The WAEC syllabus for Data Processing is essential for candidates preparing for the examination. It outlines the aims, objectives, notes, and format for the Data Processing exam.
Studying the Data Processing syllabus is crucial for effective exam preparation, providing a clear guide on the topics to cover and the concepts to understand.
Attempting exam preparations without referencing the Data Processing syllabus is akin to embarking on farm work without the necessary agricultural tools, resulting in decreased productivity.
It is imperative to kickstart exam preparations by thoroughly engaging with the provided syllabus.
This post also includes recommended textbooks approved by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to supplement your study of Data Processing.
WAEC Data Processing
This examination syllabus is derived from the Senior Secondary School curriculum on Data Processing published by the NERDC.
It is designed to test basic knowledge and skills acquisition in the data processing.
A conceptual approach was used in preparing the syllabus, considering areas that would encourage the development of entrepreneurial skills for everyday living.
This syllabus is not a teaching syllabus. It is an examination syllabus. Teachers are therefore advised to use the national teaching syllabus for the teaching-learning process.
Objectives of the Syllabus
The objectives of the syllabus are to test candidates’
- acquisition of basic skills of data processing and management;
- level of competence in ICT applications that will promote the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills for everyday living in the global world;
- knowledge in the application of ICT in facilitating business transactions and education;
- preparedness for further studies in Data Processing and Management.
Examination Scheme
There will be two papers, Papers 1 and 2 both of which shall be taken as a composite paper at one sitting.
PAPER 1: Will consist of forty multiple-choice objective questions, all of which are to be answered in 1 hour for 40 marks.
PAPER 2: will consist of two sections: Sections A and B. Candidates will be required to answer five questions in all.
Section A: will consist of four essay questions. Candidates will be required to answer any three in 1 hour for 30 marks.
Section B: will be a test of practical work. It shall consist of two compulsory essay questions to be answered in 1 hour for 40 marks.
WAEC Data Processing Syllabus
Information Age
- History of Computers
- Data and Information
Basic Computing
- Classification of Computers
- Application of ICT in everyday life
- Components of Computers
Information Processing
- The art of Information processing
Information Transmission
- Process of Information transmission
- Medium of Information Transmission
- Networking
- Internet
Tools for Processing Information
- Operating System
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheet
- Database Management System
- Presentation Package
- Web Design Packages
- Graphic Packages
Computer Maintenance, Ethics and Human Issues
- Maintenance of Computer
- Computer Ethics
- Safety Measures
- Career opportunities in Data Processing
- Computer Virus
Data Management
- Relational Model
- File Organization
- Database Security
- Parallel and Distributed databases
Equipment and Materials Required
The table below shows the minimum requirement for a class of fifty candidates.
| Item No | Equipment | Quantity Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pictures/Charts showing different computing devices and other relevant information such as computers in a network | 5 |
| 2 | Computer system with Graphical User Interface (GUI), internet-ready system; | 5 |
| 3 | Standard software packages such as Open Office, Microsoft office etc.(The latest version is desirable) | 1 |
| 4 | Multimedia systems and applications such as projectors, speakers | 1 |
| 5 | Graphic packages such as Corel draw. | 1 |
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