CLOUDCOM SERIES: ICT HAND-OUT FOR J.H.S 1

MENU BAR: it is normally below the tittle bar.
It consists of a list of items such as file, edit, view, format tools each option
has drop down list that the user can make selection to execute command on the
spreadsheet. The 2003 excel menu bar has 9 options.

FORMATTING TOOL BAR; it is a tool bar that contains items such as Bold (B),
Underline (U) and Alignment which helps to change the appearance of a text.

Standard toolbar is a toolbar that contains items such as Cut, Undo, Redo, Save and
paste which helps the user to execute command by single click

Name box; it is the rectangular area above the top-left corner of a worksheet in which
excel displays the cell reference of the active cell. E.g. A1, D8, G4 etc.
Active cell; is a selected cell in which new entries appears in. OR active cell it is a cell
where data is entered and it is noted with a thick border.
CELL; it is the intersection of rows and columns.
Cell selector; is the heavy border that around a cell. It also helps to see the active cell.
Cell referencing; is made up of the column letter and the row number. Example A2, B3
etc.
ROW; it is the horizontal line of cells and a number is used to identify each row. (1-
65,536)

COLUMN; it is vertical line of cells and a letter is used to identify each column.(A-Z,
AA, and BA-BZ…. IA-IV)

Formula bar; it helps to enter formula into the active cell. It also displays all the entries
on the active cell.

Task pane; it is a window that appears automatically the right hand side on the office
window. It is used to perform tasks such as creating a new document, printing and for
searching.

Note;

- Worksheet is the single document of spreadsheet made up of little boxes
arranged in rows and columns.

- Workbook is the collection of two or more worksheets. Or workbook is a
file containing worksheets.

- A letter representing column and a number representing row and combine
to form a new cell. E.g. cell A1, B4, and H10.

- Range; is a spreadsheet formula which select a block of cells for equal
similar treatment. A range of cells can extend across a row, down a
column, or over a combination of the two, but all cells in the range must be
contiguous, sharing at least one common border.

- Graph: a graph is a visual or pictorial representation of data. It can also be
defined as a chart that represents a data.

ENTERING DATA IN A WORKSHEET

You can enter four types of data on in a worksheet cells.

1. LABELS: it is text or numbers not used in calculation.
2. VALUES: these are numbers that can be used in calculation.
3. DATES: a necessary part of most worksheets which helps to identify the time

Program was created.
4. Formula: these are commands to perform calculation numbers or formula.

AB CD E

1 NAME CLASS CLASS EXAMS(70) TOTAL

EXERCISE(15) TEST(15) (100)

2 Janet 14 10 45

3 Cecilia 13 15 63

4 Michael 13 14 38

5 Dora 11 15 65

6 Mariam 10 9 55

7 Egyire 13 11 65

8 Nafisah 8 14 59

9 Adukyem 10 14 30

10 Botwey 10 12 40

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Use excel functions to create formula for finding total of,
I. Cell E2
= (B2+C2+D2)
OR
=Sum ( B2, C2, D2)
OR
=Sum (B2:D2)

2. Cell E3

= (B3+C3+D4)

OR

=Sum (B3,C3,D3)

OR

=sum (B3:D4)

4. Cell B11
= (B2+B3+B4+B5+B6+B7+B8+B9+B10)
OR
=Sum (B2,B3,B4,B5,B6, B7,B8,B9,B10)
OR
=Sum (B2:B10)

5. Cell C11
= (C2+C3+C4+C5+C6+C7+C8+C9+C10)
OR
=Sum (C2,C3,C4,C5,C6,C7,C8,C9,C10)
OR
=SUM(C2:C10)

Note; the above all Excel formulas are ADDITION excel function for calculating totals of a
particular cells.

