Grade 7 Mainstream ICT

Information and
Communications
Technology
GRADE 7
Information and
Communications
Technology
GRADE 7
Professor Vassen Naëck - Head Curriculum Implementation,Textbook Development and Evaluation
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PANEL
Kaviraj Goodoory - Coordinator, Associate Professor, MIE

Marday Pyneandee - Senior Lecturer, MIE
Dr Vikash Kumar Jhurree - Senior Lecturer, MIE
Christian Li Luen Ching - Senior Lecturer, MIE
Paramaseeven Sooben - Lecturer, MIE
Smita Sembhoo-Sooful - Educator
Abdullah Mohammud Ismail Buxoo - Educator
Louis Daniel Clarel Berry - Educator
Jameel Foondun - Educator
Minta Hurryman - Educator
Varun Kumar Chintamunnee - Educator
Mohammad Arshaad Khodabocus - Educator
Shunno Devi Nenduradu - Educator
Sarita Ragoo-Lollbeharee - Educator
Design
Kamla Ernest
- Senior Technician, MIE
Wendy S. - Graphic Designer
© Mauritius Institute of Education (2018)
ISBN: 978-99949-44-62-0
Consent from copyright owners has been sought. However, we extend our apologies to those we might have overlooked.
All materials should be used strictly for educational purposes.
Foreword
As the first cohort to embark on the Nine Year Continuous Basic Education at secondary level, we are
pleased to offer you a new series of Grade 7 textbooks. These textbooks have been designed in line
with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and syllabi for Grades 7, 8 and 9 − documents that
offer a comprehensive notion of learning and teaching with regard to each subject area. These may be
consulted on the MIE website, www.mie.ac.mu.
This set of textbooks aims at providing a smooth transition from Grade 6 so that learners gradually
get initiated into the requirements of secondary schooling. As per the philosophy propounded by the
NCF, the content and pedagogical approach, as well as the activities, have been crafted to allow for an
incremental and continuous improvement of the learners’ cognitive skills. The content is contextual and
based on the needs of the Mauritian learners. Care has been taken to provide the basics that should
help every student develop key competencies, knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that would make
him or her a successful learner for the grades beyond. The comments and suggestions of a variety of
stakeholders have been kept in mind. We are especially appreciative of those made by educators who
have been part of our validation panels, and whose suggestions emanate from long standing experience
and practice in the field.
The production of this series of textbooks, within a relatively short period of time, has been a challenge
to the writers who have invested a considerable amount of time, effort and energy into the process.
I would therefore wish to thank all those who have been part of the whole process for the time they
devoted to it and their perseverance. The panel coordinators are to be commended for their leadership
and insistence on maintaining the standard and quality of the textbooks, while ensuring that the
objectives of the National Curriculum Framework are translated in the content.
Every endeavor involves a number of dedicated, hardworking and able staff whose contribution
needs to be acknowledged. Professor Vassen Naëck, Head Curriculum Implementation and Textbook
Development and Evaluation, had the very demanding task of ensuring that all panel leaders are
adequately guided with respect to the objectives of the NCF, while ascertaining that the instruction
designs are appropriate for the age group being targeted. I also have to acknowledge the efforts of the
Graphic Artists and the Graphic Unit for putting in much hard work to ensure that MIE publications have
a distinctive quality that singles them out. My thanks go equally to the support staff who have worked
hard to ensure that every one receives the necessary support and work environment that is conducive
to a creative endeavor.
I am thankful to all those who provided the support, both within and outside the MIE, and to the Ministry
of Education, Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research for giving us the opportunity
to be part of the whole reform process.
Dr O Nath Varma
Director
Mauritius Institute of Education
Preface
The ICT panel has taken care to make learning of ICT accessible to all. We have also ensured that students
are empowered with the tools to think critically by accessing an abundance of information in a variety of
forms and by processing them in meaningful ways, to think creatively with the support of various tools,
to solve problem and generate knowledge in an interdisciplinary and collaborative manner thereby
providing them with opportunities to work and communicate with each other.
The workbook has been written with the National Curriculum Framework in mind. It has been designed
to provide the knowledge, practical skills and understanding that students will learn through studying
Information and Communication Technology at Grade 7. The ICT workbook prepares the students with
ICT skills and competencies for the emerging knowledge society, helping them develop capacity to
solve problems in digital environments.
The workbook consist of 8 units which are as follows:

