NECO SSCE - Computer Studies - 2014

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The mechanical counting device called pascaline was invented by......... pascal?

Blaize

Bloom

John

Philip

Susan

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

History Of Computing

Tazama Jibu

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Integrated circuit chips used in micro computer are made of element called?

chromium

copper

gold

silicon

silver

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

History Of Computing

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Lady Ada Lovelace improved upon the idea of?

Babbage's analytical engine

Babbage's difference engine

Herman hollerinth's machine

Leibnitz's calculator

Pascal's arithmetic

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

History Of Computing

Tazama Jibu

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Which of these is not an example of a browser?

Chrome

Internet Explorer

Mozilla

Opera

Python

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Internet (JAMB)

Internet

Tazama Jibu

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The ...... is found in the CPU of a computer.

main memory

modem

mother board

zip drive

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Memory Unit (WAEC)

Memory Unit

Tazama Jibu

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What is the other word used to describe browsing?

Cyber cafing

Pinging

Searching

Surfing

Uploading

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Internet (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Internet (JAMB)

Internet

Tazama Jibu

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The computer that features a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is known as ...... Computer?

desktop

digital

hybrid

laptop

notebook

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Classification Of Computing Devices (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Classification Of Computing Devices

History Of Computing

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What displays the content of the active cell in excel?

Formula bar

Name box

Range

Row headings

Task pane

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Spreadsheet Package (JAMB)

History Of Computing

Spreadsheet Package

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In data base, the minimum number of characters. user can input in the field is known as field?

caption

format

name

size

text

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Database (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Data And Information (WAEC)

Database

Data And Information

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We can improve computer security by the use of?

account number

ID number

layout

password

user names

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Security And Ethics (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Computer Security (JAMB)

Security And Ethics

Computer Security

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Which of these is a specialized port?

Firewall

IRDA

Parallel

Serial

USB

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Cables And Connectors (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Networking (JAMB)

Cables And Connectors

Networking

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Search engines are used for the following except?

finding pages of information or data.

downloading educational material

displaying advertisement

downloading music and videos

handling virus attacks

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Application Areas Of ICT (JAMB)

History Of Computing

Application Areas Of ICT

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Every computer system connected to the Internet must have a unique address?

Domain name

Instant message

Internet protocol

Internet relay

Internet service

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Internet (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Web Design Package (JAMB)

Internet

Web Design Package

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The distribution of video and audio content to a dispersed audience through electronic media is called?

broadcasting

communication

information

messages

news

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Communication Systems (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Communication Systems (JAMB)

Communication Systems

Tazama Jibu

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Which of these packages is appropriate for preparing payroll of workers?

CorelDraw

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Spreadsheet (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Database (WAEC)

Spreadsheet

Database

Tazama Jibu

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In the I.P.O cycle, P stands for?

pack

pointer

procedure

processing

programming

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Program Development Cycle (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) (JAMB)

Program Development Cycle

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

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In a worksheet, a set of data is called?

Column range

Data base

Data file

Data range

Row range

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Data And Information (JAMB)

Data And Information

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Convert 687 in decimal to base 16?

2FA\(_16\)

3BA\(_16\)

4ff\(_16\)

BB\(_16\)

CBC\(_16\)

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Algorithm And Flowcharts (JAMB)

History Of Computing

Algorithm And Flowcharts

Tazama Jibu

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How do you find and load a file that has been saved? select ..... command.

file

new

open

save

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Handling Computer Files (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Concept Of Computer Files (JAMB)

Handling Computer Files

Concept Of Computer Files

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ROM is also known as?

Adapter

firmware

Network

Semi conductor

Slot

Maelezo ya Majibu

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A calculating machine that is made of hardwood with cursor of glass and metal is called?

Abacus

Difference Engine

Pascaline

Punched Card

Slide Rule

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Computing Devices I (pre- Computing Age- 19th Century) (WAEC)

History Of Computing

Computing Devices I (pre- Computing Age- 19th Century)

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The process of .... is difficut without computer in transportation system.

accommodation

repair

reservation

ticketing

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Data And Information (JAMB)

Data And Information

Tazama Jibu

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The speed of a processor is measured in?

Kilobyte

Kilohertz

Megabyte

Megahertz

Megawatt

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Central Processing Unit (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Central Processing Unit

History Of Computing

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What is the function of control unit in the CPU?

decodes program instructions

generates data from the field

performs logic functions

stores program instructions

transfers data to primary storage.

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Central Processing Unit (WAEC)

Central Processing Unit

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1 megabyte is equivalent to ...... kilobytes?

1000

1024

1034

1204

1304

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Data And Information (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Data And Information (JAMB)

Data And Information

Tazama Jibu

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Read Only Memory (ROM) is a kind of...... storage?

Disk drive

Flash drive

Permanent

Smart card

Temporary

Maelezo ya Majibu

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Swali 27 Ripoti

Which of these storage media has the lowest capacity?

