WAEC ICT (Core) Syllabus 2026/2027 & Textbooks

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The WAEC ICT (Core) Syllabus 2026/2027 & Textbooks: includes topics like basic ICT concepts, information systems, software applications, internet and email, and the use of ICT in education and business.

Contents

1 Aims and Objectives
2 Examination Guidelines
3 WAEC ICT (Core) Syllabus 2026/2027
4 Recent Posts

Aims and Objectives

Candidates’ knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of Information and Communication Technology
The examiner must know the capabilities of candidates in the application of ICT knowledge in education and business

Examination Guidelines

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.

WAEC ICT (Core) Syllabus 2026/2027

Topic	Sub-Topics
Introduction to Basic ICT Concepts and Computers	– Meaning of ICT and its related terminologies- Uses of ICT tools: mobile phones, computers, internet, television, radio, etc.- Impact of ICT on Education, Social, and Economic Development- Information processing cycle: distinction between data and information- Types and Uses of Computers
Computer Hardware	– Categories of computer hardware: system unit, peripherals, storage media
Computer Software	– Types of software: System and application software- Open source vs proprietary software
Threats to Computers and Users	– Meaning of computer threats- Categories of computer threats: Natural threats (earthquakes, heat, floods) vs Human threats (viruses, worms, intentional damage)- Health hazards to computer users: causes and effects- Remedies to threats and hazards
Word Processing	– Word Processing packages: uses and importance- Related concepts and terminologies- Creating and saving documents- Editing, formatting, and inserting objects (e.g., tables, graphics)- Printing of documents- Speed and accuracy in typing (30-35 wpm)
Spreadsheet	– Spreadsheet packages: uses and importance- Related concepts and terminologies- Types of data and their uses- Creating and saving workbooks- Constructing and inserting formulas and functions- Editing and formatting worksheets- Printing worksheets
Presentation	– Presentation packages: uses and importance- Creating and saving presentations- Editing, formatting, and insertion of objects- Slide shows and master slides- Factors to consider before delivering a presentation- Printing presentation documents
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: chatting, downloading, uploading, search engines, Facebook, etc.

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