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

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


1.
(a) Data handling is the process/way of ensuring that data is obtained, stored, archived or disposed in a manner that retains its integrity/in a secured manner .
OR
Data handling is basically the process/way of imputing and storing data in a computer. The Data is then processed into information

(b) There are two ways of handling data which are:

(i) Electronic method : This is the use of electronic systems such as Computers, storage media like video tape, CD, DVD, Memory Cards and other electronic devices to obtain, store, archive, share or dispose data.
(ii) Non-electronic/Manual method : This involves the use of paper files, journals, laboratory notebooks, human effects and other non-electronic means to store or share data.

(c) Factors to be considered when handling data electronically

1. Data Integrity
2. Regular update of data
3. Validation of data
4. Security of data/Encryption
5. Type of Data
6. Type of storage to be used
7. Data volume/Size
8. Access Control
9. Regular Anti-Virus Update
10. Limit Physical access to storage media
11. Regular Backups
12. Ensure Data Recoverability
13. Login/Password
14. Record Date and Time
15. Power Supply

2.
(a) Information processing is the process of acquiring/obtaining/collecting/gathering/retrieving , manipulating/handling/analysing , recording/storing and
presenting/display/dissemination of information.
OR
Information processing refers to the manipulation of digitized Information by Computers and other digital electronic equipment.

(b) Steps involved in Information processing are:

(i) Collation of Information
(ii) Organization of Information
(iii) Analysis of Information
(iv) Interpretation of Information

(c) Advantages of using Computer for Information processing are:

1. Efficiency
2. Automation
3. Reliability
4. Volume/Storage
5. High speed
6. Accuracy
7. Security
8. Sharing of Information/Sharing of Resources
9. Economical
10. Lower overall cost
11. Versatility
12. Service Improvement
13. Easy retrieval

(d) Disadvantages of using Computers for Information processing

1. High initial investment cost
2. Loss of jobs due to Computerization
3. Requires specialized personnel
4. Extra cost of retraining of staff
5. Virus/Hackers susceptibility
6. Face-to-Face Interaction among staff may be reduced
7. Prone to unauthorized access
8. Overwriting/Loss of Data
9. Power dependent
10. System failure/ system malfunctioning


3.
(a)
(i)

Information transmission is the process of sending Information from one point to another through a channel.
(ii) Example: Printing of document; classroom instruction, receiving radio signals; DSTV signals, Telegraph, GSM, Photography, Facsimile, Town Crying, Smoke Message, Use of Birds, Story Telling, Signs/Signals, Internet, Satellite signals, Blowing Horns, Drum Beating, Fire Lighting etc.

(b)
(i) DOS, OS 2, PC-DOS, Palm-OS.
(ii) MS Windows, Mac-OS, Linux
(iii) Xenix, Zenix, Unix, Linux, Mac OS, VMS, Mainframe OS

(c) Features of a Graphical User Interface (GUI)

(i) Windows
(ii) Icons
(iii) Menus
(iv) Pointing device (mouse)


4.
(a) Qualities of good Computer professional:

1. Multitasking ability
2. Adaptability
3. Analytical skills
4. Attention to detail/Accuracy
5. Commitment to learning/ Abreast with current trends
6. Communication skills
7. Problem-solving/Troubleshooting capabilities
8. Competence
9. Technical Writing Skills
10. Aptitude for Mathematics
11. Ability to Memorise
12. Certification
13. Reliability
14. Disciplined
15. Trustworthy

(b) Computer Professional Bodies in Nigeria:

1. Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)
2. Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
3. The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON)
4. Information Technology Industry Association of Nigeria (ITAN)
5. Nigeria Internet Group (NIG)
6. Internet Service Providers Association of Nigeria (ISPAN)

(c) (i) Wi-Fi - Wireless Fidelity
(ii) GUI - Graphical User Interface.




