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Table of Contents
- WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies (2022) Questions and Answers 1 - 10
- WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies (2022) Questions and Answers 11 - 20
- WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies (2022) Questions and Answers 21 - 30
- WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies (2022) Questions and Answers 31 - 40
- WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies (2022) Questions and Answers 41 - 50
- Download WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies pdF (2022) Paper 2 (essay questions and answer 1 - 5)
- Download WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies pdF (2022) Paper 3 (Practical questions and answer 1 - 5)
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WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies (2022) Questions and Answers 1 - 10
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1. One millionth of a second is also referred to as
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(a) Nanosecond
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(b) Microsecond
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(c) Millisecond
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(d) Picosecond
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The correct answer is: (b) Microsecond
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2. Examples of quantitative data types 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
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The correct answer is: (a) Continuous and discrete
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3. One difference between data and information is that
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(a) Data is meaningful while information is not meaningful
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(b) Data are raw facts an figures while information is computed data
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(c) Information is independent of data while data is dependent on informaion
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(d) Information is the raw material while data is the end product of information
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The correct answer is: (b) Data are raw facts an figures while information is computed data
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4. The following options are examples of information except
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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
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(d) Plane shape of a rectangle
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The correct answer is: (d) Plane shape of a rectangle
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5. Modern computers compared to earlier computers are
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(a) Less reliable
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(b) Faster and larger
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(c) Larger and stronger
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(d) Faster and smaller
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The correct answer is: (d) Faster and smaller
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6. What type of computer would be most suitable for a student who lives in a remote village without constant electricity
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(a) Desktop computer
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(b) Laptop computer
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(c) Mainframe computer
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(d) Mini computer
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The correct answer is: (b) Laptop computer
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7. EDSAC was produced using a concept known as
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(a) Circuit switching
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(b) Packet routing
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(c) Packet switching
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(d) Stored program
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The correct answer is: (d) Stored program
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8. The process of running more than one program concurrently is known as
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(a) Multithreading
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(b) Multitasking
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(c) Multiprogramming
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(d) Multipurpose
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The correct answer is: (c) Multiprogramming
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9. How many binary digits are contained in 10 MB of a memory stick
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(a) 10 1024
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(b) 1024 bytes
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(c) bits
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(d) bytes
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The correct answer is: (b) 1024 bytes
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10. A student would require the following devices to fill an online application
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(a) Keyboard
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(b) Mouse
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(c) Printer
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(d) Webcam
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The correct answer is: (d) Webcam
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WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies (2022) Questions and Answers 11 - 20
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Use the figure below to answer questions 11 and 12
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11. The logic gate in the figure above is called
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(a) AND gate
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(b) NAND gate
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(c) NOR gate
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(d) OR gate
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The correct answer is: (a) AND gate
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12. The logic equation for the logic gate in the figure above is
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(a) Z = A + B
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(b) Z = A.B
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(c) Z = A + B
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(d) Z = A.B
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The correct answer is: (b) Z = A.B
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13. The part labelled X in the figure above is called
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(a) Auxiliary memory
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(b) Output unit
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(c) Secondary memory
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(d) Storage unit
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The correct answer is: (b) Output unit
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14. The logic equation for the logic circuit in the figure above is
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(a) Z = A + B + C
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(b) Z = A.B + C
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(c) Z = A + B + C
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(d) Z = A.B.C
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The correct answer is: (b) Z = A.B + C
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15. 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
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The correct answer is: (a) Firmware
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16. The following programs are general purpose application software except
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(a) CorelDraw
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(b) Payroll system
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(c) MS Access
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(d) MS Word
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The correct answer is: (b) Payroll system
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17. One similarity between bespoke software and application packages is that they are
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(a) Both available off the shelf
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(b) Highly standardised
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(c) Both written by computer users
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(d) Meant to be used by computer ene-users
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The correct answer is: (d) Meant to be used by computer ene-users
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18. One function of operating system is
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(a) Power supply
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(b) File corruption
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(c) Hardware
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(d) Resource allocation
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The correct answer is: (d) Resource allocation
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19. The process of testing the logic of algorithm to ensure they give correct result is known as
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(a) Debugging
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(b) Desk checking
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(c) Flowcharting
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(d) Pseudo-coding
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The correct answer is: (b) Desk checking
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20. The following instructions are guidelines for drawing flowcharts except that
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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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(c) It should follow a direction of right to left or bottom to top
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(d) It should be clear, neat and easy to follow
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The correct answer is: (c) It should follow a direction of right to left or bottom to top
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WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies (2022) Questions and Answers 21 - 30
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21. Key skills of a system analyst include the following except
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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
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(d) Proficiency in programming languages
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The correct answer is: (c) Motivational skills
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22. The result of the expression 2 * 6 + 2/4 * 2 * 4^2 is
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(a) 21
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(b) 27
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(c) 28
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(d) 29
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The correct answer is: (c) 28
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Use the QBASIC program below to answer question 23
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10 REM program to calculate product of numbers.
