JAMB Computer Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 18

86.

What category of application package does microsoft excel belong to ?

A.

Word processing package

B.

Graphics packages

C.

Database management packages

D.

Spreadsheet packages

Correct answer is D

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet package. It is used for storing, organizing, and manipulating data. It provides tools for data visualization such as charts and graphs. Word processing packages like Microsoft Word are used for creating, editing, and formatting text documents. Database management packages are used for storing, retrieving, and managing data in a database. Graphics packages are used for creating and editing images, drawings, and illustrations

87.

The following are input devices except

A.

mouse

B.

monitor

C.

Keyboard

D.

joystick

Correct answer is B

The monitor is an output device, not an input device. Input devices are used to input data into a computer system for processing. Examples include a keyboard, mouse, joystick, etc. On the other hand, output devices are used to display or output the processed data. Examples include a monitor, printer, etc.

88.

A computer code that spreads without the user interaction and can cause network performance problem is

A.

a trojan

B.

a computer worm

C.

a spyware

D.

a computer virus

Correct answer is B

A computer worm is a computer code that spreads without user interaction, they are not always destructive but can cause network performance and stability problems

89.

The logic gate in the figure above is

A.

XNOR gate

B.

NOT gate

C.

XOR gate

D.

OR gate

Correct answer is C

It's an XOR gate
denoted by Z = A ⊕ B.

90.

A set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers is called

A.

cyber security guidelines

B.

computer ethics

C.

computer safety laws

D.

computer rules

Correct answer is B

Computer ethics is the term used to describe a set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers. It involves questions related to privacy, accuracy, property, and access