Wednesday, 7th May, 2026 – Data Processing WAEC Exam date:
Candidates sitting for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) should take note of the Data Processing paper scheduled for Wednesday, 6th May, 2025. The exam will be conducted in two sessions:
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Data Processing 2 (Essay): 8:30 am – 10:30 am
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Data Processing 1 (Objective): 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Students are strongly advised to arrive early and come fully prepared for both sections of the exam.
2026 WAEC May/June Data Processing Questions and Answers for OBJ & Essay will be available by 12 midnight!
2026 WAEC Data Processing (OBJ) OBJECTIVE ANSWERS:
2026 WAEC Data Processing (ESSAY) THEORY ANSWERS:
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WAEC 2024 Data Processing – Questions & Answers
(1a) Four benefits of using the internet in education
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Provides access to a wide range of learning resources and information.
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Encourages distance learning and online education opportunities.
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Enhances collaboration between students and teachers.
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Creates interactive and flexible learning experiences.
(1b) Types of maintenance in computer systems
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Corrective Maintenance: Fixing errors or faults in software/hardware after they have been detected.
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Adaptive Maintenance: Modifying software or hardware to function in a new or changing environment.
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Preventive Maintenance: Regular updates and monitoring to prevent future problems or failures.
(2a)(i) Definition of File Organization
File organization refers to the method of arranging and storing records in a file system to ensure quick access and efficient data management.
(2a)(ii) Types of File Organization
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Sequential File Organization: Records are stored one after the other.
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Direct (Random) File Organization: Uses keys to directly access records at random locations.
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Indexed File Organization: Uses indexes to quickly locate records (not suitable for tape storage).
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Hashed File Organization: Uses a hashing algorithm to assign storage locations for records.
(5a) Steps in Creating a New Table in MS Access
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Open the Create tab.
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Select Table.
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Enter field names in the Field Name column.
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Choose the appropriate Data Type for each field.
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Add more fields as needed.
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Save the table with a chosen name.
(5b) Steps in Generating a Query
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Open the Create tab.
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Select Query Design.
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Choose and add the required table(s).
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Drag desired fields to the query grid.
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Set criteria, sorting, or grouping options.
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Run the query and save it.
(5c) Steps in Creating a Split Form
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Open the Create tab.
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Select Form, then choose Split Form.
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Pick a table or query as the data source.
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Customize the layout (form + datasheet views).
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Save the form.
(5d) Steps in Printing a Report
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Go to the Create tab.
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Select Report.
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Choose a table or query as the data source.
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Customize layout (headers, footers, sorting).
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Preview the report.
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Print and save.
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