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This document provides questions and answers about basic computer concepts. It covers topics like the components and uses of computers, networking, storage, software types, and common computer issues. Some key points addressed include the basic parts of a computer like the CPU, keyboard, and monitor; why computers are networked to share resources and access the internet; common data storage methods; and security issues like computer viruses and the importance of backups and licensed software.

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MODULE 1 (Questions and Possible Answers)

This document provides questions and answers about basic computer concepts. It covers topics like the components and uses of computers, networking, storage, software types, and common computer issues. Some key points addressed include the basic parts of a computer like the CPU, keyboard, and monitor; why computers are networked to share resources and access the internet; common data storage methods; and security issues like computer viruses and the importance of backups and licensed software.

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MODULE 1 (questions and possible answers)

1) What are the uses of a computer?


To store data/information
Exchange information (internet or email)
Process data
2) What are the basic components of a computer?
Keyboard, mouse, cpu, screen, storage media:
3) Why are computers networked?
To share data and resources
To access data on the internet
To access information from the servers
4) What does CPU stand for?
Central processing unit
5) Give 5 input devises
(Keyboard, mouse, voice recognition,
6) Give 3 output devices
Monitor printer, plotter, and speakers
7) Where do we store our data/information?
Hdd, flash, cd-rom, tapes, data cartridges,
8) What increases the speed of a computer?
RAM
9) RAM stands for (Random Access Memory)
10) The performance of a computer depends on
Processor speed, ram, clock pulse
11) The performance of a computer can be reduced by
Opening too many programs at one time
12) There are two types of software on any one computer
Operating system software
Application system software
13) What is networking?
Interconnection of computers by wire cables, fibre, satellite, radio link
14) People communicate over the network by means of
Chats, email, skype
15) There are two categories of networks
Lan and wan
16) What is needed for a network to be complete
Computer, modem, line
17) Telephone lines are used to link organizations, give examples
18) Is it possible to do video conferencing over the network YES/NO
19) What are the advantages of satellite communication
High bandwidth, no obstructions, covers every corner, no cabling to remote offices
20) What do you need to be able to send an email
Email address
Networked computer
21) What are the advantages of electronic mail?
Savings in postages, it is paperless, multiple addressing, fast & reliable
22) Why is it necessary to do a backup?
Later use of the data/information
Keep away confidential data
To store data away from disaster
23) the two main computer failures are
Hardware
Software
24) Why is it necessary to always save your work?

25) How are viruses acquired?


Copying illegal software
Using infected media
Downloads from internet
26) What is an antivirus software?
Software to fight viruses
27) What is shareware software?
28) Why is it advisable to use licensed software?
29) Outline procedures for powering and shutting down a computer.

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