2026 WAEC
THURSDAY 14th May 2026
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXAM PLUTO
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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OBJECTIVE
*WAEC 2026 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES*
01-10: DCDABBCDCC
11-20: BAADBACCAD
21-30: CBACABBDCD
31-40: CADBBDCADD
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*WAEC 2026 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ANSWERS*
1(a)
(i) Data processing:
The process of converting raw data into meaningful information.
(ii) Data collation:
The gathering and arranging of data from different sources in an organized manner.
1(b)
The data processing cycle involves:
* Collection of data
* Input of data
* Processing of data
* Storage of data
* Output/information generation
1(c)
* High speed in processing data
* Accuracy in computation
* Large storage capacity
* Reliability and efficiency
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2(a)
(i) A — Monitor
(ii) B — Printer
(iii) C — Mouse
(iv) D — Keyboard
2(b)
* A — Output device
* B — Output device
* C — Input device
* D — Input device
2(c)
* Touchscreen
* Modem
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3(a)
(i) Simplex
Communication in only one direction.
(ii) Half duplex
Communication in both directions but not at the same time.
(iii) Full duplex
Communication in both directions at the same time.
3(b)
(i) Simplex — Radio broadcasting
(ii) Half duplex — Walkie-talkie
(iii) Full duplex — Telephone
3(c)
* Transmission medium
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4(a)
Hackers are people who gain unauthorized access to computer systems, while spammers are people who send unwanted bulk messages or emails.
4(b)
Add-ins in MS Excel help to extend the functions and features of Excel.
4(c)
(i) Cookies:
Small text files stored on a computer by websites to remember user information.
(ii) Plugin:
A software component added to a program to provide extra features.
(iii) Web crawlers:
Programs used by search engines to browse and index web pages automatically.
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5(a)
The interface shown is a Presentation software interface.
5(b)
(i) To insert a new slide:
* Click Home tab
* Click New Slide
* Select desired slide layout
(ii) To delete a slide:
* Select the slide
* Right-click on it
* Click Delete Slide
5(c)
* Microsoft PowerPoint
* Google Slides
5(d)
(i) Uses:
* Preparing presentations
* Teaching and public speaking
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5(e)
(i) Difference between transition and animation:
* Transition is applied to slides, while animation is applied to objects on a slide.
* Transition occurs when moving from one slide to another, while animation controls movement of text or pictures within a slide.
(ii) Steps to run slideshow:
* Click Slide Show tab
* Click From Beginning or press F5
(iii) Steps to print handout of 6 slides:
* Click File
* Click Print
* Under Settings select Handouts
* Choose 6 Slides Per Page
* Click Print
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6(a)
Steps to create mail merge:
* Open MS Word
* Click Mailings tab
* Select Start Mail Merge
* Choose document type
* Select recipients from database
* Insert merge fields
* Preview results
* Finish and merge documents
6(b)
To preview and complete mail merge:
* Click Preview Results
* Check merged records
* Click Finish & Merge
* Choose Print Documents or Edit Individual Documents