Jss1 third Term computer studies past questions and answers

Jss1 third Term computer studies past questions and answers

Questions for JSS1 Computer Studies:

What is the purpose of an operating system's user interface?

a) To browse the internet

b) To manage hardware and software resources

c) To play video games

d) To edit images

Answer: b) To manage hardware and software resources

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

a) ROM

b) RAM

c) CPU

d) Cache

Answer: c) CPU

What does GUI stand for in computing?

a) Graphical User Interface

b) General Use Interface

c) Global User Interaction

d) General Graphics Unit

Answer: a) Graphical User Interface

What is the primary function of a web browser?

a) To compose emails

b) To create spreadsheets

c) To browse websites on the internet

d) To print documents

Answer: c) To browse websites on the internet

Which programming language is known for its simplicity and readability?

a) Java

b) C++

c) Python

d) HTML

Answer: c) Python

What is the term for a collection of interconnected networks on a global scale?

a) LAN

b) WAN

c) PAN

d) VPN

Answer: b) WAN (Wide Area Network)

What does PDF stand for in document format?

a) Portable Document Format

b) Personal Data File

c) Printed Document File

d) Public Document Format

Answer: a) Portable Document Format

Which of the following is a commonly used email protocol for sending and receiving emails?

a) HTTP

b) FTP

c) POP3

d) HTML

Answer: c) POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3)

What is the primary function of a computer's power supply unit (PSU)?

a) To display images on the screen

b) To store data

c) To provide electrical power to the computer components

d) To scan documents

Answer: c) To provide electrical power to the computer components

What is the purpose of a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)?

a) To play games

b) To manage emails

c) To load the operating system and manage hardware at startup

d) To print documents

Answer: c) To load the operating system and manage hardware at startup

Which component of a computer system stores data for the long term and is non-volatile?

a) RAM

b) CPU

c) Hard Disk Drive

d) Monitor

Answer: c) Hard Disk Drive

What is a computer virus that spreads through email attachments called?

a) Trojan horse

b) Worm

c) Spyware

d) Adware

Answer: b) Worm

What is the function of an application software?

a) To manage the computer's hardware

b) To control the operating system

c) To perform specific tasks for the user

d) To provide internet connectivity

Answer: c) To perform specific tasks for the user

Which of the following is a cloud storage service provided by Google?

a) iCloud

b) OneDrive

c) Dropbox

d) Google Drive

Answer: d) Google Drive

What does ISP stand for in the context of internet services?

a) Internet Service Provider

b) Internet Security Protocol

c) Internet Search Protocol

d) International Software Program

Answer: a) Internet Service Provider

What is the primary function of a router in a computer network?

a) To display images on the screen

b) To print documents

c) To connect different networks and direct data traffic

d) To manage emails

Answer: c) To connect different networks and direct data traffic

What does LAN stand for in computer networking?

a) Local Area Network

b) Large Area Network

c) Long Area Network

d) Linked Area Network

Answer: a) Local Area Network

Which of the following is a file compression format used to reduce file size?

a) .TXT

b) .ZIP

c) .JPG

d) .HTML

Answer: b) .ZIP

What is the function of a computer's sound card?

a) To process and render audio

b) To print documents

c) To display images on the screen

d) To connect to the internet

Answer: a) To process and render audio

What does URL stand for in web addresses?

a) Universal Resource Locator

b) Uniform Resource Locator

c) Universal Request Locator

d) Uniform Request Locator

Answer: b) Uniform Resource Locator