Jss2 second term computer studies past questions and answers

Question: What is the purpose of the Ctrl + V keyboard shortcut?

A) Cut

B) Copy

C) Paste

D) Undo

Answer: C) Paste

Question: Which of the following is a programming language commonly used for developing mobile applications?

 

A) Java

B) Python

C) Swift

D) HTML

Answer: C) Swift

Question: What does URL stand for?

 

A) Universal Resource Locator

B) Uniform Resource Locator

C) Universal Reference Locator

D) Uniform Reference Locator

Answer: B) Uniform Resource Locator

Question: In networking, what does IP stand for?

 

A) Internet Protocol

B) Internal Processing

C) Integrated Programming

D) Intranet Protocol

Answer: A) Internet Protocol

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

 

A) Keyboard

B) Monitor

C) Mouse

D) Scanner

Answer: B) Monitor

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

 

A) Long-term storage

B) Temporary storage for frequently accessed data

C) Display graphics

D) Manage files

Answer: B) Temporary storage for frequently accessed data

Question: Which file extension is associated with a compressed archive?

 

A) .zip

B) .exe

C) .txt

D) .docx

Answer: A) .zip

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

 

A) File storage

B) Data encryption

C) Modulation and demodulation of signals

D) Graphic design

Answer: C) Modulation and demodulation of signals

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) Utility software

D) Network software

Answer: B) Application software

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

 

A) Data storage

B) File transfer

C) Translating domain names to IP addresses

D) System optimization

Answer: C) Translating domain names to IP addresses

Question: Which programming language is often used for developing dynamic web pages?

 

A) JavaScript

B) Java

C) Python

D) C#

Answer: A) JavaScript

Question: What is the function of the Ctrl + X keyboard shortcut?

 

A) Cut

B) Copy

C) Paste

D) Undo

Answer: A) Cut

Question: In database terminology, what does SQL stand for?

 

A) Structured Question Language

B) Standard Query Language

C) System Query Language

D) Sequential Query Language

Answer: B) Standard Query Language

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

 

A) Print documents

B) Connect devices within a local area network

C) Play audio files

D) Edit images

Answer: B) Connect devices within a local area network

Question: Which of the following is a function of an input device?

 

A) Display information

B) Store data

C) Accept data into the computer system

D) Print documents

Answer: C) Accept data into the computer system

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

 

A) Execute program instructions

B) Translate high-level code into machine code

C) Manage system resources

D) Create graphics

Answer: B) Translate high-level code into machine code

Question: Which protocol is used for transferring files over the Internet?

 

A) HTTP

B) FTP

C) SMTP

D) POP3

Answer: B) FTP

Question: What is the purpose of the Ctrl + S keyboard shortcut?

 

A) Save

B) Copy

C) Paste

D) Cut

Answer: A) Save

Question: What is the function of an algorithm in programming?

 

A) Data storage

B) Sorting and processing data

C) Print documents

D) Create animations

Answer: B) Sorting and processing data

Question: Which of the following is an example of system software?

 

A) Microsoft Word

B) Windows Operating System

C) Adobe Photoshop

D) Google Chrome

Answer: B) Windows Operating System