WAEC Data Processing Syllabus
Every section, topic and candidate objective in the official WAEC Data Processing outline — 1 sections, 4 topics and 4 objectives.
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1Information Age and Basic Computing
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
History of computers, data vs information, number systems, computer generations, classification, hardware components
Objective
Identify early computing devices, number systems, and characteristics of 1st to 5th computer generations; distinguish data from information and understand digitalization; classify computers by type, size, and usage; analyze ICT societal impacts and describe input, output, system unit, and storage components.
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2Information Processing and Transmission
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Information processing steps, transmission methods, networking, internet, operating systems
Objective
Detail steps involved in information processing; compare information transmission modes (visual, audio, audiovisual) and media; understand networking types (LAN, MAN, WAN), internet services, browsers, and security; compare text-based and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) in Operating Systems.
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3Tools for Processing Information (Applications)
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Word processing, Spreadsheets, DBMS, Presentation, Web Design, Graphic packages
Objective
Create and manipulate documents in Word Processors; build worksheets, formulas, and charts in Spreadsheets; structure database files, tables, queries, and reports using DBMS (MS Access); build presentations using slides; identify web design software components; design graphic layouts using CorelDraw.
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4Computer Maintenance, Ethics, Safety, Viruses, and Data Management
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Hardware/software maintenance, data recovery, computer room ethics, ergonomic positioning, DP professions, virus control, relational databases, file organization, parallel/distributed security
Objective
Execute computer cleaning, drive maintenance, and data recovery after system crash; apply computer room rules, ergonomic seating, and safety lighting; identify DP career paths and professional bodies; detect, prevent, and remove computer viruses; create relational database tables, keys, forms, queries, and reports; compare file organization structures; master data encryption, access control, DBA roles, and parallel/distributed databases.
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