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Question 3
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State one difference between a computer professional and a computer user.
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(i) List four Computer Professionals.
(ii) State one function each of the professionals listed in 3(b) (i) above.
- Mention four safety measures to be taken when working in a computer laboratory.
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The Chief Examiner reported that while majority of the candidates could list the Computer Professionals, most of them could not state their functions. Candidates’ expected response was as tabulated below:
S/N |
COMPUTER PROFESSIONAL |
COMPUTER USER |
1 |
Has undergone a course of study/training and is certificated |
Not certificated |
2 |
Is a member of a Computer Professional organization |
Is not a member of any professional Organization |
In part (b), some of the computer professionals and their functions are tabulated below. Candidates were expected to list four professionals and one function each.
S/N |
COMPUTER PROFESSIONAL |
COMPUTER USER |
1 |
Database Administrator |
Creates, updates and manages databases
Controls and implements database security, database recovery and control |
2 |
Systems Analyst |
Carries out feasibility studies on systems and systems design
Recommends systems specification to the Programmer.
Liaise between the user and the Programmer |
3 |
Programmer |
Writes codes/instructions for the computer |
3 |
Network Administrator |
Sets up, oversees and coordinates the smooth functioning of the computer Network.
Provides network support services to the users |
4 |
Website Developers/Designers/Administrator |
Designs, develops, updates and maintain Websites. He is also responsible for website security |
5 |
Computer Engineer |
Provides Hardware specifications
Designs and develop systems programs
Computer troubleshooting |
6 |
Computer Hardware Technician |
Maintenance/repair of computers
Upgrading of computers
Setting up/installations of computers |
7 |
Data Processing Manager |
Plans, organizes, coordinates and reviews the activities of data processing staff |
In part (c), candidates were expected to state any four of the following safety measures – use of soft and dry cleaning materials, maintaining proper sitting position, provision of adequate ventilation, proper shut down of the computer system, avoiding eating and drinking in the Laboratory and maintaining a dust free environment. |
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