2025 BECE SAMPLE QUESTIONS

FOR BOLDSTEPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, ABUJA

COMPUTER STUDIES

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following is an example of an early 9. The use of IT in communication includes
counting device? a) Email
a) Calculator b) Social media
b) Abacus c) Video conferencing
c) Computer d) All of the above
d) Keyboard 10. Which of these is a negative impact of IT on
2. Which device was used before the invention of society?
computers for calculations? a) Increased productivity
a) Logarithm tables b) Cybercrime
b) Abacus c) Improved efficiency
c) Napier’s Bones d) Faster communication
d) All of the above 11. What is an example of a modern IT tool used in
3. The first mechanical calculating device was timing and control?
developed by a) Wristwatch
a) Charles Babbage b) Traffic lights
b) John Napier c) Calculator
c) Blaise Pascal d) Telephone
d) Alan Turing 13. What is the meaning of information
4. Which generation of computers used vacuum transmission?
tubes? a) The process of storing data
a) First generation b) The process of moving information from one
b) Second generation place to another
c) Third generation c) The process of deleting files
d) Fourth generation d) The process of formatting a computer
5. The first electronic counting device was 14. Which of the following is an ancient method of
a) ENIAC information transmission?
b) Abacus a) Email
c) Slide Rule b) use of town criers
d) Napier’s Bones c) Social media
6. What is the main characteristic of the fourth d) Instant messaging
generation of computers? 15. Modern methods of information transmission
a) Use of transistors include
b) Use of vacuum tubes a) Postal letters
c) Use of microprocessors b) Newspapers
d) Use of punch cards c) Mobile phones
7. Which of the following is a way of taking care of d) Drum beating
a computer room/laboratory? 16. What is data processing?
a) Eating inside the lab A) The process of deleting all stored data
b) Cleaning the computer with water B) The collection, manipulation, and processing of
c) Keeping the room dust-free data to produce meaningful information
d) Placing liquids near the computer C) The transmission of data without modification
8. Which of the following is NOT an application of D) The process of storing raw data permanently
IT? 17. Which of the following is the correct sequence of
a) Communication the data processing cycle?
b) Cooking A) Input → Processing → Output → Storage
c) Organization Management B) Storage → Input → Processing → Output
d) Timing and Control
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D) Input → Output → Processing → Storage a) System software and Application software
18. What is the first stage of the data processing b) Hardware and Software
cycle? c) Input and Output
A) Processing d) Computer and Monitor
B) Output 27. Which of these is NOT a graphic package?
C) Input a) Corel Draw
D) Storage b) Microsoft Word
19. Which stage of the data processing cycle involves c) Adobe Photoshop
converting raw data into a meaningful format? d) Paint
A) Storage 28. The smallest unit of storage in a computer is
B) Input a) Byte
C) Processing b) Bit
D) Output c) Kilobyte
20. What does the output stage of data processing d) Megabyte
involve? 29. 1024 bytes make up a
A) Receiving raw data a) Kilobyte
B) Storing processed data b) Megabyte
C) Presenting processed data in a useful form c) Gigabyte
D) Destroying unnecessary data d) Terabyte
21. What is an example of an input device used in 30. Who is responsible for managing an
data processing? organization's computer systems and networks?
A) Printer A) Computer Engineer
B) Monitor B) Computer Manager
C) Keyboard C) System Analyst
D) Speaker D) Data Scientist
22. Which stage of data processing ensures that 31. Which of the following is NOT a computer-
information is kept for future use? related profession?
A) Processing A) Programmer
B) Storage B) Graphic Designer
C) Output C) Surgeon
D) Input D) Software Engineer
23. Which of these is NOT an ethical way to use the 32. What does a programmer do?
internet? A) Installs and maintains hardware devices
a) Cyberbullying B) Writes, tests, and debugs software programs
b) Downloading legal software C) Manages social media accounts
c) Using strong passwords D) Analyzes company profits
d) Respecting copyright laws 33. Which of these skills is essential for a good
24. A correct sitting posture when using a computer computer professional?
includes A) Inability to work in a team
a) Slouching B) Strong problem-solving skills
b) Keeping the back straight C) Lack of adaptability
c) Placing the monitor too high D) Ignoring technological advancements
d) Sitting far from the screen 34. What is the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)?
25. What is an example of an operating system? A) A professional body for doctors
a) Microsoft Word B) A government organization for regulating
b) Windows 10 elections
c) Google Chrome C) A professional association for IT and computer
d) Photoshop experts in Nigeria
D) A financial institution for IT students
35. What is one of the functions of computer A) Selling computer accessories
professional bodies? B) Setting professional standards and ethics
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D) Preventing people from studying computer resources
science C) High literacy rates in all countries
36. What quality should a good computer D) The reduction in mobile phone usage
professional possess? 39. One key feature of the new economy is:
A) Lack of communication skills A) Heavy reliance on traditional farming
B) Ability to work under pressure B) The use of digital technology and the internet
C) Resistance to learning new things C) A complete rejection of digital tools
D) Avoiding teamwork D) Decreased communication speed
37. What is the digital divide? 40. How does the digital divide impact education?
A) A gap between countries in terms of population A) All students have equal access to online learning
B) The difference in access to technology between resources
different groups B) Some students lack access to technology for
C) A new programming language learning
D) A type of internet connection C) Internet access is free for everyone
38. What is a major cause of the digital divide? D) Every school has modern computer labs
A) Equal distribution of technology
THEORY
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
1. What is computer software
b. List two types of computer software 2. What is computer programming language?
c. Give three examples of application software b. outline three levels of programming language
d. Mention four functions of computer operating c. list four examples of high level language
system. d. what is the full meaning of BASIC

