Jss1 second Term computer studies past questions and answers

Jss1 second Term computer studies past questions and answers

Here are 20 multiple-choice questions for JSS1 Computer Studies:

What does CPU stand for?

a) Central Process Unit

b) Central Processing Unit

c) Central Program Unit

d) Central Peripheral Unit

Answer: b) Central Processing Unit

Which of the following is an input device?

a) Printer

b) Keyboard

c) Monitor

d) Speaker

Answer: b) Keyboard

What is the primary function of an operating system?

a) Printing documents

b) Managing hardware and software resources

c) Playing games

d) Browsing the internet

Answer: b) Managing hardware and software resources

Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

a) RAM

b) CPU

c) Hard Disk Drive

d) Monitor

Answer: c) Hard Disk Drive

What is the file extension for a Microsoft Word document?

a) .txt

b) .doc

c) .exe

d) .jpg

Answer: b) .doc

Which programming language is often used for web development?

a) C++

b) Python

c) HTML

d) Java

Answer: c) HTML

What is the term for malicious software that can damage or steal data from a computer?

a) Spyware

b) Firewall

c) Virus

d) Router

Answer: c) Virus

Which of the following is not a web browser?

a) Chrome

b) Firefox

c) Microsoft Word

d) Safari

Answer: c) Microsoft Word

What does URL stand for?

a) Universal Resource Locator

b) Uniform Resource Locator

c) Universal Request Locator

d) Uniform Request Locator

Answer: b) Uniform Resource Locator

Which of the following is a programming language?

a) Mouse

b) HTML

c) Speaker

d) Printer

Answer: b) HTML

Which computer component stores data temporarily and is volatile?

a) CPU

b) Hard Drive

c) RAM

d) Monitor

Answer: c) RAM

What does HTML stand for?

a) Hyper Text Markup Language

b) High Tech Machine Learning

c) Hardware Technology Markup Language

d) Hyper Transfer Markup Language

Answer: a) Hyper Text Markup Language

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

a) Printer

b) Monitor

c) Scanner

d) Speaker

Answer: c) Scanner

What is the main purpose of an email client program?

a) To play video games

b) To edit images

c) To send and receive emails

d) To create spreadsheets

Answer: c) To send and receive emails

What is the role of a modem in a computer system?

a) To display images on the screen

b) To connect to the internet

c) To store files

d) To print documents

Answer: b) To connect to the internet

Which of the following is a commonly used spreadsheet software?

a) Photoshop

b) Excel

c) Word

d) PowerPoint

Answer: b) Excel

What does CPU speed measure?

a) The number of files on a computer

b) The amount of storage space

c) The processing power of the CPU

d) The screen resolution

Answer: c) The processing power of the CPU

What does the abbreviation "HTTP" stand for in a web address?

a) HyperText Transfer Protocol

b) High-Tech Telecommunication Platform

c) HyperText Terminal Protocol

d) Home Text Transfer Protocol

Answer: a) HyperText Transfer Protocol

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

a) Mouse

b) Keyboard

c) Printer

d) Scanner

Answer: c) Printer

What is the main function of a firewall in a computer network?

a) To block malicious software

b) To print documents

c) To scan for viruses

d) To manage emails

Answer: a) To block malicious software.