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Wed, 10th May 2026 WAEC Computer Studies Exam 

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially scheduled the 2025 Computer Studies paper for Wednesday, 10th May 2025.

The exam will be held in two parts:

• Computer Studies 2 (Essay): 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

• Computer Studies 1 (Objective): 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

All candidates are advised to:

• Arrive at the exam venue early to avoid last-minute delays.

• Come fully prepared with the required writing materials and exam slips.

• Revise both the theory and objective sections thoroughly to perform well.

This schedule is part of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and should be strictly adhered to by students.

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2024 – Past WAEC Computer Studies (Essay) Answers

Question 1a

(i) Sign in

• This is the process of logging into a computer system, application, or online platform using credentials such as a username and password.

• It grants the user access to their personal account, settings, preferences, and other features specific to them.

(ii) Search Engine

• A search engine is a web-based program that enables users to look up information on the internet.

• Users enter keywords or queries, and the search engine provides a list of relevant web pages or documents.

Question 1bi

(i) Identification of File Access Methods

• Figure 1: Random File Access Method

• Figure 2: Sequential File Access Method

Question 1bii

(i) Figure 1 – Random File Access Method

Advantages (Pick One Only)

1. Provides fast access to any record.

2. Allows direct access to data.

3. Efficient for handling large amounts of data.

4. Suitable for managing big databases.

5. Supports both random and sequential operations.

Disadvantages (Pick One Only)

1. May be inefficient for extremely large data sets.

2. Vulnerable to data corruption.

3. Limited portability across different systems.

4. Difficult to manage complex data structures.

5. Has restricted built-in search functions.

(ii) Figure 2 – Sequential File Access Method

Advantages (Pick One Only)

1. Simple to design and implement.

2. Cost-effective to maintain.

3. Suitable for handling large volumes of data.

4. Easy to update and maintain.

5. Convenient for sequential reading of records.

Disadvantages (Pick One Only)

1. Slower access compared to random method.

2. Inefficient for frequent random data retrieval.

3. Limited concurrent access.

4. Updating or inserting new records is difficult.

5. Data may be more prone to corruption.

2024 - Past Waec Computer Studies   Questions 

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2023 Past Waec Computer Studies Essay (Theory) Answers:

(1ai)

– Exposure to inappropriate content.

– Excessive screen time.

(1aii)

– Parental controls.

– Content filtering software, which limit access to age-appropriate content and set time restrictions.

(1b)

User control access is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of children, as it allows parents to actively monitor and regulate their online activities.

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(2a)

Laptop Y

(2a)

Laptop Y

(2b)

(PICK ANY THREE)

(i) Long battery life

(ii) Wireless Capabilities

(iii) Availability of WebCam

(iv) It has less weight

(2c)

(PICK ANY THREE)

(i) Long battery life: Because he is traveling a long trip, he needs laptop that has more lasting battery for the trip to be able to deliver

(ii) Wireless Capabilities: He will be needing wireless communication to be able to connect to any available internet In the case his wired connection don’t deliver better communication

(iii) Webcam availabilty: Since he will be doing live communication with editors, the Webcam will be needed for web presence and ability to stream live video to the editors

(iv) Less weight: This makes it easier for the journalist to carry while carrying out his assignment

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(3a)

(i) Open the document in Microsoft Word.

(ii) Select the portion of text that contains the confidential information.

(iii) Right-click on the selected text and choose “Font” from the context menu.

(iv) In the Font dialog box, check the “Hidden” option.

(v) Click on the “OK” button to apply the changes.

(vi) Save the document.

(3b)

(i) Open the previously saved document in Microsoft Word.

(ii) Click on the “File” tab at the top-left corner of the screen.

(iii) From the File menu, select “Options.”

(iv) In the Word Options dialog box, choose the “Display” category.

(v) Under the “Always show these formatting marks on the screen” section, check the “Hidden text” option.

(vi) Click on the “OK” button to apply the changes.

(vii) The hidden text will now be displayed in the document for viewing.

(1ai)

(PICK ANY TWO)

(i) The children will be exposed to inappropriate content such as violence, pornography, and hate speech.

 

(ii) The children can be exposed to cyberbullying from peers or strangers, which can lead to psychological trauma and a negative impact on their mental health.

 

(iii) The might be addicted to online games, social media, and other internet content can lead to addiction and social isolation as individuals spend more time online.

 

(1aii)

(PICK ANY ONE)

-By setting up parental controls on the devices that children use to limit their access to inappropriate content, prevent cyberbullying.

-By managing the children’s screen time. 

 

(1b)

(PICK ANY ONE)

-It gives privacy over the files on the system

-User control access can also improve productivity by allowing employees to access only the resources and information they need to perform their jobs.

-User control access allows organizations to control who has access to sensitive information and resources.

 

(1c)

(i) E

(ii) C

(iii) B

(iv) A

(v) D

THEORY COMPLETED

Reason for (Pick ) is to make sure everyone don’t write exactly same..

2026 WAEC computer Studies Essay theory  Question. (Sample)

Below 2023 Questions