CD-ROM

Flash Drive

Floppy Disk

RAM

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Logic Circuits (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Database (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Central Processing Unit (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Memory Unit (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Database Package (JAMB)

Logic Circuits

Database

Central Processing Unit

Memory Unit

Database Package

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By default in Microsoft word, your document prints in .. mode?

landscape

page setup

portrait

print view

vertical

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Word Processing Package (JAMB)

Word Processing Package

Tazama Jibu

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The fourth generation programming language includes the following except?

Borland Delphi

Java

Oracle reports

Postscript

SQL

Maelezo ya Majibu

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Swali 30 Ripoti

The four standard ports include the following buses, except?

fast infrared

high performance serial

parallel

serial

universal serial

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Cables And Connectors (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Cables And Connectors (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Programming Language (PL) (WAEC)

Cables And Connectors

Programming Language (PL)

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The following are examples of synchronous communication, except?

blogs

Google talk

phone

video conferencing

yahoo messenger

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Communication Systems (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Communication Systems (JAMB)

Communication Systems

Tazama Jibu

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If P 1 and Q = 1, find the value of NOT(P and Q).

0 and 1

1 and 0

1 and 1

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Algorithm And Flowcharts (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Programming Language (JAMB)

Algorithm And Flowcharts

Programming Language

Tazama Jibu

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The central processing unit is connected to the?

expansion boards

expansion slots

memory chip

mother board

system unit

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Security And Ethics (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Central Processing Unit (WAEC)

Security And Ethics

Central Processing Unit

Tazama Jibu

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In a computer system, SQL, simply means ..... Query language? Sample B. Simple C. Stratified D. Structured E. Summary

Sample

Simple

Stratified

Structured

Summary

Maelezo ya Majibu

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Swali 35 Ripoti

The user chosen secret string of characters that allows access to the use of computer is called?

address code

ID-Name

password

pin code

username

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Security And Ethics (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Computer Security (JAMB)

Security And Ethics

Computer Security

Tazama Jibu

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The ...... is added to a host computer hardware in order to expand its abilities?

input devices

monitor

peripheral

scanner

webcam

Maelezo ya Majibu

Tazama Jibu

Swali 37 Ripoti

What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 10110111?

180

181

183

184

186

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Data And Information (JAMB)

History Of Computing

Data And Information

Tazama Jibu

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36. Which of these characteristics of languages is common to all computer programs?

It uses symbolic storage address

Machine dependence

Uses instructions that seem like English

Uses mnemonics

Uses special codes

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Algorithm And Flowchart (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Programming Language (JAMB)

Algorithm And Flowchart

Programming Language

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The transfer of information from the Internet to your computer is called?

Copy

Documentation

Download

Retrieval

Upload

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Internet (WAEC)

Internet

Tazama Jibu

Swali 40 Ripoti

When a file or folder is deleted, it goes to the?

Hard disk

Memory

Monitor

Recycle bin

System unit

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Handling Computer Files (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Concept Of Computer Files (JAMB)

Handling Computer Files

Concept Of Computer Files

Tazama Jibu

Swali 41 Ripoti

Which of the these is not among the file organization?

Indexed

Parallel

Random

Sequential

Serial

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Artificial Intelligence (JAMB)

History Of Computing

Artificial Intelligence

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The common name for all input and output devices is?

keyboard

peripheral

printer

storage medium

system unit

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Input Devices (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Output Devices (WAEC)

Input Devices

Output Devices

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In Microsoft Word, the background of word document is?

always the same for the entire document

always white in colour

automatically give any colour

either white or black colour

the colour you pre-set under the option menu

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Word Processing Package (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Presentation Package (JAMB)

Word Processing Package

Presentation Package

Tazama Jibu

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Any document saved into a disc is referred to as a/an?

field

file

folder

lcon

record

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Handling Computer Files (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Concept Of Computer Files (JAMB)

Handling Computer Files

Concept Of Computer Files

Tazama Jibu

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The logical unit of transfer between the backing storage and main memory in file organization is called?

block

bucket

hash

hit

partial

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Handling Computer Files (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Concept Of Computer Files (JAMB)

Handling Computer Files

Concept Of Computer Files

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In Microsoft Word, CTRL+ES..... the start menu?

closes

cuts

opens

redo

undo

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Word Processing Package (JAMB)

Word Processing Package

Tazama Jibu

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Change a\(frac{(b-c)^2}{d +2}\) in algebraic expression to BASIC arithmetic expression.

A * b\(^2\) - c\(^2\) ÷ d +2

A * \(frac{(b-c)^2}{D +2}\)

ab\(^2\) - ac\(^2\) ÷ d + 2

A * \(frac{(b-c)^2}{D +2}\) Opera

Python E. AB-AC^2 / D +2

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Algorithm And Flowchart (WAEC)

Algorithm And Flowchart

Tazama Jibu

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In order to find and load a file that has been saved, you need to select the ... Command.

new

open

recycle

save

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Handling Computer Files (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Concept Of Computer Files (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Booting And Shutting Down Process (JAMB)

Handling Computer Files

Concept Of Computer Files

Booting And Shutting Down Process

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Which of these is not a logic comparison symbol in computer studies ?

