COMPUTERS IN EVERYDAY LIFE

(OFFICE EQUIPMENT
CONTROLLED BY
MICROPROCESSOR)
BY D.KAIRA
COMPUTER STUDIES GRADE 8
ANSWERS FOR THE PREVIOUS EXERCISE

1. Define the term embedded

microprocessors
Embedded microprocessors are small CPU’s that
can be found in devices that function like PC’S.
Microprocessors are small CPU’s built into a single
chip
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2. List down household appliances that use

microprocessors
 STOVE
 MICROWAVE
 REMOTE CONTROL
 T.V
 DECORDER
 GEYSE
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3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of

household appliances embedded with
microprocessors?
ADVANTAGES
• Cooking can be done easily.
• It has an advantage of the disabled.
• Most people can use the labour saving machines so as to save
money to pay the house
workers. Labour saving machines save money and time at convenient
moments.
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3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of

household appliances embedded with
microprocessors?
DISADVANTAGES
• Promotes laziness
• Labour devices are expensive
• Cost a lot of power when left on stand by
• Most people find it difficult to use the new devices
• High maintenance costs
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
AT THE END OF THIS LESSON, PS:

 Define Office Automation

 Identify and explain common office equipment
OFFICE AUTOMATION
 These are tools that make the working lives
of business people and office workers much
easier.
 These use tools such computers and any
electronic device that business people or
office workers use.
EXAMPLES OF COMMON OFFICE EQUIPMENT

 SCANNER
EXAMPLES OF COMMON OFFICE EQUIPMENT

 PRINTER
EXAMPLES OF COMMON OFFICE EQUIPMENT

 LCD PROJECTORS
EXAMPLES OF COMMON OFFICE EQUIPMENT

 COMPUTER SYSTEM
EXAMPLES OF COMMON OFFICE EQUIPMENT

 FAX MACHINES
EXAMPLES OF COMMON OFFICE EQUIPMENT

 Telephone system
EXERCISES

 Define the term Office Automation.

 Listdown office equipment machines
controlled by embedded microprocessors
and their function.
THANK YOU