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 THIRD TERM SCHEME OF WORK

WEEK TOPICS
• REVISION/COMPUTER PROCESSING.
• IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER AS A DATA PROCESSING TOOL
• THE DEVICES
• TYPES OF COMPUTERS.
• USES AND APPLICATION OF COMPUTER
• ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER.
• MID TERM TEST
• MASTERY OF THE KEYBOARD.
• SCREEN POINTING DEVICE
• MOUSE TECHNIQUES
• REVISION.
 WEEK 1

REVISION/COMPUTER PROCESSING

Reference Book: Complete studies in computer/ICT for junior secondary schools book 1

pages 68-72 by Atoyebi Emmanuel.

holiday assignment/revision questions

I. What is computer ethics?

II. list four requirements of a good computer lab.

III. list three proper use of a computer laboratory.

IV. mention two text based document.
V. List four internal part of the system unit .
VI. What is word processing?

COMPUTER PROCESSING

These are the series of actions performed by the microprocessor or CPU when it receives data
and instruction. Instructions tell the microprocessor what it should do to data.

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is a component inside the system unit. It is the computer
electronic brain and it executes instructions that are fed to it by programs in the RAM or memory
module.

Note that programs and data are stored permanently in the hard disk but for any of these to be
executed or processed in the CPU, it must be loaded into the RAM. By “loaded” we mean
copied into the RAM.

The CPU is a very largescale integrated circuit made up of thousands of tiny transistors.

The CPU performs four basic actions on data and instructions in the RAM.

• The control unit fetches data and instructions.

 • The control unit decodes instructions or interprets them and breaks them into
executable bytes.

• The ALU (Arithmetic and logic unit) and other computer processing parts executes
the instructions.

• The control unit writes back the results into the RAM or changes the original values
into new ones.

Remember, the CPU has three main parts:

• CU or Control Unit.

• ALU or Arithmetic and Logic Unit.

• Memory.

PROCESSING DEVICES
The main processing device for a computer is the CPU. Others are: -
• Graphic Processing Unit (GPU)
• Motherboard
• Network Card
• Sound Card
Examples of processors are: -
• Intel Pentium Processors (i ,ii , iii , iv )
• Intel core2,3,i5,i7
• Dual core processors
• AMD processors such as:
i. AMD Sempron

ii. AMD Athlon 64

iii. AMD Athlon 64 X2

Manufacturers of CPU include Intel corporations, AMD (advance microprocessors) NVIDI,
Motorola and CPS electronics. Some CPU/Microprocessors are more powerful or faster than
others. The processing speed or power is measured in hertz (megahertz and gigahertz and higher
units).

Those with low processing powers are used in buildin personal computers (single user systems).
Those with much higher processing powers are in multiuser systems like minicomputers which
can serve many terminals. Those with very high processing powers are used in building the
supercomputers.
TYPES OF PROCESSING
• Transaction/ online processing: is a type of processing whereby users send input over
a network or from terminals in a multiuser environment but the response may not be
immediate. examples are automated teller machine, payroll applicationa and order
processing.
• Batch processing: is a system of processing in which data is accumulated and
processed in groups. Processing is done without human interference such as Billing
and Payroll Systems, Backup and Restore Operations.
• Real time processing: in real time processing, both user inputs and system response
are immediate as it is in chat programs like whatsapp and imo.
Example of real-time processing systems include airline bookings which provide a
ticket as soon as the purchase is completed

WEEK 2

IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER AS A DATA PROCESSING TOOL.

Reference Book: Complete Studies In Computer/ICT For Junior Secondary Schools

Book1 Pages 68-72 By Atoyebi Emmanuel.

Impotant reason for using Electronic Data Processing method (EDP)

Below are some of the reasons:-

• IT CAN HANDLE LARGE VOLUME OF DATA: - Computer/EDP handles large amount

of data. Other methods or tools cannot. Computers are designed to continuously work with
millions of instructions in a short time and not loose track of any of the results or data.

• IT’S A TIME SAVER: - Some computers can execute millions of instructions in a second.
Computer processing makes job fast. What takes time is the input stage.
• SPECIAL ELECTRONIC INPUT DEVICES: - Like optical mark reader (OMR), barcode
reader, scanners and digitizers help to reduce the stress and the time taken at input stage thus
further saving time.

• LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: - Computers can store large volumes of data and
information for processing or even after processing. Computer storage can be backed up to
prevent loss of data or information. Computer storage has become cheaper and therefore
larger these days. The new arrival is cloud storage (saving files in remote devices over the
internet).

• COMMUNICATION: - Computers can connect with other computers and devices over a
network particularly the internet. Networked computers can communicate. This means data
to be processed can be sent from any location (in the world) and results generated can be sent
to any location in the world.

• USER FRIENDLINESS: - No matter your level of education you can make use of a
computer. There are many easy technologies designed to make the use of computer friendly.
One of these developments is the graphical user interface (GUI) and the touchscreen.

• VERSATILITY: - Computers are versatile. They can process different types of data, just any
type of data.

• THEY ARE ACCURATE: - Provided the input is correct, the output generated will always
be accurate.

• REDUCES COST: - At least on the long run, the use of the computer in data processing will
significantly reduce the cost of running a business. The initial cost of buying and installing
may seem high but productivity will greatly increase, the number of humans needed may
reduce compared to the productivity, the time used becomes so reduced etc.

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WEEK 3

THE DEVICES

Reference Book: Complete Studies in Computer/ICT For Junior Secondary Schools. Book1
Pages 90-96 By Atoyebi Emmanuel.

What is a Device?

A device is a tool, an equipment or an object made or adapted for a particular task or purpose. It
can be simple tool or a complex machine.
Put in another way, it is an object invented or adapted for performing a task.

CLASSES OF DEVICES

We have four classes of devices, they are:-

• The Earliest Devices.

• Mechanical Devices

• Electrical Devices

• Electronic Devices

• THE EARLIEST DEVICES: - These are natural objects made by God but adopted by
man to perform various tasks such as counting, calculating, construction, hunting, etc.
examples are fingers, toes, pebbles, stones, grains, animals skin, animal bones, leaves,
wood, diamond, calabash, etc.

Animals are used for transportation. Some early devices were used for recording
information.

• MECHANICAL DEVICES: - A mechanical device is a physical device which has parts

that move when it’s working. It has at least one part that moves with respect to the other
one of its parts when working. That’s why a spoon or knife is not a mechanical device. A
scissors is, a wheelbarrow, cart and adding machine are. They use power from man,
animals or any of the natural forces like wind, water or waves. They are driven by these
forces or sources of power but not by electricity.

• ELECTRICAL DEVICES: - They are devices that transform electrical energy into
some other forms of energy like light, heat, motion etc. They are powered by electricity.
Examples are electric bulb, pressing iron, boiling ring, hotplate, etc. They do not
manipulate data. They do not have decision making capability.
• ELECTRONIC DEVICES: - They are devices that manipulate current in such a way
that it can do a particular task. They contain components like diodes, transistors and IC
(integrated circuit). These help to manipulate current. They are semiconductors.

Electronic devices use direct current and low voltage. Electrical devices use alternating
current and high voltage. Electronic circuits have decision making capability unlike the
electrical devices and circuits that do not. Electronic devices manipulate data to assign
meaning to it.

Devices that can be regulated and programmed are electronic. Examples include:
television, computer, radio, microwave oven, electronic calculators, etc.

COMPUTER INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES

A computer is an electronic device. The main computer part is the system unit. All other parts
perform input functions, output functions, and storage or networking functions. All these parts
are devices on their own.

INPUT DEVICES: - These are devices that perform input functions, they include: - scanners,
mouse, keyboard, digitizer, barcode reader, light pen, etc. They are used in sending input data
and instructions into the system unit for processing.

OUTPUT DEVICES: - are devices used in viewing or hearing output information or output
data that are in the system unit. The first is the printer that brings information out on paper. The
monitor was introduced in the third generation and has since become more popular than the
printer. Other examples are projector, plotters and speakers.

STORAGE DEVICES: - These devices hold or saves data and information for the computer.
The include: - flash drive, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, magnetic tape, etc.