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Data And Information (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye System Software (WAEC)

Data And Information

System Software

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Swali 50 Ripoti

Which of these registered jacks is used in terminating phone lines?

RJ 11

RJ 14

RJ 25

RJ 35

RJ 45

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Cables And Connectors (JAMB)

Cables And Connectors

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Swali 51 Ripoti

Which of the following is not a function of symbolic DOS command?

CLS:

MD:

RD:

TYPE:

VER:

Maelezo ya Majibu

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Swali 52 Ripoti

Notebook is an example of ..... Computer?

macro

mainframe

micro

mini

super

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Classification Of Computing Devices (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Classification Of Computing Devices

History Of Computing

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Swali 53 Ripoti

The editing features in Microsoft Word include the following, except?

animation

format painter

go to

thesaurus

word count

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Word Processing Package (JAMB)

Word Processing Package

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Swali 54 Ripoti

AutoCAD is best used in?

educating

engineering

journalism

offices

publishing

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Graphics (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Output Devices (WAEC)

Graphics

Output Devices

Tazama Jibu

Swali 55 Ripoti

A/AN is a virus program that copies and multiplies itself by using computer networks and security flaws?

Asimov 1539

Elkern

Polyboot.B

Stator

Worm

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Cyber Risks And Protection (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Ethical Issues (JAMB)

Cyber Risks And Protection

Ethical Issues

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Swali 56 Ripoti

The full meaning of BCD is?

Basic Code Decimal

Basic Computer Decimal

Binary Coded Decimal

Binary Coded Digit

Binary Computer Decimal

Maelezo ya Majibu

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Swali 57 Ripoti

The maximum length of 10 base T unshielded twisted pair cable in meters is?

100

185

500

2000

3000

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Cables And Connectors (WAEC)

Cables And Connectors

Tazama Jibu

Swali 58 Ripoti

Which of the following is not among the features of presentation package?

Animation

Insertion of range and cell

Insertion of video and audio

Slide

Slide show

Maelezo ya Majibu

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Swali 59 Ripoti

The symbolic representation of hard disk is?

B:1

C:l

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Logic Circuits (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Data And Information (JAMB)

Logic Circuits

Data And Information

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Swali 60 Ripoti

Which of the following circuits is used as memory device in a computer?

Attenuator

Comparator

Flip-flop

Modem

Rectifier

Maelezo ya Majibu

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Logic Circuits (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Memory Unit (WAEC)

Logic Circuits

Memory Unit

Tazama Jibu

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(a) What is word processing?

(b) Give two example of word processors.

(d)(i) List two types of cables. (ii) What is the advantage of registered jacks 11 (RJ11) over other connectors?

Jibu

None

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye World Wide Web (www) (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Word Processing Package (JAMB)

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye World Wide Web (www) (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Word Processing Package (JAMB)

World Wide Web (www)

Word Processing Package

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(a)(i) List three classes of computer. (ii) Difference between Analog and Digital computers.

(b) Mention two types of memory.

(d) Convert 1.44MB to bytes.

Jibu

None

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

Tazama Jibu

Swali 63 Ripoti

(a) List two operations that can be performed on computer file.

(b) State three precautions to be taken in order to secure a computer file.

(d)What is an antivirus?

Jibu

None

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Overview Of Computing Systems (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Overview Of Computing Systems (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye History Of Computing (JAMB)

Overview Of Computing Systems

History Of Computing

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Swali 64 Ripoti

Briefly explain the following terms: (a) website (b) protocols (c) webpage (d) e-commerce (e) e-mails.

Jibu

None

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Internet (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Communication Systems (WAEC)

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Internet (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Communication Systems (WAEC)

Internet

Communication Systems

Tazama Jibu

Swali 65 Ripoti

(a) What is an operating system?

(b) Give three examples of operating system.

(d) Write a Basic program to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle.

Jibu

None

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

Tazama Jibu

Swali 66 Ripoti

(a) Draw the AND gate and produce its truth table

(b) List two examples of an output device.

(c)(i) What is a computer virus.

(ii) Give two examples of computer virus.

(d) Convent 28C in hexadecimal to decimal number

Jibu

None

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Logic Circuits (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Cyber Risks And Protection (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Potentials For Higher Studies In Computing (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Memory Unit (WAEC)

Maelezo ya Majibu

None

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Logic Circuits (WAEC)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Cyber Risks And Protection (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Potentials For Higher Studies In Computing (JAMB)

Soma maelezo ya somo kwenye Memory Unit (WAEC)

Logic Circuits

Cyber Risks And Protection

Potentials For Higher Studies In Computing

Memory Unit

Tazama Jibu






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