WAEC - Computer Studies (2014)
1
The first calculator was built by?
2
A similarity between data and information is that both?
Answer(A)
can be displayed on the monitor
3
The computer hardware can be classified into
Answer(B)
System Unit and Peripheral
4
The outcome of a processed data in a computer is known as
5
Which of the following devices is not a micro computer?
6
Which of the following computing devices did not exist in the pre-computing age to the 19th century?
7
The computing devices invented by Charles Babbage are?
Answer(D)
Analytical and Difference Engines
8
In a computer, the sets of instruction that direct it in performing a particular task is called?
9
The property of a disk that determines the amount of data it may contain is?
10
Which of the following items best describes the term hardcopy?
11
Which of the following is not an output device?
12
Which of the following signifies the correct association between a hardware component and its functions?
13
Fig 1above is a logic gate. Use it to answer the question below
Fig 1 represents_________?
14
Answer(D)
Input, Input and Output signals
15
Which of the following software is best suitable for keeping records during national population census?
16
A major function of system software is_________?
17
An advantage of Graphical User Interface (GUI) over Disk Operating System (DOS) is that it allows the use of __________?
18
Which of the following methods is not suitable for securing files?
Answer(C)
Saving documents without a password
19
Which of the following programming languages needs no translator for it to run?
20
Fig.2 is a system development cycle. Use it to answer the question below
The path labelled I is the __________?
21
Fig.2 is a system development cycle. Use it to answer the question below
The path labelled II is the __________?
22
Fig.2 is a system development cycle. Use it to answer the question Above
The path labelled III is the _________?
23
Fig.3 is a flowchart. Use it to answer the question below
The part labelled I represents_________
24
Fig.3 is a flowchart. Use it to answer the question below
The part labelled II represents______
25
Fig.3 is a flowchart above. Use it to answer the question below
The part labeled III represents________
26
The acronym HTTP stands for________
Answer(A)
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
27
In ring topology, the computer that is allowed to transmit data possesses the ________
28
The most cost-effective and secure way of transmitting confidential messages among the employees of an organization is the ___________
29
The application software which allows information available on the internet to be obtained is called _________
30
A modern and a telephone connection are provided. Other things needed to be able to connect a computer to the internet are _______
31
Which of the following is employed in the transfer of data between computers and a network?
32
Which of the following software can be used for graphic production?
33
In word processing, the icon in Fig.4 is used for __________
34
Which of the following items is not located on the MS Word menu bar?
35
Use Table 3 to answer the questions below
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
1 |
BOOK SUPPLIED TO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS |
2 |
|
MATHS |
ICT |
ENGLISH |
|
3 |
SHS1 |
3450 |
4500 |
5678 |
|
4 |
SHS11 |
8765 |
6580 |
9000 |
|
5 |
SHS111 |
2456 |
4009 |
4400 |
|
In table 3, the content of cell C5________
36
Use Table 3 to answer the questions below
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
1 |
BOOK |
SUPPLIED |
TO SENIOR |
HIGH |
SCHOOL |
2 |
|
MATHS |
ICT |
ENGLISH |
|
3 |
SHS1 |
3450 |
4500 |
5678 |
|
4 |
SHS11 |
8765 |
6580 |
9000 |
|
5 |
SHS111 |
2456 |
4009 |
4400 |
|
The number of cells that contain data in row 1 is_________
37
Use Table 3 to answer the questions below
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
1 |
BOOK SUPPLIED TO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS |
2 |
|
MATHS |
ICT |
ENGLISH |
|
3 |
SHS1 |
3450 |
4500 |
5678 |
|
4 |
SHS11 |
8765 |
6580 |
9000 |
|
5 |
SHS111 |
2456 |
4009 |
4400 |
|
Which cells in table 3 contain numeric data with the least value?
38
In changing the storage location of a file, the command to use is_______
39
Which of the following statements is true about registers?
Answer(D)
It is a special high speed storage area within the CPU
40
The Instruction fetched into the CPU is decoded by the___________
41
The process of restarting a computer is known as ________
42
Evaluate the BASIC statement:
LET Z = 4*W^2 + 2*Y
Given that W = 5 and Y = 10
43
Given that 26 \(_10\) = X \(_2\), X is _________
44
In hexadecimal number system, B, D, E represent_________
45
The conversion of 11001 \(_2\) to base 10 equals_______