NETWORKING DEVICES: - Are devices that help to connect one computer to another. These
includes modem, switch, router, Ethernet cables, etc.
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TYPES OF COMPUTER

Reference Book: Complete Studies In Computer/ICT For Junior Secondary Schools. Book

1. By Atoyebi Emmanuel. Pages: 73-74.

DEFINITION OF COMPUTER

A computer is an electronic device used in processing input data or input signals into useful
information or output. Input signals or data are of two types.

TYPES OF INPUT SIGNALS / DATA

1. ANALOG: - Analog data are measurable physical quantities such as heat, pressure, speed,
force, etc. They are wavelike, non-discrete and continuous in nature.

2. DIGITAL: - Digital data are discrete values. They are numeric, particularly, binary numbers.
They are non-continious, they are exact, not in a range. They are not wave-like, they are
discrete. They are simply typed in from a keyboard or when from other input device are first
converted into binary number before being fed into the system unit.

TYPES OF COMPUTERS

ANALOG COMPUTERS: - Are computers that represent data in measurable physical quantity
form using pointers or scales. They receive data in that form and transmit in that form. They are
usually measuring instruments like car speedometer, thermometer etc.

They can receive data input from the environment directly. Pressure pad is an example of input
device employed by these computers. Another example is the blood pressure machine used in
clinics.

DIGITAL COMPUTERS: - Function by taking discrete numeric values and processing them.
They give accurate or precise results. They receive input in the form of binary digits or “Os and
1s”. Laptops, desktop computers, PDAs and notebooks are examples. Their input devices such
as keyboard and mouse must be operated by a person. Examples are laptop computers, desktop
computers, smart phones, PDAs etc.

HYBRID COMPUTERS: - Are computers that combine the features of both analog and digital
computers. They can accept both analog and digital signals. They are mostly used in scientific
and engineering applications for measurement. Examples are: - hybrid dual portable computer,
dell studio hybrid computer, etc.

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USES AND APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTER

Reference Book: Complete Studies In Computer/ICT For Junior Secondary Schools. Book

1. By Atoyebi Emmanuel. Pages: 73-75

USES AND APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTER

Some applications or uses of computer are as listed below:-

• PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS: - Computers are used for typing and preparing

documents including illustrations and charts. Documents prepared using computers are neat
and clear. The font sizes can be varied and carefully chosen to meet the requirements and
colours can be added to improve the appearance.

• FOR RECORD KEEPING: - Large volumes of data can be kept in computer files or
databases. The retrieval of data/information from a computer database (using a Database
management system) is very easy and fast. This has reduced the use of papers in offices. The
fear of loss of data on a computer does not exist anymore because of backups in storage
mediums and cloud storage.

Also, computer memories are now relatively cheaper and much larger.

• MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT: - Ultrasound diagnostic machines and x-

ray machines are diagnostic machines. Robots are used in some clinics to perform very
delicate surgeries. In hospitals, computers are used in keeping patients’ medical information
and prescriptions.

• FOR MACHINE CONTROL: - Many modern manufacturing machines have embedded

computers making them programmable and so remotely controllable. Robots are used in car
manufacturing. In chemical industries and also in space, machines are often computer
controlled because of chemical hazards and environmental unsuitability.

• AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS: - Cars have brain boxes. A computer can be connected to the
brain box to scan through the system to locate faults. The engineer can then go straight to the
point of damage and get it repaired.

• RESEARCH: - Computer on the internet is a powerful research tool. All works are
published on the internet these days.
• SHOPPING AND ON-LINE TRANSACTIONS: - You can browse through the web on
your internet enabled computer and if you locate desired items, order for it and pay online
through the bank. Also POS (point of sale) machine which is a computer makes cashless
payment possible almost anywhere.

• FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING: - The use of e-books and other computer aided
instruction kits makes learning exciting. A teacher also can prepare presentations on a
computer to make teaching interactive, colourful and interesting/more friendly to the
learners.

• FOR DISPENSING: - ATM (automated teller machine) machines dispense cash. There are
other dispensing machines that dispense beverages, newspapers, etc., in malls.

• FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNS: - Using graphic packages, logos, letter headings etc. can be
designed. Picture editing also belongs to this realm.

• FOR FILM EDITING: - this is a very lucrative field. 3-dimensional animations are added
to regular filming to improve its appeal. The world of movie creation cannot be what it is
today without the use of computers.

