WAEC Computer Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 8

36.

One similarity between be spoke software and application packages is that they are?

A.

both available off the shelf

B.

highly standardized

C.

both written by computer users

D.

meant to be used by computer end users

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

37.

Thy following programs are general purpose application software except

A.

corel draw

B.

payroll system

C.

Ms software

D.

MS word

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

38.

The program that is loaded into a special area on a microprocessor or ROM on a one-time basis and becomes part of the hardware is called?

A.

firmware

B.

liveware

C.

software

D.

utility

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

39.

The logic equation for the logic-circuit in the diagram above is?

A.

Z=A+B+C

B.

Z=A.B+C

C.

Z=A+B+C

D.

Z=A.B.C

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

40.

The part labelled X in the figure above is called?

A.

auxiliary memory

B.

output unit

C.

secondary memory

D.

storage unit

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.