2019/2020 WAEC SSCE GCE Data Processing | Sample Questions and Answers | Expo For September/October Examinations

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DATA PROCESSING EXAMINATION SCHEME There will be two papers, Papers 1 and 2 both of which must be taken as a composite paper at one sitting.

PAPER 1: will consist of forty multiple-choice objective questions, all of which are to be answered in 1 hour for 40 marks.

PAPER 2: will consist of two sections: Sections A and B. Candidates will be required to answer five questions in all. Section A: will consist of four essay questions. Candidates will be required to answer any three in 1 hour for 30 marks.

Section B: will be a test of practical work. It shall consist of two compulsory essay questions to be answered in 1 hour for 40 marks.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS PAPER 1(OBJECTIVES)

1.Which of the following is not an early computing device? A.Abacus B.Slide rule C. Napiers bones D.Palmtop

2.If 1010= X2, find the value of X. A.10011 B.1010 C.10001 D.11001

PAPER 2 (ESSAY)

1.(a) Define the following terms: (i)hardware; (ii)software.

(b) List three examples of an output device.

(c) State one use of each of the devices you listed in 1 (b). (d) State two differences between computer hardware and software.