• FOR COMMUNICATING: - through e-mails (electronic mails), teleconferencing, video

calls, chats, social media like Facebook, etc. people communicate with each other across the
globe.

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WEEK 6

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER.

Reference Book: Complete Studies In Computer/ICT For Junior Secondary Schools. Book

1 By Atoyebi Emmanuel. Page 77-80

ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER.

• REDUCTION IN PAPERWORK: - Paper used to be the best way of storing data and
information. With electronic media such as hard disk, flash drive, memory card, etc, very
large volumes of data and information can be stored in little space. Now, offices are
becoming paperless and transactions can be done virtually electronically. We are at the verge
 of running a cashless economy.

• REDUCTION IN COST: - Though the initial investment of installing a computer system is

high, computer systems help to reduce the cost of running a business by reducing the cost of
transportation, communication, etc.

• SPEED OF TRANSACTION OR PROCESSING: - Computer process data at an

amazingly high speed, say millions of instructions in seconds. They can transmit information
at the speed of light and they can calculate values at very high speed. What’s more? They
multitask.

• MULTITASKING: - Simply means several programs or applications can be running on the

same computer at once. You can be playing music, while downloading a file and at the same
time you are preparing a document in a word processor.

• AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS: - Once programmed, computers can carry out their given
task without human intervention. A computer system can be programmed to monitor a
process on a machine or even in space where man’s presence is not ideal.

• HIGH PRODUCTIVITY: - With the use of computers, more work can be done in a short
time. Fewer human hands will be needed or more hands on computers mean even much
higher results.

DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTERS

• ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION:- The manufacturing process of computers and related

machines cause pollution. Computer accessories like batteries and some other electronic
components contain lead, a poisonous metal. These and others must not be disposed off
anyhow. Unfortunately, many junkyards are filled with these computer waste.

• DATA INSECURITY: - Data and information stored on computers can be stolen or copied
using auxiliary storage devices. If a computer is on a network or the internet, hackers can
have access to classified information.

• PRIVACY VIOLATION: - Through a network, computer files can be viewed which is

intended to be a classified information.

• TRAINING COST: - To use a computer and application software, you need to be trained.
Training is not free. Also, computer training is not once and for all, you train and retrain.
New and useful software and operating systems are being developed all the time and new
 hardware too.

• VIRUSES: - Are computer programs that affect computer systems damaging files or
corrupting them. They cause a lot of economic loss to computer users. The cost of protecting
computer systems from virus attack is huge particularly for large corporations.

• LACK OF SOCIAL SKILL: - Many people spend time on social media and relate with
virtual personalities and gradually loose real skills for human relations. This is on the
increase these days.

• TIME WASTAGE: - The use of computer can be addictive particularly the use of
computers in playing games and surfing the net and spending time on social media. Useful
time is thus wasted.

• FAILURE OF SYSTEM:- If a computer system fails or crash , it can be fatal,

especially if back up is not in place.

• HEALTH RISK: - It has been proven that computer time of over 2 hours a day can cause
obesity. It can cause pain to the eye, wrists and neck.

• JOB LOSS:-Many people argue that computers reduce job opportunities as an

individual can do the job of many people if he uses a computer thereby making
employing many people unnecessary.

WEEK 7

MID TERM

Reference book: Past Question Papers

• Mention 3 advantages of using computers.

• …………………..……………………………………………….

• …………………………………………………………………….

• …………………………………………………………………….

• Mention 2 disadvantages of computer use.

• …………………………………………………………………….
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• Explain what “Data Insecurity” means.

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• A computer program that can cause damage to computer files is called computer
……..(a) hacker (b) virus (c) destroyer (d) game

• Lack of social skill can result from over use of computers. T/F

• What is a Device ……..............................................................................

……………………………………………………………………………

• How many classes of devices do we have? ………………………………..

• List the classes. ……………………………… , ……………………………,

……………………………………………. , ………………………………..

• Give 2 examples of devices for each class.

a. …………………………… b. …………………………………..

a. …………………………… b. …………………………………..

a. …………………………… b. ……………………………………

a. …………………………… b. ……………………………………

• Describe Mechanical devices.

