Jss3 first term computer studies past questions and answers

Jss3 first term computer studies past questions and answers

Here they are:

Question: What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?

a) Input data

b) Store data

c) Process data

d) Output data

Answer: c) Process data

Question: Which of the following is a volatile memory?

a) ROM

b) RAM

c) Hard disk

d) Flash memory

Answer: b) RAM

Question: What does the acronym GUI stand for?

a) Graphical User Interface

b) General User Interface

c) Graphics Underlying Interface

d) General User Interaction

Answer: a) Graphical User Interface

Question: Which programming language is known for its simplicity and readability, using indentation for code blocks?

a) Java

b) Python

c) C++

d) JavaScript

Answer: b) Python

Question: What is the purpose of an operating system?

a) Manage hardware resources

b) Write programs

c) Connect to the internet

d) Design user interfaces

Answer: a) Manage hardware resources

Question: What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 25?

a) 11001

b) 11101

c) 10011

d) 10101

Answer: c) 10011

Question: Which storage device is non-volatile and commonly used for long-term data storage?

a) USB flash drive

b) DVD

c) Hard disk drive

d) RAM

Answer: c) Hard disk drive

Question: What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

a) Speed up internet connection

b) Block unauthorized access

c) Increase computer storage

d) Enhance graphic performance

Answer: b) Block unauthorized access

Question: In the context of a computer network, what does LAN stand for?

a) Local Area Network

b) Large Area Network

c) Linked Access Network

d) Logical Area Network

Answer: a) Local Area Network

Question: Which programming construct is used to repeat a specific block of code?

a) If statement

b) Switch statement

c) For loop

d) Function

Answer: c) For loop

Question: What is the function of an IP address in networking?

a) Identify a website

b) Identify a device on a network

c) Secure data transmission

d) Manage internet speed

Answer: b) Identify a device on a network

Question: Which file format is commonly used for compressing and archiving multiple files?

a) MP3

b) JPEG

c) ZIP

d) PDF

Answer: c) ZIP

Question: What is the purpose of a web browser?

a) Play video games

b) Write code

c) Browse the internet

d) Manage files

Answer: c) Browse the internet

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

a) Monitor

b) Printer

c) Keyboard

d) Speakers

Answer: c) Keyboard

Question: What does the acronym URL stand for?

a) Uniform Resource Locator

b) Universal Resource Language

c) Unified Resource Locator

d) Unique Resource Language

Answer: a) Uniform Resource Locator

Question: In object-oriented programming, what is encapsulation?

a) Hiding the implementation details

b) Inheriting from multiple classes

c) Creating a new instance of a class

d) Modifying existing code

Answer: a) Hiding the implementation details

Question: Which of the following is a function of an antivirus software?

a) Create spreadsheets

b) Protect against malware

c) Edit images

d) Manage network connections

Answer: b) Protect against malware

Question: What is the purpose of the HTML language in web development?

a) Styling web pages

b) Programming server-side logic

c) Defining the structure of web pages

d) Managing database connections

Answer: c) Defining the structure of web pages

Question: Which type of network allows communication over a large geographical area, often between different cities or countries?

a) PAN (Personal Area Network)

b) LAN (Local Area Network)

c) WAN (Wide Area Network)

d) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

Answer: c) WAN

Question: What is the purpose of a DNS server in networking?

a) Manage email accounts

b) Translate domain names to IP addresses

c) Store website content

d) Establish secure connections

Answer: b) Translate domain names to IP addresses