Jss2 third Term computer studies past questions and answers

Jss2 third Term computer studies past questions and answers

Question: What does ISP stand for in the context of internet connectivity?

a) Internet Service Provider

b) Internet Security Protocol

c) Internal System Processor

d) Internet Search Platform

Answer: a) Internet Service Provider

Question: Which type of software is designed to perform a specific task, such as antivirus or word processing software?

a) System software

b) Application software

c) Network software

d) Utility software

Answer: b) Application software

Question: What is the purpose of a computer's graphics card?

a) To store data

b) To display images and videos on the monitor

c) To manage network connections

d) To print documents

Answer: b) To display images and videos on the monitor

Question: Which of the following is a commonly used file extension for a text document?

a) .jpg

b) .txt

c) .pdf

d) .exe

Answer: b) .txt

Question: In a computer, what is the main role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

a) To store data permanently

b) To manage input and output devices

c) To execute instructions and perform calculations

d) To provide internet access

Answer: c) To execute instructions and perform calculations

Question: Which of the following is not a component of a computer network?

a) Router

b) Mouse

c) Server

d) Switch

Answer: b) Mouse

Question: What does 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: What is the primary purpose of a computer's power supply unit (PSU)?

a) To create backups of files

b) To provide electrical power to the components of the computer

c) To display images on the screen

d) To manage network connections

Answer: b) To provide electrical power to the components of the computer

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

a) ROM

b) CPU

c) RAM

d) Cache

Answer: b) CPU

Question: What is a computer virus?

a) A type of computer memory

b) A program designed to protect the computer

c) A malicious software that can harm or disrupt a computer system

d) A hardware component

Answer: c) A malicious software that can harm or disrupt a computer system

Question: What is the purpose of a computer's keyboard?

a) To display images on the monitor

b) To enter data and commands into the computer

c) To print documents

d) To store files

Answer: b) To enter data and commands into the computer

Question: What is the function of an optical disc drive in a computer?

a) To process data

b) To display images on the monitor

c) To store and read data from optical discs like CDs and DVDs

d) To connect to the internet

Answer: c) To store and read data from optical discs like CDs and DVDs

Question: What does LAN stand for in the context of networking?

a) Local Area Network

b) Large Access Node

c) Link Access Network

d) Long Array Name

Answer: a) Local Area Network

Question: Which of the following is not a commonly used web browser?

a) Chrome

b) Firefox

c) Opera

d) Microsoft Word

Answer: d) Microsoft Word

Question: What is the purpose of a computer's sound card?

a) To display text on the screen

b) To print documents

c) To process audio data and produce sound

d) To manage network connections

Answer: c) To process audio data and produce sound

Question: Which computer hardware component is responsible for the permanent storage of data?

a) CPU

b) RAM

c) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD)

d) Monitor

Answer: c) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD)

Question: What is a firewall in the context of computer security?

a) A device to print documents

b) A software or hardware system designed to protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic

c) A type of network cable

d) A tool for creating spreadsheets

Answer: b) A software or hardware system designed to protect a network by controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic

Question: What does BIOS stand for in the context of a computer's startup process?

a) Basic Input/Output System

b) Binary Input Operating System

c) Backup Internet Server

d) Business Information Output System

Answer: a) Basic Input/Output System

Question: Which programming language is commonly used for game development?

a) Java

b) HTML

c) C#

d) PowerPoint

Answer: c) C#

Question: What is the purpose of an application software?

a) To manage hardware resources

b) To control the operating system

c) To perform specific tasks or functions, such as word processing or spreadsheet calculations

d) To connect to the internet

Answer: c) To perform specific tasks or functions, such as word processing or spreadsheet calculations