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20 CLS
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30 INPUT A
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40 INPUT B
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50 LET PRODUCT = A*B
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60 PRINT PRODUCT
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70 END
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23. The numbers 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 as stated in the program indicate
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(a) Bullet numbering
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(b) Codes
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(c) Labels
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(d) Line numbers
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The correct answer is: (d) Line numbers
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24. The QBASIC statement LET X = Y - 3 means
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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 value 3
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(c) The variable X receives the value of Y less 3
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(d) An error message has occurred due to type mismatch
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The correct answer is: (c) The variable X receives the value of Y less 3
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25. The part labelled Y in the compiler interface in the figure above represents
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(a) Intermediate code
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(b) Binary code
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(c) Object code
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(d) Pseudo code
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The correct answer is: (c) Object code
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26. The virtual communication platform where many people keep in contact with family and friends is known as
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(a) Microsoft Visio
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(b) Social engineering
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(c) Cyberspace
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(d) Virtual reality
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The correct answer is: (d) Virtual reality
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27. The protocol used for email transmission is known as
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(a) HTTPS
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(b) DHCP
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(c) IP
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(d) SMTP
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The correct answer is: (d) SMTP
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28. The signals from computer A to moderm X in the figure above are
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(a) Analogue
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(b) Digital
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(c) Electrons
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(d) Protons
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The correct answer is: (b) Digital
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29. What type of network is represented in the figure above
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(a) Local Area Network
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(b) Metropolitan Area Network
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(c) Personal Area Network
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(d) Wide Area Network
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The correct answer is: (d) Wide Area Network
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30. In the URL https://www.waec.org.ng, the domain name is
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(a) waec.org.ng
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(b) https://www.
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(c) //www.waec.
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(d) org.ng
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The correct answer is: (c) //www.waec.
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WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies (2022) Questions and Answers 31 - 40
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31. The type of transmission in the part labelled Q in the figure above is called
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(a) Broadcast
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(b) Full duplex
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(c) Half duplex
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(d) Simplex
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The correct answer is: (b) Full duplex
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32. The maximum length of a text field in MS Access is
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(a) 75
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(b) 120
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(c) 255
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(d) 265
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The correct answer is: (c) 255
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33. The number of entries in the figure above is
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(a) 3
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(b) 4
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(c) 5
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(d) 12
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The correct answer is: (a) 3
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34. The shortcut key for the Open dialog box in MS word is
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(a) Alt + F12
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(b) Ctrl + F12
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(c) F12
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(d) Shift + F12
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The correct answer is: (c) F12
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35. The part of the corelDraw window labelled II in the figure above is called
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(a) Pan
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(b) Zoom in
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(c) Zoom out
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(d) Zoom to fit
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The correct answer is: (b) Zoom in
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36. Which of the following operations will not run a slide show in MS PowerPoint
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(a) Pressing F5
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(b) Pressing Shift + F5
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(c) Choosing the slide show tab
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(d) Clicking the slide show icon on the taskbar
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The correct answer is: (b) Pressing Shift + F5
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37. What will be the result of writing the formula = Year(now())+3 in a worksheet of a spreadsheet, if the current calendar date is 14 August, 1960?
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(a) 17 August, 1960 03.00
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(b) 14 August, 1963
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(c) 11 August, 1963
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(d) 1963
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The correct answer is: (d) 1963
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38. 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 = (A^2 + B^(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
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(d) ((A1^2 + B1^1/2))/100
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The correct answer is: ((A1^2 + (B1^(1/2))))/100
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39. The pictorial representation of an object or application in the computer is called
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(a) Diagram
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(b) Graphic
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(c) Icon
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(d) Image
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The correct answer is: (c) Icon
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40. Deleted items in the computer are temporarily stored in the
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(a) Memory unit
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(b) Processor
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(c) Recycle bin
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(d) Task manager
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The correct answer is: (c) Recycle bin
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WASSCE/WAEC Computer Studies (2022) Questions and Answers 41 - 50
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41. 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) Save all active files
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The correct answer is: (a) Close active programmes
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42. 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
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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
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The correct answer is: (a) I and II only
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43. 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
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The correct answer is: (a) Ctrl + Z
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44. Add
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(a)
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(b)
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(c)
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(d)
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The correct answer is: (d)
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45. The octal fraction 0.65 converts to binary as
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(a) 0.110011
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(b) 0.110101
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(c) 101101
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(d) 101110
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The correct answer is: (b) 0.110101
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46. Sequential files are
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(a) Sorted using index
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(b) Sorted in a particular order
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(c) Stored as they come
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(d) Stored in any storage media
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The correct answer is: (b) Sorted in a particular order
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47. The file access method illustrated in the figure above is called
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(a) Hashed access
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(b) Indexed access
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(c) Random access
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(d) Sequential access
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The correct answer is: (a) Hashed access
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48. Serial files are
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(a) Sorted using a key
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(b) Sorted in a particular order
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(c) Stored as they come
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(d) Stored in any storage media
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The correct answer is: (a) Sorted using a key
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49. Duplicating copyrighted electronical or digital content without the author's approval is considered
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(a) Felonious
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(b) Ethical
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(c) Treasonable
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(d) Unethical
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The correct answer is: (d) Unethical
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50. Viruses, worm and Trojan horses are regarded as
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(a) Shutdown properly after uing the computer
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(b) Hack into other people's computer
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(c) Intrude into people's privacy
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(d) Copy software without the license
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The correct answer is: (a) Shutdown properly after uing the computer
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