Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Computer Studies outline · Section D: Managing Computer Files
Content
Basic file terminology, including file, record, field, and data item.
Objective
Define basic terms and identify and use basic data types, including numeric, alphabetic, and alphanumeric data.
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Relationships among data item, field, record, file, and database.
Objective
Explain the relationship among file structure items, from data item to field, record, file, and database.
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File organisation methods: serial, sequential, indexed, and random.
Objective
Classify files according to how they are organised.
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Methods of accessing files, including serial, sequential, and random access.
Objective
Access files using appropriate methods.
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File classifications: master files, transaction files, and reference files.
Objective
Classify files as master, transaction, or reference files.
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Criteria for classifying files, including nature of content (program or data), organisation method, storage medium, date, and size.
Objective
Explain the criteria used in classifying files.
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