Computer Studies Paper 3, WASSCE (SC), 2016

Question 1

  1. (a) Using a word processor, typeset the following passage with 12 point Tahoma      font:
    Elements of Data Processing
    The main purpose of this subject is to provide the required knowledge and business programming skills for you to effectively use data processing system and manage the data processing department of an organization.
    Basic concepts of data processing, required computer systems, personnel,  tools for developing data processing application and basic programming kills are also covered in this study material.


    This will be achieved through the following: 


    Aims


    Students should be able to:
    explain processing concepts, system, personnel and tools;
    describe data processing techniques;
    acquire skills for developing, implementing and managing data processing systems.

    (b) Format the passage as stated below:
      (i) Heading of the page:
          Apply a 16 point font- size in upper case form;
          Bold, centralize and underline it.
      (ii) Body of the passage:
           Change the line spacing to 1.5;
           Align, justify.
      (iii) Sub-heading of the passage:
           bold  and italicize
          Use text highlight color Gray 50%
      (iv)  Create a bulleted list type of your choice for the text under ‘’Aim ‘’and format as follows:


    Explain the data processing concepts, systems, personnel and tools;
    Acquire skills for developing, implementing, and managing data processing systems;
    describe data processing techniques.


    (c) Change the page orientation to landscape.
    (d) Using the header tool, insert your full name and index number.
    (e) Save the work as PROCESSING in the folder created and print.

 

Observation

ELEMENTS OF DATA PROCESSING. 
The main purpose of this subject is to provide the required knowledge and business programming skills for you to effectively use data processing system and manage the data processing department of an organization.
Basic concepts of data processing, required computer systems personnel, tools for developing data processing application and programming skills are also covered in this study material.
This will be achieved through the following:
Aims
Students should be able to:

  • explain data processing concepts, systems, personnel and tools;
  • acquire skills for developing, implementing and managing data processing system;
  • describe data processing techniques.

Candidates were expected to use a word processing package to typeset and format the given passage. Many candidates were able to perform the task.