1. Health, Safety and Ethics
2. Computer Operation and Fundamentals
3. Internet
4. Word Processing
5. Spreadsheet
6. Presentation
7. Multimedia
8. Practical Problem Solving and Programming
The workbook is learner oriented and consists of the following:

• Activities in the form of games and practical
• Suggested activities can be done by the teacher to consolidate learning
• Quick test at the end of each topic
• Summative exercise after each unit.
We believe that students should be engaging in practical activities not only one or two terms but
throughout the year along with learning the theory. So we have design a workbook that will allow
students to blend theory and practical.
Throughout the workbook there are a number of colours, boxes and symbols used to facilitate learning.
We have created an avatar named Tipiyu that will be a guide across the workbook.
The Information and Communication Technology Panel
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Introduction
Hello friends,
My name is Tipiyu.
I will be your guide throughout your book.
What is your name?
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Word Processing
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6
p81 Unit Unit
Spreadsheet
3 Unit
Internet
p97
Presentation
p107
Unit
2
p47
Computer Operations Multimedia

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Unit
Unit
and Fundamentals p123
p27
1Unit
Health, Safety & Ethics
p1 Practical problem solving
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and programming
p133
Unit
Table of
Contents
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Unit 1 I Health, Safety & Ethics
Unit
Health, Safety & Ethics
Learning Objectives

By the end of Unit 1, learners should be able to:
• Show an understanding of computer laboratory guidelines.
• Apply the rules and regulations of using the computer laboratory.
• Adopt safety precautions when using an ICT tool.
• Demonstrate proper care of computer equipment.
• Discuss the social and economic effects of using of computers in the context of particular
computer applications.
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1.1 The Computer Room
The computer laboratory is a specialist room different from your usual classroom.
Many expensive electronic devices are found there, which are under the supervision of a
laboratory auxiliary. For your own health and safety there are guidelines that you need to follow.
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1.2 Introduction
Observe the picture and read

the guidelines to follow in the
computer laboratory.
(see next page)
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1.3 | Computer Laboratory Guidelines
1. Seek your educator’s permission before:
• Entering the laboratory.

• Using the devices (Computer, Printer, Scanner, Projector).
• Accessing the Internet.
• Inserting removable devices/disks.
• Changing any computer settings.
• Moving, changing or deleting files on the computer.
2. Always
• Adopt a proper sitting posture.

• Keep the computer laboratory clean.
• Maintain silence and do not disturb other users.
• Keep food and drink away from computer equipment.
• Move around the laboratory in an orderly manner.
3. Report to your educator any:
• Loose or broken cables.

• Malfunction or damaged equipment.
• Unusual activities.
Quick Test 1.3
Observe the picture and

tick (✓) any guidelines
that have not been followed.
Statements Tick (✓)

1. Eating and drinking in the computer laboratory
2. Good Sitting position
3. Trailing Wires
4. Dirty computer Laboratory
5. Well ventilated computer room
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Work out : Word Processing
Go to page 85 and work out Word Task 1 only.
1.4 | Adopt safety precautions when using ICT tools

Computers are safe to use if they are handled properly. It can be potentially dangerous if
misused since they operate using electricity. Learning about safety precautions is important
but adopting them is even more.
Some safety precautions you need to adopt when using ICT tools
• Avoid eating and drinking near computers because you may get an electric shock
if the drink is spilt on a computer.
• Computers use lots of wires and this may cause users to trip over if not well arranged.
• Do not insert objects in the system unit.
• Do not overload a power socket as this may cause overheating and even fire.
• Switch off the computer before connecting or disconnecting any cables.
• Do not open the system unit while the computer is ON because you may get an
electric shock.
• Don’t switch your computer ON if socket is damaged.
• Make sure your computer is on a strong table as some parts are heavy and can cause
injury if they fall on people.
• Place your computer in a well ventilated space to prevent overheating of the
equipment.
• Do not try to repair your computer as you are not trained for this.
SAFETY
FIRST
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Quick Test 1.4
Safety Precautions
Work out the CROSSWORD.

L
ACROSS
1. Too high temperature

3
1
DOWN
1. No food and no .................

1 2
O H G
2. ................. shock
3. ................. may cause tripping

K over when not well arranged
4. Too many connections in a

socket
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1.5 | Guidelines for proper care of computer equipment
1. Do not switch your computer on and off too quickly.

