WAEC Accounting 2013 Theory — Question 4
Question 4 of 8 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accounting 2013 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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4. (a) What is data processing? (2 marks) (b) Identify three stages of data processing (3 marks) (c) State three advantages and two disadvantages of a computer (10 marks)
Model answer
(a) Data processing: This can be defined as series of meaningful actions to provide useful information from a raw data. (b) Stages of data processing: (i) Input stage (ii) Processing stage (iii) Output stage. (c) Advantages of a computer: (i) Speed in processing of data (ii) Accuracy in output (iii) Storage of large information. Disadvantages of computer: (i) It can lead to unemployment (ii) Too expensive to install.
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