IS117 Computing and Word Processing

Assessment 1 – Work Package 1

Answer sheet

Task 1
Question # Answer
1 People use computers at home to watch and listen to songs or movies and use it at
school to do work assignments and tests
2 To be computer literate is to be able to understand and being able to use a computer to
operate software programs such as an operating system
3 An input device can send data into another device whilst an output device only receives
data but cannot send it into another device
4 Input device- mouse & Keyboard; output device- monitor & speakers
5 1.Hard disk drive 2.flash drive 3.compact disk 4.microSD cards
6 1. Flash drives are physically small, durable and reliable storage device that contains
within a flash memory and a universal serial bus (USB) interface.
2. Compact disk are optical disks of approximately 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter that is
digitally encoded for a laser beam to scan, decode and transmit data to a playback
system, computer monitor, or television set
7 People use the internet to communicate with each other in terms of email, instant
messaging, chat rooms, Social networking, forums, dating sites, blog, audio conferencing,
video conferencing and Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP)
8 The purpose of an ISP is to provide individuals and companies access to the internet and
other related services such as web site building and virtual hosting
9 Computers negatively affect users in terms of health risks such as vision and
musculoskeletal problems. They also have an impact on the surroundings in terms of
waste pollution from discarded computers
10 To avoid such effects, users need to have a rest time from computers so to avoid stresses
and vision problems. Environmental surrounding effects can be decreased by the use of
recycling and green computing strategies which involves reducing the electricity and
environmental waste when disposing of computers.

Task 2
Question Answer Question Answer
# #
1 False 6 True
2 True 7 True
3 False 8 True
4 True 9 True
5 True 10 True
Task 3
Answer
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is a software application from Microsoft which still trends in the development of
computer technologies. It is a word processor which was first released on October 1983 by Bill Gates
under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. Developed by Charles Simonyi and Richard Brodie,
former Xerox programmers hired by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1981. The application made it simpler
for users to type, format, edit and save documents. It is found used in schools, hospitals, banks,
business sectors and even in private homes. The program is used in creating and formatting of
documents such as letters, brochures, learning activities, tests, and work assignments.

The first word version, Word 1.0 was released in October 25, 1983 for Xenix and MS-DOS, discontinued
version of Unix operating systems and x86 based personal computers by Microsoft. The application was
not so very successful until the release of Windows 3.0 by Microsoft in 1990. Followed by Word 2.0 and
Word 6.0 for windows in 1991 and 1993 respectively, the product made a huge commercial success. It
was thereafter renamed Word 95, Word 97, Word 2000 and Word for office XP to follow Windows
commercial names. The product number is now year based after the release of Word 2003 up to date
with the latest release of word 2016.

The purpose of the application program was to help users type and save documents. Typing and
formatting of texts were done easier as the program has helpful tools to make documents. The
program as spelling and grammar checker, word count, speech recognition, inserts of pictures in
document, typefaces, special codes, web pages and graphs, tables, display synonyms of words and
reading texts, and printing. Mostly used in education, health and business office sectors the program
helps in making all types of official documents for the user. Template function of letter head sample,
bills and cash memo, joining letter, and receipts can be used for making effective official business and
school work documents. Email compressions and creating and conversion of PDF’s are also available.
Home users also have access to the application which helps them to create decorative gift cards,
birthday cards, typing a shopping list or for making a personal diary by using pre-defined templates or
format menus.

The Microsoft Word program is essential for the developing trend of the computing technology.
Initially the application was for only typing and saving documents, but as more improvements were
made in the computing trend so as to with Microsoft Word application. The application improvements
over the past years had made it simpler for users in creation of their word documents. Helpful tools
and format menus help users in creating easily their work documents. With thanks to Microsoft
Company for the development of the software, we have now have access to using their software
application of Microsoft Word.
Reference:
Simple English Wikipedia. History of Microsoft Word. Retrieved March 15, 2018 from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Microsoft_Word
Simple English Wikipedia. Microsoft Word. Retrieved March 15, 2018 from
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Word

Klient Solutech. Top 10 uses of MS Word in Life. Retrieved March 15, 2018 from
http://www.klientsolutech.com/top-10-most-powerful-uses-of-microsoft-word/