Wait at least 2 minutes in between.
2. Scan any disks with an antivirus software before using them.
3. Do not use your computer during heavy rain or lightning.
4. Never leave your computer in direct sunlight.
5. Always shut down your computer after use.
6. Computers should be kept in well ventilated rooms.
7. Protect your computer from dust and liquids.
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Quick Test 1.5
Find and circle
C O M P U T E R A I S
O S X L G B X Z P I C
L I G H T N I N G T A
R F E W B I Y T E J N
A S U N L I G H T F A
O F F U N A P G Z T R
1.6 | Social and economic effect of using computers
Activity 1.6 Communication
Development of science and technology has

direct effect on our daily life including our
social life. Computers are used in various Business Work
sectors. Some of the major sectors are
mentioned below. Fields
You may want to discuss
with your educator.
Education Banking
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1.6.1 | E-Commerce ( Business)

Electronic commerce means the buying and selling of goods and services using the Internet.
Observe the table below which shows two ways to buy a product with and without e-commerce.
Steps without e-commerce with e-commerce
Choose
the product
Buy
the product
Delivery of
the product
Activity 1.6.1
Observe the above pictures

Now we can discuss about the differences between
e-commerce and traditional shopping.
Use these hints

- Place where the products are displayed?
- Modes of delivery?
- Types of payment?
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How are the products displayed?
Traditional Commerce E-Commerce
On Shelves
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How are the products delivered?
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What is the mode of payment?
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Did you know
Tools required
When doing an e-commerce transaction the following are needed :
• A computer, a tablet PC or a smart phone.

• Internet connection.
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Quick Test 1.6.1
Using the statements given below, classify them as benefits or drawbacks. Write your
answer in the space below.
Statements
• You can choose from a variety of products from different countries.
• Not everyone is connected to the Internet.
• The product received may not be the same as ordered.
• You stay at home and do your shopping.
• There is a risk of hacking (unauthorized access).
• It may be difficult to return the goods or get help from the seller.
• It is easier and quicker to check for the best price.
• The shop owner saves on warehouse and other operational costs.
• There is a risk of virus infection.
• The product is cheaper.
• You may have to wait a long time before you receive the product.
• You can shop anytime (24 hours a day and seven days a week).
• You are not able to try the item before you purchase it.
• No need to travel to the shop.
Benefits
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5. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
Drawbacks
1. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
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1.6.2 | Teleworking ( Work)
Home Office
The use of ICT has changed the traditional work practices.

Now, it is possible to do office work from home using computers
and telecommunications facilities.
This way of working is called teleworking or telecommuting.
Did you know
Tools required
• Personal Computer or Laptop

• Internet connection
Benefits of Teleworking
Benefits to Employers Benefits to Employees
• They save on rental and office running costs. • They work in a relaxed environment.
• Travel expenses and other travel-related • No travel costs.

problems are reduced.
• Better work/family life balance.
• Handicapped persons may also work.
Drawbacks of Teleworking
Drawbacks to Employers Drawbacks to Employees
• Employers do not have direct control over • They do not meet other workers.
teleworkers.
• They may be tempted to spend time on
personal work.
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Quick Test 1.6.2
Fill in the blanks with the following words:

travel family costs teleworking handicapped
Working from home is called .......................................... . Many people prefer to work this way because
they can look after their .......................................... at the same time. ......................................... persons can
also work. There is no need to .......................................... to the office. Moreover, employers are happy
because they save on office running .......................................... .
1.6.3 | Banking
People may do banking in the following two ways:
• Traditional banking
• E-banking
a) In Traditional banking, a person goes to a bank

to do the following transactions:
• Open/close a bank account

• Deposit/withdraw money
• Check balance
• Exchange foreign currency
• Transfer money
• Apply for loan
Find out Did you know
Accompany your parents next time To perform transactions,

they go to the bank and note down you need to call in person
your observations. and bring along your ID
Card to prove your identity.
Usually you have to queue

up and wait for your turn.
Observation Notes
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b) E-banking also known as online banking (or Internet banking) refers to the use of Internet
to perform bank transactions such as:
• Open an account.
• Transfer money from one account to another.
• Do online payments (of bills or purchases through e-commerce).
• Check account balance.
Did you know
User ID/Username is an
identification used by a person
to access a computer system.
Password is a secret key/code.
The bank provides an E-banking website. Users must have a User ID and a password.
A password is used to avoid unauthorized access to the account.

