BECE 2026 Computing Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. Some school authorities use passwords on their school's Wi-Fi to prevent
   1. A. access to important information.
   2. B. unauthorized access.
   3. C. the use of pendrives.
   4. D. data loss.
   Answer: B

   Passwords are used to prevent unauthorized access to a network.
2. In the construction and operation of a robot, the robot control system is required to
   1. A. regulate the robot's movement.
   2. B. detect objects in the robot's environment.
   3. C. supply electrical power to the robot.
   4. D. make decisions based on artificial intelligence.
   Answer: A

   The control system manages and regulates the robot's movement.
3. 
   The device shown is used to
   1. A. scan information.
   2. B. store information.
   3. C. print information.
   4. D. process information.
   Answer: B

   The device is used for storing information (as indicated in the question context).
4. A secretary is working on a document in Microsoft Word that contains the dollar sign. The tool to replace it with the Ghana cedis sign is the
   1. A. shapes tool.
   2. B. wordart tool.
   3. C. symbol tool.
   4. D. equation tool.
   Answer: C

   The symbol tool allows insertion and replacement of special characters like currency signs.
5. The feature in Word processing application that allows bold, italicize or underline is found on the
   1. A. standard toolbar.
   2. B. menu bar.
   3. C. format toolbar.
   4. D. title bar.
   Answer: C

   Formatting options like bold and italic are found on the formatting toolbar.
6. The purpose of transition effects in Microsoft PowerPoint is to
   1. A. make slides look colourful.
   2. B. create a printable presentation.
   3. C. add sound effects to slides.
   4. D. create a smooth flow between slides.
   Answer: D

   Transitions control how one slide changes to another smoothly.
7. To access the location of an event, one can scan a
   1. A. SMS code.
   2. B. Bar code.
   3. C. Pass code.
   4. D. QR code.
   Answer: D

   QR codes store location data that can be scanned.
8. The use of scientific knowledge to create tools and techniques for solving problems is termed
   1. A. information.
   2. B. intelligence.
   3. C. technology.
   4. D. computing.
   Answer: C

   Technology is the application of scientific knowledge.
9. The National Information Technology Authority provides educational resources using
   1. A. web services.
   2. B. print services.
   3. C. mail services.
   4. D. client services.
   Answer: A

   Web services allow online delivery of resources.
10. Conditional statements in programming are used to
    1. A. declare variables.
    2. B. make decisions.
    3. C. write comments.
    4. D. create loops.
    Answer: B

    Conditional statements are used for decision making in programs.

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11. The function of a router in a network is to
    1. A. connect multiple networks.
    2. B. allow users to use the network.
    3. C. amplify the network signal.
    4. D. connect devices within the network.
12. The appropriate software to prepare a presentation is
    1. A. PowerPoint.
    2. B. Publisher.
    3. C. Photoshop.
    4. D. Excel.
13. The element of design that ensures consistent font styles is
    1. A. typography.
    2. B. transition.
    3. C. orientation.
    4. D. animation.
14. An input device connected to a computer is used to
    1. A. send information to the computer.
    2. B. process information.
    3. C. store information.
    4. D. remove information.
15. A file name error occurred because the file name
    1. A. used capital letters.
    2. B. was descriptive.
    3. C. used short words.
    4. D. contained special characters.
16. The central connection point for wired computers is a
    1. A. Repeater.
    2. B. Modem.
    3. C. Gateway.
    4. D. Switch.
17. Installed programs on a computer are found in the
    1. A. notification area.
    2. B. start menu.
    3. C. system tray.
    4. D. task view.
18. The fourth generation of computers started from
    1. A. 2006.
    2. B. 1994.
    3. C. 1995.
    4. D. 1971.
19. To place text around an image in desktop publishing use
    1. A. Send Backward.
    2. B. Align Middle.
    3. C. Bring Forward.
    4. D. Wrap Text.
20. The file extension for Microsoft Excel is
    1. A. .ppt
    2. B. .docx
    3. C. .pub
    4. D. .xlsx
21. The data type that is NOT valid in programming is
    1. A. Float.
    2. B. Boolean.
    3. C. Integer.
    4. D. Circular.
22. The following activities are types of robotic locomotion except
    1. A. shouting.
    2. B. jumping.
    3. C. crawling.
    4. D. rolling.
23. A group of interconnected computers is called a
    1. A. link.
    2. B. network.
    3. C. system.
    4. D. hyperlink.
24. AI limited to a specific area is
    1. A. weak AI.
    2. B. smart AI.
    3. C. super AI.
    4. D. strong AI.
25. Excel function to determine pass/fail is
    1. A. IF.
    2. B. SUMIF.
    3. C. COUNT.
    4. D. COUNTIF.
26. A step-by-step procedure is called
    1. A. loop.
    2. B. algorithm.
    3. C. function.
    4. D. instruction.
27. To display full text in Excel use
    1. A. View tab.
    2. B. Edit menu.
    3. C. Insert tab.
    4. D. Format menu.
28. A portable projector is called
    1. A. data projector.
    2. B. video projector.
    3. C. pico projector.
    4. D. multimedia projector.
29. To correct a wrong Excel entry you should
    1. A. double-click on the cell.
    2. B. click outside the cell.
    3. C. right-click on the cell.
    4. D. right-click on sheet1.
30. Feature that freezes rows/columns is
    1. A. freeze tab.
    2. B. freeze panes.
    3. C. freeze cells.
    4. D. freeze sheets.
31. Flowchart symbol with one entry and two exits is
    1. A. parallelogram.
    2. B. diamond.
    3. C. rectangle.
    4. D. oval.
32. Information about cyberbullying is accessed through
    1. A. Domain Name Server.
    2. B. Uniform Resource Locator.
    3. C. User Datagram Protocol.
    4. D. Transmission Control Protocol.
33. Windows OS was introduced in the
    1. A. second generation.
    2. B. fourth generation.
    3. C. third generation.
    4. D. fifth generation.
34. Too much social media use leads to
    1. A. enhanced physical fitness.
    2. B. improved concentration.
    3. C. increased social isolation.
    4. D. enhanced sleep quality.
35. Technology that suggests music based on history is
    1. A. Artificial Intelligence.
    2. B. Augmented Reality.
    3. C. Perceptual Computing.
    4. D. Virtual Reality.
36. Screen glare is caused by
    1. A. overheating.
    2. B. too many programs.
    3. C. small screen.
    4. D. too much light reflection.
37. PowerPoint tab for consistent colour scheme is
    1. A. Insert tab.
    2. B. Review tab.
    3. C. Design tab.
    4. D. Animation tab.
38. Software updates are important because they
    1. A. make computer faster.
    2. B. change interface.
    3. C. improve performance.
    4. D. delete files.
39. The purpose of hashtag is to
    1. A. categorize and group contents.
    2. B. highlight text.
    3. C. ask questions.
    4. D. show sarcasm.
40. The IF function in spreadsheets is used to
    1. A. count cells.
    2. B. add cells.
    3. C. perform conditional testing.
    4. D. multiply numbers.