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• List 4 reasons why computers are important in Data Processing.

• ………………………………………………………………

• ………………………………………………………………

• ………………………………………………………………
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• List the methods of Data Processing.

• ………………………………………

• ………………………………………

• ……………………………………….

• Which is the oldest method?............................................................

• Which is the fastest?........................................................................

• Give 2 examples of Computer Input Device.

• …………………………………………………………………

• …………………………………………………………………

• Define Computer Processing

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• Microprocessor is also called ………………………..

• A microprocessor is a very large scale ……………………………………

• It is made up of ……………………………………………………………

• Data and instruction that will be executed must first be loaded into the …….

• List the four actions performed by the CPU when it receives data and instructions.

• …………………………………………………………………

• …………………………………………………………………

• …………………………………………………………………

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MASTERY OF KEYBOARD

Reference Book: Complete Studies In Computer/ICT For Junior Secondary Schools. Book 1
By Atoyebi Emmanuel. Pages: 56-63.

MASTERY OF KEYBOARD

KEYBOARD SHORTCUT

In computing, a keyboard shortcut is a series of one or several keys that invoke software

program to perform a preprogrammed action. This action may be just by the operating system

Or application program, or it may have been written by the user in a scripting language.

List of some Control Key Shortcuts

• Ctrl+A These two keys will select all text or other objects in a document.
• Ctrl+B Boldens highlighted text.
• Ctrl+C Copies any selected text or another object.
• Ctrl+D Bookmarks an open web page or open font window in Microsoft Word
• Ctrl + E is to center align a highlighted text.
• Ctrl + F is to find a selected text in a document.
• Ctrl+G Opens Find in a browser and word processors. Also, Go To.
• Ctrl+H Opens the Find and Replace in Notepad, Microsoft Word, and WordPad
• Ctrl+I Italicizes text.
• Ctrl+J Views downloads in browsers and set justify alignment in Microsoft Word.
• Ctrl+K Creates a hyperlink for the highlighted text in Microsoft Word and many HTML
editors.
• Ctrl+L Selects address bar in a browser or left align text in a word processor.
• Ctrl+M Indents selected text in word processors and other programs.
• Ctrl+N Creates a new page or document.
• Ctrl+O Opens a file in most programs.
 • Ctrl+P Opens a print window to print the page you're viewing.
• Ctrl+R Reloads page in browser or right align text in a word processor.
• Ctrl+S Saves the document or file.
• Ctrl+T Creates a new tab in an Internet browser or adjust tabs in word processors.
• Ctrl+U Underlines selected text.
• Ctrl+V Pastes any text or another object that has been copied.
• Ctrl+W Closes open tab in a browser or close a document in Word.
• Ctrl+X Cuts selected text or another object.
• Ctrl+Y These keys will redo any undo action.
• Ctrl+End Moves cursor to the end of a document instead of end of the line.
• Ctrl+Z Pressing these two keys will undo any action.

SOME FUNCTION KEYS DO THE FOLLOWING

• F1 opens the windows help file
• F2 renames a selected icon
• F5 refreshes a browser window
• F10 activates the ribbon in Msword
• F12 launches the Save As dialogue box i.e. it performs the same function as clicking file
and then Save As.
 WEEK 9

SCREEN POINTING DEVICES

Reference Book: Complete Studies In Computer/ICT For Junior Secondary Schools. Book 1
Pages 86-89 By Atoyebi Emmanuel.

A screen pointing device is a computer input device with which a user can control the movement
of a pointer arrow and select items on the display screen. A screen pointing device can also be
used to move the cursor or the insertion point in an application window. Examples are:-
 - Mouse

- Light pen

- Joystick

- Trackball

- Pointing stick

- Digitizer and touchpad.

a) MOUSE: - A computer mouse is a small handheld device that is used together with a
keyboard to input data into the system unit. It is moved with the hand over a flat surface (a
mouse pad) and by this it moves the pointer on the screen. The pointer can be an arrow
(white or black) or other shapes depending on the operating system and the running
application.

b) JOYSTICK: - It has a base and a leaver. It has buttons like a mouse. It is used in controlling
video games on a monitor screen. It is of very great use in computer games arcades.

