Data Processing 2016 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 41 :

• WAEC 2016

(a) Describe data handling.
(b) Explain two ways of handling data.
(c) State four factors to consider when handling data electronically.

Question 42 :

• WAEC 2016

(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.

Question 43 :

• WAEC 2016

(a)(i) With the aid of a simple diagram, explain information transmission.
(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.

Question 44 :

• WAEC 2016

(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

Question 45 :

• WAEC 2016

(a) Use the information in the spreadsheet to answer questions s(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 fir calculating Vera's total score in all 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 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 short cut on the desktop.
(iv) After launching the application, what is the name of the slide taht appears by default?
(v) Identify the oart labeled I.
(vi) Write the keyboard shortcut that would also perform the function labeled I.
(vii) Mention three functions that can be performed by the insert button.