JAMB Computer Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 35

171.

Which of the below-mentioned reasons do not satisfy the reason why people create a computer virus?

A.

protection

B.

Identity theft

C.

pranks

D.

research purpose

Correct answer is A

Computer virus are not created for protection purpose

172.

Another word for booting is

A.

starting

B.

restarting

C.

loading

D.

running

Correct answer is A

In computing, booting is the process of starting a computer

173.

Files that maintain the hierarchical structure of the file system

A.

Descriptors

B.

Directories

C.

Modifiers

D.

Relative files

Correct answer is B

Directories are the files that maintain the hierarchical structure of the file system. The users are allowed to read information in directories

174.

In general, a file is basically a collection of all related______.

A.

Rows & Columns

B.

Fields

C.

Database

D.

Records

Correct answer is D

A file is a collection of related data or program records stored on some input/output or auxiliary storage medium

175.

The rules that govern the structure of a command or programming language is called

A.

Syntax

B.

Algorithm

C.

Logic

D.

Password

Correct answer is A

Syntax refers to the rules that define the structure of a language. Syntax in computer programming means the rules that control the structure of the symbols, punctuation, and words of a programming language