Jss1 first term computer studies past questions and answers

Jss1 first term computer studies past questions and answers

Computer studies questions with options and answers:

What does CPU stand for?

a) Central Programming Unit

b) Central Processing Unit

c) Computer Peripheral Unit

d) Central Power Unit

Answer: b) Central Processing Unit

Which programming language is known for its use in web development?

a) Java

b) Python

c) HTML

d) C++

Answer: c) HTML

What is the primary function of an operating system?

a) Running applications

b) Managing hardware and software resources

c) Playing games

d) Printing documents

Answer: b) Managing hardware and software resources

Which of the following is not a type of computer network?

a) LAN

b) WAN

c) CAN

d) MAN

Answer: c) CAN

What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 25?

a) 10001

b) 11001

c) 10100

d) 11010

Answer: a) 10001

Which programming language is often used for artificial intelligence and machine learning?

a) Java

b) Python

c) C#

d) Ruby

Answer: b) Python

What does HTML stand for?

a) Hypertext Markup Language

b) High-Technology Modern Language

c) Hyper Transfer Markup Language

d) Home Text Management Language

Answer: a) Hypertext Markup Language

Which component of a computer stores data for the long term, even when the computer is turned off?

a) RAM

b) CPU

c) Hard Drive

d) GPU

Answer: c) Hard Drive

What does URL stand for?

a) Uniform Resource Locator

b) Universal Reference Link

c) Unique Request Locator

d) Unified Resource Link

Answer: a) Uniform Resource Locator

Which data structure uses the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) principle?

a) Queue

b) Stack

c) Linked List

d) Array

Answer: b) Stack

What is the purpose of an IP address?

a) To identify a specific website

b) To identify a specific person

c) To identify a specific computer or device on a network

d) To store information about a file

Answer: c) To identify a specific computer or device on a network

Which programming language is often used for game development?

a) Python

b) Java

c) C++

d) Ruby

Answer: c) C++

What is the primary function of a compiler?

a) Execute programs

b) Debug code

c) Translate high-level code into machine code

d) Manage memory

Answer: c) Translate high-level code into machine code

What does SQL stand for?

a) Structured Query Language

b) Standard Query Language

c) Simple Query Language

d) Scripted Query Language

Answer: a) Structured Query Language

Which computer component is responsible for rendering images and videos?

a) CPU

b) RAM

c) GPU

d) Hard Drive

Answer: c) GPU

In the context of cybersecurity, what does "Phishing" refer to?

a) A type of malware

b) A social engineering attack to steal sensitive information

c) A hardware failure

d) A software bug

Answer: b) A social engineering attack to steal sensitive information

Which of the following is not an example of a web browser?

a) Firefox

b) Chrome

c) Microsoft Word

d) Safari

Answer: c) Microsoft Word

What does DNS stand for?

a) Digital Network Service

b) Domain Name System

c) Data Networking System

d) Digital Naming Server

Answer: b) Domain Name System

Which programming paradigm is associated with objects and classes?

a) Functional programming

b) Object-oriented programming

c) Procedural programming

d) Logical programming

Answer: b) Object-oriented programming

What is the primary function of an algorithm?

a) To store data

b) To provide internet access

c) To solve a specific problem or perform a task

d) To display graphics

Answer: c) To solve a specific problem or perform a task.