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Assessment # 1 - Computer Basics (20 MKS) : Instructions: Attempt All Questions

This document contains instructions for an assessment on basic computer concepts. It includes questions about: 1) The definition of a computer and the two main component groups of a computer system. 2) The four basic operations performed by the physical parts of a computer system. 3) Examples of input, output, and storage devices. 4) That data is processed to produce information according to a set of instructions called a program. 5) Whether certain statements about keyboard functions are true or false. 6) Two ways to enter text in uppercase. The student is to write their answers in the spaces provided.

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Assessment # 1 - Computer Basics (20 MKS) : Instructions: Attempt All Questions

This document contains instructions for an assessment on basic computer concepts. It includes questions about: 1) The definition of a computer and the two main component groups of a computer system. 2) The four basic operations performed by the physical parts of a computer system. 3) Examples of input, output, and storage devices. 4) That data is processed to produce information according to a set of instructions called a program. 5) Whether certain statements about keyboard functions are true or false. 6) Two ways to enter text in uppercase. The student is to write their answers in the spaces provided.

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Instructions: Attempt all questions

Write your answers in the space provided. NAME:

ASSESSMENT # 1 COMPUTER BASICS (20 MKS)


1. Fill in the blanks:

(i) A computer is

[2]

(ii) The components of a computer system can be categorized into two main groups which are

a)__________________________ and (b)________________________ [2]

(iii)The physical parts of a computer system perform the 4 basic operations:

a) (b)

c) (d) [4]

(iv)Give two examples each of the following:

a) Input Device -

b)Output Device -

c)I/O Device -

d) Storage Device - [4]

2.(v) a)Data is processed to produce .

b) Input Data is processed according to a set of instructions called [4]

3. Indicate T(true) or F(false) for the following:


a)The Caps Lock allows you to enter characters in uppercase without having to press the shift key( )
b)The Backspace and Delete keys function in the same way to erase what is typed on the screen. ( )
[2]

4. Give two ways for entering text in Uppercase [2]

Compiled by: Ms Asha Ramoutar

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