AVERAGE FORMULARS AT:

1. Cell E2
=Average(B2:D2)
Or
=Average (B2,C2,D2)

2. Cell D11
=Average (D2:D10)
OR
=Average (D2,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,D10)
OR
=sum(D2,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,D10)/9

MAXIMUM VALUE AT:

1. Cell E2
=Maximum (B2,C2,D2)
Or
=Max (B2,C2,D2)

2. Cell D11
=Maximum (D2,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,D10)
OR
=Max (D2:D10)

MINIMUM VALUE AT:

1. Cell E2
=Minimum (B2,C2,D2)
OR
=Minimum (B2:D2)

2. Cell D11

2, Cell D11

=Minimum (D2,D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8,D9,D10)
OR
=Minimum (D2:D10)

HOW TO GENERATE SUBTRACTION

ABC D E

1 TOTAL

2 2OO 12O

3 150 60 90

4 50 10

5

6

1. Analyze the table and use excel functions to create formula for cell,
I. C2
II. C4

Answers:

i. C2 =(A2-B2)
ii. C4 =(A4-B4)

2. Without using excel function find the total of cell:
i. C2
ii. C4

Answer

i. C2 = 200-120
= 80

ii. C4 = 50-10
= 40

Note; all Excel formula begins with EQUAL SIGN (=)

HOW TO ENTER MULTIPLICATION FORMULAR
(*) meaning product or multiplication.

A BCD E

1 QUANTITY AMOUNT TOTAL

AMOUNT

24 GHC10.00

35 GHC9.00 GHC45.00

46 GHC8.00

57 GHC 12.00

6

Use excel function to find cell:
i. Cell C3
ii. Cell C2
iii. Cell C5

answers

i. Cell C3 =(A3*B3)
ii. Cell C2 =(A2*B2)
iii. Cell C5 =(A5*B5)

IMPORTANCE OF SPREADSHEET OR MICROSOFT EXCEL

1. It is used to prepare salaries of workers or employees.
2. It saves time and sheet.
3. The information on worksheet can be saved for future retrieval and also changes can

be made easy on the worksheet if necessary.
4. It helps easy access of decision making using what if analysis.
5. It is used to prepare records of organization and employees.
6. It makes it faster and accurately when performing mathematical calculation

SECOND TERM

WORD PROCESSING APPLICATION

At form one; we learnt the features of word processing document. At this stage we will
consider the toolbars in the word processing document and the functions of items located on
the toolbars.

TOOLBAR is row of icons that are clicked on to perform a specific task or A toolbar is row,
column, block or group of screen icons or buttons just below the menu bar that when clicked
on allows you to perform commands much more easily.

EXAMPLES OF TOOLBAR

1. Standard toolbar
2. Formatting toolbar
3. Drawing toolbar

The standard toolbar and the formatting toolbar are the ones frequently used and therefore by
default they are always displayed.

THE STANDARD TOOLBAR

The standard toolbar is the toolbar that contains shortcuts to major commands used in word
processing document. Eg: save, open, new, etc

FUNCTION OF SOME USED BUTTONS ON STANDARD TOOL BAR

COLUMNS: It changes the number of columns in document.

ZOOM: Enlarge or reduce the displayed of active document.

THE FORMATTING TOOLBAR

Is a toolbar which contains icons such as Bold, Italics and Font which helps to change
appearance of the text in a document.

TOOLS NAME FUNCTION
ICON
Times New Font Used to choose a particular font style.
Romans
12 Font size Used to choose a font size.
B Bold Used to bold, deep a text.
I Italic Used to italic a text that is the text thickness decrease and
slightly slanted.
Underline Underline selected text and numbers
Align left Used to align text to the left margin. Used to position a text at
center the center of the page.
Right align Used to position a text to the right margin.

Justify Used to position a selected text to both the left and right margin.
Line spacing Used to specific the amount of space to leave in between lines.
Numbering Used to create bullet list.
Bullets Used to create bullet list.
Font colour Used to specify the font colour.

SCROLLBAR: Is an object that is used to navigate from one end of window content to
another.
TYPES OF SCROLLBAR

1. Horizontal scrollbar: It is used to scroll to the left or right of a document.
2. The vertical scrollbar: It is used to scroll up and down. The vertical scroll bar is the

most frequently used.

THE HELP FACILITY
It is used to find solutions or answers to any related topics in the word processing document

HOW TO USE THE HELP FACILITY

- Click on the Microsoft word help button on the standard toolbar to open the Word
Help wizard screen.