E-banking allows cashless transactions. This means that you can perform bank transactions
digitally, without the need for cash.
Did you know
Tools needed
INTERNET
Customers with their devices. Bank servers to store information

about customers.
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Find out
Visit an online banking website

of a local bank and note down
your observation.
Observation Notes
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Services provided by E-banking to customers
Check
bank balance
Transfer Pay bills

money online
Services
Create Apply for

new accounts loan
Print
bank statements
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Benefits of E-banking
Benefits to Customers Benefits to Banks
• Transactions can be done from home. • Can attract new customers.
• Transactions can be done at any time (24/7). • Can operate 24 hours a day.
• No need to stand in queues. • Will need lesser number of employees

compared to traditional banking.
• Can request for bank statements instantly.
• Save costs on rent and salary.
• Can apply for loan.
Drawbacks of E-banking
Drawbacks to Customers Drawbacks to Banks
• Need to have Internet facilities to access the • Need to buy expensive computers and
website if the bank. specialist workers to develop Website.
• Fear of hacking and fraud. • If Website is not working, customers will not
have access to their account.
• Need to be aware of fake e-mails that can
steal personal information.
Quick Test 1.6.3
1. Unscramble the letters below to make seven words related to E-BANKING.

Then use the letters in the boxes in the new words to solve the E-BANKING RIDDLE that
follows :
CUNAO ___ C ___ ___ ___ T
OLIN ___ N ___ ___ E
SAEC ___ C ___ ___ S
SORPWD ___ A ___ S ___ ___ ___
NETTRI ___ N ___ ___ ___ E ___
AEI M ___ ___ L
An identification used by a person to access a computer system.
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
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2. State whether the following statements are related to traditional banking or E-banking or
both.
Put a tick (✓) in the appropriate column(s).
Traditional Banking E-Banking

Pay bills
Open/close account
Use of ID card
Deposit/withdraw money
Apply for loan
Check balance
Use of Login (e.g. UserID)
Money Transfer
1.6.4 | ATM (Banking)

Did you know
A teller is someone who works

for a bank and is responsible
for doing bank transactions.
Instead of going to a bank to perform some transactions, you can use an ATM (Automatic teller
machine). It is a machine located outside the bank or at another location.
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An example of an ATM Services offered by an ATM
Screen Receipt Card

A customer needs his/her bank card with
buttons Printer Reader a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to
perform the following operations:
• withdraw cash
• transfer funds between accounts
• view account balances
• deposit cash and cheques
• refill prepaid mobile phone
• pay bills
Display Cash Deposit Keypad
Screen Dispenser Slot
Find out : ATM Simulator
Visit this website in your computer laboratory or at home.
https://handsonbanking.org/htdocs/en/k/#/en/k/sa/8.html
Work out : Presentation on ATM
Go to page 110 and work out Presentation Task 2 only.
Quick Test 1.6.4
Tick (✓) the services offered at an ATM.
To top up a mobile phone account

To open and close customer accounts
To use coins
To pay CWA monthly bills
To view the last five transactions done
To apply for a loan
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1.6.5 | E-learning ( Education)

E-Learning (Electronic learning), means using a digital device and electronic educational
resources to learn.
Benefits of E-Learning to students Drawbacks of E-Learning for students
1. Students can work at their own speed. 1. If a student does not understand
something there will be no teacher
2. Students can redo any part of the lesson to explain.
over again.
2. Students must be self-disciplined
3. A lesson can be paused anywhere and to stay up to date with the course.
continued again at a later time.
3. A student needs to have a computing
4. Use of sound, pictures, animations and device before starting E-learning.
video make lessons more interesting
and easier to understand. 4. Some lessons and tests may need
Internet connection.
Did you know
Tools needed for E-learning Find out
To be able to correctly carry on with E-learning,

Visit an E-learning website
a student needs to have:
at school or at home.
• A computer / laptop / tablet PC/smart phone
E.g. www.khanacademy.org
• Speakers or headphones
• Access to an educational electronic resource,
such as an educational software or website.
Tick (✓) what you have observed after visiting the website.
Statements True False

