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Data Processing syllabus for WAEC WASSCE | Learn | Learn by Rightal

WAEC WASSCE course

Data Processing

WAEC WASSCE

33 topics sit in this course for WAEC WASSCE.

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History of Computers
Covers computing devices, number systems, and generations of computers. Candidates should identify computing devices, understand the importance of number systems, relate generations to their features, and describe each generation by year, components, speed, and storage.
The art of Information processing
Defines information processing and outlines the steps involved. A description of each step is required.
Process of Information transmission
Defines information transmission and covers methods and modes of transmitting information, including visual, audio, and audio-visual methods.
Operating System
Defines operating systems, covers types, examples, and functions. Contrasts text-based and graphical user interfaces.
Maintenance of Computer
Covers general cleaning, battery maintenance, DVD lens cleaning, hardware and software maintenance, computer crash, and data recovery. Candidates should be aware of basic maintenance procedures and ensure data integrity.

course outline

INFORMATION AGE
- History of Computers
- Data and Information
BASIC COMPUTING
- Classification of Computers
- Application of ICT in everyday life
- Components of Computers
INFORMATION PROCESSING
- The art of Information processing
INFORMATION TRANSMISSION

Relational Model

Covers database and table creation using application packages, creating relationships between tables, and the creation of forms, queries, and reports. Emphasis is placed on arranging data, primary/foreign keys, and query languages like QBE and SQL.

File Organization

Defines file organization and covers its various types. A comparison between different types of file organization is required.

Computer Ethics

Addresses computer room management ethics and laboratory rules and regulations, emphasizing responsible computer use and security.

Word Processing

Covers the definition, uses, and examples of word processing software. Includes starting, loading, exiting, creating, saving, and retrieving documents. Candidates should be able to create and manipulate documents.

Medium of Information Transmission

Discusses types and classifications of means for transmitting information, such as radio, television, and newspapers.

Application of ICT in everyday life

Examines the uses of ICT in daily activities and its societal impact. Links ICT applications to societal development.

Data and Information

Defines data and information, explores types of data, and methods of handling data, including digitalization. Emphasizes the differences between data and information.

Networking

Explains the meaning of Networking, Internet, and Intranet, and covers types of networking like MAN, LAN, and WAN, including their significance.

Spreadsheet

Defines spreadsheets, lists their uses, and provides examples of applications. Covers loading, exiting, creating, saving, and retrieving spreadsheet files. Candidates should be able to create and manipulate worksheets.

Safety Measures

Details sitting arrangements, positioning of computer peripherals, lighting, maintaining a dust-free environment, and keeping liquids away from the computer room. The importance of safety measures should be emphasized.

Database Security

Explains the concept of data security, access control, data encryption, and the role of a database administrator. The importance of data security is highlighted.

Components of Computers

Covers input devices, output devices, system units, and storage devices, including examples and their use in data processing.

Internet

Defines the Internet, its benefits, internet browsers, internet security, and the abuse of the Internet. Candidates should develop skills in using various internet services.

Career opportunities in Data Processing

Lists professions in computer fields, qualities of a good data processing professional, and computer professional bodies. The duties of each professional and professional body should be covered.

Database Management System

Defines DBMS, lists uses and examples of applications. Covers loading, exiting, creating, saving, and retrieving database files. Candidates should be able to use DBMS to create and manipulate database files, including packages like Microsoft Access.

Parallel and Distributed databases

Covers the basic concepts of parallel and distributed databases and storing data in a distributed database (DBM). Definitions and the significance of storing data in distributed systems are required.

Presentation Package

Defines presentation packages, lists uses and examples. Covers loading, exiting, creating, saving, and retrieving presentation files. Candidates should be able to create and manipulate slides.

Computer Virus

Defines computer viruses, lists types, examples, sources, warning signals, and covers prevention, detection, and deletion. The destructive effects of virus infections should be discussed.

Web Design Packages

Covers the definition, uses, components, and examples of web design packages. Designing web pages is not required.

Graphic Packages

Defines graphic packages, lists their uses, and provides examples, with a focus on Corel Draw.

TOOLS FOR PROCESSING INFORMATION

Operating System
Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Database Management System
Presentation Package
Web Design Packages
Graphic Packages

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE, ETHICS AND HUMAN ISSUES

Maintenance of Computer
Computer Ethics
Safety Measures
Career opportunities in Data Processing
Computer Virus

DATA MANAGEMENT

Relational Model
File Organization
Database Security
Parallel and Distributed databases