5.
(a)

 (i)
=SUM(D2,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,D10,D11)
OR
=(D2+D3+D4+D5+D6+D7+D8+D9+D10+D11)
OR
=SUM (D2:D11)
OR
=SUM (D11:D2)

(ii)
 =AVERAGE (D4:G4)
OR
= (D4+E4+F4+G4)/4
OR
=AVERAGE (D4, E4,F4,G4)
OR
=SUM (D4:G4)/4
OR
=SUM(D4,E4,F4,G4)/4

(iii)
 Max Function.
OR
=MAX(E2:E11)

(iv)
Click on cell H8
Type “=SUM(D8:G8)”
Press “Enter”
OR
Click on D8
Hold down the Mouse and stop at H8/ Highlight D8 to H8
Click on Summation icon on the Menu Bar
OR
Click on H8
Type “=SUM (D8, E8,F8,G8)
Press “Enter”
OR
Click on H8
Type =SUM (D8:G8)
Press Enter

(v)
=IF(I11> 59, “PASSED”, “FAILED”)
OR
=IF(I11>= 60, “PASSED”, “FAILED”)

(b)
(i) MS PowerPoint
(ii) Presentation
(iii) Double-click on the icon
OR
Right-click on the icon
Select open
(iv) Title Slide
(v) Slide Show View Icon/Slide Show Icon/ Slide Show
(vi) F5
(vii)
-Insert Shapes
-Insert Textbox
-Insert WordArt
-Insert Comment
-Insert Video
-Insert Symbols
-Sound
Table
Clipart
Equation
New Slide
Pictures
Header/Footer
Date & Time
Text Box
Smileys etc.




6.
(a)
 (i) To Create a folder on the desktop

-Right-click on the desktop and select “New”
-Select “Folder”

(ii) Naming the folder

-Click on the default name of the new folder
-Type-in the name, Press enter or click elsewhere on the desktop
OR
Right-click on the folder icon and select “Rename”
-Type-in the New Name
OR
Select the folder, Click on the Default Name/New Folder,
Type New Name, Press Enter.

(iii) Sending a file to the new folder

-Double-click on “My Documents” folder icon
-Right-click on the desired file icon and select “copy”
-Open the folder created
-Paste the copied file
OR
Select the file in My Documents Folder,
Drag it to the created Folder on the Desktop,
Drop/Release the Mouse button
OR
Open the File in My Document ,
Click on File, Save As,
Select Desktop, Select Target Folder,
Click on Save.

(iv) Renaming the folder

-Right-click on the folder icon and select “Rename”
-Type-in the new name “RESULTS”
OR
Select the folder, Click on the Default Name/New Folder,
Type “RESULTS” as the New Name, Press Enter.

(b)
(i)
(I) Date of Birth---Date/Time
(II) Fees-------------Currency

(ii)
(I) –create a blank database and give it a name
-click on the “create” tab on the menu bar and select “table design/design
view”
-Type the field names and set the data types as required. Save the file
(II) –select the Mat.No field
-Right-click on the field and select primary key
OR
-Select the Mat.No field
-click on the primary key icon on the menu bar
(III) -click on the FullName field
-set the field size to 50
OR
Click on the FullName Field, Go to the Field Properties,
Change the Field Size from 255 to 50

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.

Waec Data Processing Paper 2, Essay May/June 2017 Answers

Waec Data Processing Paper 2, Essay  May/June 2017 Answers


1.
(a) Classes of computer based on size:

(i) Super computers
(ii) Mainframe computers
(iii) Mini computers
(iv) Micro computers

(b) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a diverse means of
collecting, processing, storing and transmitting information using modern equipment/gadgets/devices.
OR
Information and Communication Technology refers to all the technologies used to handle telecommunications and information transmission systems.
OR
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a world of encompassing /combining computers together with communication devices to generate, process and transmit information

(c) Impacts of ICT on the society:

1. enhanced communication speed .
2. lower communication cost.
3. reliable mode of communication.
4. effective sharing of information.
5. paperless environment.
6. borderless communication.
7. health problems.
8. social problems(cyber crime, hackers’ threat)
9. Improved Quality of Instruction (Education)
10. Entertainment and Sports
11. Security & Control
12. Military
13. Physical & Mental Stress
14. Unemployment
15. Back Pain
16. Improved Service Delivery

2.
(a) (i) Computer ethics is defined as the set of moral principles/values that
regulate the use of computers .
OR
Computer Ethics is a part of practical philosophy concerned with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct .
OR
Computer Ethics can be defined as a set of acceptable behavior exhibited within a computer environment to ensure safety of users, computer devices, software and the computer environment.

