NECO BECE COMPUTER STUDIES 2023

Question 1:
The acronym “PC” stands for

A. Peripheral Connector
B. Personal Calculator
C. Personal Computer
D. Processing Computer
E. Professional Calculator

Answer: C (Personal Computer)

PC means Personal Computer, designed for individual use.

Question 2:
Which of the following electronic communication channels is a substitute for letter writing?

A. Electronic mail
B. SMS
C. Video call
D. Voicemail
E. VoIP

Answer: A (Electronic mail)

Email is the digital form of traditional letter writing.

Question 3:
Computers that perform multiple tasks are classified as

A. Analog
B. Digital
C. General purpose
D. Mainframe
E. Special purpose

Answer: C (General purpose)

They perform a wide range of tasks.

Question 4:
Google Chrome is a/an

A. Antivirus
B. OS
C. Search engine
D. Social media
E. Web browser

Answer: E (Web browser)

Used to browse websites.

Question 5:
The capacity of the DVD is measured in

A. Bytes
B. Gigabytes
C. Kilobytes
D. Megabytes
E. Terabytes

Answer: B (Gigabytes)

DVDs store data in GB.

Question 6:
Where is the expansion card inserted in a computer

A. Connector
B. Drive
C. Port
D. Slot
E. Socket

Answer: D (Slot)

Inserted into motherboard slots.

Question 7:
Which is a peripheral device?

A. Keyboard
B. Motherboard
C. RAM
D. ROM
E. CPU

Answer: A (Keyboard)

A keyboard is an external input device.

Question 8:
The graphical illustration below is a

A. Bar chart
B. Histogram
C. Line graph
D. Pictogram
E. Pie chart

Answer: (Depends on diagram)

Provide the diagram to determine the correct answer.

Question 9:
SIM stands for

A. Subscriber Identity Module
B. Subscriber Interchange Modern
C. Subscriber International Module
D. System Identity Modem
E. System Identity Module

Answer: A

SIM stores user identity in mobile devices.

Question 10:
Processor speed is measured in

A. Kilobyte
B. Megabyte
C. Megahertz
D. Terabyte
E. Watt

Answer: C (Megahertz)

CPU speed is measured in MHz or GHz.

Question 11:
=, <=, >= are example of ____ operators in BASIC programming language

A. Functional
B. Mathematical
C. Flowchart
D. Relational
E. System

Answer: D (Relational)

These operators compare values, making them relational operators.

Question 12:
Problem solving step in computing?

A. Accepting input
B. Designing a solution
C. Hibernating system
D. Programming system
E. Restructuring system

Answer: B

Designing a solution is a key step before programming.

Question 13:
Smallest disk space unit is

A. Cluster
B. Field
C. Sector
D. Segment
E. Sensor

Answer: A (Cluster)

Cluster is the smallest storage allocation unit.

Question 14:
Disc jockey mainly uses computer for

A. Payroll
B. Design building
C. Games
D. Music
E. Typing

Answer: D (Music)

A DJ uses a computer mainly for playing and mixing music.

Question 15:
Stone Age materials?

I Bones II Gold III Metals IV Stones V Wood

A. I, II and IV
B. I, II and V
C. I, II and III
D. I, IV and V

Answer: D

Stone Age used bones, stones, and wood.

Question 16:
Excel shortcut for current date

A. :
B. ;
C. F8
D. F10
E. F11

Answer: Ctrl + ;

In Excel, Ctrl + ; inserts the current date.

Question 17:
Jacquard loom was used in

A. Automobile
B. Cosmetic
C. Electrical
D. Food
E. Weaving

Answer: E (Weaving)

Used in textile weaving industry.

Question 18:
=/ in BASIC means

A. greater than
B. greater tha or equal to
C. less than
D. Less than or equal to
E. Not equal

Answer: E

It means not equal to.

Question 19:
Programs for finding information online

A. Bookmarks
B. Cache
C. Email
D. Firewalls
E. Search engine

Answer: E

Search engines help locate information online.

Question 20:
Not a monitor type

A. CRT
B. Light Crystal Display
C. LED
D. LCD
E. OLED

Answer: B

Correct term is Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).