- Click ‘Table of content’ and go through the content to view those that meet what
you want to do.
When the help facility is opened it displays 3 TABS namely;

1. CONTENT: content have two icons, book, and question marks. Double click on the
book to see more options or double click on questions marks to read a topic.

2. INDEX: index allows you to search for information using the key words. In some
programs, index is replaced with FIND. In index, click in the white text area, and
begin typing the words you seek.

3. FIND: more options are available in HELP find feature but windows must take a few
minute to create a help data base the first time you use it.

SOME TOOL BAR AND THEIR FEATURES

SEARCH ENGINES

Search engines are special site on the web that is designed to help people find
information stored on other sites. Or search engines are software programs used to
search for information on the internet.

TYPES OF SEARCH ENGINES

There are many types of search engines that one can use to search for some
information on the internet Popular among them are:

 Google www.google.com
 Yahoo www.yahoo.com
 Ask Jeeves www.ask.com

Other examples of search engines are; ask.com, powerset.com, popmail.com, msn.com,

Go.com, sapo.com, hotbot.com and livessearch.com.

SKILLS IN USING SEARCH ENGINES

 Your keyboard or topic should be short and very specific. Avoid using long topics or
typing a whole sentence.

 Relevant information always appears at the top of the search result.
 Check your spelling all the time.

ACCESSING INFORMATION USING THE SEARCH ENGINE

 Go to the website of the search engine that you want to use.
 Type the keyboard or search topic in search button.
 Press the enter key or click on the search button.
 A list of links of search result containing the keyboard you entered would be

displayed.
 Click on any of the link to go it location.
 Continue till you get what you are looking for.

FINDING FILES AND FOLDERS USING THE SEARCH TOOLS

The search tool is a program in the operating system that allows you to search for missing or
misplaced files and folders.

HOW TO FIND FILES AND FOLDER USING THE SEACH TOOL

-. Click on search on the start menu displayed to open the search dialogue box.

-. Click on All Files and folders in the Task pane.

-. Type the file name in the all or part of the file name text box.

-. Select where you want the file to be searched from in the LOOK IN text box.

- click the search button to begin searching for the file and wait till search results are
displayed.

INTEGRATING I.C.T INTO LEARNING

This is the fusing of both computer literacy and information literacy together to come out
with one product.

I.C.T Proficiency: is the ability to used digital technology, communication tools or networks
to define a need, access, manage, integrate and evaluate information, create new information
or knowledge and be able to communicate this information to others.

INTEGRATION OF ICT INTO SPECIFIC TEACHING AND
LEARNING

MATHS
 Spreadsheet and calculators are used for calculation in mathematics.
 The use of television programs such as brilliant science and maths quiz, PSI on maths
and science helps improve the study of maths and science.

ENGLISH
 Word processor helps students to improve their vocabulary, spellings, synonyms and
antonyms.
 Radio programs such as everyday English on GBC radio helps improve the learning
of English Language.
 Television program such as Mind Your Language on TV3 helps improve the learning
of the English Language.

SCIENCE
 Television programs such as brilliant science and mathematics quiz helps improve the
study of science.
Encarta and Wikipedia: helps students to search for information on various topics

BENEFITS OF ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
1) FOR TEACHERS
a. ICT is now a subject in its own right and it provides a teaching avenue as a course

within the national curriculum.
b. Using ICT as a research tool provides teachers with a greater flexibility in carrying

out their work.
c. I.C.T Literacy skills can promote confident and enthusiasm about teacher work.
d. It makes teaching easier.
e. It enhances the professional image of teachers.
f. It ensures job security for teachers.
g. It is used in writing document like letter and test items.
h. It is used in keeping school and students’ records, examples continuous assessment,

examination, register etc.
i. It enhances the teaching and learning of other subject areas within the curriculum.
j. Computers are used in searching the internet for information.