(ii) Computer room management ethics include:

maintaining dust-free environment.
appropriate ventilation/air conditioning .
appropriate lighting system(illumination).
setting computers before students come in.
avoidance of liquids.
avoidance of explosion.
switching off apparatus after use.
proper sitting arrangement. (Free flow of movement)
no visitors.
Observing copyrights
Avoid stealing/cheating with computers
Avoid unauthorized access
Avoiding use of devices from un-trusted sources

(b) Laboratory rules and regulations:

pupils are prohibited to enter the laboratory unless authorized by the teacher.
scan disks/diskettes before using them.
report all problems related to the system to the teacher.
do not attempt to repair laboratory equipment.
do not move any equipment from its original position.
do not load or remove any software from the system.
do not change the settings in the computer.
save all work in external storage device and not in the computer.
turn off the computer after use.
do not bring in bags, food and drinks into the laboratory.
Internet facility is strictly for educational purposes only.
teachers should record the use of computer laboratory in the computer log book.
all users should record the use of computers in the log book.
the laboratory should be kept clean and tidy at all times.
switch off all power supplies before leaving the laboratory.
be responsible when using equipment, software and facility in the laboratory.
Proper shut down of computers

3.
(a) Through the company’s website

(b) Web/Website developer (programmer) OR Web/Website designer OR Webmaster OR System analyst OR Programmer

(c) Website design packages:

Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Muse
Amaya
Antenna Web
Bluefish
BlueGriffon
Coda
Coffee Cup
Design Studio
Galaxy Web
GoDaddy
Google Web Design
RapidWeaver
H5P
HTML
iWeb
Microsoft Expression web 3.0 & studio
Microsoft FrontPage
MySQl
Net objects fusion
Odoo Website
Photon fx Easy
Sandfox
Vb-Net
Web plus x4
Web.Com
Website Pro
Webydo
Weebly

(d) (i) Local Area Network (LAN)/ Intranet

(ii) Importance of computer network:

file sharing
printer sharing
sharing of media
media centre server
security
communication
preservation/Storage
Sharing of Resources
Reduced cost
Improved customer service
Better performance
Ease of setup

(e)

UTP
STP
Coaxial/Copper
Fibre Optics
Bluetooth
Infrared
Radio
Wifi
Hot-Spots
Satellite


4.
(a) Software maintenance is the modification of a software product after delivery to correct faults, improve performance or other attributes. OR Software maintenance is the fixing of defects in software

(b) Types of software maintenance:

1. Corrective Maintenance
2. Perfective Maintenance
3. Adaptive Maintenance
4. Preventive Maintenance

(c) Importance of software maintenance:

1. To correct faults.(e.g. scanning and virus removal, Defragmentation)
2. To improve performance. (e.g. software upgrading/updating)
3. To adapt to a changing environment.
4. To prevent faults. (e.g. installation of Anti-Virus)
5. To proffer solutions to identified software problems
6. To predict software expenses (predictive cash flow)


5.
(a) (i)

I : Print Screen (PrtSc) OR Ctrl + PrtSc OR Alt + PrtSc
II : Ctrl + V
III : Ctrl + P

(ii) Step 1: In Microsoft PowerPoint, press “Print Screen (PrtSc)” OR Ctrl + PrtSc
OR Alt + PrtSc
Step 2: Launch Microsoft Word/ Open blank document,
Step 3: press “Ctrl + V ” / Paste
Step 4: Press “Ctrl + P”

(b) (i) Hardware devices

monitor
keyboard
mouse
speaker
printer
scanner
inverter
photocopier
UPS
system unit
Network Devices
Router
Hubs
Back Up Devices
Power Stabilizers
Modem
Surge Protector
Switches

(ii) Database applications

MySQL
MS Access
SQL server
Oracle
Fox Pro
Dbase
Ingress
Informix
Sabre
Sybase
Postgress
Dbase2
OR DbaseII
Teradata
FileMaker
ADABAS
System 2000
DbaseIII
DbaseIV
Mongo DB
RBase
InterBase
Raima
Clipper
Paradox

