JAMB Computer Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 40

196.

Internet explorer is used for

A.

viewing movies

B.

Listening to music

C.

Drawing

D.

viewing Web pages

Correct answer is D

The Internet explorer is used view Web pages. Internet Explorer is a free web browser, commonly called IE or MSIE, that allows users to view web pages on the internet. It is also used to access online banking, online marketing over the internet, listen to and watch streaming videos, and many more. It was introduced by Microsoft in 1995

197.

In which situation does running application remain active?

A.

when log off

B.

when user is switched

C.

when shut down

D.

when reboot

Correct answer is B

Running applications remain active when user is switched because, when user is switched, cache memory is not cleared and the computer system does not go off. Therefore, running apps remain active when user is switched

198.

What does a linker program do?

A.

it places the program in the memory for execution

B.

relocates the program to execute from the specific memory area allocated to it

C.

Links the program with other programs needed for its execution

D.

interface the program with the entities generating its input data

Correct answer is C

from the name linker program, a linker program links a program with other programs needed for its execution. It does this by taking one or more objects files and combining them into a single executable file, library file, or another object file

199.

What does CO stand for in COBOL

A.

common object

B.

common

C.

computer oriented

D.

common operating

Correct answer is B

COBOL stands for common business oriented language. Therefore, CO stands for common

200.

What tells the computer how to use its components?

A.

utility

B.

application

C.

operating system

D.

network

Correct answer is C

Operating system being responsible for the running of the computer system, tells the computer how to use its component, and the most suitable component to use