BIOLOGY LESSON NOTE ON HUMAN KIDNEY
Data Processing is a WAEC subject that deals with the collection, storage, retrieval, and analysis of data using computers and other digital tools. It introduces students to computer systems, software, databases, internet usage, and information processing. Success in Data Processing requires understanding basic computer concepts and regular practice of objective questions. This post provides WAEC-standard questions and answers to help students prepare effectively.
Instruction: Choose the correct option A–D.
A computer is
A. a human B. an electronic device that processes data C. a calculator only D. a machine for typing only
Answer: B
Data refers to
A. processed information B. raw facts and figures C. programs only D. hardware
Answer: B
Information is
A. raw data B. processed data C. hardware D. software only
Answer: B
The brain of the computer is
A. monitor B. CPU C. keyboard D. printer
Answer: B
CPU stands for
A. Central Processing Unit B. Computer Personal Unit C. Central Print Unit D. Control Processing User
Answer: A
The input device is
A. monitor B. keyboard C. speaker D. printer
Answer: B
The output device is
A. keyboard B. mouse C. monitor D. scanner
Answer: C
Storage device is used to
A. input data B. store data C. print data D. delete data
Answer: B
Example of storage device is
A. keyboard B. hard disk C. mouse D. scanner
Answer: B
RAM means
A. Random Access Memory B. Read All Memory C. Run Access Machine D. Remote Access Memory
Answer: A
ROM means
A. Read Only Memory B. Random Output Memory C. Run Only Machine D. Read Output Memory
Answer: A
Software is
A. physical parts B. programs that run on computer C. wires D. hardware only
Answer: B
Hardware refers to
A. programs B. physical parts of computer C. internet D. data
Answer: B
Operating system is
A. hardware B. system software C. input device D. output device
Answer: B
Example of operating system is
A. MS Word B. Windows C. Excel D. PowerPoint
Answer: B
Application software includes
A. Windows B. MS Word C. BIOS D. CPU
Answer: B
Computer works based on
A. emotion B. instruction C. noise D. electricity only
Answer: B
A byte is
A. 1 bit B. 8 bits C. 16 bits D. 32 bits
Answer: B
A bit is
A. binary digit B. decimal number C. file D. program
Answer: A
Binary system uses
A. 0 and 1 B. 1–9 C. A–Z D. symbols only
Answer: A
Keyboard is used for
A. printing B. inputting data C. storing data D. deleting files
Answer: B
Mouse is used to
A. type B. point and click C. print D. store
Answer: B
Scanner is used to
A. destroy files B. convert paper to digital form C. print documents D. type letters
Answer: B
Printer produces
A. input B. hard copy output C. software D. memory
Answer: B
Hard copy is
A. soft file B. printed document C. program D. data only
Answer: B
Soft copy is
A. printed paper B. electronic document C. book D. letter
Answer: B
A computer network is
A. one computer B. connected computers C. printer only D. software only
Answer: B
Internet is
A. local machine B. global network of computers C. printer D. CPU
Answer: B
Web browser is used to
A. play music B. access websites C. print D. store data
Answer: B
Example of browser is
A. Chrome B. CPU C. RAM D. Windows
Answer: A
URL stands for
A. Uniform Resource Locator B. Unified Record Link C. User Resource Line D. Universal Remote Link
Answer: A
Email is used for
A. farming B. sending messages electronically C. printing D. drawing
Answer: B
Password is used for
A. decoration B. security C. printing D. storage
Answer: B
Antivirus software is used to
A. create viruses B. protect computer from viruses C. delete hardware D. increase size
Answer: B
Virus is
A. useful program B. harmful software C. hardware D. input device
Answer: B
Spreadsheet software is used for
A. drawing B. calculations and tables C. browsing D. typing only
Answer: B
Example of spreadsheet software is
A. MS Excel B. MS Word C. Paint D. Chrome
Answer: A
Word processing software is used for
A. typing documents B. browsing C. gaming D. networking
Answer: A
Example of word processor is
A. MS Word B. Excel C. CPU D. RAM
Answer: A
Database is used for
A. storing organized data B. drawing C. printing D. browsing only
Answer: A
DBMS stands for
A. Data Base Management System B. Digital Binary Machine System C. Data Backup Memory System D. Direct Base Module System
Answer: A
Primary key is used to
A. delete data B. uniquely identify records C. print files D. store images
Answer: B
Record is
A. collection of fields B. single letter C. program D. hardware
Answer: A
Field is
A. complete file B. single data item C. software D. CPU
Answer: B
File is
A. collection of records B. one word C. device D. hardware
Answer: A
Data processing cycle includes
A. input, processing, output B. write, delete, print C. start, stop, pause D. open, close, save
Answer: A
Input means
A. receiving data B. processing data C. storing data D. deleting data
Answer: A
Output means
A. sending processed data B. entering data C. storing data D. copying data
Answer: A