(iii) Word Processing Packages

Ami Pro
Applix Word
Atlantis Word Processor
Corel Word Perfect
emacs
Google Docs
IA Writer
Kingsoft writer
Locoscript
Lotus WordPro
Microsoft write
Ms Edit
MS Word
Nisus Writer
Open Office Word
Polaris Office
Quick Office
Quick word
TechWriter
TextMaker
Word Craft
Word perfect
WordPad/Notepad
Wordperfect
Wordstar
Zoho Writer

S/N       KEYSTROKE                                            ACTION
(i)           Ctrl +  Enter/Return                             Page Break
(ii)          Ctrl + F                                                    Find
(iii)         F1                                                             Help
(iv)        Ctrl + F2                                                   Print Preview

(c)

(i) Ctrl + Enter OR Ctrl + Return key
(ii) Find
(iii) Help
(iv) Print Preview


6.
(a) (i) Computer set-up/Computer Connections/ Computer Systems

(ii) I - Monitor
IV - Speaker
VIII - Printer

(iii) III - system unit
VI - Power supply/ Socket
VII - Internet/ Cloud

(iv) Use of AVR, UPS, Inverter, Power Stabilizer, Surge Protector

(v) II - Keyboard
V - Mouse

(vi) MODEM, VSAT, MOBILE PHONES

(b) (i) Fig 2: CD-ROM OR DVD-ROM
Fig 3: Magnetic tape/ Cassette (Audio, Videotape)
(ii) Magnetic tape
(iii) CD-ROM OR DVD-ROM
(iv) Fig 2: Direct, Random Access
Fig 3: Serial Access/ Sequential Access

(C) (i) 300MB = 300,000KB
Number of images = 300,000KB/300KB = 1000 images OR
1024 images
(ii) Remove the storage device and replace it with a new one
OR
Backup the storage device and format it.
OR
Save in the Cloud

Waec Data Processing May/June Paper 2 Essay 2017 Questions

Waec May/June Paper 2 Essay 2017 Data Processing Questions


1.
 (a) State four classes of computer based on size
(b) Define the term Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
(c)Highlight three ways ICT has impacted on the society

2.
(a) (i) What is Computer Ethics?
(ii) State three computer room management ethics
(b) List five laboratory rules and regulations

3.
Mr. Okafor has a company that specializes in the production of beverages with headquarters in Abuja. He intends to monitor the sales and transactions in the company’s branches across Nigeria as well as interact with his customers.
(a) Through what platform can Mr. Okafor achieve his intentions?
(b) Which computer professional should Mr. Okafor hire to design the platform in 3(a)?
(c) State two software packages to create the platform for Mr. Okafor.
(d) If Mr. Okafor decides to connect all the offices within the headquarters in Abuja in a single network,
(i) what type of network is appropriate?
(ii) mention three reasons to support his decision.
(e) Mention two transmission media that can be used to implement the network in 3 (d) (i).

4.
(a) Define the term Software Maintenance
(b) List four types of software maintenance
(c) State four importance of software maintenance

5.
(a) A teacher asked a student to capture and print out one-slide presentation assignment using MS word, showing everything on the screen.
(i) What keys or combination of keys can be used to carry out this operation?
(ii) Describe the procedure to be followed b the students in carrying out this assignment using the keyboard.
(b) A system analyst was hired to set up a computer laboratory for Bofe International School.
(i) Mention three hardware devices the analyst would need to set up the laboratory.
(ii) List three database application packages likely to be recommended by the analyst.
(iii) State three Word processing packages likely to be installed.
(c) Complete Table 1 on keyboard shortcuts.

Table 1

S/N            Keystroke               Action
(i)               Page break
(ii)                                               Ctrl  + F
(iii)                                               F1
(iv)                                              Ctrl + F2


6.
(a) Use Fig. 1 to answer questions (i) to (vi)

Fig. 1

1. What does Fig. 1 represent?
2. Identify two output components in Fig. 1.
3. Give the names for the parts labeled III, VI and VII.
4. State one precautionary measure that should be taken to protect the set-up from power fluctuations while in use.
5. Data entry into the system can be achieved through the parts labeled:
6. Mention one device that can be used to access the part labeled VII.

(b) Figures 2 and 3 represent mass storage media. Use the figures to answer questions (i) to (iv).

(i) Identify the media represented by: Fig. 2 and Fig. 3
(ii) The transaction files of a company are to be recorded and accessed in the order which they arrive. Which of the media is most suitable for the purpose?
(iii) In which media will the stored data be accessed faster?
(iv) State the file access method for each medium. Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.

