COMPUTER PRACTICE N4 THEORY
ACTIVITY 1
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QUESTION 1
Complete the following sentences by filling in the missing word(s). Write only the word(s) next to
the question number.
1.1. ‘Save’ means that information is written from the memory onto a … where it is stored for
later use.
1.2. The letter size determines the … of the letter.
1.3. The … is a special icon that contains files and folders that were previously deleted from the
hard disk.
1.4. … is used to display a directory list of all the files/folders.
1.5. The … is a permanent memory of the computer.
1.6. A … is a computer program that has been designed to cause harm to a computer.
1.7. The … command removed all the data from a disk and prepares the disk for use.
1.8. File properties display information about a file such as …
1.9. The … shows the status of an open window.
1.10. … is the setting used by the program if the user does not specify a setting.
QUESTION 2
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only
‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the question number.
2.1. Storage devices must be placed near magnetic objects.
2.2. A mouse is an example of an output device.
2.3. The recycle bin provides the opportunity to restore files on the hard disk drive that might
have been deleted.
2.4. Write-protecting a diskette means that an antivirus program is loaded on the diskette.
2.5. A diskette is used to save files and folders.
2.6. The operational cost of a laser printer is less than that of an inkjet the printer.
2.7. A person who is doing a computer presentation can use a light-pen to point at the output
2.8. A dot matrix printer is an example of an impact printer
2.9. A bit has a value of 1 or 0
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2.10. User friendly is a term that is used to describe a system or program that enables people
with limited computer knowledge to follow working procedures on a computer.
QUESTION 3
Briefly discus the following computer terminology:
3.1. Operating system
3.2. Hard disk (Hard drive)
3.3. Peripherals
3.4. Application software
3.5. Write-protecting
QUESTION 4
Choose a/an item/word from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only
the letter next to the question number.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
4.1. The computer equivalent (program) of a filing system A Application software
4.2. Specialised programs written to execute a specified task B Hot boot
4.3. The unit that co-ordinates and supervises the operation of C RAM
the input, memory, output and arithmetic logic unit
D Computer
4.4. Permanent memory of the computer
E ROM
4.5. A peripheral to the computer
F ALU
4.6. Controls the functioning of the computer, linking the
keyboard, printer and other peripherals G Database
4.7. Temporary storage of files deleted from the hard drive H CPU
4.8. Kind of boot that will be used when a computer is switched I Cold boot
on for a day’s work
J Peripherals
4.9. Occurs when a file is saved in several sectors of the storage
space K Recycle bin
4.10. A .. is a set of integrated components that processes data L Printer
according to instructions
M Operating system
N Fragmentation
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