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1. List three advantages and three disadvantages of using a laptop instead of a desktop computer.
   1. Advantages
      1. ______________________________
      2. ______________________________
      3. ______________________________
         
         
   2. Disadvantages
      1. ______________________________
      2. ______________________________
      3. ______________________________
   
    
2. Name the software you would use to complete the following tasks
   1. Type up a newsletter ____________________________________________
      
      
   2. Prepare a budget for next year _____________________________________
      
      
   3. Create a list of clients ____________________________________________
      
      
   4. Create a slide show for a board meeting ______________________________
      
      
   5. Communicate with head office _____________________________________
      
      
   6. Manage files on the computer ______________________________________
      
   
    
3. Explain what you would use the following computer technology for
   1. Digital camera ____________________________________________________________
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   2. Zip drive ________________________________________________________________
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   3. Modem ________________________________________________________________
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   4. Scanner ________________________________________________________________
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4. You have been making changes to a document on the computer. You now want to save the changes without changing the original document. How do you do this?
   
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5. What is a peripheral device?
   
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6. List examples of computer peripherals.
   
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7. What routine maintenance should be carried out on the following pieces of office equipment?
   1. Mouse ________________________________________________________________
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   2. Keyboard ______________________________________________________________
      ______________________________________________________________________
      ______________________________________________________________________
      
      
   3. Printer ________________________________________________________________
      _____________________________________________________________________
      _____________________________________________________________________
      
      
   4. Scanner ______________________________________________________________
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      _____________________________________________________________________
      
      
   5. Computer to ensure that it runs smoothly ______________________________________
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8. Explain the difference between copying files and backing up files.
   1. Copying______________________________________________________________
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   2. Backing up ___________________________________________________________
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9. List the consumables associated with a computer. ________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________
   
   
10. Name the icons on the toolbar below, from left to right
    
    
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