Know Your Computer
2. Computer Operations and fundamentals
Aim: To introduce the parts of a computer system and their functions
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this unit, the pupil will be able to:
State the function of the monitor, keyboard, speakers, printer, mouse and the C.P.U.
Identify secondary storage devices like Hard Disk, CD, DVD, pen drive and memory card.
Compare storage capacity of CD, DVD and Hard Disk.
Identify the desktop, icons, Start button and the Start menu.
Store a file on a pen drive.
The Monitor
The Keyboard
The Speakers
The PrinterĀ
The MouseĀ
Activity 1 : I match each computer part with its correct name. Ā
Activity 2: I match each computer part with its function.
Activity 3: I complete the name of each computer part.
The System Unit
All the computer parts are connected to the system unit. The system unit controls all the computer parts.
The System Unit
Secondary storage Devices
Secondary storage devices store information. Some examples of secondary storage devices are:
Comparing storage capacity
Activity 4: I tick ( ā) the computer part which stores information.
Activity 5: Identifying secondary storage devices. Ā Ā
1. I tick ( ā) the Hard Disk.
2. I tick (ā)the Pen Drive.
3. I tick (ā)the Memory Card.
Activity 6: Comparing secondary storage devices.
1. I circle the device which stores more information.
2. I circle the device which stores more information.
3. I circle the device which stores less information.
The DesktopĀ
Sending a file to a PendriveĀ
1. Right click on the file you want to send.
2. Click on Send to.
3. Click on Removable Disk (F:).