(c) A CCTV camera system has a 300 MB storage device. Each image size is 300
kB.
(i) How many images can be stored by the CCTV?
(ii) If the storage device is full, mention one measure that should be taken to ensure that the system continues to capture and store images without losing the already stored images.

Data processing Waec May/June 2018 Essay Answers

Waec May/June 2018 Essay Answers Data Processing

1(a)(i)

 Data model is the organization of data elements and standard on how the data elements relate to one another.

OR

Data model is the representation of the data structures that are required by the database.

OR

Data model is the representation of a real-world situation about which data is to be collected

OR

Data model is the structure and organization of data in database

OR

Data model is the diagram showing inter-relationships between data elements and how they are stored

(ii) 

Types of data model

flat model

hierarchical model

network model

relational model

object-oriented model

entity relationship model

document model

entity-attribute-value model

star schema

object relational model

inverted file model

multi dimensional model

semi structured model

context model

associative model

NoSQL model

(b)(i) Approaches to data modelling

conceptual data model

enterprise data model

logical data model

physical data model

(ii) Conceptual data model

identifies objects, concepts, entities and relationships between them

represents the first/initial stage/base in the development of the design of data and data storage.

is the most abstract form/ highest level/ summary level of data modeling.

Enterprise data model

creates a graphical model/view of all data used in an organization/ company/ enterprise.

Logical data model

describes the data in detail as much as possible without regard to how they will be physically implemented in the database .

Physical data model

is a representation of data/ tables (Table Names, Primary key, Foreign keys, Column/Field Name & Data types) in a DBMS.

2.(a)(i) A word processing package / Word processor

Ami Pro

Applix Word

Atlantis Word Processor

Corel Word Perfect

emacs

Google Docs

IA Writer

Kword

Kingsoft writer

Libre Office

Locoscript

Lotus WordPro

Microsoft Write

Ms Edit

MS Word

Nisus Writer

Open Office Word

Polaris Office

Quick Office

Quick word

Star Office writer

TechWriter

TextMaker

Word Craft

Word Perfect

Wordperfect

Wordstar

Zoho Office

Zoho Writer

(ii) Water Mark

(iii) Measures to ensure confidentiality of files

use of password

use of encryption

access control

authentication

(b)(i) An icon is an image/ a graphical or pictorial representation of a command, program, file or folder on a computer screen for easy access.

(ii) A browser is a software/web client/ program/ application used for accessing / retrieving, presenting and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web/ internet/ web servers

3.(a) Steps involved in printing first five pages of a document

choose the printer from the list of printers displayed;

choose the page range (1-5 OR 1,2,3,4,5);

click on print/ok

(b)(i) Possible cause of the pop-up

Virus/Malware

unlicensed software

plugins

Pirated/Faked Software

Need for Software update

(ii) Sources of malware/virus

infected files/media

installed plugins

downloading

cracked/pirated software

email attachment

-use of CD/DVD or portable devices

visiting unreliable websites

outdated/expired software

(iii) Measures to prevent the pop-up

Use of antivirus/ anti-malware

popup blocker

use of licensed software

disable plugins

regular software update

(c)(i) Presentation Packages

Corel Presentation

Calligra

Magic point

OpenLP

Slide Dogs

Havard Graphics

PowerPoint

Prezi

Camtasia

Google Docs

(ii) Multimedia projector/ projector

(d) Types of computer network

Local Area network (LAN/WLAN)

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Personal Area Network (PAN)

Wide Area Network (WAN)

4.(a) Steps involved in creating the query

In MS Access,

click on Create;

select Query Design;

add table tblCustomer to QBE interface;

select the field lastName from the grid;

select the field firstName from the grid;

select the field Town from the grid;

type ‘John’in the Criteria row under lastName field;

tick all the check boxes .in the Show row, under lastName, firstName and Town fields.

(b) Steps to generate the SQL statement for the action in 4(a)

Right click on Query (QBE) Interface;

select SQL view.

OR

From Design view, click view;

select SQL view.

