JAMB Computer Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 21

101.

What is the major purpose of application software?

A.

oversee the running of the computer

B.

utilities

C.

database management

D.

recreation

Correct answer is B

The major function performed by all application software is to allow the user utilize it in a particular area. Be it security, research, gaming, etc

102.

What kind of data is processed by an analog computer?

A.

Discrete data

B.

Intermittent

C.

Discretely varying

D.

Continuously varying data

Correct answer is D

An analog computer is the one which is used to process continuously varying data. This changeable yet continuous data is generally referred to as the analog data

103.

What is the major purpose of application software?

A.

oversee the running of the computer

B.

utilities

C.

database management

D.

recreation

Correct answer is B

The major function performed by all application software is to allow the user utilize it in a particular area. Be it security, research, gaming, etc

104.

___________ is the combination of already processed _____________

A.

information /data

B.

data /information

C.

information /instructions

D.

instructions /Data

Correct answer is A

Information is the combination of already processed data

105.

What differs a system software from application software?

A.

ability to multi task

B.

being minimal in terms of space

C.

presence of cache memory

D.

unique programs installed by the creators to help run the computer

Correct answer is D

A system software differs from an application software in so many ways. Of which one is the ability of system software to control and run the computer, while applications software are installed by users to perform certain functions