Handling Computer Files

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Handling Computer Files, the JAMB Computer Studies syllabus expects you to study:

• 2. Handling Computer Files
• (a) Basic operations
• (b) Data Loss
• (c) Security
• (d) Computer versus manual files v.
• SECTION E: Computer Maintena

Study notes & guidance

Study Handling Computer Files using a recommended Computer Studies textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Computer Studies, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Handling Computer Files, you should be able to:

1. Perform basic file operations - Create, Delete, Retrieve, Insert, Copy, View, Update, Open, Close etc.
2. Identify causes of data loss - Overwriting - Inadvertent deletion - Hardware malfunction - Virus attack - Theft - Arson - Natural Disaster etc.
3. Use different methods of securing data and maintaining its integrity - Backup - Antivirus - Personal Identification Number - Biometrics - Passwords - Proper labelling of storage devices - CCTV - Physical Security - Fire Extinguisher - Smoke Alarms - etc. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of computer and manual file (security, speed of access and creation, cost of setup and maintenance, electricity supply, etc.) nce and Safety Measures

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Computer Studies syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.