Theory question 102
Word ProcessingPaper 2, Section A: Essay
(a) Vera, a secretary to the manager of the organization is saddled with the responsibility of typing a confidential report. She is also instructed to insert the word “CONFIDENTIAL” diagonally in the background of every page of the report. (i) State the most suitable application software needed by Vera to produce the report. (ii) What feature of the application software can be used to insert the word “CONFIDENTIAL” as instructed? (iii) Mention one measure that can be taken to ensure the confidentiality of the soft copy of the report in the computer. (b) Explain the following terms: (i) icon (ii) browser.
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(a)(i) A word processor, e.g. Microsoft Word.
(ii) Watermark (Design/Page Layout → Watermark → CONFIDENTIAL, diagonal).
(iii) Any one: protect the file with a password; encrypt it; use a user account password on the computer; keep it in a hidden/protected folder.
(b)(i) An icon is a small picture on the screen that stands for a program, file, folder or command; clicking it opens or runs it.
(ii) A browser is a program used to find, open and view web pages on the internet, e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Edge.
The background word on every page is a watermark.