INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHOOL ON COMPUTER STUDIES

Here is the instructions to schools on computer studies…

(A) The school authority/administrator is expected to provide the following facilities in readiness for the 2021 SSCE NECO internal examination for the candidates

(1) A well-ventilated computer laboratory/room to accommodate a sizeable number of students at once.

(2)standby generator with capacity to power all the systems (Maximum 3.5KVA).

(3)installation of application packages like Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet (Excel), Microsoft Access, and CorelDraw.

(4)A reasonable number of printers to go round the candidates

(5)UPS (uninterrupted Power Supply)

(B) COMPUTER SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

(1)Hard Drive = 160GB – 3 20GB
(2) RAM = 3G
(3) Processor = pentium Chip
(4) Processor Speed = 2.5 MHz at least
(5)Operating system = windows
(6)USB ports = 2 to 6

NOTE:
(i) The maximum number of shifts must be three. provide the number of computer systems for the candidates in conformity with the number of shifts. For example, a school that has 120 candidates should have 120/3 = 40 computer systems.

(ii)In a school where the number of computer systems cannot go round, candidates are allowed to use their personal systems (Laptops) provided all required packages are installed.

(iii)Each candidate is expected to print out his /her hardcopy for submission to the supervisor at the examination center.

(iv) Where a candidate encounters any problem with the system, the teacher is to guide the candidate, but not to operate the system for the candidate.

(v)No contents of the candidate’s work should be the same.