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Question 51
jamb 2023

The only possible number base for 235\(_x\) among the following is ?

A3
B5
C4
D6
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Question 52
jamb 2023

How many bits are in one nibble ?

A2
B4
C8
D16
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Question 53
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a valid variable name in Python?

Amy_variable$
Bmy_variable
Cmy-variable
D1my_variable
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Question 54
jamb 2023

Which of these criteria is not important while classifying files ?

AOrganization method
BNature of content in the file
CSize of the file
DStorage medium
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Question 55
jamb 2023

What is the shortcut for creating a new document ?

ACtrl + N
BCtrl + O
CCtrl + Q
DCtrl + M
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Question 56
jamb 2023

Anti-virus software is an example of ?

AUtility programs
BOperating systems
CApplication software
DTranslators
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Question 57
jamb 2023

The type of database in which the data are connected in different files by using common data elements or a key field is ?

ARelational database
BNetwork database
CHierarchical database
DObject-oriented database
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Question 58
jamb 2023

Which of these commands will reboot the computer ?

ACtrl + Alt + Del
BCtrl + Del
CCtrl + Alt + C
DCtrl + Alt
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Question 59
jamb 2023

Which of the following is not a third generation language?

AFORTRAN
BCOBOL
CAssembly language
DBasic
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Question 60
jamb 2023

Which of the following components of the computer is referred to as the administrative section ?

ACPU
BOutput unit
CInput unit
DMemory Unit
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Question 61
jamb 2023

The process of finding and correcting errors in the program code is called ?

Atesting
BDebugging
CEditing
Dcoding
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Question 62
jamb 2023

Which of the following is not an example of graphics packages

AFreelance
BQuattro pro
CCorel draw
DHavard graphics
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Question 63
jamb 2023

The first step in a CPU instruction cycle is

ADecode
BGet
CFetch
DExecute
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Question 64
jamb 2023

The following are the methods of file security except

Ahacking
Buse of password
CUse of back up
DUse of Anti-virus
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Question 65
jamb 2023

What protocol is used between Email servers?

ASMTP
BSNMP
CFTP
DPOP
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Question 66
jamb 2023

A set of programs that direct computers to perform specific information processing activities for end users is

ASystem software
BOperating System
CApplication software
DTranslators
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Question 67
jamb 2023

What is the function of the escape key ?

Ato shutdown the computer
Bto start an application
Cto interrupt or cancel the current process or running program
Dto delete a file/folder
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Question 68
jamb 2023

A type of application software that combines the abilities of several general purpose applications in one program is ?

AGraphics Packages
BIntegrated Packages
CMultipurpose application
DDatabase management packages
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Question 69
jamb 2023

What category of application package does microsoft excel belong to ?

AWord processing package
BGraphics packages
CDatabase management packages
DSpreadsheet packages
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Question 70
jamb 2023

The following are input devices except.

Amouse
Bmonitor
CKeyboard
Djoystick
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