WAEC - Data Processing (2024)

  • 1
    The Stepped Reckoner was developed by
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    (A)
    Gottfied Leibnitz.
  • 2
    The binary number 100101, can be written in denary as
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    (B)
    37
  • 3
    The first stage in computer data processing procedure is
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    (A)
    collection of data
  • 4
    One advantage of electronic data processing is that it
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    (D)
    handles complex data
  • 5
    The type of computer that has the ability of counting in discrete form is referred to as
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    (B)
    digital computer
  • 6
    One reason for using Computer Aided Design in manufacturing is that
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    (D)
    3D designs are easily produced with it.
  • 7
    Which one of the following statements is true about Voice Over IP? it
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    (A)
    converts voice and video data into a digital signal and transfers it over the Internet.
  • 8
    Which one of the following sets of devices can be used to store data during processing?
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    (A)
    Cache, RAM and Register
  • 9
    The process of inspecting, transforming and modeling data to get useful information is known as
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    (D)
    analysis
  • 10
    One disadvantage of using computer for information processing is
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    (B)
    increased running cost in the long run
  • 11

    The diagram in Figure 1 illustrates process called 

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    (B)
    information transmission
  • 12
    The transmitter in communication is the component that 
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    (D)
    launches signal into the air
  • 13
    Which of the following resources is not usually shared in a network?
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    (A)
    VGA projector
  • 14
    Factors to be considered when creating a backup system in a computer network include
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    (C)
    media to use, amount of data and frequency of backup.
  • 15
    The URL www.exams.edu.ng represents the website of
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    (A)
    an examination body
  • 16
    The Post Ofice Protocol (POP) is used to
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    (B)
    retrieve email from a mail server
  • 17
    A user working on a computer that is running on Windows 7 issued the com- mand "Ctrl + Alt + Del" while typing a document.
    What interface is expected to be displayed on the screen?
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    (C)
    Windows Security
  • 18
    Header and Footer are added to a document in MS Word by just clicking on the
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    (C)
    Insert menu
  • 19
    A typist positioned the insertion point at the beginning of a line of text in a word processor and then pressed down the Shift key and clicked at the opposite end of the text. What would be the result of this action? The text will be 
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    (D)
    highlighted on the screen.
  • 20

    The Microsoft Excel menu bar icon shown in Figure 2 is used to

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    (D)
    organize data for easy analysis
  • 21

    To add a new column to the right of the IGR column on the interface in the figure above, the user would.

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    (D)
    right click on column D and the click on user
  • 22
    The function of the foreign key in a database is to 
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    (B)
    provide a link between data in two tables
  • 23
    How many primary keys exist in the figure above?
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    (A)
    3
  • 24

    Which of the following lists contains the primary keys in the figure above?

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    (B)
    Customerld, Orderld, Productld.
  • 25
    Web design packages include the following, except
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    (C)
    Front page
  • 26

    The part labelled IV in the image above is used to

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    (C)
    draw lines and curves
  • 27
    One precautionary measure taken when cleaning a monitor is
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    (C)
    unplugging the power supply cable
  • 28
    Which one of the following practices is considered ethical?
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    (D)
    Signing into school e-library to read e-books
  • 29
    Proper network implementation and good ICT policies are types of 
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    (D)
    preventive measures
  • 30
    Preventive maintenance measures in the computer room include the following options except
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    (C)
    the use of rugs
  • 31
    A database administrator is responsible for the following tasks except
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    (D)
    maintaining connection between local network and the network and the internet
  • 32
    Measures taken to avoid eye strain include the following except
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    (D)
    relaxing the body regularly.
  • 33
    A computer virus replicates itself into other programs or certain areas on the disk during the
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    (C)
    propagation phase
  • 34
    A malware that copies and replicates itself using computer network and security flaws is
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    (D)
    Worm
  • 35

    The entities in the figure above are named

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    (C)
    Student and Subject