2) FOR STUDENTS
a. It makes the students to be able to do self- tutorials.
b. It gives students the opportunity to collaborate on assignment with each other,
outside or inside the school.
c. It gives the students the opportunity to address their work to an external audience,
example PowerPoint presentation.
d. Computers are used in writing documents.
e. It makes learning easy and interesting.
f. Computers help students to search for information on the internet.
g. It makes students learn at their own pace.

NOTE THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS FOR
PRACTICAL TEST.

COMPONENTS INSIDE THE SYSTEM UNIT

FRONT VIEW OF SYSTEM UNIT
BACK VIEW OF THE SYSTEM UNIT





KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

CTRL+I Make letters italic.
CTRL+U Make letters underline.
CTRL+SHIFT+< Decrease font size.
CTRL+SHIFT+> Increase font size.
CTRL+SPACEBAR Remove paragraph or character formatting.
CTRL+C Copy the selected text or object.
CTRL+X Cut the selected text or object.
CTRL+V Paste text or an object.
CTRL+Z Undo the last action.
CTRL+Y Redo the last action.
CTRL+N Create a new document of the same type as the current or most
recent document.
CTRL+O Open a document.
CTRL+W Close a document.
ALT+CTRL+S Split the document window.
ALT+SHIFT+C Remove the document window split.
CTRL+S Save a document.
ESC Cancel an action.
CTRL+Z Undo an action.
CTRL+Y Redo or repeat an action.
CTRL+P Print a document.
ALT+CTRL+I Switch in or out of print preview.
ARROW KEYS Move around the preview page when zoomed in.
PAGE UP OR PAGE DOWN Move by one preview page when zoomed out.
CTRL+HOME Move to the first preview page when zoomed out.
CTRL+END Move to the last preview page when zoomed out.
HOME Go to beginning of document.
END Go to end of document.
CTRL+] Increase the size of selected text by one point.
CTRL+[ Decrease the size of selected text by one point.
ESC Exit reading layout view.

BACKSPACE Delete one character to the left.

CTRL+BACKSPACE Delete one word to the left.

DELETE Delete one character to the right.

CTRL+DELETE Delete one word to the right.

CTRL+X Cut selected text to the office clipboard.

CTRL+Z Undo the last action.

CTRL+SHIFT+F Change the font.

CTRL+SHIFT+P Change the font size

CTRL+SHIFT+> Increase the font size.

CTRL+SHIFT+< Decrease the font size.

CTRL+] Increase the font size by one point.

CTRL+[ Decrease the font size by one point.

CTRL+1 Single-space lines.

CTRL+2 Double-space lines.

CTRL+5 Set 1.5-line spacing.

CTRL+O(zero) Add or remove one line spacing preceding a paragraph.

CTRL+E Centre a paragraph.

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CTRL+L Left align a paragraph.
CTRL+R Right align a paragraph.
CTRL+M Indent a paragraph from the left.
CTRL+SHIFT+M Remove a paragraph indent from the left.
CTRL+T Create a hanging indent.
CTRL+SHIFT+T Reduce a hanging indent.
CTRL+Q Remove paragraph formatting.
F1 Get help or visit Microsoft Office Online.
F2 Move text or graphics.
F3 Insert an Auto Text entry (after Microsoft Word displays the
entry)
F4 Repeat the last action.
F5 Choose the Go To command(Edit menu)
F6 Go to the next pane or frame.

F7 Choose the spelling command(Tools menu).
F8 Extend a selection
F9 Update selected fields
F10 Active the menu bar
F11 Go to the next field
F12 Choose the save as command(file menu)
Shift+F2 Copy text
Shift+F3 Change the case of letters
Shift+F4 Repeat a Find or Go To section
Shift+F5 Move to the last change
Shift+F6 Go to the previous pane or frame
Shift+F7 Choose the thesaurus command
Shift+F8 Shrink a selection
Shift+F9 Switch between a field code and its result
Shift+F10 Display a shortcut menu
Shift+F11 Go to the previous field
Shift+F12 Choose the save command(file menu)
Ctrl+F2 Choose the print preview command(file menu)
Ctrl+F4 Close the window
Ctrl+F5 Restore the document window size(e.g after minimizing it)
Ctrl+F6 Go to the next window
Ctrl+F7 Choose the Move command(title bar shortcut menu)
Ctrl+F8 Choose the size command(tittle bar shortcut menu)
Ctrl+F9 Insert an empty field
Ctrl+F10 Maximizing the document window
Ctrl+F11 Lock a field
Ctrl+12 Choose the open command(file menu)
Ctrl+A Extend a selection to include the entire document
Shift +End Extend a selection to the end of a document
Shift +Page Up Extend a selection one screen up
Shift+Home Extend a selection to the beginning of the line
Shift +Down Arrow Extend a selection one line down

