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JSS2 Computer Examination Questions

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JSS2 Computer Examination Questions

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2nd Term Examination 2024/2025

SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES


Class: JSS 2

1. Binary codes are used in which of the following programming languages? (A) Machine
language (B) Assembly language (C) High-level language (D) None of the above

2. The term gigabyte refers to (A) 1024 bytes (B) 1024 kilobytes (C) 1024 megabytes (D) 1024
gigabyte

3. A byte consists of ___ (A) One bit (B) Four bits (C) Eight bits (D) Sixteen bits

4. FORTRAN programming language is more suitable for ___ (A) Business Applications (B)
Marketing Applications (C) Scientific Applications (D) None of the above

5. The two major software are; (A) Input Software and Output Software (B) System software and
application software (C) Utility software and translator software (D) Graphic software and word
processing software

6. Operating systems, utility software and translators are types of ___ (A) Application software (B)
Hardware (C) System software (D) Translators

7. The following are examples of application software EXCEPT (A) Graphic software (B) LINUX
(C) Spreadsheet software (D) Word processing software

8. DOS stands for (A) Disk operating system (B) Display operating system (C) Delete operating
system (D) Data operating system

9. A number system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1 is called? (A) Decimal number system (B)
Hexadecimal number system (C) Octal number system (D) Binary number system

10. The acronym for BASIC is? (A) Beginner's All Symbolic Instruction Code (B) Beginner's All-
purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (C) Believer's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code (D)
Beginner's All-purpose Synthetic Instruction Code

11. The native language of the computer is? (A) Machine Language (B) BASIC Language (C) High-
Level Language (D) PIDGIN language

12. The following are BASIC Key


Statements Except? (A) PASTE (B) PRINT (C) INPUT (D) LET

13. The following are graphic packages ЕХСЕPТ___(A) Ms-word (B) CorelDraw (C) Instant Artist
(D) Photoshop
14. Packages designed mainly for drawing and designing purposes are called? (A) Database
packages (B) Graphic packages (C) word packages (D) spreadsheet packages

15. Application software used for performing accounting and statistical calculations is called? (A)
Word processing software (B) Graphic software (C) Spreadsheet software (D) Utility software

16. The Sl unit of storage in the computer is (A) bits (B) bytes (C) nibble (D) word

17. The graphical representation of the steps involved in solving a given problem is____(A)
program (B) flowchart (C) algorithm (D) machine language

18. BASIC was developed by (A) John Kemeny and Thomas Kutz (B) Blaise Pascal and Charles
Babbage (C) Philip Emeagwali and Tim Berners-lee (D) All of the above

19. A program that changes high-level languages into machine language is called (A) translator
(B) BASIC (C) java (D) Pascal

20. Which of these is not a high-level language (A) translator (B) BASIC (C) C++ (D) Pascal

21. Which of the following is not a language translator (A) Assembler (B) Compiler (C) Interpreter
(D) Terminator

22. The BASIC keyword REM stands for___ (A) remark (B) remain (C) redo (D) remember

23. The last statement in BASIC programs is___ (A) INPUT (B) END (C) LET (D) FINISH

24. Programming language ideal for business environment is (A) BASIC (B) PASCAL (C) COBOL (D)
C++

25. Programming language that allows for a program to be written in forms that are readable to
human beings is called (A) Assembly language (B) Machine language (C) High-level language (D)
all of the above

26. Utility programs are also known as (A) service program (B) operating system (C) graphic
program (D) word processing software

27. A basic program written in lines and each line starts with a line number is termed
(A) flowchart (B) algorithm (C) basic statement (D) the direction of flow symbol

28. Which of the following programs can be used for word processing (A) Notepad (B)
CorelDraw (C) MS Excel (D) Paint

29. An example of a cooling system is: (A) UPS (B) Blower (C) Dryer (D) Air conditioner
30. A UPS is a device that can be used to: (A) Store electricity (B) store data for processing (C)
protect the computer from heat (D) blow of dust from within the computer

31.The importance of shutting down the computer properly after use is to____
(A) let it cool down (B) avoid damaging memory files of the computer (C) make sure it is not
stolen (D) protect it from virus

32. UPS stands for: (A) Under power supply (B) Uninterruptable power supply (C) Uninterruptible
petrol supply (D) Use power sometimes

33. The importance of maintaining adequate and proper ventilation is to ___


(A) avoid damage caused by heat (B) prevent damage caused by water (C) prevent dust from
damaging the computer (D) avoid loss of data

34. One important step to take when computers are not used for long is to__
(A) Unplug it (B) provide adequate ventilation (c) heck your email regularly
(D) Provide an anti-virus

35. All the following are areas of misusing computer EXCEPT? (A) Plagiarism (B) Cyberwar (C)
piercing of software (D) stealing

36. Some health-related challenges while sitting at a computer include the following? (A) Neck
pain (B) Backache (C) Eye strain (D) Stomach ache

37. How should the feet be positioned while sitting at the computer?
(A) Slightly lower than the hips in a very relaxed and comfortable state (B) in almost a right angle
to the upper arm (C) flat on the ground and not hanging (D) All of the above

38. The ideal chairs recommended why sitting at a computer is


(A) Adjustable chair (B) A plastic chair (C) an iron chair (D) a rocking chair

39. The situation where programs written by people are used without their permission is called
(A) Plagiarism (B) Cyberwar (C) piercing of software (D) stealing

40. One of these is a device used to transmit and receive sound


(A) telephone(B) fax machine (c) clock (d) calculator

SECTION B: ESSAY
ANSWER ANY THREE (3) QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION.Each questions carry (2marks)

1. Define the following;


a. Computer Programming
Language
b. Machine Language
c. Low level language
d. High level language

2a. Define the Graphic Packages


b. State the two features of graphic packages and explain each
c. State any five examples of graphic package software

3a. Define ICT


b. State 5 examples of ICT gadgets
c. State 5 benefits of ICT

4. Define the following


a. BASIC
b. CLS
c. REM
d. END statement
e. Bit

5. State 2 benefits of the internet


B. State 2 abuse of the internet
C. State 5 types of Internet browser

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