JAMB Computer Science Past Questions & Answers

1.

Which of the following controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer

A.

CPU

B.

application software

C.

operating system

D.

ALU

Correct answer is C

Operating system controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer

2.

In computer architecture, the type of bus that connects the major components of a computer system is

A.

address

B.

data bus

C.

control bus

D.

system bus

Correct answer is D

In computer architecture, the system bus is the main communication route that connects the major components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and input/output devices. It is composed of the data bus, address bus, and control bus. Therefore, the correct answer is 'system bus'.

3.

Using Boolean identities, reduce the given Boolean expression:
A(A+1) + A(B+0) + C.1

A.

A + B + C

B.

A.B.C

C.

A.B + C

D.

A + C

Correct answer is D

Using Boolean identities, the given Boolean expression A(A+1) + A(B+0) + C.1 can be reduced as follows: A.1 + A.B + C = A + A.B + C = A + C. The Boolean identity A + A.B = A is used here, which states that if A is true, the whole expression is true regardless of the value of B.

4.

The first stage of data processing activities is ?

A.

Manipulation

B.

Collection

C.

Conversion

D.

Sorting

Correct answer is B

The first stage of data processing is the collection or gathering of data and recording it in a usable form

5.

One of the following is not a good way to prevent virus

A.

encryption

B.

use of firewall

C.

carelessly exposing your vital and personal information

D.

use of antivirus software

Correct answer is C

Ways of preventing virus
- use of antivirus software
- use of firewall
- exercising care in giving out personal and vital information
- encryptions