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WAEC Computer Studies 2025 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Computer Studies 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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One difference between a desktop computer and a laptop computer is that:

  • A. A laptop can be connected directly to the Internet through WiFi but a desktop can only be connected through Ethernet
  • B. A laptop contains a high capacity battery that powers it for an extensive period while a desktop mainly uses UPS for alternative power sourceCorrect
  • C. A desktop does not support the use of a mouse
  • D. A laptop uses only serial ports for connections while a desktop uses only parallel ports for all connections

Explanation

A laptop contains a high-capacity battery for extended use, while a desktop mainly relies on a UPS as an alternative power source.

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