GENERAL CONCEPTS ABOUT COMPUTERS & HARDWARE

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Session 1
Choose the correct option for the following statements.
1. Another name for a desktop computer is________.
a. Mainframe computer
b. Tablet PC
c. Personal computer
d. Parallel computer
2. Which one of the following is not an input device?
a. Scanner
b. Mouse
c. Keyboard
d. Speaker

3. This part tells the rest of the computer system to carry out specified
instructions.
a. Arithmetic Logical Unit
b. Control Unit
c. Microphones
d. Read Only Memory

4. RAM stands for ________.

a. Random Active Memory
b. Random Access Memory
c. Read Access Memory
d. Real Access Memory

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Activity 2

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words provided in

the box.
RAM CPU CD-R CD-RW ROM
1. ________has built-in programs from the manufacturer.
2. ________ is recorded once but can be read several times.
3. ________is often termed as the “brain” of a computer.
4. Everything in ________ is deleted when the computer is switched off.

Activity 3

Choose TRUE or FALSE for the following statements.

1. A Microcomputer is used for large-scale chemical analysis in laboratories.
( ) TRUE
( ) FALSE
2. The next unit of data storage after the Petabyte (PB) is the Terabyte (TB).
( ) TRUE
( ) FALSE
3. RAM is called temporary (or volatile) storage because everything in RAM is
lost when the computer is switched off.
( ) TRUE
( ) FALSE
4. Microcomputers are the fastest and the most powerful computers in the
world.
( ) TRUE super
( ) FALSE

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COMPUTER NETWORKS, INTERNET & INFORMATION SECURITY

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Session 2
Choose the correct option for the following statements.
1. A ________ is the interconnection of devices within the environment of
an individual through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or infrared signals.
a. Personal Area Network (PAN)
b. Local Area Network (LAN)
c. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
d. Wide Area Network (WAN)

2. A ________ connects within a limited area such as a residence, school or

office building.
a. Personal Area Network (PAN)
b. Local Area Network (LAN)
c. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
d. Wide Area Network (WAN)

3. ________ is classified as privacy-invasive software.

a. A Virus
b. A Worm
c. A Trojan Horse
d. Spyware
4. ________is a harmful piece of software that looks genuine.
a. Trojan Horse
b. Spyware
c. Phishing Scam
d. Hoax

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Activity 2

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words provided in

the box.
Worms Trojans Peer-to-Peer Spyware Password
1. A ________ is a set of characters used to get access to a computer, web page
or network resource.
2. ________are known to create back-doors to give malicious users access to
the system.
3. ________ are standalone malicious software and do not require a host
program to spread.
4. A ________system doesn’t have a central computer.

Activity 3

Choose TRUE or FALSE for the following statements.

1. Wireless Networks do not use wires for connection.
( ) TRUE
( ) FALSE
2. Malicious software is any program or file that is not harmful to your
computer.
( ) TRUE
( ) FALSE
3. A peer-to-peer network system has a central computer to coordinate and
supply services to other computers in the network.
( ) TRUE
( ) FALSE
4. Internet Backup involves backing up of data onto several servers on the
internet.
( ) TRUE
( ) FALSE

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OVERVIEW OF OPERATING SYSTEM, GETTING STARTED WITH WINDOWS 10, AND EXPLORING WINDOWS 10

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Session 4
Choose the correct option for the following statements.
1. Which one of the following is not an Operating System?
a. Microsoft Word.
b. Android
c. Windows 10
d. MAC OS

2. ________ is a character-based interface, which involves typing written

commands to computers.

a. Graphical User Interface

b. Command Line Interface
c. Graphical Line Interface
d. User Command Interface

3. The________displays notifications about recent events on your computer

such as incoming email messages, security alerts, updates, etc.
a. Action Center
b. Task view
c. Windows Ink
d. Virtual Desktops

4. _______ allows you to use pen input in different apps or annotate on

snapshot of your current screen.
a. Action Center
b. Windows Ink
c. Task View
d. Virtual Desktops

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Activity 2

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words provided in the box.
Back Key Windows Key + L Lock Screen Icon Ctrl + Esc

1. An________ is a small graphical picture on the desktop that is linked to a

file, a folder or an application.
2. The keyboard shortcut to open the Start Menu is ________.
3. _______ is the screen that appears when you turn on your computer or
when your computer is locked.
4. In the Tablet Mode, you use the ________ to return to the previous app or
to the Start Screen.

