JAMB Computer Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 19

91.

___________ 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

92.

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

93.

___________ booting is done by turning on the computer at first instance.

A.

hot

B.

spicy

C.

cold

D.

cool

Correct answer is C

Cold booting is the process where a computer is turned on from a totally powerless state

94.

Which of these is not a programming language

A.

HTML

B.

Java

C.

C++

D.

ios

Correct answer is D

Ios is an operating system not a programming language

95.

Binary coded decimals (BCD) numbers express each digit as a ___________

A.

byte

B.

nibble

C.

bit

D.

All of the above

Correct answer is B

Nibbles are used to express binary coded number's digit