Introduction to Computers - Computer Studies Form 1 Notes

Definition of a Computer | Program | Data | Data Processing | Information | Comparison between Data and Information | Characteristics/Features of a Computer | Parts of a Computer | System Unit | Input devices | Output devices | Memory Storage Devices | Computer Peripherals | Development of Computers | History of Computing | Computer Generations | Factors that Determine the Type of Computer | Classification of Computers | Classification According to Physical Size | Classification According to Purpose | Classification According to Functionality | Comparison between a Computer and Calculator | Advantages of Using Computers | Disadvantages of Using Computers | Areas Where Computers are Used | Computer Laboratory | Definition: | Safe Use & Care of Computers (Computer Hygiene) | Factors to Consider When Preparing a Computer Laboratory | Requirements of a Computer Laboratory | Safety Precautions & Practices In A Computer Laboratory | Behaviour in the Computer Laboratory | Protection Against Fire And Accidents | Insulation of Cables | Stable Power Supply | Burglar Proofing | Ventilation | Dust Control | Damp Control | Handling of Materials & Equipment | Laboratory Layout | Standard Furniture & Posture | Lighting & Vision Care | Starting-up (Booting) a Computer | Types of Booting | Shutting Down a Computer | Keyboard | Types of Keyboard | Keyboard Layout | Sections of The Keyboard | Practical Keyboard Skills | Mouse | Using the Mouse

Computer Systems - Computer Studies Form 1 Notes

Computer Systems | What is a Computer system? | Functional Organization of the Elements of a Computer system | Hardware | Software | Liveware | Electronic Components of a Microcomputer System | Input Devices | Functions of Input Devices | Classification of Input devices | Keying Devices | Pointing Devices | Touch-sensitive Screens | Digitizers | Voice Input Devices (speech Recognition Devices - SRD) | Scanning Devices | Other Digital Devices | Central Processing Unit(CPU)/Processor | Functions of the Processor (Central processing unit) | Basic Features (Functional Elements) of a Microprocessor system | Control Unit (CU) | Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) | Types of Processors | Main Memory | Secondary Storage (also Called Auxiliary or Backing Memory) | What is a Disk drive? | Characteristics of Secondary Storage Devices | The Need for Secondary Storage in Computers | Functions of Secondary Storage Devices | Hard Disk | Output Devices | Functions of Output Units | Divisions of Output | Softcopy Output | Hardcopy Output | Systems Interconnection | The Motherboard (also Called system Board or circuit Board) | Input/Output (I/O) Ports | Components Assembly | Computer Software | Software Flexibility | Classification of Computer Software | Factors to consider when buying an Application package | Selecting a Computer System | Factors to consider when selecting a computer system | Acquisition/Procurement of a Computer | Introduction | Computer costs

Operating Systems - Computer Studies Form 1 Notes

Definition | Operating System’s Platform | Reasons why an Operating system is Needed in a Computer | Devices/Resources Under the Control of an Operating System | Functions of an Operating System | Characteristics of an Operating System | Classification of Operating Systems | Classification According to Tasks Handled Concurrently | Classification According to Number of Users | Classification According To Human Computer Interface (HCI) | Factors to Consider when Choosing an Operating System | File Management | File and Directories | Directory Hierarchy | Volume Labels and Directories | Tab Control | MS-DOS Commands | The Syntax of a Dos Command | Running a Program | File Management Commands | Changing the Logged Drive | Determining the Contents of a Diskette | Changing Directories | Making Directories | Removing Directories | Copying a File | Renaming Files | Deleting Files | To Display the Contents of a File | To Print the Contents of a File | Disk Management Commands | Formatting a Diskette | Adding Dos to a Formatted Diskette | Labeling a Disk | Copying Disks | Windows Operating Systems | Examples of Windows Operating Systems | Common Features of Windows Operating Systems | Advantages of Windows Operating Systems | Differences between Ms-Windows & Disk Operating System

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