Holiday Exercise – 03 – August
1. Define a computer [2]
This is a device that processes, stores and receives data to perform a variety of tasks
Eg laptop
2. A computer is made up of 2 parts. Hardware and Software. Define them
a. Hardware [2]
The intangible collection of instructions,programs and data that tells the computer physical what to do
Eg google chrome
b. Software [3]
The intangible collection of instructions,programs and data that tells the computer physical what to do
Eg google chrome
3. Fill in the following diagram [5]
Input Process
Output
Primary storage
Secondary / tertiary storage
4. What is the purpose of Primary Storage Devices [2]
to hold data and instructions that the CPU is actively using
5. What is the purpose of Secondary Storage Devices [2]
long-term, non-volatile data preservation
6. Identify 3 differences between RAM and ROM [6]
RAM ROM
Read only
It allows data to be read or written
Non volatile
It’s volatile
It’s a fast memory type Slow memory type
7. Define using examples, what is Software [2]
E.g MacOS
It tells the computer to do and how to perform specific tasks
8. Define using example, what is System Software [2]
is a type of computer software that provides a platform for other software to run
E.g Microsoft Windows
9. List 2 examples of Operating systems which have a GUI [2]
Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS
10. List 4 characteristics of a GUI [4]
Visual Elements:
Consistency:
Direct interaction
Feedback
11. What does CLI stand for? [1]
Command line interface
12. What is the definition of an Application software, using an example [3]
a type of computer program designed for users to perform specific tasks
Eg Microsoft word
13. Give one example of an Application software used for Writing Documents and Reports on a
Desktop. [1]
Microsoft word
14. Give one example of an Application software used for creating Graphs and running
calculations on a Laptop. [1]
Excel
15. Give one example of an Application software used for watching Videos and listening to
Music on a Laptop. [1]
VLC media player
16. Give one example of an Application software used for viewing web pages on the internet [1]
Google chrome
17. Give one example of an Application software used for sending instant messages to a person
on your contacts list in your smartphone [1]
WhatsApp
18. Give one example of an Application software used for creating making presentations. [1]
PowerPoint
19. What does IDE stand for [1]
Integrated Development Environment
20. What does CD Mean. [1]
Certificate of Deposit
