Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Computer Studies outline · Section G: Developing Problem-Solving Skills
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Definition of a computer program.
Objective
Define a program.
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Characteristics of a good program: accuracy, readability, maintainability, efficiency, generality, and clarity.
Objective
List the characteristics of a good program.
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Precautions in program development, including patience, avoiding skipped steps, and following the correct order of execution.
Objective
State the precautions required in developing a program.
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Steps involved in program development, including problem definition and problem analysis.
Objective
Identify the steps involved in program development.
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Examples of interpreted programs, including BASIC, Java, and Python, and compiled programs, including COBOL, FORTRAN, C, C++, and Java.
Objective
Give examples of interpreted and compiled programs.
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