2022 WAEC (WASSCE) Computer Studies Past Questions & Answers

Question 1

One difference between data and information is that ?

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B. data are raw facts and figures while information is computed

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A. data is meaningful while information is not meaningful

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C. information is independent of data while data is dependent on information

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D. information is the raw material while data is the end product of information

Question 2

The program that is loaded into a special area on a microprocessor or ROM on a one-time basis and becomes part of the hardware is called?

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A. firmware

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B. liveware

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C. software

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D. utility

Question 3

he QBASIC statement LETX=Y-3 means

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C. the variable X receives the value of Y less 3

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A. the variables X and Y both receive the value 3

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B. the variable X receives the value3.

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D. an error message has occured due to type mismatch

Question 4

Serial files are

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C. stored as they come

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A. stored using a key

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B. sorted in a particular order

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D. stored in any storage media

Question 5

Duplicating copyrighted electronic or digital content without the authors approval is considered?

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D. unethical

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A. felonious

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B. ethical

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C. treasonable

Question 6

The virtual communication platform where many people keep in contact with family and friends is known as

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C. cyberspace

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A. microsoft visio

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B. social engineering

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D. virtual reality

Question 7

Modem computers Compared to earlier computers are ?

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D. faster and smaller

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A. less reliable

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B. faster and larger

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C. larger and stronger

Question 8

Key skills of a system analyst include the following except

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D. proficiency in programming languages

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A. ability to troubleshoot

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B. interest in learning new skills

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C. motivational skills

Question 9

How many binary digits are contained in 10MB of a memory stick?

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D. 10 x 1024 x 1024 x 8

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A. 10x 1024

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B. 10x 1024 x8

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C. 10 x 1024 x 1024

Question 10

The pictorial representation of an object or application in the computer is called?

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C. Icon

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A. diagram

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B. graphic

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D. image

Question 11

One-millionth of a second is also referred to as

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B. microsecond

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A. nanosecond

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C. millisecond

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D. picosecond

Question 12

In number system ,base 16 is called ?

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A. hexadecimal

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B. decimal

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C. duodecimal

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D. octal

Question 13

A student would require the following devices to online application form except?

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C. printer

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A. keyboard

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B. mouse

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D. webcam

Question 14

Thy following programs are general purpose application software except

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B. payroll system

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A. corel draw

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C. Ms software

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D. MS word

Question 15

One function of operating system is ?

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D. resource allocation

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A. power supply allocation

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B. file corruption and deletion

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C. flowcharting

Question 16

EDSAC was produced using a concept known as

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D. Stored program

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A. Circuit switching

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B. Packet routing

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C. Packet switching

Question 17

What will be the result of writing the formula=year[now[][  + 3 in a worksheet,of a spread sheet,if the current calendar is 14 august ,1960?

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D. 1963

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A. 17 august 196003

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B. 14 aug,1963

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C. 11 august,1963

Question 18

In the URL https://waec.org.ng, the domain name is?

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A. waec.org.ng

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B. http://www.

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C. //www/.waec.

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D. org.ng.

Question 19

Examples of quantitative data type are?

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A. continuous and discrete

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B. local and foreign

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C. nominal and ordinal

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D. primary and secondary

Question 20

The keyboard key combination ALT + F4 in microsoft windows will

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A. close active programmes

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B. open a file

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C. restart the computer

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D. Select two stages of booting from the following list

Question 21

The following options are examples of information except?

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D. plain shape of a rectangle

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A. area of a circle

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B. circumference of a circle

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C. perimeter of a rectangle

Question 22

Which of the following operations will not run a slide show in MS PowerPoint?

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C. choosing the slide show tab

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A. pressing F5

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B. pressing shift +f5

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D. clicking on the slide show icon bar

Question 23

The process of running more than one program concurrently is known as

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B. multitasking

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A. multithreading

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C. multiprogramming

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D. multipurpose

Question 24

If A is in cell A1 and B is in Cell B1 of a worksheet in a spreadsheet application,write a formula to calculate x= $\frac{A^2 = B{^1/2}}{100}$

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D. ((A1^2)+(B1^(1/2)))/100

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A. ((A1^2)+(B1^(1/2)))/100

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B. ((A1^2)+(B1^(1/2)))/100

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C. ((A1^2+(B1^(1/2))/100

Question 25

Use the QBASIC program below to answer question below 10 REM Program to calculate product of numbers 20 CLS 30 INPUT A 40 INPUT B 50 LET PRODUCT=A*B 60 PRINT PRODUCT 70 END   The number 10, 20,30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 as stated in the program indicate

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D. line number

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A. bullet numbering

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B. codes

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C. bullet numbering

Question 26

Sequential files are?

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B. sorted in a particular order

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A. sorted using index

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C. stored as they come

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D. stored in any storage media

Question 27

Deleted items in the computers are temporarily stored in the?

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C. recycle bin

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A. memory unit

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B. processor

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D. task manager

Question 28

The process of testing the logic of algorithm to ensure they give correct result is known as ?

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B. desk checking

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A. debbuging

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C. flow charting

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D. pseudo coding

Question 29

The shortcut key for the open dialog box in MS Word is ?

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B. Ctrl + F12

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A. Alt + F12

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C. F12

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D. shift + f12

Question 30

The maximum length of a text field in MS Access is?

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C. 255

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A. 75

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B. 120

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D. 265

Question 31

One similarity between be spoke software and application packages is that they are?

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D. meant to be used by computer end users

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A. both available off the shelf

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B. highly standardized

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C. both written by computer users

Question 32

Ethical practice requires a computer user to

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A. shutdown properly

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B. hack into other peoples computer

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C. intrude into peoples privacy

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D. copy software without the license

Question 33

The following instructions are guidelines for drawing flowcharts except that?

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C. it should follow a direction of right to left or bottom to top

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A. flowcharts must have a logical start and finish

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B. it should follow a direction of left to right or top to bottom

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D. it should be clear, neat and easy to follow

Question 34

The octal fraction 0.65 converts to binary as

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B. 0.110101

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A. 0.110011

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C. 101101

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D. 101101

Question 35

The result of the expression 2 * 6 + 2/4 * 2 * 4^2

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C. 28

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A. 21

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B. 27

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D. 29

Question 36

Select two stages of booting from the following list: i. Power on Self Test; ii.  Loading of Operating System;  iii.  Loading of e-mails; iv.  Start in safe mode. iv. Save all active files

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A. I and II only

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B. I and III only

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C. II and IV only

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D. III and IV only

Question 37

The protocol used for email transmission is known as ?

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D. SMTP

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A. HTTP

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B. DHCP

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C. IP

Question 38

What type of computer would be most suitable for a student who lives in a remote village without constant electricity

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B. Laptop computer

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A. Desktop computer

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C. Mainframe computer

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D. Minicomputer

Question 39

Add 127$_{16}$ to  50A$_{16}$

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C. 631$_{16}$

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A. 629$_{16}$

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B. 630$_{16}$

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D. 632$_{16}$

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