Jss3 third term Computer studies past questions and answers

Question: What does CPU stand for?

a) Central Processing Unit

b) Central Program Unit

c) Computer Processing Unit

d) Central Peripheral Unit

Answer: a) Central Processing Unit

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

 

a) Java

b) Python

c) HTML

d) C++

Answer: c) HTML

Question: What is the purpose of RAM in a computer?

 

a) Long-term storage

b) Temporary storage for running programs

c) Managing network connections

d) Graphic processing

Answer: b) Temporary storage for running programs

Question: Which of the following is an output device?

 

a) Keyboard

b) Monitor

c) CPU

d) Scanner

Answer: b) Monitor

Question: What is the function of an operating system?

 

a) Running applications

b) Managing hardware resources

c) Storing data

d) Printing documents

Answer: b) Managing hardware resources

Question: Which file format is commonly used for compressing files?

 

a) MP3

b) JPG

c) ZIP

d) EXE

Answer: c) ZIP

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

 

a) Display graphics

b) Protect against unauthorized access

c) Connect to the internet

d) Manage files and folders

Answer: b) Protect against unauthorized access

Question: Which of the following is a programming paradigm?

 

a) Blue screen

b) Object-oriented

c) Redundancy

d) Disk cleanup

Answer: b) Object-oriented

Question: What is the primary function of an input device?

 

a) Display information

b) Store data

c) Enter data into the computer

d) Process calculations

Answer: c) Enter data into the computer

Question: What does LAN stand for?

 

a) Local Area Network

b) Large Access Network

c) Long Antenna Node

d) Low-level Authorization Network

Answer: a) Local Area Network

Question: Which of the following is a volatile memory?

a) Hard disk

b) RAM

c) Flash drive

d) SSD

Answer: b) RAM

Question: What is the purpose of a URL?

a) Manage files

b) Identify the location of a resource on the web

c) Create graphics

d) Run applications

Answer: b) Identify the location of a resource on the web

Question: Which programming language is often used for artificial intelligence?

a) Java

b) Python

c) C#

d) Ruby

Answer: b) Python

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

a) Execute code

b) Debug code

c) Translate code into machine language

d) Manage memory

Answer: c) Translate code into machine language

Question: What is the purpose of an antivirus program?

a) Create documents

b) Protect against malicious software

c) Connect to the internet

d) Manage hardware resources

Answer: b) Protect against malicious software

Question: Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

a) RAM

b) SSD

c) CPU

d) USB flash drive

Answer: b) SSD

Question: What does HTML stand for?

a) Hyper Text Markup Language

b) High-Level Programming Language

c) Hardware Testing and Maintenance Language

d) Human Technology Management Logic

Answer: a) Hyper Text Markup Language

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

a) Java

b) C++

c) Python

d) PHP

Answer: b) C++

Question: What is the purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?

a) Print documents

b) Manage files

c) Organize and retrieve data

d) Run applications

Answer: c) Organize and retrieve data

Question: Which of the following is an example of a cloud computing service?

a) Hard disk

b) USB drive

c) Google Drive

d) Optical disc

Answer: c) Google Drive