Activity 3

Practice the following tasks on your computer.

1. Pin the Calculator app to the tile based start screen. (Hint: Pin it to the
right side of the Start Menu.)
2. Open the Start Menu and resize the Microsoft edge tile to large size. (Hint:
From the tile based start screen.)
3. Unpin the Mail app tile from the tile based start screen. (Hint: From the tile
based start screen.)
4. Put your computer to sleep mode. (Hint: From the power button of the
start menu.

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ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Choose the correct option for the following statements.

1. Windows 10 provides __________ views for the desktop icons.
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1

2. To make the Start screen a bit wider to occupy more tiles, turn on
__________ option in the Start menu settings.
a. Show most used apps
b. Show more icons
c. Show more tiles
d. Show recently added apps

3. The _________ button is used to switch between different windows.

a. Start menu
b. Action center
c. Title bar
d. Task view

4. The keyboard shortcut to minimize all windows including the active window
is ___________.
a. ALT + M
b. Windows key + M
c. CTRL + M
d. ALT + T

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Activity 2

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words provided in the

box.

Session 5
Lock Screen Active Window Window Borders Theme Task View
1. __________ is like a personalization package containing the desktop
background design, colors, sound schemes, etc.,
2. Windows 10 allows you to show detailed status and quick status of apps on
the ________.
3. The window you are currently working in is called an ________.
4. __________ are the outer edges of a window, which specifies its area on the
screen.

Activity 3

Practice the following tasks on your computer.

1. Change the background picture of your desktop. (Hint: Choose the picture
from available windows 10 pictures.)

2. Set a slide show for your desktop background. (Hint: Choose a folder of
your choice that contains pictures)

3. Change the lock screen background picture. (Hint: Choose the picture
from available windows 10 pictures.)

4. Open any three applications on your desktop and arrange all opened
windows to “Show windows side-by-side”. (Hint: Open Microsoft Edge, File
Explorer and Notepad applications.)

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ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Session 7 :Getting started

Encircle the Correct Option from the multiple choices for each of the following
statements :
I. Examples of Word Processing Software __________
a) Microsoft Word
b) Apple Pages
c) Applix Word – Linux
d) All of the above
2. Word 2010 is a word processor that allows you to create various types of documents such as _____________
a) Letters, Flyers, Brochures, Manuals, CVs and more
b) Format a document
c) Edit a document
d) Save and Retrieve documents
3. MS Word 2010 Ribbon is composed of _________________
a) Tabs, Groups, and Commands
b) Commands only
c) Groups only
d) Tabs only
4. A Contextual tab does Not appear when you select _____________
a) Object
b) Image
c) Symbol
d) Text
5. The Zoom buttons allow you to _____________
a) Zoom in or out of the document.
b) Delete document
c) View Document
d) None of above
6. To delete an entire word to the right of the insertion point, you can use the keyboard shortcut__________
a) CTRL + Backspace
b) CTRL + End
c) CTRL + ALT + Delete
d) Ctrl + Delete
7. Shortcut for the “Redo” is _____
a) Ctrl + Z
b) Ctrl + S
c) Ctrl + C
d) Ctrl + Y

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8. We can easily add or remove commands in _____________.

a) Title bar
b) Status bar
c) Quick Access Toolbar
d) Scroll bars
9. The Insertion Point indicates the place in the document where you can insert _____
a) Text only
b) Images only
c) Graphics only
d) Text, Images & Graphics
10. You can select text by two ways, by using ________ or by __________
a) Mouse, Joystick
b) Keyboard, Scanner
c) Mouse, Keyboard
d) None of the above.
11. What is the shortcut key for initiating the Print command _____
a) Ctrl+P
b) Ctrl+Alt+Q
c) Ctrl+S
d) Ctrl+D
12. A regular Word document is saved with the extension ________
a) “ .dot ”
b) “ .docx ”
c) “ .dom ”
d) “ .txt ”
13. You can also save an existing file with a new name, different folder, different location and different
format (.pdf, .doc, .dotx etc.,) using the ________________ option.
a) File tab – Save As
b) Home tab – Save As
c) Home tab – Format painter
d) None of above.