Shift+ Up Arrow Extend a selection one line up

B.E.C.E 2015 SECTION B

(a) in the space provided below, draw a well labelled computer mouse.

6marks
(b) Outline the steps involved in performing the following tasks:
I. Opening a document; …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6marks
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
ii. Saving a new created document; …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6marks
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
iii. Changing the desktop of personal computer. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………6marks
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Identify the following ICT tools:
(a) (d)

………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………
(b) (e)

……………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………….

(c) (f)

……………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………

3. State two differences between

a) Random access memory and read only memory;

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4marks

b) Hard disk and pen drive:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4marks

c) File and folder ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4marks

4. (a) Explain the term clicking as used in the computing environment. ………………………………………………………3marks

(b) In a typical application window, list two command buttons that are found on the control menu. ……… 2marks

(c) What is screen tip? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3marks

(d) Describe a computer mouse pad. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….4marks

5. State the uses of the following email terminologies:

(a) Carbon Copy ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3marks

(b) Blind Carbon Copy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3marks

(c) To; …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3marks

(d) Subject. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3marks

SECTION A

1. Which of the following computer keyboard keys is used to type upper case letters
when the caps lock light is off? A) control key B) enter key C) insert keys D) shift
keys.

2. Which of the following devices are used to feed a computer system with data?
A) keyboard and monitor B) keyboard and mouse C) mouse and monitor D) mouse
and printer.

3. A computer accepts data input, processes the data and produces A) byte B) data
C) output. D) storage.

4. The component of computer that houses the motherboard and the power supply unit is
called A) central processing unit B) monitor C) printer D) system unit.

5. Which component of computer resembles the typerwriter? A) keyboard B) monitor
C) mouse D) webcam

6. The optical storage media among the following is A) compact disc B) floppy disk
C) hard disk D) magnetic disk.

7. Which of the following media stores data temporarily? A) floppy disk B) hard disk
C) random access memory D) read only memory

8. Which of the following devices must be turned on first when booting the computer?
A) central processing unit B) monitor C) printer D) system unit.

9. The part of the central processing unit responsible for performing all logical
operations is A) ALU B) CU C) RAM D) ROM

10. When files and folders are deleted from the computer, they go into the
A) briefcase B) desktop. C) delete bin D) recycle bin

11. Which of the following gives the user a log of all opened programs A) start button
B) start menu C) task bar D) title bar

12. Which of the following would happen when a user double clicks on a folder? A) a
sub-folder would be created B) the folder would be closed C) the folder would be
deleted D) the folder would be opened.

13. Dragging a folder from one drive to a window on the same drive is equivalent to a A)
copy operation B) cut operation C) delete operation D) move operation.

14. The process whereby the computer manipulates data to produce information is known
as A) capturing. B) processing C) recording D) retrieving

15. The stages of information processing cycle under ICT are A) input, output, process
and distribution. B) input, process, output, distribution. C) input, process,
distribution and output. D) input, distribution, output and process.

16. Which of the following is a problem to computer users as a result of radiation from
the monitor? A) body pains B) dizziness C) eye irritation D) loss of grip strength

17. Which of the following is a reason for copying ICT tools or technologies? A) to
avoid distribution of viruses B) to encourage people to make illegal copies C) to
protect the intellectual works of the inventors. D) to ensure poorer people do not have
access to ICT tools.

18. Which of the following is a bad practice in the usage of ICT tools? A) making or
receiving phone calls whilst driving. B) not receiving phone calls when charging it.
C) use of air conditioning to improve dry atmosphere. D) use of footstools to adjust
leg positioning when working on computers.

