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Section A

1.A virus is a type of malicious software (malware) designed to harm, disrupt, or gain
unauthorized access to computer systems.

Ways to protect your computer from viruses:

1.1. Install antivirus software – It detects and removes viruses.

1.2. Keep software updated – Updates fix security holes that viruses exploit.

1.3. Avoid clicking on unknown links or attachments – These may contain harmful software.

1.4. Use strong passwords – Helps prevent unauthorized access.

1.5. Enable a firewall – Blocks suspicious network activity.

2. Backing up your computer protects your important data from loss due to system
crashes, hardware failure, viruses, or accidental deleting.

[Link] is a legal right that protects the creator’s original work (e.g., software, music,
writing). It prevents others from using, copying, or distributing the work without permission.

4. A Licence Agreement is a legal contract between the software creator and user, giving
the user permission to use the software under certain terms and conditions.

1. Electronic Waste (E-waste) – Old or broken computer parts can harm the environment if
not disposed of properly.

2. Energy Consumption – Computers use electricity, and excessive use contributes to

higher carbon emissions.

6. ROM: Read-Only Memory – Stores permanent instructions used to boot the computer. It
cannot be modified.

RAM: Random Access Memory – Temporary memory used to store data while the computer
is running. It is cleared when the computer is turned off.

7. Input Devices: Devices used to enter data into a computer.

Examples: Keyboard, Mouse

Output Devices: Devices used to display or output data from a computer.

Examples: Monitor, Printer

Section B

[Link] Port– Used for older devices that transfer data one bit at a time.

Example: Modem

Parallel Port– Used mainly for older printers, transferring multiple bits at once.

Example: Dot Matrix Printer

USB Port – Common modern port for data transfer and power.

Example: USB Flash Drive

Network Port (Ethernet Port) – Used to connect to a wired network.

Example: Router or Network Switch

2. Software is a set of instructions or programs that tell a computer what to do. It enables
users to interact with hardware and perform tasks.

Examples of Software Programs:

1. Microsoft Word

2. Google Chrome

3. Adobe Photoshop

4. VLC Media Player

3. Examples of Operating Systems:

1. Windows 10

2. macOS

3. Linux (e.g., Ubuntu)

Difference between Operating Systems and MS-DOS:

MS-DOS is a text-based, command-line** operating system.

Modern Operating Systems (like Windows) are graphical, user-friendly, and support
multitasking, multimedia, and networking.

[Link] Largest to Smallest:

 • TB (Terabyte)
• GB (Gigabyte)
• MB (Megabyte)
• KB (Kilobyte)

5.1. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) – Large capacity, used for main storage in computers.

2. Solid State Drive (SSD) – Faster and more durable than HDD, but more expensive.

3. USB Flash Drive – Portable, smaller capacity, used for quick data transfer.

Comparison:

HDD: High capacity, slower, cheaper.

SSD: Faster, more reliable, costlier.

USB Drive: Portable, easy to use, ideal for temporary storage.

Section C

1. Office Button – Provides access to basic file functions such as New, Open, Save, Print,
etc.

2. Quick Access Toolbar – Contains commonly used commands like Save, Undo, Redo.

3. Title Bar – Displays the name of the document and the application.

4. Vertical Scroll Bar– Allows scrolling up and down through the document.

5. Vertical Ruler– Measures the vertical layout of the page (inches or centimeters).

6. Status Bar– Displays information about the document (page number, word count, etc.).

7. Start Menu – Allows access to all programs and computer settings.

8. Taskbar– Displays open programs and allows quick navigation between them.

9.

10. Horizontal Scroll Bar– Scrolls the page left or right.

11. Horizontal Ruler– Measures the horizontal layout of the page.

[Link] Slider– Adjusts the zoom level of the document view.

13. Text Area / Document Workspace – The main area where you type and edit text.

14. Styles Group– Offers predefined styles for formatting text.

15. Font Group – Contains options to format text (font size, style, color).

16. Ribbon– Contains all tabs with groups of tools and commands.

17. Tabs– Organize the Ribbon into categories (Home, Insert, Page Layout, etc.).

[Link] Button / Minimize, Maximize, Close– Window control buttons.