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1. Identify the part labelled 1-6
2. Give the name of the part labelled 1-4
2. Give one function of each of the above parts
3. Give the full meaning of WAN, MAN
3. Give one difference and one similarity
and LAN
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 THEORY ANSWERS
2. What is computer software
Software is a set of instructions and procedures passed to the computer to perform certain activities or task. It
can also be defined as a set of instructions that direct the activities of the computer system in order to
undertake a specific task. Unlike the hardware, software cannot be seen or touched.

B. The Two Types Of Software Are:

1. System software
2. Application software

C. The Three Examples of Application

1. Word Processing Package,
2. Spreadsheet Package,
3. Game Software.

D. The Four Functions Of Operating System Are:

1. Access control/ System Security
2. Controls program execution
3. Booting/Starting up the computer
4. Task management

2. What is computer programming language?

A computer programming language is an artificial language that can be used to control the behavior of a
machine particularly a computer. Programming language is a means through which programmer communicate
with the computer in solving different categories of problems.

B. Outline Three Levels of Programming Language

The three levels of programming language are:
1. Machine Language
2. Low Level Language (Assembly Language)
3. High Level Language

C. List Four Examples of High Level Language

The four examples of high level language are:
1. C ++
2. Java
3. FORTRAN (Formula Translation)
4. COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language)

D. What Is the Full Meaning of BASIC

BASIC means: Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

ANSWER TO PRACTICAL QUESTIONS

1. Identify the part labelled 1-6
1. Printer
2. Monitor
3. CPU (Central Processing Unit)
4. Mouse
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6. Keyboard

b. Give one function of each of the above parts

Printer: is used to bring out the result of data processing in hardcopy
Monitor: is used to display the result of data processing on the screen of the computer
CPU: is used to carry out the arithmetic and logical operation in the computer
Mouse” is used to control the movement of the cursor
Monitor stand: is used to hold the computer monitor
Keyboard: is used to enter data and information into the computer
c. Give one difference and one similarity between 1 and 2 above
DIFFERENCE:
Printer Prints text, images and pictures on paper while monitor display texts, images and pictures.
SIMILARITIES:
They are both output devices

2. Identify the image above

The image above is a computer router

B. Give the name of the part labelled 1-4

1. LAN Port
2. WAN Port
3. USB (Universal Serial Port)
4. Antenna

C. Give the full meaning of WAN, MAN and LAN

LAN: Local Area Network
MAN: Metropolitan Area Network
WAN: Wide Area Network