Data Processing Paper 2, WASSCE (SC), 2017

Question 1

  1.  

    (a)    State four classes of computer based on size
    (b)      Define the term Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

    (c)Highlight three ways ICT has impacted on the society.

 

Observation

   

The expected answers were:
  (a)  Classes of computer based on size:
       (i) Super computers
       (ii) Mainframe computers
       (iii) Mini computers
(iv) Micro computers                                                                                       
      (b)  Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a diverse means of collecting, processing, storing and transmitting information using modern equipment/gadgets/devices.
OR
              Information and Communication Technology refers to all the technologies used to handle telecommunications and information transmission systems.
OR
              Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a world of encompassing /combining computers together with communication devices to generate, process and transmit information
  (c)  Impacts of ICT on the society:


  1. enhanced communication speed.
  2. lower communication cost.
  3. reliable mode of communication.
  4. effective sharing of information.
  5. paperless environment.
  6. borderless communication.
  7. health problems.
  8. social problems(cyber crime, hackers’ threat)
  9. Improved Quality of Instruction (Education)
  10. Entertainment and Sports
  11. Security & Control
  12. Military
  13. Physical & Mental Stress
  14. Unemployment
  15. Back Pain
  16. Improved Service Delivery

The question tested candidates’ ability to classify computers based on size and also give the definition of ICT and its importance to the society.
Candidates demonstrated good knowledge of classification of computer and impacts of ICT on the society.
However, most of the candidates were unable to give correct definition of ICT. Most of the candidates also gave only positive impacts of ICT to the society while ignoring the negative impacts.