OR

Click on SQL at the bottom right corner

5.(a)(i) Application type 1

I- 

Word processor

Ami Pro

Applix Word

Atlantis Word Processor

Corel Word Perfect

emacs

Google Docs

IA Writer

Kword

Kingsoft writer

Libre Office

Locoscript

Lotus WordPro

Microsoft write

Ms Edit

MS Word

Nisus Writer

Open Office Word

Polaris Office

Quick Office

Quick word

Star Office writer

TechWriter

TextMaker

Word Craft

Word Perfect

Wordperfect

Wordstar

Zoho Office

Zoho Writer

Application type 2

Web browser

opera mini

safari

UC browser

Msedge

Mozilla Firefox

Internet explorer

Google Chrome

Netscape

Application type 3

email clients

Outlook Express/MS Outlook

Gmail

Yahoomail

Hotmail

(ii) Hardware required to carry out the task

Computer system

Printer

Router

Modem

Telephone line

Dongle

VSAT

Smartphones

Power supply

(ii) Conditions to submit electronic copy of report

active email account/ address for recipient/sender

Internet connection/ access

(iii) Possible reasons for the observation

No Internet connection

poor/slow Internet connectivity/ network

file size is heavy to be attached

virus effect

processor speed

(iv) printer

(b)(i) web browser/ browser

(ii) Examples of the application

Google Chrome

FireFox

Safari

Opera

opera mini

UC browser

Ms edge

Mozilla Firefox

Internet explorer

Netscape

Vivaldi

Maxthon

Chromium

Slim browser

Slim Browser

Sea Monkey

Konqueror

Avant Browser

Flock

Torch

Lynx

Tamino

Pale Moon

OmniWeb

Lunascape

Waterfox

icab

Yandex Browser

Swiftfox

(iii) Steps to follow in creating an email address

On the Address bar of the web browser, type the URL of the email provider domain (eg. yahoo/ yahoo mail/ gmail).

click on “Sign Up”/ create account on the email home page

create user account/ username and password [ Complete the form displayed]

enter the information for password recovery

follow the instructions asking you to prove that you are a human/ review terms of reference and click next

click on “Create my account”/ continue to Gmail

6.(a)(i) Drop Cap

(ii) I. Steps to achieve Drop Cap

Select the letter and click on “Insert”

click on “Drop Cap”

click on “dropped”

OR

Select the letter, and click on format menu

click on “Drop Cap”

click on “dropped”

II. Steps to make two columns

highlight the text and click on “Page Layout”;

click on “more columns”;

click on “Two Columns” and line between;

click OK or press enter.

OR

highlight the text and click Format menu;

click “Columns”;

click on “Two Columns” and line between;

click OK or press enter.

(b) Objects that can be placed in a document using ‘Insert menu’

Add Ins

Blank page

chart

clip art

Comments

Cover page

Date & Time

equation

footer

header

Header & Footer

Link

Page break

page number

pictures

shapes

smart art

sound

symbol

-tables

Text

Text box

video

Word Art

(c) (i) Steps to insert a circular shape

click on the ellipse tool/ Press F7

click and drag on the page to the desired size pressing down the left Mouse button

(ii) Steps to add caption

click on Text tool/ Press F8

click on the page

type “Happy Birthday”

(iii) Steps to change colour

Select/click on the typed caption

select/click on “Red” on the colour palate

OR

select the caption

click on the fill tool box/ interactive fill tool

select red on the dialogue box, then click Ok/ Select red from the colour palate

(iv) Steps to fit caption around circular object

select the “Circular Shape” and the caption using the pick tool

click on text menu and select “Fit to Path”

OR

Select the caption using the pick tool, and click on text menu,

click on “Fit to Path” and lick on the circular shape

WAEC Data Processing 2018 Essay Questions

Question 1

(a) 

(i) What is data model?

(ii) State three types of data model.

(b)(i) List three approaches to data modeling.

(ii) Explain any one approach in 1 (b)(i)

Question 2

(a) Vera, a secretary to the manager of her organization is saddled with the responsibility of typing a confidential report. She is also instructed to insert the word “CONFIDENTIAL” diagonally in the background of every page of the report.

(i) State the most suitable application software needed by Vera to produce the report.

(ii) What feature of the application software can be used to insert the word “CONFIDENTIAL” as instructed?