19. Clipboard Group– Contains Cut, Copy, Paste options.

20. Left Indent Marker – Adjusts indentation for paragraphs.

2. Click the Start button or press the Windows key.

Type Word or Microsoft Word in the search bar.

Click on Microsoft Wordfrom the results to open it.

3. The image shows the Home ribbon.

[Link] indicates a possible grammatical or context-related error.

5. Go to the Home tab.

In the Paragraph group, click on the Bullets or Numbering icon.

6. Go to file <info< protect document, Encrypt with password, Enter a password and click
OK.

7. Select the text and press Ctrl+ Shift

[Link] to the View tab. Check or uncheck the Ruler checkbox.

9. Go to Design > Page Borders (or Layout > Page Borders in older versions). In the dialog
box, select None and click OK.

10. Go to Design > Watermark.

Click on Remove Watermark.

[Link] to Design > Page Colour and select your desired colour.

[Link] 1 (with Shapes):

Insert two rectangles from Insert > Shapes.

Place them side by side or as needed, and fill each with a different colour.

Option 2 (with Table):

Insert a 1-row, 2-column table and resize it to fill the page.

Colour each cell with a different **shading colour from the Table Tools > Design tab.

13. Go to Design > Page Borders.

Choose the style, color, and width, then click OK.

14. Select the text or object.

Press Ctrl + K or right-click and choose Hyperlink.

Enter the URL or file location and click OK.

SECTION D

1.A spreadsheet is a software application used for organizing, analyzing, and storing data in
tabular form. It consists of rows and columns that intersect to form cells.

2.A cell address refers to the unique name of a cell, identified by the column letter and row
number (e.g., A1, B2).

3. Yes. Right-click a cell > click Format Cells > choose formatting options like Number,
Alignment, Font, Border, Fill, etc.

[Link] equal sign (=).

5. The result is called a calculated value** or formula result.

6. Function (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE, IF).

[Link] calculations.

Updates results automatically when data changes.

8. Formula Bar.

9. Merge Cells.

10. Select the range > Click on Clear in the Home tab> Choose Clear AAll.

11. Data or Entries.

12. It allows you to use values from other cells in calculations.

Automatically updates results when data changes.

Helps in creating dynamic and reusable formulas.

13. Charts are graphical representations of data that help visualize trends, comparisons,
and patterns.

14. Right-click on the cell > Click New Note or Insert Comment > Type your message.

15, Yes. Go to File > Info > Protect Workbook> Choose options like Encrypt with Password
or Protect Current Sheet.

16. The ribbon is a toolbar with tabs and commands for Excel functions. It appears at the
top of the window, below the title bar.

17. Select the cell where you want to freeze rows/columns.

Go to View > Freeze Panes.

Choose Freeze Panes, Freeze Top Row, or Freeze First Column.

SECTION E

[Link] is a presentation software by Microsoft used to create slide shows for

education, business, and professional presentations.

2.A motion path is an animation effect that moves an object along a specific path on the
slide.

3. Slide Sorter View.

4. Go to File > Info > Protect Presentation > Encrypt with Password.

Enter and confirm the password.

Save the file.

5. A placeholder is a pre-formatted container on a slide for text, images, or other content.

6. Go to View > Slide Master.

Insert the logo in the master slide.

It will appear on all slides using that layout.

SECTION F:
 1. A network is a group of interconnected computers that share resources and
communicate with each other.

2. WWW stands for World Wide Web.

The Internet is the physical network of computers.

The WWW is a collection of web pages accessed via the Internet.

3. Intranet is a private network accessible only within an organization.

Extranet extends access to authorized external users (like vendors, clients.

4.

[Link] Communication– Instantly sends and receives messages.

2. Cost Effective – Much cheaper than traditional mail.

3. Document Sharing – Easily attach and send files.

4. Accessible Anywhere – Can be accessed with internet globally.

5. Environment Friendly – Reduces paper usage.