This blog post presents the November/December 2023 Level 3 Word Processing past question to guide students preparing for their NVTI examination. Developed and curated by Armstrong Computers College, this resource helps students understand both theory and practical aspects of MS Word.
At Armstrong Computers, our mission is to bring high-quality ICT education to every doorstep. We prepare students to meet industry demands and enhance their digital career paths. This past paper equips learners with practical skills and confidence to excel in Word Processing.
SECTION A – Theory (50 Marks)
1a. What is the latest MS Word processing software?
As of 2023, the latest version is Microsoft Word 2021 or the Microsoft 365 cloud version.
1b. List THREE word processors excluding MS Word
Google Docs, WPS Office Writer, LibreOffice Writer
2. Usefulness of Word Count
Helps track word, character, and page count — important for academic or publishing requirements.
3. Steps to protect a document with password
Go to File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password > Enter password and confirm.
4. How to insert comments in a document
Highlight text > Click Review tab > Click "New Comment" and type.
5a. Function of Find and Replace
Used to search and replace words or characters efficiently.
5b. Shortcut key
Ctrl + H
6a. What is Page Break?
It moves text to a new page manually (Insert > Page Break).
6b. Steps to change page orientation
Go to Layout > Orientation > Select "Landscape".
7a. Difference between Save and Save As
Save updates the same file, Save As creates a new file or version.
7b. Shortcut keys
Save: Ctrl + S
Save As: F12
Save As: F12
8. What is Clipboard?
Temporary storage for copied/cut content; allows pasting in another location.
9. FIVE MS Word versions
MS Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2021
10a. What is Document Property?
Metadata like title, author, subject, and keywords about a document.
10b. Steps to view properties
File > Info > Properties (top right pane)
SECTION B – Practical (50 Marks)
Follow these steps in MS Word:
| ITEMS | QUANTITY | UNIT PRICE (GH¢) | TOTAL PRICE (GH¢) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gari | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Sugar | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Milk | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Sardine | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Milo | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Grand Total (GH¢) | 91 | ||
Formatting Instructions:
- Use formula: TOTAL PRICE = Quantity × Unit Price
- Calculate and show the grand total
- Insert a bar chart showing ITEMS vs TOTAL PRICE
- Label axes clearly (Items = X-Axis, Total Price = Y-Axis)
- Make all headings bold
- Insert your name and index number below the table
- Save your document as: student_yourname.docx
- Print your document
