Jss1 second term computer studies past questions and answers

Here are 20 computer studies questions with options and answers:

Question: Which programming language is commonly used for building dynamic web pages?

 

a) Java

b) JavaScript

c) C#

d) Ruby

Answer: b) JavaScript

Question: What is the purpose of an IP address in networking?

 

a) Identify the type of device

b) Identify the location of a website

c) Identify the user’s name

d) Identify a device on the network

Answer: d) Identify a device on the network

Question: Which of the following is an example of an input device used in graphical design?

 

a) Scanner

b) Printer

c) Speaker

d) Monitor

Answer: a) Scanner

Question: What is the role of a compiler in programming?

 

a) Execute program instructions

b) Convert source code into machine code

c) Manage database queries

d) Control network communication

Answer: b) Convert source code into machine code

Question: In the context of databases, what does SQL stand for?

 

a) Simple Query Language

b) Structured Question Language

c) Standard Query Language

d) Sequential Query Language

Answer: c) Standard Query Language

Question: Which protocol is used for secure communication over the internet, often seen in URLs starting with “https://”?

 

a) FTP

b) HTTP

c) SSL/TLS

d) UDP

Answer: c) SSL/TLS

Question: What is the purpose of a modem in networking?

 

a) Connect to a printer

b) Connect to the internet via phone lines

c) Manage file storage

d) Create user interfaces

Answer: b) Connect to the internet via phone lines

Question: What is the main function of the BIOS settings in a computer?

 

a) Customize the desktop wallpaper

b) Configure hardware settings

c) Install software applications

d) Create user accounts

Answer: b) Configure hardware settings

Question: Which file format is commonly used for compressing multiple files into a single archive?

 

a) .zip

b) .exe

c) .pdf

d) .gif

Answer: a) .zip

Question: What is the purpose of a DNS (Domain Name System) in networking?

 

a) Manage hardware resources

b) Convert domain names to IP addresses

c) Secure data transmission

d) Create web pages

Answer: b) Convert domain names to IP addresses

Question: Which type of software allows users to create and edit documents with text and graphics?

 

a) Spreadsheet software

b) Graphics software

c) Word processing software

d) Database software

Answer: c) Word processing software

Question: What is the purpose of a cache memory in a computer system?

 

a) Store permanent data

b) Provide long-term storage

c) Speed up data access by storing frequently used information

d) Control network connections

Answer: c) Speed up data access by storing frequently used information

Question: Which type of network topology connects all devices in a linear sequence?

 

a) Bus

b) Star

c) Ring

d) Mesh

Answer: a) Bus

Question: What does the acronym LAN stand for in networking?

 

a) Local Area Network

b) Long-range Access Node

c) Large-scale Application Network

d) Low-latency Authentication Node

Answer: a) Local Area Network

Question: In a spreadsheet program, what is the term for a predefined formula for common calculations?

 

a) Macro

b) Function

c) Algorithm

d) Syntax

Answer: b) Function

Question: Which programming paradigm is centered around the concept of “objects”?

 

a) Procedural programming

b) Functional programming

c) Object-oriented programming (OOP)

d) Event-driven programming

Answer: c) Object-oriented programming (OOP)

Question: What is the purpose of a router in a home network setup?

 

a) Manage internet speed

b) Connect devices within the same room

c) Control access to websites

d) Facilitate communication between different networks

Answer: d) Facilitate communication between different networks

Question: Which type of software is designed to create and edit vector graphics?

 

a) Video editing software

b) Graphics software

c) 3D modeling software

d) Audio editing software

Answer: b) Graphics software

Question: What is the purpose of the command prompt or terminal in an operating system?

 

a) Display notifications

b) Manage hardware settings

c) Execute commands and scripts

d) Edit system files

Answer: c) Execute commands and scripts

Question: Which encryption method is commonly used to secure wireless networks?

 

a) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

b) SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

c) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

d) RSA (Rivest–Shamir–Adleman)

Answer: c) AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)