting process in Windows, the Master Boot Record is loaded by the
    Antwoord
    (A)
    BIOS .
  • 22
    The set of instructions used to solve specific user tasks is called
    Antwoord
    (D)
    application software.
  • 23
    Personalized form of letters which can be sent to many people can be achieved using
    Antwoord
    (B)
    mail merge.
  • 24
    An input device that converts an image into a text is known as
    Antwoord
    (D)
    optical character reader.
  • 25
    Which of the following QBASIC arithmetic operations is the last in order of precedence?
    Antwoord
    (A)
    Subtraction
  • 26
    The command used to seek for assistance in Microsoft disk operating system is
    Antwoord
    (C)
    /?
  • 27
    Which of the following is an example of information?
    Antwoord
    (B)
    Average score of students in a test
  • 28
    The usage of the keys CTRL + W in Ms Word
    Antwoord
    (A)
    closes the current window.
  • 29
    The speed of data transfer can be affected by the following factors except
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    (B)
    broadband status.
  • 30
    Which of the following data is alpha-numeric?
    Antwoord
    (C)
    SS3
  • 31
    The unit of the computer system that directs and supervises other units is called the
    Antwoord
    (B)
    control unit.
  • 32
    An opening on the motherboard of a system unit where expansion cards can be inserted is known as
    Antwoord
    (D)
    expansion slot.
  • 33
    Headers and footers are used in Microsoft Word documents to
    Antwoord
    (B)
    allow text to appear at the top and bottom of every page.
  • 34
    If today's date is 02/02/2008, what will be the result of typing "=today() - 1" in a cell of a spreadsheet?
    Antwoord
    (A)
    02/01/2008
  • 35
    The act of translating data into a secret code is known as
    Antwoord
    (B)
    encryption.
  • 36
    The https in the web address, https://waec.org.ng, is called a
    Antwoord
    (B)
    protocol.
  • 37
    The process of transferring a file from a server to a computer is called
    Antwoord
    (C)
    downloading.
  • 38
    The following are functions of database management system except
    Antwoord
    (A)
    format operation.
  • 39
    Input devices are computer devices that can
    Antwoord
    (A)
    send data and instructions into the computer memory.
  • 40
    Viruses, worms and Trojan horses are regarded as
    Antwoord
    (B)
    malicious software.
  • 41
    Which of the following actions is not an animation in Microsoft PowerPoint?
    Antwoord
    (D)
    Dancing
  • 42
    The database model that uses tables with columns and rows is called
    Antwoord
    (B)
    relational database.
  • 43
    Datatypes in QBASIC programming language include the following except
    Antwoord
    (B)
    short
  • 44
    A program that converts source code instructions in high-level programming language to object codes line by line is known as
    Antwoord
    (A)
    interpreter.
  • 45
    Stored instructions and data in digital computer consist of
    Antwoord
    (A)
    bits.