WAEC Computer Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 20

96.

Handwritten letters, typeset documents or printout Characters can be read into the computer by?

A.

Barcode Reader

B.

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

C.

Optical Character Recognition

D.

Optical Mark Reader

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

97.

Arrange the following inventions in chronological order.

I. Slide Rule ll. Pascaline llI. Analytical Engine IV. Difference Engine

A.

I, II, IV and IIl

B.

I, IV, III and Il

C.

III, IV, II and I

D.

I, II, III and IV

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

98.

Pascal's calculating machine was useful in? 

A.

addition and subtraction only

B.

division only

C.

multiplication and division only

D.

multiplication only

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

99.

Under classification by data representation. computers can be?

A.

analogue, digital and hybrid

B.

hybrid, mainframes and analogue

C.

mini- computers, digital and supercomputers

D.

supercomputers and mini-computers

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

100.

Choose the incorrect statement about microcomputers? 

A.

A microcomputer can be placed on a single silicon chip

B.

A microcomputer can have more processing capability than a mainframe model

C.

ROM chips may be used in micros to permanently store program instruction

D.

Most micros use rigid disk storage devices rather than floppy disk drives

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.