Question 21:
Which is a volatile storage device?

A. Hard disk
B. Flash drive
C. Floppy diskette
D. RAM
E. ROM

Answer: D (RAM)

RAM is volatile memory; it loses data when power is off.

Question 22:
Saving internet addresses for future use is

A. Caching
B. Hosting
C. Bookmarking
D. Routing
E. Storing

Answer: C (Bookmarking)

Bookmarking saves website links for later access.

Question 23:
Text above baseline is called

A. Footer
B. Header
C. Hyperlink
D. Subscript
E. Superscript

Answer: E (Superscript)

Superscript appears above normal text line.

Question 24:
EXCEPT modern ICT gadget

A. Cellphone
B. Digital wristwatch
C. Fax machine
D. Satellite
E. Television

Answer: B (Digital wristwatch)

It does not fully perform ICT processing functions.

Question 25:
Mobile operating system

A. Android
B. Linux
C. Unix
D. Windows NT
E. Windows XP

Answer: A (Android)

Android is designed for mobile devices.

Question 26:
CLS command in BASIC

A. Accept input
B. Boot program
C. Clear screen
D. Install programs
E. Print output

Answer: C (Clear screen)

CLS clears the screen in BASIC.

Question 27:
Ctrl + Z in Paint

A. Cut
B. Open
C. Paste
D. Save
E. Undo

Answer: E (Undo)

Ctrl + Z reverses the last action.

Question 28:
Spreadsheet formulas begin with

A. /
B. *
C. +
D. -
E. =

Answer: E (=)

All spreadsheet formulas start with =

Question 29:
Grid in Excel is called

A. Cell
B. Clipboard
C. Dialog box
D. Taskbar
E. Worksheet

Answer: E (Worksheet)

A worksheet is a grid of rows and columns.

Question 30:
Not part of information era

A. Early
B. Electronic
C. Iron
D. Middle
E. Stone

Answer: C (Iron)

Iron Age is not part of information era classification.

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Question 1:
Which of the following is an ICT based gadget?

A. Blender
B. Compact disk
C. Slide rule
D. Smartphone
E. Transistor

Answer: D (Smartphone)

A smartphone is an ICT gadget used for communication, internet access, and computing functions.

Question 2:
Computers can be classified based on the following except _______

A. Generation
B. Purpose
C. Shape
D. Size
E. Type

Answer: C (Shape)

Computers are classified by generation, purpose, size, and type—not by shape.

Question 3:
The interface that connects external devices to a system unit is _______

A. Bracket
B. Circuit
C. Port
D. Slot
E. Socket

Answer: C (Port)

A port is a physical interface used to connect external devices to a computer system.

Question 4:
A set of data stored in a table in database is _______

A. Character
B. Field
C. File
D. Key
E. Record

Answer: E (Record)

A record is a collection of related fields stored together as a row in a database table.

Question 5:
Which of the following storage devices is very slow in operation?

A. Cache
B. Flash drive
C. Floppy disk
D. Hard disk
E. Register

Answer: C (Floppy disk)

Floppy disks are among the slowest storage devices compared to modern storage media.

Question 6:
Monitor is used to display _______ copy of a document.

A. Hard
B. Printed
C. Selected
D. Soft
E. Zipped

Answer: D (Soft)

A monitor displays a soft copy, which is an electronic version of a document.

Question 7:
A modern method of information transmission is by _______

A. Beating drum
B. Letter writing
C. Satellite
D. Town crying
E. Whistling

Answer: C (Satellite)

Satellite communication is a modern and fast method of transmitting information globally.

Question 8:
Which of the following is a temporary storage location?

A. Flash drive
B. Hard disk
C. Optical disc
D. Random Access Memory
E. Read Only Memory

Answer: D (RAM)

RAM is temporary storage that holds data only while the system is running.

Question 9:
The position indicator on a computer screen is _______

A. Arrow
B. Bar
C. Cursor
D. Icon
E. Logo

Answer: C (Cursor)

The cursor shows where text will appear.

Question 10:
Safest way to open unknown email attachment?

A. Confirm first
B. Scan
C. Forward
D. Delete
E. Open directly

Answer: D

Best practice is to delete unknown attachments to avoid malware.

