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EDPM

1. (a) Three software applications that Joan could use to complete a report are:

Spreadsheet software (Excel), Presentation Software (Publisher, PowerPoint),

Word Processing Software (Word)

(b) Two types of equipment that could be use to display the information:

Computer, Projector, Smart board

2. (a) Four Keys that appear on a standard keyboard of an IBM compatible PC are:

 Pause
 Home
 Shift
 Insert

3. The steps required to save a NEW document created using a word processing software
programme

 Click File
 Select Save As
 Choose storage medium
 Name file
 Press save key

4. (a) Three steps for moving a block of text from page 1 of a document to the end of
page 3

 Highlight the text

 Use the scissors on the tool bar to cut or right click and choose cut
 Position the cursor on page 3 and click paste
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(b) Three steps to delete the text moved from to page 3

 Highlight the text

 Press backspace or delete

5. (a) Appropriate stationery and paper size

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Document Stationery Paper Size

(i) A two-page letter Letterhead A4

(ii) An invoice Form A4

(b) Correct size of envelope

C5 or C6

6. (a) An operating system (OS) is a special programme that manages the other
programmes on the computer as well as the computer hardware.

 It acts as an interface between the user and the computer

 Allows the management of files; run, switch between and close other
programs

Application software is the name given to the programmes that perform specific
tasks for users eg Spreadsheet software, CADD, Word Processing software

(b) Storage devices – used to store information even after the computer is turned off.
Examples are: CD, flash drive, Hard drive, Memory Card, DVD, magnetic tape.

7. (a) The concept that guides the requests for tougher laws to protect intellectual
property is the ethical concept

(b) Copyright can be defined as the law that protects creative works from being
reproduced without permission. Inserting ‘text boxes’

8. Letterhead centered style

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9. Come on let’s do it right. Take the books off the desk, polish the desk, dust the books
and then rearrange the books in the correct order. Once this is done every one will have
quick and easy access to those books.

10. Short cut keys:

 To center – CTRL E
 To insert page break – Shift and Enter of CTRL and Enter