Data Processing Paper 2, WASSCE (SC), 2021

Question 2

 

(a)        Complete Table 1 with the appropriate criteria for each storage medium.

Table 1


Criteria/Medium

DVD-ROM

Hard Disk

Magnetic Tape

Location of Storage Media

External

              (i)

(ii)

Removability

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

Method of File Access

(vi)

Random/Direct Access

(vii)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b)        List three examples of spreadsheet applications.


The question tested the candidates’ knowledge of storage media.

Observation

 

 The expected answer is:

 

(a)     Table 1:Storage medium

Criteria/Medium

DVD-ROM

Hard Disk

Magnetic Tape

Location of Storage Media

 

External

              (i)
Internal

(ii)
External

Removability

(iii)
Removable

(iv)
Non-Removable

(v)
Removable

Method of File Access

(vi)
Direct/Random Access

Random/Direct Access

(vii)
Serial/Sequential

OR

      1. Internal
      2. External
      3. Removable
      4. Non-removable
      5. Removable
      6. Direct/Random Access
      7. Serial/Sequential                                                                 

       

      (b)Examples of spreadsheet application:

      1. Microsoft Excel
      2. Quatro Pro
      3. Lotus 1-2-3
      4. Open Office Calc
      5. Apple iWork Numbers                         

                     

            The Chief Examiner reported that a good number of the candidates attempted this question.