WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 2327

11,631.

The first step the sender takes into the communication process is to

A.

transmit the message

B.

encode the message

C.

select an appropriate channel

D.

give a feedback

Correct answer is B

All communication begins with the sender.The first step the sender is faced with involves the encoding process.In order to convey meaning,the sender must begin encoding which means translating information into message in the form of symbols that represent ideas or concepts

11,632.

An electirc device which process data into information by following a set of programme instructions is

A.

computer

B.

teleprinter

C.

photocopier

D.

calculator

Correct answer is A

Computer is an eletronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program

11,633.

A report written regularly to give an account of an event or work carried out is

A.

a periodic report

B.

a statutory report

C.

a routine report

D.

an informal report

Correct answer is C

A routine report is prepared and presented as a routine work and at a regular period of time

11,634.

The act of weeding out redundant documents in the files is

A.

up-dating of records

B.

thining of records

C.

destruction of records

D.

removing of records

Correct answer is A

Up-dating of records means to take account of the most recent transaction, document and information

11,635.

A meeting held by all employees of an organization is

A.

a committee meeting

B.

an emergency meeting

C.

a staff meeting

D.

an annual general meeting

Correct answer is C

A staff meeting is a meeting attended by the members of staff of an organization, to discuss issues related to the running of the organization