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Question 51
jamb 2022

To determine if a computer has the ability to think, a test was conducted named as

ATuring test
BComputation test
CTeletype test
DInterrogator test
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Question 52
jamb 2022

The process of feeding instructions into the computer system is called

AProcessing
BAccessing
CInputting
DOutputting
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Question 53
jamb 2022

________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors

ATracking
BFormatting
CCrashinng
DAllotting
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Question 54
jamb 2022

What is the shortcut key to "undo" last action on a Microsoft word page?

ACtrl + A
BCtrl + U
CCtrl + X
DCtrl + Z
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Question 55
jamb 2022

In Microsoft Excel, sheet tabs can be renamed by ______

ADouble-clicking any column
BDouble-clicking any row
CDouble-clicking on the sheet tab; entering the new name
DGoing to File, and clicking Save As
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Question 56
jamb 2022

What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Excel?

ATo write essays
BTo show a slide presentation
CTo solve problems involving numbers
DTo keep students updated in the latest Microsoft Office product
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Question 57
jamb 2022

The windows explorer is divided into _________ categories.

A2
B3
C5
D7
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Question 58
jamb 2022

Which term describes accessing files from a computer other than the one where the files are stored.

Alocal access
Bremote access
Ccloud access
Dspecial access
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Question 59
jamb 2022

The illegal access to a network or computer system is___________

Asecurity
Bcracking
Cvirus
Dpiracy
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Question 60
jamb 2022

A display listing of program options which users can select is called?

Aicons
Boptions
Cselection
Dmenu
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Question 61
jamb 2022

A permanent memory, which has data and instruction to start up the computer and does not erase data after power off.

Anetwork interface card
BCPU
CRAM
DROM
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Question 62
jamb 2022

The Internet is an example of which computer network?

ALAN
BMAN
CCAN
DWAN
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Question 63
jamb 2022

What does LAN stand for?

ALand area network
BLocal arrangement network
CLegal alternative network
DLocal area network
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Question 64
jamb 2022

Internet explorer is used for

Aviewing movies
BListening to music
CDrawing
Dviewing Web pages
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Question 65
jamb 2022

In which situation does running application remain active?

Awhen log off
Bwhen user is switched
Cwhen shut down
Dwhen reboot
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Question 66
jamb 2022

What does a linker program do?

Ait places the program in the memory for execution
Brelocates the program to execute from the specific memory area allocated to it
CLinks the program with other programs needed for its execution
Dinterface the program with the entities generating its input data
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Question 67
jamb 2022

What does CO stand for in COBOL?

Acommon object
Bcommon
Ccomputer oriented
Dcommon operating
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Question 68
jamb 2022

What tells the computer how to use its components?

Autility
Bapplication
Coperating system
Dnetwork
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Question 69
jamb 2022

Which among the following generation computers had expensive operation cost?

AFirst
BSecond
CThird
DFourth
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Question 70
jamb 2022

System software has which major function?

AGiving utility
Bmaking navigation easier for user
Ccontrolling the computer system
Dmaintain the system
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