19. To search for information on various topics, which of the following packages is used?
A) data base B) Encarta C) presentation D) spreadsheet

20. If a user places the mouse cursor at one end of a text, holds down the left button and
drag to the other end of the text, the effect will be A) copying the text B) cuuting the
text C) moving the text D) selecting the text.

21. To underline selected text(s) under a word processing environment, use the shortcut
keys A) Ctrl +U B) shift+U C) Alt+U D) insert+U

22. A collection of separate windows applications sold as a group is called A) command
B) communication C) integrated D) suite

23. Adding 3-D effect to an object is done through the A) auto formatting dialogue box
B) drawing toolbar C) formatting toolbar D) graphic styles menu

24. Which of the following options is required to save a document with a different name?
A) file, new B) file, close C) File, Save D) file, Save As

25. The process of automatically moving an entire word to start the next line in a word
processing program is called A) text wrap B) text movement C) word wrap D)
word movement

26. In the symbols H2O, the 2 appears as a A) number B) positive integer C) subscript
D) superscript

27. The shift key on a computer keyboard is used to A) erase B) toggle cases of letters
C) insert a space into a word document D) type a word rather than a character

28. Which of the following document views will enable a user to view a document as it
will appear on a printed page? A) Normal View B) Outline View C) Print layout
view D) Web layout view

29. The print preview button is located on which of the following toolbars? A) drawing
toolbar B) formatting toolbar C) header/footer toolbar D) standard toolbar

30. Which of the following is an icon on the drawing toolbar? A) arrows B) change case
C) drop cap D) text direction

31. Transferring data from a local computer to a remote computer is referred to as A)
downlinking B) downloading C) uplinking D) uploading

32. In computing, an element which links from one document to another or within the
same document is called A) hyperlinks B) pointer C) web browser D) web page

33. Information printed on paper is referred to as A) carbon copy B) hard copy
C) printed copy D) soft copy.

34. The button that opens a dialogue box for users to create an email message is A)
back B) compose C) create D) Refresh

35. Computer virus is capable of A) enhancing the contents of a file B) maintaining the
computer system C) making the work of the computer easy D) slowing down the
computer system performance.

36. In an email environment, the acronym BCC refers to A) Bland Carbon Copy B) Bulk
Carbon Copy C) Blind Carbon Copy D) Back Up

37. A computer program that enable users to surf the internet is called A) internet surfer
B) web browser. C) web navigation D) web surfer

38. Specialized programs that assist a user to locate information on the internet is called
A) electronic mail B) search engine C) web browser D) web portal

39. The sign which represents an insertion of a formula in a spreadsheet program is
A) = or + B) = or - C) = or * D) = or /

40. Which of the following terms in a spreadsheet is identified by a letter and a number?
A) Column B) Cell C) Range D) Row

TRY QUESTIONS

a. State the uses of the lettered A-L as shown in the diagram. 12marks

A ………………………………………………………………………………………

B. ……………………………………………………………………………………...
C. ………………………………………………………………………………………
D. ………………………………………………………………………………………
E. ………………………………………………………………………………………
F. ……………………………………………………………………………………….
G. ……………………………………………………………………………………….
I. ………………………………………………………………………………………..
K. ……………………………………………………………………………………….
L. ……………………………………………………………………………………….

b. using your yahoo account, state the process of composing a message to your friend.

……………………………………………………………………………6marks

c identify the names of the port in the diagram A – F below. 6marks

A. ……………………………………………………………………………………
B. ……………………………………………………………………………………..
C. ……………………………………………………………………………………..
D. …………………………………………………………………………………….
E. ……………………………………………………………………………………
F. …………………………………………………………………………………….