Activity 2

Practice the following MS Word features by yourself :

1. Practice “Save” and “Save As” option and understand the difference.
2. Practice how to change the Paper Size of a document while you issue a print command.
3. Practice how to Open a word document from a USB flash memory.
4. Practice how to use Print preview.

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ACTIVITIES
Activity 1

Encircle the Correct Option from the multiple choices for each of the following
statements :
1. The ____ command is used to copy the formatting applied to a section of text to another section of
text.
a) Format Painter
b) Format Brush
c) Text Format
d) Paint format
2. A clipboard is a temporary storage area where text or other data which has been _________ from a file is
kept until it is pasted into the same or another file.
a) Copied only.
b) Cut or Copied
c) Cut only
a) None of the above.
3. The ______ icon is used to create small letters below the text baseline.
a) Superscript
b) Subscript
c) Italic
d) Underline
4. The ___________ icon is used to change the spacing between lines of text or the spacing before or after
paragraphs.
a) Bullets
b) Center Align
c) Font Color
d) Line Spacing
5. Indentation determines the _______ of the paragraph from either the left margin or the right margin.
a) Style
b) Line spacing
c) Distance
d) Numbering
6. Which of the following is the shortcut key to Underline text __________
a) Ctrl + B
b) Ctrl + I
c) Ctrl + U
d) Ctrl + V
7. The “Strikethrough” icon is used to draw a line ________ of selected text in order to represent the selected
text as stroked/ cancelled.
a) Through the middle
b) At the top
c) At the bottom
d) All of the above

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ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Complete the following sentences by filling up the blanks with the words provided.

(Outlining, Merging cells, Next Page, First Page, Split cells)

1. A cover page is the very _______________ of any article or book, etc.

2. In ‘page break’, the cursor will move to ________________ immediately, breaking a page into different pages
as you click on page break button
3. Border is the ________________ of a table cells, rows, or columns.
4. Combining two or more cells together into one cell is called ______________.
5. Breaking one cell into many is called __________________.

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ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Session 10 :The Insert Tab 2/3.

Encircle the Correct Option from the multiple choices for each of the following
statements :
1. The Illustrations Group commands enable you to insert various types of illustrations like ___________
a) Bold, Italic, underline
b) Sounds, Clip Art, animations etc.,
c) Pictures, Clip Art, Shapes, Charts and Screenshots
d) Font, Text color, Alignment

2. You can apply various Artistic Effects to an inserted _____________.

a) Shape
b) Clip Art
c) Picture
d) Table

3. The default wrapping style is _________

a) In Line with Text
b) Through
c) Square
d) Behind text

4. __________ icon is used to insert various readymade illustrations, audios and videos offered by Microsoft.
a) Clip Art
b) Word Art
c) Shapes
d) Picture

5. You can change the orientation of a shape using the ________ at the top.
a) Black rotation handle
b) Red rotation handle
c) Green rotation handle
d) Blue rotation handle

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6. _____________ is a process to link some content to a “webpage” or “place in the same document” or to
“another file or document.”
a) Hyperlinking
b) Bookmarking
c) Proofing
d) HTML
7. To remove hyperlink from a hyperlinked text, _________ on it and select “Remove Hyperlink.”
a) Click
b) Right-click
c) Drag
d) Double-click
8. _____________ feature allows us to mark locations within the documents and jump around to the bookmarks.
a) Hyperlinks
b) Bookmarks
c) Referencing
d) None of above.
9. The text, symbol, picture, page no., or anything that appears on top of every page of a document is
called_____
a) Heading
b) Margin
c) Header
d) Footer
10. The text, symbol, picture, page no., or anything that appears in the bottom of every page of the
document is called_____
a) Heading
b) Margin
c) Header
d) Footer

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ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Encircle the Correct Option from the multiple choices for each of the following
statements :
1. ____________ Group commands enable you to insert Equations and Symbols in Ms-Word 2010
a) Font
b) Symbols
c) Insert
d) Page layout
2. __________ is used to enlarge the first character at the beginning of a paragraph.
a) Character map
b) Drop Cap
c) Increase font
d) Decrease font

3. Columns button , in Page Layout Tab, is used to _________ the text into two or more columns.
a) Combine
b) Color
c) Divide
d) Highlight

4. Applying Watermark is a process of adding see-through text or images to the _________ of a document.
a) Background
b) Properties
c) Beginning
d) End

5. _________ feature is used to split long words at the end of a line.

a) Page break
b) Insert text box
c) Insert table
d) Hyphenation

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ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Complete the following sentences by filling up the blanks with the words provided.

