WAEC Data Processing 2019 past questions

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Ten questions from the 2019 WAEC Data Processing paper, with answers and explanations. We hold 33 questions from this paper, and the Skolra app has all of them.

WAEC Data Processing 2019 questions and answers

1. 1.An ICT-based service that uses telecommunicationdevices to hold meeting among many participants in two or more location known as
   1. A
      Video conferencing
      Correct
   2. B
      Online shopping
   3. C
      Social networking
   4. D
      Electronic mail
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   Answer: A

   Video conferencing uses telecommunication devices to let participants in two or more different locations hold a meeting in real time.
2. 2.The arrangement that gives the correct order of magnitude of the database elements is
   1. A
      Record, field, character, file, database
   2. B
      Character, field, record, file, database
      Correct
   3. C
      Database, file, record, character, field
   4. D
      Field, character, database, record, file
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   Answer: B

   The standard data hierarchy builds from the smallest to the largest unit: a character, grouped into a field, fields into a record, records into a file, and files into a database.
3. 3.One unique feature of index file is that it contains
   1. A
      The key field and the address of the corresponding record
      Correct
   2. B
      Only unprocessed raw data
   3. C
      A duplicate copy of every record in the file
   4. D
      A list of authorized users of the database
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   Answer: A

   An index file's defining feature is that each entry pairs a key value with a pointer (address) to where the full record is stored, allowing fast lookup without scanning the whole file.
4. 4.The rpocess of gathering facts and statistics from different sources is known as data
   1. A
      Analysis
   2. B
      Collection
      Correct
   3. C
      Storage
   4. D
      Processing
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   Answer: B

   Data collection is the process of gathering facts and statistics from various sources before they are processed into information.
5. 5.One example of web design package is
   1. A
      Microsoft Excel
   2. B
      Adobe Dreamweaver
      Correct
   3. C
      Adobe Photoshop
   4. D
      CorelDRAW
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   Answer: B

   Adobe Dreamweaver is a dedicated web design and development package, while Excel is a spreadsheet, CorelDRAW and Photoshop are graphics/image editing tools.
6. 6.The first step taken in editing a chart in MS Excel is
   1. A
      Click on the chart to select it
      Correct
   2. B
      Print the worksheet
   3. C
      Delete the chart
   4. D
      Save the workbook
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   Answer: A

   Before any formatting or editing can be applied to a chart in Excel, it must first be selected by clicking on it to activate the Chart Tools.
7. 7.Which of the following sets are available when creating a table in "Design view" in Microsoft Access?
   1. A
      Row, Column, Cell
   2. B
      Field Name, Data Type, Description
      Correct
   3. C
      Query, Form, Report
   4. D
      Slide, Layout, Theme
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   Answer: B

   In Microsoft Access Design view, a new table is defined using the Field Name, Data Type and Description columns/sets for each field.
8. 8.Arrange the following ICT tools in the order of invention from the earliest to the latest; cell phone, internet, satellite and radio
   1. A
      Cell phone, internet, satellite, radio
   2. B
      Radio, satellite, internet, cell phone
      Correct
   3. C
      Satellite, radio, cell phone, internet
   4. D
      Internet, radio, satellite, cell phone
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   Answer: B

   Radio broadcasting emerged in the early 1900s, communication satellites followed from the late 1950s, the internet developed from the late 1960s, and mobile cell phones became available from the 1970s-80s, giving this chronological order.
9. 9.The manipulation of digitised information by computer or other digital electronic equipment is known as
   1. A
      File storage
   2. B
      Data collection
   3. C
      Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
      Correct
   4. D
      Data transmission only
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   Answer: C

   ICT is commonly defined as the set of technologies and devices used for the manipulation, processing and communication of digitised information by computers and other digital electronic equipment.
10. 10.Which of these devices does not support wireless communication
    1. A
       Wi-Fi router
    2. B
       Smartphone
    3. C
       Fixed-line (landline) telephone
       Correct
    4. D
       Bluetooth headset
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    Answer: C

    A fixed-line landline telephone relies on a physical cable connection and does not support wireless communication, unlike smartphones, Wi-Fi routers and Bluetooth devices.

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