COMPUTER STUDIES
EXAMINATION SCHEME
There will be three papers, Papers 1, 2 and 3, all of which must be taken. Papers 1 and 2
shall be a composite paper to be taken at one sitting.
Paper 1 will consist of 50 multiple-choice objective questions all which are to be
answered in 1 hour for 25 marks.
Paper 2 will consist of five essay questions. Candidates will be required to answer any
three in 1 hour for 30 marks.

Paper 3 will test actual practical skills of school candidates and knowledge of practical
work for private candidates. It will consist of three questions to be answered in
2 hours for 45 marks
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
PAPER 1
(OBJECTIVE)
1. A computer is best defined as a/an
A. machine that is capable of carrying out enormous task.
B. machine that performs routine calculations.
C. electronic device that processes data.
D. electronic device that has monitor.
2. Which of the following are constituents of a computer system?
A. Input and output units
B. Hardware and software
C. Softcopy and hardcopy
D. Data and information
3. The acronym CPU stands for
A. Central Programming Unit.
B. Central Processing Unit.
C. Computer Processing Unit.
D. Computer Programming Unit

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