Question 11:
The abbreviation PDA stands for _______

A. Personal Digital Assistance
B. Personal Digital Assistant
C. Personnel Digital Administrator
D. Program Device Application
E. Program Digital Asset

Answer: B (Personal Digital Assistant)

PDA stands for Personal Digital Assistant, a handheld device for personal organization and computing tasks.

Question 12:
Which of the following is a logical operator in BASIC?

A. +
B. –
C. /
D. *
E. <

Answer: E (<)

The symbol < is used as a relational (logical) operator for comparison.

Question 13:
BASIC falls under which category?

A. Assembly
B. High level
C. Low level
D. Machine
E. Object oriented

Answer: B (High level)

BASIC is a high-level programming language designed to be easy to use.

Question 14:
The first machine run by a program is _______

A. Babbage’s Difference Engine
B. Burroughs’ Machine
C. ENIAC
D. Jacquard’s Loom
E. UNIVAC

Answer: D (Jacquard’s Loom)

It used punched cards, making it the first programmable machine.

Question 15:
Function key for “Save As” in MS Word?

A. F12
B. F10
C. F8
D. F4
E. F1

Answer: A (F12)

F12 opens the “Save As” dialog box in Microsoft Word.

Question 16:
To save a file with a new name, _______

A. Click “Save As” on the file menu
B. Toolbar Save As
C. Click “Save”
D. Save icon
E. Ctrl + S

Answer: A

“Save As” allows saving with a different name or location.

Question 17:
Shortcut for printing?

A. Ctrl + A
B. Ctrl + B
C. Ctrl + P

Answer: C (Ctrl + P)

Ctrl + P is the universal print shortcut.

Question 18:
Fourth generation computers used _______

A. Capacitor
B. Chip
C. Punch card
D. Transistor
E. Vacuum tube

Answer: B (Chip)

Microprocessor chips define fourth generation computers.

Question 19:
___ bits equals one word

A. 8
B. 4
C. 16
D. 64
E. 32

Answer: C (16)

Typically, one word equals 16 bits.

Question 20:
Convert 271 to binary

A. 10000111₂
B. 100001111₂
C. 100110111₂
D. 1000001111₂
E. 11000111111₂

Answer: B (100001111₂)

271 in decimal equals 100001111 in binary.

Question 21:
Which component determines the speed of a computer system?

A. Hard disk
B. Motherboard
C. Operating system
D. Random Access Memory
E. Read Only Memory

Answer: D (RAM)

RAM affects speed because it controls how quickly data is accessed.

Question 22:
A typical computer hardware is made up of ___ units.

A. Arithmetic and central processing
B. Central processing and control
C. Control and processing
D. Peripheral and control
E. System and peripheral

Answer: E

Hardware consists of system unit and peripheral devices.

Question 23:
Correct order of computer operation?

A. Input → Output → Process → Storage
B. Input → Process → Output → Storage
C. Output → Storage → Process → Input
D. Process → Output → Storage → Input
E. Storage → Input → Process → Output

Answer: B

Correct cycle: Input → Process → Output → Storage.

Question 24:
Device that converts analogue ↔ digital signals?

A. Analyzer
B. Bluetooth
C. Compiler
D. Infrared
E. Modem

Answer: E (Modem)

A modem converts signals for communication.

Question 25:
Optical ___ Reader detects pencil marks

A. Magnetic
B. Mark
C. Modern
D. Monitor
E. Mouse

Answer: B (Mark)

OMR detects shaded marks on paper.

Question 26:
Program designed to harm computers?

A. Antivirus
B. Compiler
C. Google Chrome
D. Malware
E. Mozilla Firefox

Answer: D (Malware)

Malware is harmful software.

Question 27:
Excel formulas begin with ___

A. =
B. +
C. *
D. **
E. <>

Answer: A (=)

All Excel formulas start with =

Question 28:
____ intelligence simulates human thinking

A. Artificial
B. Nanotechnology
C. Natural
D. Scientific
E. Simulation

Answer: A (Artificial)

AI mimics human intelligence.

Question 29:
Who analyses systems and recommends software?

