Theory question 102
ICT in SocietyPaper 2, Section A: Short-structured questions (answer three)
Ciroma Chukwuma Adekunle has just opened a computer business centre within a school environment.
(a) State three computer services that may be provided in the business centre.
(b) List three devices required in the business centre.
(c) Give two application software needed in the business centre.
(d) Outline two precautions that must be taken by Ciroma Chukwuma Adekunle to ensure the safety of his computers if he must accept documents in movable devices from his customers.
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(a) Any three: typing and printing documents; photocopying; scanning; internet browsing; online registration and result checking; lamination and binding; graphic design (cards, posters).
(b) Any three: computers; printer; scanner; photocopier; UPS; modem/router; laminating machine.
(c) Any two: word processor (MS Word); spreadsheet (Excel); presentation package (PowerPoint); graphics package (CorelDraw); antivirus; web browser.
(d) Any two: scan every flash drive with an up-to-date antivirus before opening files; disable autorun; keep regular backups; use a separate computer for customers' devices.
Think of what a school business centre actually does each day.