2 a. list four internet browsers that are used to browse internet. …………………4marks

b. State the process of renaming a folder on the desktop. …………………5marks
c. State the process of highlighting the whole phrase or text in a document……...3marks

3 a. list the fingers and the character it types on the Home Key Row ……………….. 9marks
b. list 3 most popular instant messaging software ………………………………….3marks

4 a. list five characters that cannot be used in folder creation……………………5marks
b. list four types of antivirus software………………………………………….4marks
c. list three most common icons on the desktop screen? ………………………3marks

5. a. outline the steps to copy information from internet to MS Word document 2003
……………………………………………………………………………………….6marks

b. state in order, the main components involved in the information processing cycle
……………………………………………………………………………………. 5marks

c. define the term Wallpaper as applied to computer? ………………………… 1marks
6 write the steps of changing the background of computer desktop……………...6marks

ANSWERS TO TRY QUESTIONS

1 a.
A- Back button takes you back to the previous page you accessed
B- Is an address bar where a particular website address is typed.
C- Is used to access the menu of the web browser
D- Close button used to close the entire webpage.
E- Search engine is used search for or locate an information
F- It is used to send an intended mail/message
G- It is used to type the recipient e-mail address
H- Blind Carbon Copy box is where you enter addresses of people to whom you want
to send a copy of the contents of mail without letting the main recipient aware.
I- Subject box is used to give information about what content of the message is likely
to be.

J. – where to click to attach files or pictures to your message
k- Is the main typing area or text area where messages are composed

L- is used to scroll the pages vertically

b. The process of composing message using yahoo account;

- log on to your e-mail account

- click on the compose tab or the new tab on the web page to open the page for composing

messages.

- type in address of your friend at the recipient box or To box

-type subject of the e-mail in the subject box

- type your message in the message area or typing area

- click on the send button to send the composed message.

c. A- printer/parallel port B- video part (VGA) port C- universal Serial Bus (USB) port D-
sound/ multimedia connection E- Ps/2 Mouse port F- Ps/2 Keyboard

2.a) the most common internet browsers available are:

- Mozilla firefox - MacWeb - internet explorer -Opera -AWeb -Chrome - Safari -
powerBrowser -Argo -iBrowse -voyager

b. -move the mouse pointer to the icon of the target folder on the desktop

-Right click on the folder

- select rename from the pop-up menu and click on it

- type in the new name you want

- press enter key on keyboard or click anywhere on the desktop

c. – place the cursor at the beginning of the first word

- press and hold the left button of your mouse

- drag the mouse with left button held until you get to the end of the last word.

- release the button to finish the highlighting

3. a. from the left hand: from the right finger

- little finger type A - little finger type ;

-ring finger type S - ring finger type L

-long/middle finger type D - long/ middle finger type K

-index finger type F - index finger J

b. –Google -Yahoo messaging - skype talk - windows Live Messenger -America Online

4. a. characters or symbols that are not included in folder creation.

i. / ii. \ iii. : iv. * v. ? vi. “ vii. < viii. > ix. !

b. -Microsoft essential -AVG Grisoft -Avira - Panda Antivirus - Total Defense
-norton antivirus

c. the common icons on the desktop are:
- My computer -My document - Internet Explorer -Recycle bin -folders

5. a) 1.locate the information in the web page or website
2. place the cursor at the beginning of information, then click and drag the cursor to highlight

the relevant text.
3.from the edit menu, select copy
4. Launch Microsoft word 2003 application by opening new or existing document
5. place the cursor at the point where you want to place the copied information.
6. from the edit menu, select paste.
b. i. Input ii. Process iii. Output iv. Storage v. Distribution
c. wallpaper is the colourful background that we see on the desktop after the computer is

booted.
6. – move the mouse pointer to any free space on the desktop

- right click on the mouse button
- select Properties in the menu
- select Desktop tab in the display properties dialogue box
- select a desired Wallpaper or Background
- select the desired position for the Wallpaper or Background

- Click on Apply and OK

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 M.O>E/C.R.D.D.(2013) Information and Communication Technology Syllabus for
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 M.O.E/C.R.D.D(2008) Information and Communication Technology Pupils Book 3,
page 6-34

 Enoch Kofi Boadu(2010) Nockfii ICT Series , Information and communication
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 Timothy J. & Linda O’Leary, (2004) Computer Today, McGraw-Hill companies Inc.
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 http//www.computoday.com
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