c) TRACK BALL: - Works like a mouse. It can be built together with a mouse or separately. Its
ball which is on the side can be rolled up or down to move the pointer in a direction quickly.
It is a stationary device.

d) DIGITIZER: - Is also called graphic tablet. It is a flat device that comes with a stylus or pen.
Every point on the tablet maps directly to a point on the monitor screen. It can be used for
drawing directly on the screen, for creating animations. Jobs involving the drawing of
geographical maps is done on it. The tablet connects to the system unit.

e) LIGHT PEN: - Is pen-like with a cable at its base connecting it to the system unit. Its tip is
light sensitive. The tip is placed against the screen to input data.
d) POINTING STICK: - It comes usually on laptops and notebooks keypads. It looks
sometimes like an eraser. Pressuring it with the fingertip in a particular direction moves the
pointer in that direction.

e) TOUCH PAD: - Comes also with laptops. It can also be a separate device that connects to
the system unit. It works like the mouse. You can click (tap) and double click, drag and drop,
etc. It has both right and left buttons like the mouse.

f) TOUCH SCREEN: - Is the touch sensitive screen of some monitors. It is common on hand
held devices like android phones and some ATM machines

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MOUSE TECHNIQUES

Reference Book: Complete Studies In Computer/ICT For Junior Secondary Schools. Book

1. By Atoyebi Emmanuel. Pages: 86-89.

Definition, Description and Types: - A computer mouse is a small handheld device used along
with a keyboard to input data and send commands into a computer system. It was first used in the
4th generation when graphical user interface was introduced. It has three buttons:

i) The Left or Primary Button:- This is used in making selections, highlighting and
drawing.

ii) The Right Button:- This is used in invoking pop-up menu in windows and for some
other functions in applications.

• The Middle Button or Scroll Wheel:- This is used to scroll up and down the screen.

TYPES OF MOUSE

There are two types based on technology for moving the mouse pointer across the monitor screen:-

•MECHANICAL MOUSE:- With a ball-like object on its undersurface. When moved over a
surface, the relative motion of the ball moves the pointer.

•OPTICAL MOUSE:- Uses a beam of light in its undersurface to control the motion of the
pointer.

Mechanical mouse requires regular cleaning of its undersurface ball chamber to remain effective.

Optical mouses don’t work well in very bright locations.

Based on the type of port for connecting the mouse to the system unit, we have:-

a) Serial mouse: that uses USB port

b) PS2 mouse: that used PS2 port

c) USB mouse: that uses USB port

d) Wireless mouse: that connects to the system unit via blue-tooth technology.

The most general techniques of using a computer mouse can be summed up as below:-

a) Click

b) Double click

c) Right click

d) Drag

e) Drag and drop

a) CLICK:- We click with the left mouse button. This is done by moving the pointer to the top
of an icon, a bar, a dialog box, a combo box, etc., press the left button once and release it.

b) DOUBLE CLICK:- Means to press the left button twice in quick succession and releasing it
thereafter. It is used to open a program, folder, document or run a program.

c) RIGHT CLICK:- This brings out a pop-up menu one of which is to be selected using the left
button.

d) DRAG:- Is done by holding down the left button and moving the mouse in a certain direction
and then releasing the button.

e) DRAG AND DROP:- Is used to move or carry objects (icon) from one part of the screen to
another. This action copies and pastes a document or folder.
 WEEK 11

REVISION

Reference Book: Past Question Papers

REVISION

• The earliest types of keyboard are the ………………………keyboard

• Modern keyboards are ……………………………… keyboards

• How many function keys has a standard keyboard? ……………………..

• Enhanced keyboards have …………………..function keys.

• In the enhanced keyboards, function keys are arranged at the top. T/F

• Function keys are arranged on the ……….in standard keyboards. ( front, back, left, right)

• Define computer keyboard. ………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

• Give 2 examples of combination keys . ……………………, ……………………..

• …………………. keys move the insertion point in the four direction up, down, left or right

• Numeric keypad are activated using ……………….

• Give 2 examples of toggle keys . ……………………. , …………………

• Describe toggle keys. ……………………………………………………….....

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• Computer storage is measured in ……….……………………………………..

• Computer processing speed is measured in …………………………….

