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The document contains revision questions covering fundamental concepts of computers and Microsoft Windows, including definitions of key terms, functions of hardware and software, and practical tasks. It is divided into sections that address definitions, multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and practical tasks related to computer operations. The questions aim to assess knowledge of computer systems, operating systems, and basic software functionalities.

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Revision_Questions_Introduction_to_Computer_and_Windows

The document contains revision questions covering fundamental concepts of computers and Microsoft Windows, including definitions of key terms, functions of hardware and software, and practical tasks. It is divided into sections that address definitions, multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and practical tasks related to computer operations. The questions aim to assess knowledge of computer systems, operating systems, and basic software functionalities.

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REVISION QUESTIONS

Introduction to Computers & Microsoft Windows


1. Define a computer.
2. List and explain the four main parts of a computer system.
3. What are shortcut keys? Give three examples.
4. State two types of software and give one example of each.
5. What is hardware? Give three examples.
6. Differentiate between input and output devices with two examples each.
7. What is the function of the CPU?
8. List and explain three types of computer memory.
9. Differentiate between Save and Save As.
10. Give two examples of application software.
11. What is a peripheral device? Give two examples.
12. Differentiate between ROM and RAM.
13. What is a file and what is a folder
Section B: Microsoft Windows (Operating System)
1. 16. What is an operating system?
2. 17. Mention any three functions of an operating system.
3. 18. What is the difference between shutting down and restarting a computer?
4. 19. What is a desktop in Windows OS?
5. 20. Define:
a) Icon
b) Start Menu
c) Taskbar
6. 21. What is a file and what is a folder?
7. 22. Give two ways of opening a program in Windows.
8. 23. What is the use of the Recycle Bin?
9. 24. State the steps to create a new folder on the desktop.
10. 25. Differentiate between Save and Save As.
11. 26. Define the following keyboard keys and their functions:
a) Ctrl
b) Shift
c) Enter
d) Backspace
e) Alt
12. 27. What are shortcut keys? Give three examples.
13. 28. What is the function of Windows Explorer/File Explorer?
14. 29. List three components of the Windows interface.
15. 30. What happens when you press Alt + F4?

Section C: Multiple Choice (Choose the correct answer)


16. 31. Which of the following is NOT an input device?
a) Mouse
b) Monitor
c) Keyboard
d) Scanner
17. 32. The CPU is also known as the:
a) Mouse
b) Central Memory Unit
c) Central Processing Unit
d) Command and Program Unit
18. 33. Which one is NOT a function of an operating system?
a) Managing hardware
b) Creating viruses
c) Managing memory
d) User interface
19. 34. The brain of the computer is the:
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) CPU
d) Monitor
20. 35. Ctrl + C is used to:
a) Paste
b) Copy
c) Cut
d) Undo

Section D: Fill in the Blanks


21. 36. The part of the computer that processes data is called the __________.
22. 37. __________ is the main storage location of data on a permanent basis.
23. 38. A __________ is a collection of files.
24. 39. A device used to display output is a __________.
25. 40. The software that manages all the programs in a computer is called the __________.

Section E: Practical/Task-Based Questions


26. 41. Switch on the computer and open Microsoft Word.
27. 42. Create a new folder named “ICT” on the desktop.
28. 43. Create a file in Notepad and save it as "notes.txt" inside the “ICT” folder.
29. 44. Open File Explorer and navigate to the Documents folder.
30. 45. Demonstrate how to:
a) Copy and paste a file
b) Rename a folder
c) Delete a file and recover it from the Recycle Bin
31. 46. Identify five icons you can see on the desktop.
32. 47. Open the Start Menu and list any three applications found there.
33. 48. Use Ctrl + Z in Word. What happens?
34. 49. Shut down the computer safely.
35. 50. Explain the steps to install a new software application.

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