ICT (Core) Waec Syllabus
Below is this years Waec Syllabus for ICT (Core). Note that this syllabus is for both internal and external candidates.
Aims and Objectives
- candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of Information and Communication Technology
- the capabilities of candidates in the application of ICT knowledge in education and business
- candidates’ preparedness for higher studies
Scheme of Examination
Detailed ICT (Core) Syllabus
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- INTRODUCTION TO BASIC ICT CONCEPTS AND COMPUTERS
- Meaning of ICT and its related terminologies.
- Uses of ICT tools e.g. mobile phones, computers, Internet, television set, radio, etc.
- Impact of ICT on Education, Social and Economic Development.
- Information processing cycle; distinction between data and information
- Types and Uses of Computers.
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- COMPUTER HARDWAREÂ
- Categories of computer hardware:
- the system unit
- peripherals
- storage media.
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- COMPUTER SOFTWAREÂ Â
- Types of software: System and application software
- Open source and proprietary software.
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- THREATS TO COMPUTERS AND USERS
- Meaning of computer threats.
- Categories of computer threats.
- Natural threats, e.g. earthquakes, heat, floods, etc.
- Human threats, e.g., viruses, worms, intentional damage, etc.
- Health hazards to computer users: causes and effects.
- Remedies to Threats and Hazards
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- WORD PROCESSING
- Word Processing Packages, their uses and Importance.
- Related Concepts and Terminologies
- Creating and saving documents.
- Editing, formatting, and insertion of objects e.g. tables, graphics, etc.
- Printing of documents.
- Speed and Accuracy in typing at 30-35 words per minute
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- SPREADSHEET
- Spreadsheet packages, their uses and importance.
- Related concepts and terminologies
- Types of data and their uses.
- Creating and saving workbook.
- Constructing and inserting formulae and functions.
- Editing and formatting worksheets.
- Printing worksheets.
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- PRESENTATION
- Presentation Packages, Uses, and Importance.
- Creating and saving presentations.
- Editing, formatting, and insertion of objects.
- Slide shows.
- Master slides.
- Factors to consider before delivering a presentation.
- Printing Presentation Documents
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- THE INTERNET
- Meaning, concepts, terminologies, and requirements.
- Features and uses of browser windows.
- Rules and regulations in the use of the Internet (netiquette).
- Sending and accessing e-mail.
- Internet-related tools for communication, e.g. chatting, downloading, uploading, search engines, Facebook, etc.
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