• The fastest computers are the ……………………………….. computers

• List 5 features of computers.

• ……………………………………………………………………....
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• ………………………………………………………………………

• ………………………………………………………………………

• GIGO means …………………………………………………………………………….

• GUI means …………………………………………………………………………….

• Define data processing. …………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………..

• List and explain the methods of data processing.

• …………………………………………

• …………………………………………

• …………………………………………

• Which method of processing data is the fastest?............................................................

• ……………………………is a software that can be used in data processing.

• ………………………….can be used in gathering data for processing

• EDP means……………………………………………………………………

• Which stage of data processing involves the use of keyboard? (in EDP)………………..….
CLASS ACTIVITIES

WEEK 1

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

1. A microprocessor is made up of thousands of tiny ………………(a) Resistors (b)

transistors (c)capacitors (d) CDs

2. Series of actions performed by the microprocessor when it receives data and instruction is
called ….. (a) Computer Processing (b) word processing (c) calculating (d) verifying

3. The _______ is another name for the microprocessor.

 4. between the hard disk and the RAM, which holds file permanently?

5. ……. Is the working storage of a computer.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

1. Accumulating data and processing them in groups is called ….............processing.

2. List the components of the CPU and their fuctions

3. list the types of processing and explain one.

4. The use of ATM is an example of ………….processing.

ASSIGNMENT

1. List the types of processing you know.

2. List the four actions performed by the CPU when it receives data and instructions.

3. Intel is a manufacturer of microprocessors. True/ False

WEEK 2

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

1. List the methods of Data Processing.

2. Which is the oldest method data processing?

3. ………….. is the fastest method of data processing.

4. List 4 reasons why computers are important in Data Processing.

 CLASS ACTIVITY 2

I. Computer storage can be ................. to prevent loss of data or information. (a) backed up (b)
cleaned (c) wipped (d) locked

II. ………………is not a Computer Input Device. (a) Barcode reader (b) OMR (c) Scanner (d)
plotter

III. list three feature of computer.

IV. Processed data is called …………….

ASSIGNMENT

1. Define Data Processing and list the types.

2. GUI means?

3. The internet is a computer network (True/ False)

4. Networked computers can communicate (True/ False)

WEEK 3

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

1. what is a device?

2. List the classes of devices.

3. Mechanical devices need electricity to function. True / False

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

1. ………………devices are natural objects.

2. Which class of devices is powered by humans, animals or wind?

3. ......................devices are powered by electricity.

4. what are storage devices?

 5. list three early counting device.

ASSIGNMENT

1. what is an input device?

2. ……………………devices can make decisions.

3. list two electronic devices.

4. what is a network device?

WEEK 4

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

1. List the types of input signals.

2. ………..data are measurable physical quantities.

3. speedometer is an example of ................ computer.

4. …………data are discrete values.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

1. ………………………….computers are measuring instruments.

2. The ............... device is known for its accuracy.

3. Define hybrid Computers.

4. A ……. is a device that converts analog signals into digital and vice versa. (a)
converter (b) modem (c) firewall (d) telephone

5. Laptop is a/an .............. computer.

6. Raw facts about things, events, transactions, places and people are called … (a) Datum
(b) data (c) information (d) calculation

ASSIGNMENT

1. Give one example of Analog Device.

2. Give one example of Digital Device.

3. Which type of computer is known for accuracy?

4. Which type of computer is known for speed?

5. How many types of computers do we have?

WEEK 5

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

1. POS means?

2. Computers can be used for certain things in a schools. Mention 3 of them.

3. Mention 2 things computers can be used for in Hospitals?

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

1. E-mail stands for?

2. ATM means.

3. Ultrasound diagnostic machine is a special purpose computer. True / False

4. ……….is an auxiliary storage device.

5. Hard disk (b) RAM (c) Flash drive (d) Mouse

6. Computers communicate with other computers via computer ……… (a)Screens

(b) networks (c) motherboards (d) VGA

ASSIGNMENT

1. Mention one use of Robots.

2. CAD means ……………………………………………………………………….

3. …………………………is used in dispensing cash.

