Jss2 first term computer studies past questions and answers

Jss2 first term computer studies past questions and answers

Here are 20 computer studies questions for a JSS2 level, along with options and answers:

Question: What does CPU stand for?

a) Central Processing Unit

b) Computer Processing Unit

c) Control Processing Unit

d) Central Power Unit

Answer: a) Central Processing Unit

Question: Which of the following is not a type of software?

a) Microsoft Word

b) Keyboard

c) Adobe Photoshop

d) Google Chrome

Answer: b) Keyboard

Question: What is the primary function of an operating system?

a) Browsing the internet

b) Managing hardware and software resources

c) Playing games

d) Sending emails

Answer: b) Managing hardware and software resources

Question: Which component of a computer stores data even when the power is turned off?

a) RAM

b) Hard Disk Drive

c) CPU

d) Monitor

Answer: b) Hard Disk Drive

Question: What is the full form of URL?

a) Universal Resource Locator

b) Uniform Resource Locator

c) Unified Resource Locator

d) Uniform Retrieval Locator

Answer: b) Uniform Resource Locator

Question: Which programming language is used for web development and design?

a) Java

b) HTML

c) C++

d) Python

Answer: b) HTML

Question: What is the main function of a web browser?

a) Editing text documents

b) Playing music

c) Accessing and displaying web pages

d) Creating spreadsheets

Answer: c) Accessing and displaying web pages

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

a) Printer

b) Monitor

c) Keyboard

d) Speaker

Answer: c) Keyboard

Question: What does GUI stand for?

a) Graphical User Interface

b) General Use Interface

c) Global User Integration

d) General User Interaction

Answer: a) Graphical User Interface

Question: Which of the following is a network protocol used for sending and receiving email?

a) HTTP

b) FTP

c) SMTP

d) DNS

Answer: c) SMTP

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

a) To block all incoming and outgoing network traffic

b) To allow unrestricted access to all network resources

c) To filter and control network traffic based on security rules

d) To speed up network communication

Answer: c) To filter and control network traffic based on security rules

Question: Which file extension is commonly used for executable program files in Windows?

a) .txt

b) .exe

c) .doc

d) .pdf

Answer: b) .exe

Question: What does the acronym HTML stand for in the context of web development?

a) Hyper Text Markup Language

b) High-Level Text Markup Language

c) Hyper Transfer Markup Language

d) High-Level Transfer Markup Language

Answer: a) Hyper Text Markup Language

Question: Which component of a computer is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU is currently processing?

a) RAM

b) Hard Disk Drive

c) CPU

d) Motherboard

Answer: a) RAM

Question: What is the primary function of an antivirus program?

a) To create backups of files

b) To remove viruses and malware from a computer

c) To organize files on the hard drive

d) To speed up internet browsing

Answer: b) To remove viruses and malware from a computer

Question: Which of the following is not an example of a web browser?

a) Google Chrome

b) Mozilla Firefox

c) Adobe Acrobat

d) Microsoft Edge

Answer: c) Adobe Acrobat

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

a) To control the display settings

b) To manage user accounts

c) To initialize hardware components during startup

d) To create and edit documents

Answer: c) To initialize hardware components during startup

Question: Which of the following is a type of software used to create and edit images?

a) Word Processor

b) Spreadsheet

c) Image Editor

d) Web Browser

Answer: c) Image Editor

Question: What does USB stand for in the context of computer connections?

a) Universal Serial Bus

b) Unified System Bridge

c) Uniform Service Base

d) User-Specific Backup

Answer: a) Universal Serial Bus

Question: In a computer, what does the acronym CPU generally refer to?

a) Central Processing Unit

b) Computer Peripheral Unit

c) Control and Processing Unit

d) Central Print Unit

Answer: a) Central Processing Unit