WAEC - Data Processing (2017)

  • 1
    One of the characteristic feature of the second generation computer is the presence of
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    (B)
    transistors
  • 2
    Convert 4\(_{10}\) to a number in base two
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    (C)
    100
  • 3
    Data processed into its useful form is referred to as
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    (D)
    information
  • 4
    Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?
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    (A)
    Colour
  • 5
    Which of the following is not a characteristics of a personal computer
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    (B)
    Complex
  • 6
    The gap between ownership, access, and benefits from computer and it's application is termed degital 
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    (B)
    divide
  • 7
    Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) are used to read codes on 
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    (D)
    bank cheques
  • 8
    the device that sends information to the CPU is the
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    (B)
    input device
  • 9
    Which of the following is not a procedure for information processing?
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    (A)
    segregation
  • 10
    The assembling of data according to a predetermined order is known as 
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    (C)
    organization
  • 11
    Information transmission medium from location P to location Q in space is called 
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    (A)
    wireless transmission
  • 12
    Which of the following is not a type of wireless transmission
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    (B)
    Fiire optics
  • 13
    The basic criterion for classifying a network is 
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    (B)
    geographical scope
  • 14
    Which of the following measures are used to secure data on-line? I. Password II. Encryption III. Personal Identification Number (PIN)
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    (D)
    I, II, and III
  • 15
    In e-mail context, bcc stands for 
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    (C)
    blind carbon copy
  • 16
    An internet-based system that allows people different geographical locations to have in-personmeeting is known as 
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    (B)
    voice conferencing system
  • 17
    The following software programs coordinates and control all other computer progra, programs, hardware and users' action except
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    (D)
    DBSM
  • 18
    In word processing applications, the symbol B, I and U are commonly used buttons found on the 
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    (C)
    formatting bar
  • 19
    Bola intends to evoke the synonyms of a certain word during Word processing. What is the most appropriate tool to use?
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    (D)
    Thesaurus
  • 20
    In a worksheet, which of the following actions would select non-contiguous cells?
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    (B)
    Holding down the Ctrl key
  • 21
    Which of these formulas will not be executed in MS Excel?
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    (D)
    =SUM(exam score)/8
  • 22
    MS Access is an example of a 
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    (A)
    relational model
  • 23
    When a database recovery manager is invoked after a crash, restart proceeds in the following three phases; I. Undo II. Redo III. Analysis. Arrange these phases in the right order.
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    (C)
    III, II, I
  • 24
    During presentation, slide transition can be activated by
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    (C)
    mouse click
  • 25
    Planning and creating of website is called web
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    (B)
    design
  • 26
    Magazines and brochures can be produced using a
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    (B)
    graphics software
  • 27
    Which of the following is one of the tools used to maintain the computer
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    (A)
    Blower
  • 28
    Which of the following is not a good computer maintenance practice?
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    (C)
    Cleaning the screen with a wet cloth
  • 29
    Commonly accepted practices, rules or methods in computing are called 
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    (D)
    Standards
  • 30
    Which of the following is safety measure in the computer laboratory?
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    (B)
    Illumination in the computer laboratory
  • 31
    Safety measures to be observed when using the computer include all of the following except 
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    (D)
    dropping liquids in the computer rooms
  • 32
    A computer professional who studies an existing system with a view to evolving a computer-based system from it is called?
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    (D)
    system analyst
  • 33
    Which of the following is not an anti-virus?
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    (C)
    Compaq
  • 34
    Which of the following is used to retrieve specific information from database tables?
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    (B)
    Query
  • 35
    Which of these methods would delete a relationship defined between two tables in MS Access?
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    (B)
    Selecting the relationship line and pressing Delete key