Waec Data Processing Paper 2, Essay May/June 2016 Questions

Waec Data Processing Paper 2, Essay May/June 2016 Questions

 1.
a) Describe datahandling .
b) Explain two ways of handling data.
c) State four factors  to consider when handling data electronically.
d) Starting from the Save As dialogue box, outline the steps involved in passwording a document in a word processing package


2.
a. Define information processing.
b.  State four steps involved in information processing.
c. Mention three advantages of using computers for information processing.
d. Highlight three disadvantages of using computers for information processing

3.
(a)
(i) With the aid of a simple diagram, explain information processing.
(ii) Give one example of information transmission.

(b) Give one example of each of the following:
(i) single user, single tasking operating system;
(ii) single user, multitasking operating system;
(iii) multi user operating system.

(c) List four features of a Graphical User Interface


4.
a. Mention four qualities of a good computer professional.
b. List four computer professional bodies in Nigeria.
c. Write the full meaning of the following:
(i) WiFi
(ii) GUI


5.
(a) Use the information in the spreadsheet below to answer questions 5(a) i-v

(i) Write the formula to calculate the total score in Mathematics.
(ii) Write two spreadsheet formulas to calculate Paul’s average score in the four
subjects.
(iii) What spreadsheet function can be used to determine the highest score in English?
(iv) Outline the procedure for calculating Vera’s total score in all the subjects and give the result in cell H8.
(v) If the minimum pass mark is an average score of 60, write a formula to determine if Etta passed or failed.

(b)Use the diagram below to answer questions 5(b) i-vii

(i) What is the name of the application shown in the diagram?
(ii) State one use of the application mentioned in 5 (b) (i).
(iii) Outline the procedure to launch the application from its shortcut on the desktop.
(iv) After launching the application, what is the name of the slide that appears by default?
(v) Identify the part labeled I.
(vi) Write the keyboard shortcut that would also perform the function of the part labeled I.
(vii) Mention three functions that can be performed by the insert button

6.
(a)Folders are used for storing files in the computer. List the steps for carrying out the following operations:
(i) creating a folder on the desktop;
(ii) giving name to the folder;
(iii) sending a file from “My Documents” folder into the folder created in 6(a)(i)
(iv) changing the name of the folder in 6 (a) (ii) to “RESULTS”.


The table below shows selected fields and DataTypes in MS Access. Use it to answer questions 6 (b) (i)and 6 (b) (ii).


Field                      DataTypes
FulName               Text
 Mat.No                 Text
Date of Birth         *
Fees                        *
Address                  Memo

(i) What is the appropriate data type for:
I. Date of Birth Field;
II.Fees Field?

(ii) If MS Access is running, describe the procedure to:
I. create a table with the fields as given above using design view;
II. set the Mat.No Field as the primary key;
III. set the FullName Field to a maximum of 50 characters.