BECE Computer Studies 2021 Past Questions

Question 1

The early counting devices are

A.bottles, keys and stones
B.cowries, fingers and stones
C.drums, fingers and bamboo
D.fingers, rings and ball
E.paper, sand and rocks

Objective

Question 2

Which of the following is a rule and regulation in computer laboratory?

A.Arrange the computer and peripherals in an orderly manner
B.Format the computers in the laboratory
C.Hibernate the computers
D.Restart the computers in the laboratory
E.Unplug the computer when in use

Objective

Question 3

Information and communication technology CANNOT be used to

A.build a traditional counting device
B.create algorithms and flowcharts
C.format a system
D.process information
E.read a compact disk

Objective

Question 4

The widely used word processor is

A.AmiPro
B.Google Docs
C.Libre Office Writer
D.Ms Word
E.Word Perfect

Objective

Question 5

The organization that regulates the computing professions in Nigeria is

A.Computer Professionals Registeration Council of Nigeria (CPRN)
B.Information Technology Association of Nigeria (ITAN)
C.Institute of Management Information System (IMIS)
D.Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
E.Nigeria Internet Group (NIG)

Objective

Question 6

ICT can be used to develop the society through

A.breaking internet security protocols
B.creating more advanced viruses
C.the creation of models to increase efficiency in workers
D.the elimination of competitive markets
E.the reduction of literacy rates

Objective

Question 7

The application package that is formula oriented is

A.CorelDraw
B.Ms Excel
C.Ms PowerPoint
D.Ms Word
E.Instant Artist

Objective

Question 8

In s spreadsheet, the selected cell where data is to be entered is

A.active
B.dormant
C.highlighted
D.quick access
E.task

Objective

Question 9

Letters and memos are suitably typed using

A.CorelDraw
B.Ms Access
C.Ms PowerPoint
D.Ms Word
E.Paint

Objective

Question 10

The graphical illustration below is a

A.bar graph
B.histogram
C.line graph
D.pictogram
E.pie chart

Objective

Question 11

The process of collecting and translating raw facts into meaningful information is

A.computerization
B.conversion
C.data processing
D.data storage
E.technology

Objective

Question 12

A vast network that connects computers all over the world is

A.ethernet
B.extranet
C.internet
D.intranet
E.spectranet

Objective

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an internet browser?

A.Mozilla Firefox
B.Google Chrome
C.Messenger
D.Netscape
E.Safari

Objective

Question 14

Types of database are

A.concentrated, conditional and distributed
B.cocentrated, directed and memorized
C.conditional, intructional and intentional
D.distributed, relational and centralised
E.ring, procecss and light

Objective

Question 15

The following are types of wireless communication EXCEPT

A.bluetooth
B.fibre optic
C.infrared
D.radio frequency
E.satellite

Objective

Question 16

Which of the following is a disadvantage of disk operating system?

A.Commands are simple to remember and use
B.It has a very stable operating system
C.It has character based interface
D.It is the underlying operating system of all windows products
E.It takes less space on the hard drive

Objective

Question 17

Graphics package is an application program that is used

A.for arithmetical/logical operations
B.for planning and production of payrolls
C.to create and manipulate images
D.to create slide presentations
E.to type letters and create memos

Objective

Question 18

In BASIC programming, REM is

A.a non-executable statement
B.an executable statement
C.used to assign value to a variable
D.used to instruct computer to run a program
E.used to instruct computer to stop running a program

Objective

Question 19

A benefit of ICT is

A.cyber bullying
B.cybercrime
C.plagiarism
D.pornography
E.social networking

Objective

Question 20

Which of the following led to poor technology in old economy?

A.A level playing field
B.Better opportunities
C.Globalisation
D.New markets
E.Time wastage

Objective

Question 21

In Microsoft Paint toolbar, which of the following is NOT an option in "Resize" drop down window?

A.Crop
B.Horizontal
C.Percentage
D.Pixels
E.Vertical

Objective

Question 22

The use of Ctrl + V on a computer keyboard will ...... a document.

A.copy
B.cut
C.paste
D.print
E.save

Objective

Question 23

Information received through sound only is

A.Audio
B.Audio-visual
C.Network
D.Print
E.Visual

Objective

Question 24

Which of the following is a disadvantage of satellite communication?

A.Diificult to maintain
B.High bandwidth
C.Superior reliabilty
D.Versatility
E.Wireless and mobile

Objective

Question 25

A function of an operating system that allows users to interact with a computer is

A.file management
B.user interface
C.system profiler
D.resources management
E.task management

Objective

Question 26

How many bits make a byte?

A.2
B.4
C.6
D.8
E.10

Objective

Question 27

An example of anti-virus program is

A.Alabama
B.Christmas
C.Dr Solomon
D.Logic bomb
E.Sleeper

Objective

Question 28

Which of the following signs indicates that a computer system has NOT been infected by virus?

A.Disks and disk drives are accessible
B.It restarts on its own and fails to run normally
C.It runs slowly
D.It switches itself off and restarts every few minutes
E.Unusual error message pops out

Objective

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a feature of graphics packages?

A.Colour palette
B.Menu bar
C.Printable area
D.Slide views
E.Tool bar

Objective

Question 30

A disadvantage of ICT is

A.cyber bullying
B.e-commerce
C.information resources
D.online shopping
E.software production

Objective