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WAEC 2025 Computer Hardware Q&A Guide

The document is a printable question bank for WAEC Computer Studies (2025) focusing on computer hardware. It includes objective questions with answers and a theory question section that asks for differentiation between RAM and ROM, as well as an explanation of CPU functions. The mark scheme provides guidance on expected answers and scoring for each part.

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WAEC 2025 Computer Hardware Q&A Guide

The document is a printable question bank for WAEC Computer Studies (2025) focusing on computer hardware. It includes objective questions with answers and a theory question section that asks for differentiation between RAM and ROM, as well as an explanation of CPU functions. The mark scheme provides guidance on expected answers and scoring for each part.

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WAEC Computer Studies (2025) - Topic 2: Computer Hardware

Printable Question Bank

Section A: Objective Questions (10 Marks)

Instructions: Answer all questions. Circle the correct option (A-D).

1. The "brain" of the computer is the:


A) RAM
B) CPU
C) Hard disk
D) GPU
Answer: B) CPU
2. Volatile memory is:
A) ROM
B) RAM
C) SSD
D) USB drive
Answer: B) RAM
3. Which is an input device?
A) Monitor
B) Printer
C) Keyboard
D) Speaker
Answer: C) Keyboard
4. The ALU performs:
A) Internet connectivity
B) Arithmetic calculations
C) Data storage
D) Power supply
Answer: B) Arithmetic calculations
5. Which port provides the fastest data transfer?
A) USB 2.0
B) HDMI
C) USB 3.0
D) VGA
Answer: C) USB 3.0
6. The smallest unit of data is:
A) Byte
B) Kilobyte
C) Bit
D) Nibble
Answer: C) Bit
7. Which storage has no moving parts?
A) HDD
B) SSD
C) Floppy disk
D) CD-ROM
Answer: B) SSD
8. The Control Unit:
A) Stores files permanently
B) Manages instruction execution
C) Displays graphics
D) Charges the battery
Answer: B) Manages instruction execution
9. 1 Terabyte (TB) = _____ Gigabytes (GB)?
A) 100
B) 500
C) 1024
D) 2048
Answer: C) 1024
10. A device that converts digital to analog signals is a:
A) Router
B) Modem
C) Switch
D) Hub
Answer: B) Modem

Section B: Theory Question (10 Marks)

Question:
a) Differentiate between RAM and ROM (4 marks)
b) Explain three functions of the CPU (6 marks)

Mark Scheme:

Part Expected Answer Marks


a) Differences:
• RAM is volatile; ROM is non-volatile.
• RAM is temporary; ROM is permanent. 2 marks per difference (Total: 4)
b) CPU Functions:
• ALU: Performs calculations.
Part Expected Answer Marks
• Control Unit: Manages instructions.
• Registers: Hold temporary data. 2 marks per function (Total: 6)

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