Paper 2: Theory

1. 1. Your school is organizing a Technology Awareness Day. The headteacher has tasked the computing club with overseeing the successful organization of the programme. The club's role includes planning, communication, creating publicity materials and explaining key technology concepts to visitors.
   
   (a) As a member of the computing club, your team needs to share project files between three computers in different classrooms for visitors to view.
   (i) Name the type of computer network that would be suitable for the purpose.
   (ii) List two hardware components required to set up this network.
   
   (b) The club is to create a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint to explain technology use to the visitors at the event. List two features the club would use to make the presentation engaging for the visitors.
   
   (c) Your team was tasked to design an event flyer using Microsoft Publisher to aid publicity for the programme. Suggest two visual elements that would make the flyer attractive and informative.
   
   (d) The club decided to write an algorithm for setting up a projector for the presentation. Write the algorithm using pseudocode.
   
   (e) Draw a flowchart for serving a snack at the event based on the following condition: If the amount donated by a visitor is more than GH¢ 200.00, serve meat pie and malt, otherwise serve biscuit and water.
   
   (f) State one function of each of the following components used in constructing a robot: gears, grippers, motors.
2. 2. (a) During a computing lesson in your class, the teacher discussed the generation of computers while studying history of computers. In your own words, describe the term generation of computers.
   
   (b) Dan's computer desktop is disorganized with several photos, reports, and spreadsheet files. He finds it difficult when looking for a file. List three file management practices that Dan should use to organize his work better.
   
   (c) A student plays a computer game for 5 hours every night before sleeping. This student experiences headache, dry and blurry eyes.
   (i) What computing-related disorder is the student likely experiencing?
   (ii) Explain the identified computer-related disorder in (c)(i).
   
   (d) State the most appropriate output device for:
   (i) Printing a detailed architectural blueprint for a model house;
   (ii) Presenting a movie to the entire class for film studies;
   (iii) Sharing a short animation clip on a tablet with 8 friends during a lunch break.
3. 3. (a) A student was typing the title BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION and realized Caps Lock was on.
   (i) Which PowerPoint feature can be used to fix the title to proper capitalization?
   (ii) Outline the steps to apply the change.
   
   (b) A colleague wants to design a flyer and was advised to use a pre-designed template. State two advantages of using a pre-designed template in desktop publishing.
   
   (c) The marks for a student are in Excel cells A2 = 85, B2 = 90, C2 = 95.
   (i) Write a formula to calculate total mark.
   (ii) Write a function to calculate average mark.
   (iii) State the symbol that begins every Excel formula.
4. 4. (a) Kate is playing an online game on her laptop at home. She is talking to her friend using a wireless headset. Her laptop is connected to Wi-Fi, which also supports other devices in the house.
   List the two main types of networks used in this scenario.
   
   (b) The Art club wants to share photos and artwork and create discussion forums and event pages.
   (i) Which type of social media platform is suitable?
   (ii) State three reasons for choosing it.
   
   (c) List two methods of protecting data against threats.
   
   (d) A student searched “sharks” and got irrelevant results. State two actions to improve search results.
5. 5. (a) A student wrote program code:
   repeat (2)
   move (5) steps
   end
   What is the correct programming term for this structure?
   
   (b) A girl calculates expenses:
   12 bags × GH¢200 + GH¢150 + 7 caps × GH¢23. Calculate total expenses using operator precedence.
   
   (c) A robotic arm lifts heavy objects but crushes a light bulb. List two components that should be improved.
   
   (d) (i) Explain Artificial Intelligence.
   (ii) List two application areas of Artificial Intelligence.

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