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FORM : ONE
TERM : 1 TEACHER: MR GICHOBI
3 1 Introduction By the end of the lesson, the learner should be - Discussion Ref
to computers able to: method Longhorn Bk 1
i) define the terms: - Question and Computer Studies
-computer answer method By S. Mburu and
-data G. Chemwa
-information 1/Ed (2018)
-information communication P 1-4
system Nairobi
ii) explain the parts of a computer Longhorn
Publishers
Aid
Chart on main parts
of a computer
system
2&3 Classification By the end of the lesson, the learner should be - Brief lecture method Ref
of computers able to: - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
i) describe the following computers answer method Computer Studies
- supercomputer By S. Mburu and
- mainframe G. Chemwa
-minicomputer 1/Ed (2018)
Ref
Computer Studies
Bk 1
By Dr. John
Onunga & Renu
Shah
4/Ed (2018)
P 9-14
Nairobi, SunLitho
4 1 Classification By the end of the lesson, the learner should be - Discussion Ref
according to able to: method Longhorn Bk 1
functionality i) explain of digital computers - Question and Computer Studies
ii) explain of analog computers answer method By S. Mburu and
iii) explain on hybrid computers G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2018)
Assignment P 8-9
Attempt review questions 1.1 No. 1,2…..8 Nairobi
Longhorn
Publishers
4 2&3 Development By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able - Brief lecture method Ref
of computers to: - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
i) name the advantages of using answer method Computer Studies
computers By S. Mburu and
ii) outline where computers are used G. Chemwa
iii) explain the five generation of P 11-15
computers namely: Longhorn Publishers
- first generation Ref
- second generation Computer Studies
- third generation Bk 1
- forth generation By Dr. John Onunga
-fifth generation &
Renu Shah
P 6-8
4 The computer By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able - Discussion Ref
laboratory to: method Longhorn Bk 1
i) outline the factors to be considered when - Question and Computer Studies
preparing computer laboratory answer method By S. Mburu and
ii) explain on safety precaution and practices G. Chemwa
P 17-19
5 2&3 Keyboard By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able - Discussion Ref
layout to: method Longhorn Bk 1
i) identify the keys: - Question and Computer Studies
-alphanumeric keys answer method By S. Mburu and G.
- function keys Chemwa
ii) use the following keys: P 23-26
- cursor movement and editing Ref
keys Computer Studies
- special PC operation keys Bk 1
- numeric keypads keys By Dr. John Onunga
iii) explain the practical keyboard skills & Renu Shah
P 32-37
Aid
Computer System
6 1 Mouse skills By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able - Brief lecture method Ref
to: - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
i) give the purpose of mouse pointer answer method Computer Studies
6 2&3 COMPUTER By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able - Discussion Longhorn Bk 1
SYSTEM to: method Computer Studies
i) name three main components of a - Question and By S. Mburu and G.
Description computer system answer method Chemwa
of a computer ii) list data capture devices P 30-33
system iii) explain the pointing devices
Computer Studies
Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga
& Renu Shah
P 43-50
8 2&3 Speech By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able - Question and Ref
recognition or to: answer method Longhorn Bk 1
voice input i) define the term speech recognition or - Discussion Computer Studies
10 1 Overall By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able - Question and Ref
functional to: answer method Longhorn Bk 1
organizationa i) explain three types of buses - Discussion Computer Studies
l of the CPU -control bus method By S. Mburu and G.
- address bus Chemwa
- data bus P 42-43
ii) describe types of processors and their
clock speeds Ref
Computer Studies
Bk 1
By Dr.John Onunga
&Renu Shah
P 49-51
2&3 Output By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able Ref
devices to: - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
i) define the term output devices answer method Computer Studies
ii) name two types of output e.g. - Discussion By S. Mburu and
- softcopy method G. Chemwa
- hardcopy P 45-47
iii) explain two types of output devices
namely: Ref
- softcopy output devices Computer Studies
- hardcopy output devices Bk 1
iii) describe types of graphical adapters e.g. By Dr. john Onunga
- hercules graphics card & Renu Shah
- color graphics adapter P 79-83
- enhanced graphics adapter
- super video graphics array Aid
- liquid crystal display Computer CRT
11 1 Sound output By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able - Question and Ref
and hard copy to: answer method Longhorn Bk 1
output i) explain the examples of: - Discussion Computer Studies
devices -sound output devices method By S. Mburu and G.
-light-emitting diodes Chemwa
ii) describe examples of hard copy P 47-50
devices namely:
- impact printers Ref
- non-impact printers Computer Studies
- plotters Bk 1
By Dr.John Onunga
& Renu Shah
P 85-94
Aid
Computer system
and projector on
plotters
1 1 Non-impact By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
printer able to: answer method Computer Studies
i) state the characteristics of non-impact printer - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
ii) explain on the non-impact printer method Chemwa
iii) outline the factors to consider when purchasing P 54-56
a printer
2&3 Secondary By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
storage able to: answer method Computer Studies
devices i) state two ways of classifying secondary devices - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
and media method Chemwa
ii) describe the following: P 57-60
magnetic tapes
floppy disks
zip disks
jaz disks
2 1 Laser Servo By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be Longhorn Bk 1
120 able to: - Discussion Computer Studies
SuperDisks i) outline the care of magnetic storage media method By S. Mburu and G.
ii) state two reasons why optical media are used Chemwa
iii) explain on various compact disk: - Question and P 61-62
compact disk answer method
3 1 Power supply By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be Longhorn Bk 1
and able to: - Discussion Computer Studies
peripheral i) explain on power supply unit method By S. Mburu and G.
