Fundamentals of Computing
A computer is a machine that accepts ______, processes it, and outputs information.
What is data?
Which key moves the cursor to the next line?
What is the Enter key?
Which type of software is Microsoft Word?
What is a word processor?
keyboard is an example of what type of device?
What is an input device?
A mailable document must be free of errors in spelling, grammar, and ______.
Formatting.
Name ONE main component of a computer system besides hardware and software.
What is the user?
State the correct posture rule for typing.
Sit upright, feet flat on the floor, wrists straight.
Which software is BEST for calculations and budgeting?
What is spreadsheet software?
Name a device that works as BOTH input and output.
Touchscreen / Headset.
What feature allows you to highlight changes made in a document?
Track Changes.
Give ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of using computers.
Advantage: speed/accuracy; Disadvantage: eye strain/job loss/security risks.
Give ONE example of a manuscript sign and its meaning.
Three underlines = capitalize; ΒΆ = new paragraph; stet = leave as is.
Give ONE purpose of database management software.
To store, organize, retrieve, and manage related data.
Which storage device is MOST appropriate for moving files from school to home?
USB flash drive.
Name ONE type of heading used in documents.
Main heading, sub-heading, side heading, paragraph heading.
Explain the difference between operating system software and application software.
OS manages hardware; application software performs user tasks.
Correct spacing: How many spaces should follow a full stop?
What is one space?
Name ONE advanced database feature covered in EDPM.
Queries, forms, reports.
Which device reads characters printed in magnetic ink on cheques?
MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Reader).
State ONE editing technique used to improve documents.
Spell check, grammar check, cut/copy/paste, find/replace.
Name TWO factors associated with computer use in workplaces that can affect users negatively.
Eye strain, RSI, fatigue, poor posture, stress.
What typing competency must students achieve to meet EDPM standards?
35 wpm with 5% error rate.
Your school club needs a logo, brochure, and social media graphics. Which software category should
What is graphics software?
Explain ONE difference between primary and secondary storage.
Primary is temporary/volatile; secondary is long-term.
You are preparing a formal report. List TWO formatting features you MUST apply for a professional finish.
Margins, line spacing, proper headings, justification, page numbering.