ICT (Core) Waec Syllabus

Below is this 2024 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

There will be two papers, Papers 1 and 2, both of which will be composite papers to be taken in one sitting.

PAPER 1: 

This paper will consist of forty multiple-choice objective questions, all of which must be answered within 45 minutes for 20 marks.

PAPER 2: 

Paper 2 will consist of four compulsory tests of practical knowledge questions and six essay-type questions.

Candidates will be required to answer the compulsory test of practical questions and any two of the other questions within 2 hours for 80 marks.

Detailed ICT (Core) Syllabus

  1. 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.
  2. COMPUTER HARDWARE 
    • Categories of computer hardware:
      • the system unit
      • peripherals
      • storage media.
  3. COMPUTER SOFTWARE  
    • Types of software: System and application software
    • Open source and proprietary software.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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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