4. E-mails means?

5. Voice over the internet is internet call. True/ False

WEEK 6

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

1. Mention 4 advantages of using computers.

2. Mention 2 disadvantages of using computer.

3. “Data Insecurity” means ___________

4. A computer program that can cause damage to computer files is called computer
…………………..(a) hacker (b) virus (c) destroyer (d) game

5. Lack of social skill can result from over use of computers. T/F

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

1. An individual who uses his computer skills to gain unauthorized access to others
information and computer resources is called ………

2. Imposture (b) criminal (c) hacker (d) robber

3. To protect your network from unauthorized access, use a/an ………..

4. UPS (b) USB (c) firewall (d) antivirus

5. A separate copy of your file on a storage device or system outside your local
computer is called a……………file.

6. Folder(b) Document (c) File(d) back-up

7. ………helps to prevent file loss on your computer due to power outage

8. UPS (b) USB (c) AVS (d) ISP

9. Cloud storage is a good way to back-up your files. True/ False

ASSIGNMENT

1. Computer storage is measured in?

2. PC means?

3. POS means?

4. Jobs done on computers are very neat. T/ F

5. One of the advantages of computers is the high speed of transactions. T/F

WEEEK 8

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

1. Cutting a text is the same as …….it.

2. duplicating (b) moving (c) drawing (d) printing

3. Ctrl + Z is to ……..an action.

4. Undo (b) Redo (c) format (d) highlight

5. F10 activates the ……………

6. Start button (b) ribbon (c) nails (d) Internet

7. To copy a text is the same as ……………..it.

8. Duplicating (b) moving (c) drawing (d) pasting

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

1. To rename an icon, select it and press …………

2. F1 (b) F2 (c) F3 (d) F4

 3. ………will do the same job as clicking Save As.

4. F1 (b) F2 (c) F12(d) F10

5. The computer keyboard is the most commonly used computer input device.

6. True (b) False

7. Clicking the start button is the same as pressing the ……..key. (a)Esc (b) Enter
(c) windows (d) Ctrl

ASSIGNMENT

1. Mention 4 sections of the keyboard.

2. Which fingers of the two hands type the space bar?

3. The backspace key erases text to the left. True / False

4. The delete key erases text to the ………..

WEEK 9
CLASS ACTIVITY 1

1. A………….is the most common screen pointing device. (a) Keyboard (b)
mouse (c) scanner (d) digitizer

2. A screen pointing device is an input device (True/ False)

3. Another name for digitizer is …………….

4. Touch pad (b) digits (c) graphic tablet (d) joystick

5. ……………………………..is used mostly for playing computer games. (a)

Mouse (b) joystick (c) touch-screen (d) light pen

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

1. The pointing device that animators and graphic designers will find most useful is
the …………….
 2. Mouse (b) digitizer (c) mouse (d) track-ball

3. Touch screen is an input device used in android phones. True/ False

4. Track ball is similar to mouse in its operation. True/ false

5. In using a trackball, the device is moved around on the table.

6. True/ False

7. The digitizer requires the use of a stylus. True/ False

ASSIGNMENT

1. ………............keyboard is a type of keyboard.

2. The modern type of keyboard is the …………….keyboard.

3. Wireless keyboards connect to the system unit via ………………..

4. Screen pointing devices are ………….devices.

5. The type of processing that involves accumulating data and processing it in

groups is called ……………….. processing.

WEEK 10
CLASS ACTIVITY 1

• The primary mouse button is the ………….button.

2. How many buttons has a mouse? …………

(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

3. Wireless mouse uses …………..technology.

(a) USB (b) UPS (c) bluetech (d) Bluetooth

 4. To highlight a text, you ……..with the mouse.

(a) drag (b) drag and drop (c) push (d) double click

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

1. …………technique will copy and paste an item. (a) drag (b) drop (c) drag and drop
(d) click

2. Mouses work best on smooth surfaces. T/ F

3. Optical mouses don’t work well on very bright surfaces.T/F

4. The scroll wheel is the ……….button of the mouse. (a) right (b) left (c) middle (d) front

ASSIGNMENT

1. USB means …………………………………………………………………

2. PS2 means ………………………………………………………………….

3. To double click a mouse means to press the …….button of the mouse in quick
succession.

4. The most common computer input device is the ………………………..

5. The most common computer output device is the ……………………