(iii) Mention one measure that can be taken to ensure the confidentiality of the soft copy of the report in the computer.

(b) Explain the following terms:

(i) icon;

(ii) browser.

Question 3

(a) Outline the steps involved in printing the first five pages of a Word document from the print dialog box on a computer with two printers installed.

(b) Sadiq complained that a pop-up usually appears on the screen of his personal computer thereby disturbing him while using the computer.

(i) What is the possible cause of the pop-up?

(ii) State a possible source of the element causing the pop-up.

(iii) What measure would be necessary to stop the pop-up from reoccurring?

(c) Mr. Aneke is billed to address a large audience in an auditorium.

(i) What computer application package is suitable to prepare and deliver his speech?

(ii) State the output device that can be used to transmit Mr. Aneke’s speech note from his computer to a large screen in the auditorium.

(d) Give two types of computer network.

Question 4

(a). Outline the steps involved in creating the Query By Example ( QBE) in figure 1 assuming the table tblcustomer exists already

Figure 1

(b) Write the steps to generate the ISQL statement for the action in 4 (a)

Question 5

(a) Itoro was tasked with the responsibility of producing the report of his group project. He is to submit both the soft and hard copies of the report to his form teacher. The soft copy must be submitted to the email: formteacher@school.edu.ng

(i) List two:

I. applications required to carry out the task;

II. hardware required to carry out the task.

(ii) Identify two conditions to be satisfied by Itoro to submit the electronic copy of the report.

(iii) On the first attempt to send the sfot copy of the report, Itoro observed a “spinning wait cursor”/”spinning disc pointer’ on the screen for a long time.

Identify three possible reasons for the observation.

(iv) State one output device that can be used to produce the hard copy of the report.

Figure 2 is an interface of an application software. Use the figure to answer question 5(b)

Figure 2

(b) (i) Name the type of application software represented in figure 2.

(ii) List three examples of the application in question 5(b)(i).

(iii) Given that the application in figure 2 is running on a computer that has Internet access, outline the steps to follow in creating an email address/account.

Question 6

Figure 3 is created using a Word processor. Use the figure to answer question

6 (a).

Figure 3

(a) (i) What is the name given to the feature on the first character in the document in figure3 ?

(ii) Highlight the steps to:

1. achieve the feature on the first character in 6(a)(i);

2. obtain the two columns as shown in figure 3.

(b) Give two objects that can be placed on a document using the “insert menu” on

MS Word application.

(c) Outline the steps to perform the following actions in CorelDraw:

(i) inserting a circular shape;

(ii) adding the caption “Happy Birthday”;

(iii) changing the colour of the caption to Red;

(iv) fitting the caption around the circular object.

Jamb postpones UTM Exam to 11th April

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said it will conduct  the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation examination, which more than 1.8 million candidates are expected to sit for nationwide, on Thursday, April 11.

The JAMB Head of Public Affairs, Dr Fabian Benjamin, who disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday, said candidates were expected to begin the printing of the 2019 UTME notification slips from Tuesday, April 2.

The board added that it had also fixed Monday, April 1 as the new date for its 2019 mock examination, which was earlier scheduled for Saturday, March 23.

It noted that the changes in dates were due to “circumstances” beyond its control.

JAMB had on February 20 postponed both the mock examination and the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination because of the rescheduled Presidential and National Assembly elections.

But the board decided on Wednesday that its mock examination would hold on April 1 and the UTME would commence by April 11.

The statement partly reads,” All the details on the slips for the mock examination remain the same except the examination date which is now April 1, 2019.

“The board has also scheduled to conduct the 2019 UTME from Thursday, April 11. Candidates are to begin the printing of the 2019 UTME notification slips from Tuesday, April 2.

“All candidates who registered for the 2019 UTME are to ensure that they print their examination notification slips before the day of the examination as no excuses would be entertained. The public should note that the board will not reschedule the examination for any candidate. Candidates can also print their slips anywhere.

“The board had earlier closed the sale of its UTME and Direct Entry application document on Thursday, February 21. But it was discovered that 41,063 candidates created profiles and were unable to complete their registration formalities after initiating the process.

“In view of this consideration the board has opened the registration portal, effective from Wednesday March 13, for candidates to complete their registration formalities. The portal  will be closed on Friday, March 15.”