Processing is done by
A. keyboard B. CPU C. printer D. scanner
Answer: B
ALU stands for
A. Arithmetic Logic Unit B. Active Logic Unit C. Auto Link Unit D. Arithmetic Load Unit
Answer: A
Control Unit controls
A. output B. all computer operations C. storage only D. printing only
Answer: B
Memory stores
A. food B. data and instructions C. electricity D. water
Answer: B
Secondary storage is
A. RAM B. hard disk C. CPU D. register
Answer: B
Pen drive is
A. input device B. storage device C. output device D. software
Answer: B
CD-ROM is
A. storage device B. processor C. software D. input device
Answer: A
Cloud computing allows
A. offline storage only B. online storage and access C. no storage D. hardware only
Answer: B
ICT means
A. Internet Computer Technology B. Information and Communication Technology C. Internal Control Tool D. Integrated Computer Task
Answer: B
One advantage of ICT is
A. slower communication B. faster communication C. no communication D. no data
Answer: B
Computer ethics involves
A. misuse of data B. responsible use of computers C. hacking only D. virus creation
Answer: B
Cybercrime is
A. legal activity B. illegal activity on the internet C. farming D. printing
Answer: B
Spreadsheet rows are labeled with
A. numbers B. letters C. symbols D. colors
Answer: A
Columns in spreadsheet are labeled with
A. numbers B. letters C. shapes D. codes
Answer: B
Formula in Excel begins with
A. + B. = C. - D. *
Answer: B
Function in Excel is
A. manual calculation B. pre-defined formula C. virus D. file
Answer: B
Data validation ensures
A. errors B. correct data entry C. deletion D. printing
Answer: B
Sorting means
A. deleting data B. arranging data C. printing data D. hiding data
Answer: B
Filtering means
A. hiding all data B. displaying selected data C. deleting files D. copying files
Answer: B
Backup means
A. deleting files B. making copies of data C. printing only D. storing virus
Answer: B
Hardware failure refers to
A. software error B. physical damage C. internet speed D. typing error
Answer: B
Software failure refers to
A. hardware damage B. program error C. screen break D. keyboard issue
Answer: B
Information security protects
A. data B. food C. water D. land
Answer: A
Firewall is used to
A. cook food B. block unauthorized access C. print files D. store data
Answer: B
Hacking is
A. legal access B. unauthorized access C. typing D. printing
Answer: B
E-commerce is
A. farming B. buying and selling online C. mining D. teaching
Answer: B
Online payment uses
A. cash only B. electronic systems C. paper only D. land
Answer: B
Social media is used for
A. communication B. farming C. mining D. printing
Answer: A
One example of social media is
A. Facebook B. CPU C. RAM D. Excel
Answer: A
ICT improves
A. communication B. confusion C. delay D. ignorance
Answer: A
Computer literacy means
A. ignorance of computers B. ability to use computers C. destroying computers D. avoiding ICT
Answer: B
Data accuracy means
A. wrong data B. correct data C. fake data D. deleted data
Answer: B
Data integrity means
A. data corruption B. accuracy and consistency of data C. deletion D. printing
Answer: B
System software manages
A. hardware and applications B. food C. farming D. trade
Answer: A
Application software performs
A. specific tasks B. hardware repair C. electricity supply D. farming
Answer: A
Operating system controls
A. computer resources B. weather C. farming D. trade
Answer: A
BIOS is
A. Basic Input Output System B. Binary Internet Operating System C. Basic Internal Output Software D. Backup Input Output System
Answer: A
ROM is
A. volatile memory B. non-volatile memory C. external storage D. software
Answer: B
RAM is
A. permanent memory B. temporary memory C. external device D. software
Answer: B
Volatile memory loses data when
A. power is off B. power is on C. typing starts D. printing starts
Answer: A
Non-volatile memory retains data when
A. power is off B. power is on C. system restarts only D. printing starts
Answer: A
Computer hardware includes
A. programs B. physical components C. data D. internet
Answer: B
Software development involves
A. coding B. farming C. trading D. mining
Answer: A
Programming language is used to
A. cook food B. write instructions for computer C. print D. store data
Answer: B
Example of programming language is
A. Python B. RAM C. CPU D. Excel
Answer: A
Algorithm is
A. computer hardware B. step-by-step solution C. virus D. file
Answer: B
Flowchart is
A. diagram of algorithm B. hardware C. software D. virus
Answer: A
Data security prevents
A. loss and theft B. learning C. printing D. typing
Answer: A
Encryption is used to
A. protect data B. delete data C. print data D. share openly
Answer: A
Backup storage helps in
A. data loss prevention B. data destruction C. hacking D. printing
Answer: A
ICT is important in
A. modern communication B. farming only C. mining only D. war only
Answer: A
Data processing improves
A. efficiency and decision making B. confusion C. ignorance D. delay
Answer: A
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