A. Computer engineer
B. Operator
C. Database admin
D. Developer
E. System analyst

Answer: E

A system analyst evaluates needs and solutions.

Question 30:
1024 bytes equals ___ KB

A. 0.124
B. 1.024
C. 1.240
D. 10.240
E. 102.400

Answer: B (1.024 KB)

1 KB = 1024 bytes.

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Question 1:
The files deleted from a computer system are temporarily stored in

A. flash drive
B. folder
C. local disk
D. recycle bin
E. register

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Answer: D (Recycle bin)

Explanation:
Deleted files are temporarily stored in the Recycle Bin where they can be restored or permanently deleted.

Question 2:
The pictorial representation of a program on a computer's desktop is a/an

A. animation
B. file
C. icon
D. menu
E. pointer

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Answer: C (Icon)

Explanation:
An icon is a small graphical representation of a program or file on the desktop.

Question 3:
Which of the following discourages the use of computer for processing information?

A. Automation of processes
B. Ease of access to information
C. High cost of initial investment
D. Speedy processing of data
E. Storage of large amounts of data

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Answer: C (High cost of initial investment)

Explanation:
High initial cost of purchasing and setting up computers discourages their use.

Question 4:
Which of the following activities requires a word processor?

A. Computer upgrade
B. Formatting of system
C. Installation of peripheral devices
D. Text document modification
E. Updating operating system

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Answer: D (Text document modification)

Explanation:
Word processors are used for creating and modifying text documents.

Question 5:
The unit of computer operations that prints out information is

A. control
B. input
C. memory
D. output
E. processing

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Answer: D (Output)

Explanation:
Output devices present processed data in a readable form such as printing.

Question 6:
Microsoft Paint is an example of a ____ package.

A. graphic
B. presentation
C. spreadsheet
D. web design
E. word processing

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Answer: A (Graphic)

Explanation:
Microsoft Paint is used for creating and editing images, making it a graphics package.

Question 7:
The collective name for symbols used in writing programs is

A. alphabet
B. character
C. hieroglyph
D. numeral
E. sign

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Answer: B (Character)

Explanation:
Characters include letters, numbers, and symbols used in programming.

Question 8:
A professional who writes, tests and maintains codes that instructs computers to perform specific tasks is a/an

A. administrator
B. analyst
C. manager
D. operator
E. programmer

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Answer: E (Programmer)

Explanation:
A programmer develops and maintains software by writing code.

Question 9:
Which of the following is related to ICT?

A. Forecasting
B. Hawking
C. Hiking
D. Lumbering
E. Stakeboarding

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Answer: A (Forecasting)

Explanation:
Forecasting often uses ICT tools for data analysis and prediction.

Question 10:
What is the equivalent of 3 bytes in bits?

A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
E. 24

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Answer: E (24 bits)

Explanation:
1 byte = 8 bits, so 3 bytes = 3 × 8 = 24 bits.

Question 11:
What is the full meaning of RAM?

A. Random Access Memory
B. Random Acute Memo
C. Rapid Access Memory
D. Read Access Memory
E. Read Accurate Memo

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Answer: A (Random Access Memory)

Explanation:
RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is the computer’s temporary memory used while processing data.

Question 12:
Which of the following is best produced using Microsoft Excel?

A. Journal
B. Letter
C. Logo
D. Memo
E. Payroll

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Answer: E (Payroll)

Explanation:
Microsoft Excel is best used for calculations and tabular data such as payroll processing.

Question 13:
What is the name given to a processed data?

A. Document
B. Fact
C. Information
D. News
E. Program

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Answer: C (Information)

Explanation:
Processed data becomes information because it is meaningful and useful.

Question 14:
An attempt by someone to obtain confidential information by falsifying his/her identity is

A. browsing
B. phishing
C. spying
D. surfing
E. updating

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Answer: B (phishing)

Explanation:
Phishing is a cybercrime where attackers disguise themselves to steal sensitive information.

Question 15:
Which of the following is a modern way of transmitting information?

A. Electronic mail
B. Fire lighting
C. Gong beating
D. Hieroglyphy
E. Whistling

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Answer: A (Electronic mail)

Explanation:
Email is a modern digital method of transmitting information using the internet.