device ii) explain on: Chemwa
interfacing parallel interface - Question and P 65-69
serial interface answer method
universal serial bus (USB) interface
small computer system interface
video graphics array (VGA) interface
audio interface
2&3 Basic By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
computer able to: answer method Computer Studies
setup and i) outline on the precautions that should be observed - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
cabling before setting up a computer method Chemwa
4 2&3 Classification By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
according to able to: answer method Computer Studies
acquisition i) explain the meaning of in-house developed - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
software, vendor off the shelf software method Chemwa
ii) outline the advantages of standard software P 75-77
iii) classify according to end-user-license
5 1 Criteria for By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Discussion Longhorn Bk 1
selecting a able to: method Computer Studies
computer i) explain the factors to consider during hardware - Question and By S. Mburu and G.
system consideration answer method Chemwa
ii) explain one upgradeability and compatibility P 77-80
6 2&3 How an By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Discussion Longhorn Bk 1
operating able to: method Computer Studies
system i) state how operating system organizes information - Question and By S. Mburu and G.
organizes ii) define the term file and folder answer method Chemwa
information iii) explain on file extension P 89-91
iv) explain on drive assigned letters
9 1 The By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Discussion Longhorn Bk 1
application able to: method Computer Studies
windows i) explain parts of an application window - Question and By S. Mburu and G.
ii) save changes to a file answer method Chemwa
iii) rename files or folders P 99-101
iv) delete files and folders
2&3 Copying and By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
moving files able to: answer method Computer Studies
and folders i) copy and move files and folders - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
ii) sort files and folders method Chemwa
iv) manipulate files and folders using the shortcut P 102-104
menu
10 1 Review By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Discussion Longhorn Bk 1
question 3.3 able to: method Computer Studies
i) attempt question 3.3 No. 1,2……7 - Question and By S. Mburu and G.
ii) attempt practical 3.2 No 1 & 2 answer method Chemwa
P 105
2&3 Disk By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
management able to: answer method Computer Studies
using i) define the term formatting and file system - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
windows ii) explain the meaning of: method Chemwa
scanning a disk P 106-108
defragmenting a disk
11 1 Compressing By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Discussion Longhorn Bk 1
files, folders able to: method Computer Studies
or a drive i) compress the drive - Question and By S. Mburu and G.
ii) compress file or folder answer method Chemwa
iii) scan for viruses P 109-110
2&3 Baking up By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
data able to: answer method Computer Studies
i) explain the meaning of backing up data - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
ii) create MS-DOS startup disk method Chemwa
iii) define the term partitioning a disk P 111-112
1 1 Review By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Discussion Longhorn Bk 1
question 3.3 able to: method Computer Studies
i) attempt question 3.3 No. 8 & 9 - Question and By S. Mburu and G.
ii) attempt practical 3.2 No 3 answer method Chemwa
P 105
2&3 Disk By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
management able to: answer method Computer Studies
using widows i) define the term disk formatting - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
ii) explain on the file system method Chemwa
iii) carryout disk formatting P 106
FORM : ONE
TERM : 3
YEAR : 2019
3 1 Compressing By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
files, folders able to: answer method Computer Studies
or a drive i) define the term disk compression - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
ii) carryout disk compression method Chemwa
P 108-109
5 1 BIOS/CMOS By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
set up able to: answer method Computer Studies
i) change the BIOS setup to change the booting - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
sequence method Chemwa
ii) attempt review questions 3.4 No. 1,2….5 P 111-112
2&3 Installing and By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Discussion Longhorn Bk 1
configuration able to: method Computer Studies
of an i) install windows XP service part 2 - Question and By S. Mburu and G.
operating ii) clean installation answer method Chemwa
system P 114-115
6 1 Troubleshooti By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - Question and Longhorn Bk 1
ng and fixing able to: answer method Computer Studies
problems i) define the term troubleshooting - Discussion By S. Mburu and G.
ii) state the problems that one my experience when method Chemwa
using windows P 116-117
iii) explain on boot and run time errors and
suggested solution Dr. John Onunga &
9 1 Set windows By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be - demonstration method Longhorn Bk 1
items effects able to: - Question and Computer Studies
i) set windows items effects answer method By S. Mburu and G.
ii) set display colours and resolution Chemwa
iii) set date and time P 121-122
iv) mouse settings
2&3 Revision By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be Test Dr. John Onunga &
exercise able to: Renu Shah Bk 1
i) attempt question No. 1,2……..15 P 170
ii) hand over the book for marking
10 1 Definition of By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able - question and answer Longhorn Bk 2
word to: Method Computer Studies
processor i) define the term word processor - demonstration By S. Mburu &
method G. Chemwa
ii) explain the basic word processing 1/Ed (2018)
features and concepts P 1-3
Nairobi
iii) give examples of word processors Longhorn Publisher
Computer Studies
By Dr John Onunga
& Renu Shan
2/Ed (2018)
10 2&3 Purpose of By the end of the lesson, the learner should be - question and answer Longhorn Bk 2
word able to: method Computer Studies
processing i) state the examples of word processing - demonstration By S. Mburu &
ii) outline the factors to consider when choosing a method G. Chemwa
word processing 1/Ed (2018)
iii) explain on how to use a word processing P 3-6
iv) explain on the screen layout of a Microsoft
word
11 1 Parts of By the end of the lesson, the learner should be - demonstration Longhorn Bk 2
windows able to: method Computer Studies
i) state the parts of windows - discussion method By S. Mburu &
ii) explain on various parts of windows G. Chemwa
P 7-9
Bk 2
By Dr John
Onunga &
Renu Shah
P5-6
2&3 Running the By the end of the lesson, the learner should be - question and answer Longhorn Bk 2
program able to: method Computer Studies