COMPUTER PRACTICE N4 THEORY MEMO

ACTIVITY 1

QUESTION 1

1.1 * Hard disk

* Disk
* Flash disk drive
* Memory stick
* CD/DVD
1.2. Height + width
1.3. Recycle bin
1.4. View
1.5. Read-only memory (ROM)
1.6. Virus program
1.7. Format
1.8 * Location
* Type
* Size
* Date created
* Date modified
1.9. Status bar
1.10. Default

QUESTION 2

2.1. False
2.2. False
2.3. True
2.4. False
2.5. True
2.6. False
2.7. True
2.8. True
2.9. True
2.10. True

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QUESTION 3

3.1. Operating system Is the low-level software that supports a computer’s basic functions

It manages the computer’s memory, processes and all of its software and hardware
It allows the user to communicate with the computer without knowing computer language

3.2. The hard drive permanently stores and retrieves information

Storage is the hard drive’s responsibility
Everything you keep on your computer is on the hard drive

3.3. Peripheral devices that are in anyway connected to the computer

Peripheral devices can be external or internal
External peripherals include the mouse, keyboard, printer, monitors.
Internal peripherals include the CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or internal mode

3.4. Application software consists of programs designed to perform specified tasks for users
Application software can be used as a productivity or business tool
It can assist with graphics and projects

3.5. Write-protect from accidental writing or erasure of data

To mark a file or disk so that its contents cannot be modified or deleted
When you want to make sure that neither you nor another user can destroy data, you can write-protect it.

QUESTION 4

G – Database
4.1. A – Application software
4.2. H – CPU
4.3. E – ROM
4.4. L – Printer
4.5. M – Operating system
4.6. K – Recycle bin
4.7. I – Cold boot
4.8. N – Fragmentation
4.9. D – Computer

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