Question 16:
Which computer language is solely based on binary code?

A. Assembly
B. High level
C. Hypertext mark-up
D. Low level
E. Machine

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Answer: E (Machine)

Explanation:
Machine language uses binary code (0s and 1s) and is directly understood by the computer.

Question 17:
Which of the following is an advantage of database systems?

A. Complex to undertake
B. Difficulty of integration
C. Enhanced data integrity
D. Maintenance overhead
E. Security risk

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Answer: C (Enhanced data integrity)

Explanation:
Database systems improve accuracy and consistency of data, ensuring better integrity.

Question 18:
The computer component that manipulates and transforms data into information is the

A. input system
B. memory
C. motherboard
D. output system
E. processor

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Answer: E (processor)

Explanation:
The processor (CPU) performs calculations and processes data into meaningful information.

Question 19:
Which of the following is not a type of operating system?

A. Multi user
B. Network computer
C. Real time
D. Single tasking
E. Single user

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Answer: B (Network computer)

Explanation:
“Network computer” is not an operating system type, while the others are OS classifications.

Question 20:
The value(s) of P in the program above is/are

A. 3
B. 1, 3, 5
C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
D. 1, 5
E. 3, 5

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Answer: B (1, 3, 5)

Explanation:
The loop starts at 1, increases by step 2, and stops before 7 is exceeded, producing values 1, 3, and 5.

Question 21:
A computer is said to be versatile because it

A. can attend to several users at a time.
B. can be used for many purposes.
C. can deal with one data at a time.
D. is capable of storing just a type of data.
E. processes data fast.

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Answer: B (can be used for many purposes)

Explanation:
A computer is called versatile because it can perform many different tasks such as calculations, typing, browsing, and designing.

Question 22:
Which of the following storage media has the highest capacity?

A. Flash drive
B. Hard disk drive
C. Magnetic tape
D. Punch card
E. Solid state drive

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Answer: C (Magnetic tape)

Explanation:
Magnetic tape has the highest storage capacity and is commonly used for large-scale backup systems.

Question 23:
The keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + I" in Microsoft Word will ______ selected text.

A. bold
B. erase
C. indent
D. italicise
E. underline

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Answer: D (italicise)

Explanation:
Ctrl + I is used to italicise selected text in Microsoft Word.

Question 24:
An aspect of computer science that develops programs to imitate human thinking is

A. artificial intelligence.
B. computer simulation.
C. data mining.
D. networking.
E. robotics.

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Answer: A (artificial intelligence)

Explanation:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) focuses on creating systems that simulate human thinking and decision-making.

Question 25:
A set of moral principles that regulate the use of computer is

A. ethics.
B. laws.
C. protocol.
D. rules.
E. standard.

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Answer: A (ethics)

Explanation:
Computer ethics refers to moral principles guiding the proper use of computers and technology.

Question 26:
Which of the following is not a component of spreadsheet?

A. Cell
B. Column
C. Form
D. Row
E. Value

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Answer: C (Form)

Explanation:
Spreadsheet components include cells, rows, columns, and values. "Form" is not a basic spreadsheet component.

Question 27:
A software that can be used to create and manipulate images on a computer is ____ package.

A. database management system
B. graphics
C. presentation
D. spreadsheet
E. word processing

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Answer: B (graphics)

Explanation:
Graphics packages are used for creating and editing images.

Question 28:
A smartphone is an example of a/an ____ computer.

A. analog
B. micro
C. special purpose
D. super
E. third generation

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Answer: B (micro)

Explanation:
Smartphones are microcomputers because they are small, portable, and designed for individual use.

Question 29:
An operating system whose usage is based on the use of disk drives is

A. IOS
B. MS DOS
C. OS/2
D. MS Windows
E. Xenix

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Answer: B (MS DOS)

Explanation:
MS-DOS is a disk operating system that relies on command-line instructions and disk-based operations.

Question 30:
The statement used for inserting comments into a source program in BASIC programming is

A. CLS
B. FOR
C. LET
D. PRINT
E. REM

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Answer: E (REM)

Explanation:
REM is used in BASIC programming to insert comments that are not executed by the computer.

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