1. A classroom is required to carry out the lesson.
2. Video lessons are available.
3. You can start learning at any time.
4. You need to have an Internet connection.
5. You need a textbook.
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Quick Test 1.6.5
Circle the tools required to perform E-learning.
Computer Book Headphone Scanner
1.6.6 | Video Conferencing (Communication)
Components of a video conferencing system
Camera
TV or Monitor
Microphone Speakers
Video Conferencing allows people from different locations to see and talk to each other using
a computer and Internet facilities.
Did you know
Tools required
PC or Laptop, microphone, webcam, speakers, and Internet connection.
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Benefits of Video Conferencing Drawbacks of Video Conferencing
• Large savings in travelling. • Some problems like poor sound and

images or network failure may arise.
• No time wasted in travelling to other
cities/ countries. • It is less personal than face-to-face
meetings.
• Meetings can be organised at short
notice. • Important documents cannot be signed.
• Disabled people are not disadvantaged. • Time zones are different in different
parts of the world.
• It is safer (from terrorist attacks/
accidents). • Participants may not speak the same
language.
Devices
Think
1. ...........................................................................................
Which other devices, apart from
your computer, can be used for 2. ...........................................................................................
Video Conferencing?
3. ...........................................................................................
4. ...........................................................................................
Quick Test 1.6.6
Match Column A with Column B
Column A Column B
Video Conferencing PC, microphone, webcam, speakers, Internet.
Benefit of Video Conferencing Network failure.

People from different locations see
Drawback of Video Conferencing
and talk to each other.
Video Conferencing tools No travel expenses.
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END OF UNIT QUESTIONS
Exercise 1
a) Work out the crossword below by referring to the pictures.
I
N
S R S
R
V
R S
b) Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate words related to the pictures given above.
1. No Food & ........................................... should be allowed in the computer laboratory.
2. Do not insert metal objects such as ........................................... into the computer casing.
3. Ask permission to the teacher before inserting any .......................................... into the computer.
4. Ensure that there are no trailing ........................................... in the computer laboratory.
5. Know the location of the ........................................... extinguisher in your laboratory
Exercise 2
State whether the following statements are True or False:
1. Eating chewing gum is allowed in the Computer lab.
2. Pupils should seek the teacher’s permission before using computers.
3. Adjustable chairs should be used in the computer lab.
4. Insert metal objects into the computer casing.
5. Pupils may touch broken cables.
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END OF UNIT QUESTIONS Unit 1 I Health, Safety & Ethics
Exercise 3
Fill in the blanks with the following words:

permission bag computer eats task
instructions cables quietly immediately dangerous
Shayna is a student in Grade 7. She listens carefully to all the .......................................... given by her
teacher. She never .......................................... or drinks in the computer laboratory. She keeps her
................................... on the rack provided, sits ..................................... in front of the ......................................
designated by laboratory auxiliary and does the .......................................... given by the teacher.
She does not touch .......................................... or electric sockets because she knows that they can be
.......................................... . She always asks for the teacher’s .......................................... before using her pen
drive. In case of any problem she informs her teacher .......................................... .
Exercise 4
List some safety precautions you take when using your computer at home or at school.
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Exercise 5
Re-arrange the following list of steps to withdraw money from an ATM.

An example has been done for you.
Enter your PIN
Choose the amount you want by pressing

the screen buttons or use pad to enter amount
Insert your ATM card 1
Take your cash
Select “Withdrawal” from the list of transactions
Take your card
Take your receipt
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Exercise 6
E-banking Word Search
See how many of the 5 words related to e-banking you can find in the puzzle below.
List down the words.
D T A Y O E 1. ...........................................................................................
I Y C E N N 2. ...........................................................................................
R B C N L F
3. ...........................................................................................
E A E O I N
S N S M N B 4. ...........................................................................................
U K S C E D 5. ...........................................................................................
Exercise 7
a) Define the term e-banking.
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b) List down 3 services provided by e-banking.
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END OF UNIT QUESTIONS Unit 1 I Health, Safety & Ethics
c) Distinguish between e-banking and traditional banking.
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d) State 2 benefits and 2 drawbacks of e-banking to customers.
BENEFITS :
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DRAWBACKS :
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e) State 2 benefits and 2 drawbacks of e-banking to banks.
BENEFITS :
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DRAWBACKS :
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Exercise 8
Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box below.
Teleworking E-commerce ATM Video Conferencing E-banking E-learning
1. ........................................... is when a person or a business, buy or sell over the Internet.
2. To work from home or a location close to home using computers and telecommunications
facilities is called ........................................... .
3. ............................................... refers to the use of Internet to perform bank transactions.
4. ............................................... means to use a computer and ICT tools to learn from home.
5. An ........................................... is a machine located outside the bank or at another location.
6.
.................................................. allows people from different locations to see and talk to each other
using a computer and Internet facilities.
Exercise 9
Tick (✓) the appropriate tools required to perform the following online activities.
Microphone
Connection
Computer
Speakers
Webcam
Personal
Internet
Mouse
Printer
Teleworking
E-commerce
ATM
Video Conferencing
E-banking
E-learning
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Additional Notes
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Unit 2 I Computer Operations and Fundamentals
Computer Operations
2
Unit
and Fundamentals
Learning Objectives

