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Question 31
jamb 2024

What is the main purpose of device drivers?
 

 

 

AManage hardware devices
BRun applications
CProvide internet security
DRun applications
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Question 32
jamb 2024

Which database organization uses parent-child relationships to organize data in a tree-like structure?




 

ARelational
BNetwork
CHierarchical
DObject oriented
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Question 33
jamb 2024

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of interpreters?

 

AThey are generally slower than compilers.
BThey provide immediate error detection.
CThey execute code line by line.
DThey translate code into machine code at once
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Question 34
jamb 2024

Which type of computer would a small business most likely use for everyday tasks?




 

AMinicomputers
BMainframe computers
CMicrocomputers
DSupercomputers
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Question 35
jamb 2024

What is the term for an email scam that tries to trick people into giving out personal information?


 

ACracking
BSpoofing
CHacking
DPhishing
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Question 36
jamb 2024

Which type of attack floods a network or server with excessive traffic to make it unavailable to legitimate users?
 

AMan-in-the-middle attack
BPhishing attack
CSQL injection attack
DDenial-of-service attack
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Question 37
jamb 2024

What is the main advantage of using hexadecimal over binary?



 

ACompatible with octal
BEasier to read and write
CProvides higher precision
DRequires more digits
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Question 38
jamb 2024

Which type of software acts as an intermediary between hardware and applications?

 

ASystem software
BApplication software
CFirmware
DMiddleware
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Question 39
jamb 2024

What is the advantage of using cell references in formulas compared to entering constant values?



 

ACell references make formulas more complex and difficult to understand.
BCell references are only necessary for complex formulas with multiple functions.
CCell references are only necessary for complex formulas with multiple functions.
DCell references improve formula accuracy by reducing manual data entry.
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Question 40
jamb 2024

Which operation combines multiple files into a single archive file?



 

ADelete
BCopy
CCompress
DMove
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Question 41
jamb 2024

What is the primary purpose of using a query in MS Access?


 

ATo create a user-friendly interface for entering editing and displaying data in the database.
BTo define the overall structure of the tables and their relationships within the database.
CTo retrieve specific data from one or more tables based on defined criteria, allowing for filtering and sorting of
information.
DTo visually represent data trends and relationships through charts and graphs.
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Question 42
jamb 2024

What does the acronym ISP stand for?

 

AInternet Search Protocol
BInternet Service Provider
CInternational Service Provider
DInternet Security Protocol
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Question 43
jamb 2024

What type of ICT is used for immersive gaming solutions?

APortable Entertainment Device (PED)
BVirtual Reality (VR) Headset
C360 degree Panoramic Viewer
DAugmented Reality (AR) Visor
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Question 44
jamb 2024

What is a potential drawback of using high-level programming languages?
 

AHigh-level languages provide a wider range of built-in functionalities.
BHigh-level languages are often more efficient than low-level languages.
CHigh-level languages can sometimes have slower execution speeds due to the abstraction layer.
DHigh-level languages require a deeper understanding of computer architecture.
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Question 45
jamb 2024

How can you add speaker notes to a PowerPoint slide?
You can add speaker notes by clicking on "View" and then selecting "Notes Page" to open the notes pane where you can
edit your notes.

AClick on Slide Sorter view
BClick on Notes Page view
CClick on Presenter view
DClick on Reading view
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Question 46
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Which toolbar in word processing packages provides options for adjusting paragraph alignment, indentation,and spacing.


 

AReview Toolbar
BInsert Toolbar
CView Toolbar
DFormatting Toolbar
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Question 47
jamb 2024

What are some key components of an ICT system?

 

APrinters, paper, and pens
BBooks, libraries, and classrooms
CTelevisions, radios, and telephones
DHardware, software, and networks
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Question 48
jamb 2024

What does the term "formula" refer to in a spreadsheet?
 

AA graph representation
BA predefined layout
CA predefined calculation
DA text formatting rule
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Question 49
jamb 2024

Which operation combines multiple files into a single archive file?

 

ACopy
BMove
CDelete
DCompress
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Question 50
jamb 2024

Which characteristic of a computer refers to its ability to minimize energy, consumption and resource usage?



 

AVersatility
BSpeed
CEfficiency
DReliability
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