Thumbnails Images Placeholder .pptx

1. Microsoft PowerPoint is a program that comprises of text, ___________, 3-D graphics, audio clips, sound
effects and flashy animations.  
2. Slides Tab Shows ___________of slides so you can see a visual representation of several slides at once.
3. Dotted borders identify ____________ where you can type text or insert pictures, charts and other objects.
4. PowerPoint presentation is saved with the extension___________.

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ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Complete the following sentences by filling up the blanks with the words provided.

Bulleted Character Spacing Clipboard Layout

1. ………………………………group contains the main editing commands such as Cut,

Copy and Paste.
2. The………………………………………… button in the “Slides” group of “Home” tab is
used to change the slide layout.
3. The ………………………………….button in the “Font” group of “Home” tab, is used to
change the space between the characters of selected text.
4. The Bullets icon is used to create a ……………………………………..list on a slide.

Activity 2

State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

1. The Numbering icon is used to create a numbered list on a slide.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE

2. The Increase List Level and Decrease List Level icons are used to specify the indent levels.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE

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Session 22 : The Insert Tab And The Design Tab

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Complete the following sentences by filling up the blanks with the words provided.
Date & Time, Trim Video

1. The ……………………………. option is used to insert the date and time on slides.
2. You have the option to play only a part of a video clip using the …………………………..option.

Activity 2

State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

1. To hide the Footer on the Title slide, check the box against “Don’t show on title slide”, in the Header
and Footer dialog box.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
2. File that contains sounds is known as Audio Clip.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
3. The Links group enables you to create links and add action commands to objects.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
4. Action Icon is used to add an action to an object.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE

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Session 23 :The Transitions Tab, The Animations Tab,
ACTIVITIES

The Slide Show Tab and Other Features

Activity 1

Complete the following sentences by filling up the blanks with the words provided.
Timing Add Animation Duration Preview Transition Hide Slide
Normal Master Slide Slide Show

1. To apply sound to slide Transition; Click on the ……………… tab, in the …………………………..
group, click the dropdown arrow in the “Sound” box and make your selection.
2. The ……………………………………box is used to specify the length of a transition..
3. The ……………………………………icon is used to add an additional animation effect to an object.
4. The ………………………………………….icon is used to preview the animations on the
current slide.
5. The …………………………………..tab contains tools that help you control the way your
presentation is displayed to an audience.
6. The ________________ icon is used to hide a slide during the slide show.
7. The ……………………………… view is the main editing view which you use to create your
presentations.
8. The changes made to a ……………………………………are reflected on all slides throughout your
presentation which are based on that layout.

Activity 2

Match the Terms in “Column A” with the terms in “Column B” by drawing an arrow.
Column A Column B
.ppsx Run Slide Show
Slider Sorter View PowerPoint Slide Show file format.
F5 Starts slide show from current slide
Shift + F5  Slides in thumbnail form

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Column A Column B
Sound Box Used to specify transition effects to a slide
Timing Used to create custom animations.
Animation Pane Related to the timing of animation effects.
Transition to This Slide Used to select a sound to play.

Activity 3

State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

1. The Preview command is used to give Timing to a slide.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
2. The “Apply To All” icon is used to apply the same transition effects as the current slide to all slides
in the presentation.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
3. Animation Numbers are displayed to denote the sequence in which the effects will be applied.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
4. A PowerPoint presentation is saved with the extension “.ppex”..
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
5. To see the Slide Master, activate the “View” tab.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
6. The “Notes Page” view shows your notes in full page format.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
7. F5 key is used to run the presentation from the beginning.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE

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