• Distinguish between hardware and software.
• Describe the components of a computer system.
• State the use of various computer peripherals.
• Distinguish between application and system software.
• Describe various types of computers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the unit of measurement of CPU speed.
• Demonstrate an understanding of binary data.
2.1 | Hardware and Software

A computer system needs both hardware (physical parts) and software (computer programs).
Hardware is the name given to the physical parts of the computer system.
The parts can be:

Internal (found inside the system unit) or
External (connected to the system unit).
2.2 | Internal Hardware

• Motherboard
The motherboard is the central circuit board. All components plug into the motherboard.
PCI Slot Back Panel with

(Can connect connections for
sound cards peripherals and
etc) USB Memory
Graphics card CPU Slot

slot
Slots for RAM

Hard Disk Drives (Memory)
Slots
and DVD-ROMS
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The following hardware are connected to the motherboard:
• Processor (Central Processing Unit)
The CPU is the brain of the computer and is

responsible for all data processing.
• Internal Memory (RAM and ROM)
Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read Only

Memory (ROM) are two types of internal memory
used to store computer data that can be directly
accessed by the CPU.
• Power supply
Sends power through cables to the motherboard

and other components.
• Graphics Card
A device that plugs into the motherboard and

enables the computer to display images on the
monitor.
• Fan
It keeps the CPU cool and stops it from

overheating.
• Sound Card
A sound card allows the computer to produce

sound as well as allows users to connect
microphones to the system.
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2.3 | External Hardware Components

External hardware components are called peripheral devices. Computer peripherals are
devices that are connected to a computer system to expand its abilities.
They may be input devices, output devices or storage devices.
Input Central Processing Output

Devices Unit Devices
Storage Devices
The following are examples of peripheral devices:
Peripheral
Peripheral Peripheral
OUTPUT
INPUT
Peripheral
Peripheral
Peripherals
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2.3.1 | Input, output and storage devices
External hardware components are called peripheral devices. Computer peripherals are devices
that are connected to a computer system to expand its abilities.
They may be input devices, output devices or storage devices.
Input Devices
These are devices that are used to enter

data and instructions into the computer.
Some examples are keyboard, mouse,
barcode reader, scanner, joystick, touch
pad, digital camera and microphone.
Output Devices
These are devices that are used by

the computer to show us information
in a suitable form. Some examples of
output devices are monitor, printer,
speakers and headphones.
Storage Devices
These are devices that are used

to store data for later use. Some
examples of storage devices are hard
disks, optical discs, USB Flash drives
(Pen drives) and memory cards.
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Quick Test 2.3.1
1. State whether the following statements are True or False:
(a) The computer can work with hardware only.
(b) The fan keeps the CPU cool.
(c) All components plug into the motherboard.
(d) A printer is an example of a storage device.
(e) A peripheral device may be an input device.
2. Match Column A with Column B. An example has been given.
Column A Column B
Computer peripherals Allows the computer to produce sound
Sound card Enables the computer to display images
ROM Physical parts of a computer system
Hardware Input/Output/Storage devices
Graphics card The main circuit board
Motherboard Internal memory
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Suggested Activity : Identifying computer parts
Ask your teacher to show you the parts inside a system unit.
2.4 | Software
Did you know
Software is the name given to computer
programs which provide instructions that tell A program is a set of
the computer hardware what to do and how instructions to perform
to do it. a specific task.
Software Examples
Word Processor Spreadsheet Computer Games Operating System
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2.4.1 | Two main categories of software

Software is classified as system software and application software.
Software
System Application
software software
The system software manages and controls the computer whereas the application software
enables the user to do a specific task, such as typing, playing games and so on.
System software is the most important software that runs on a computer. It is a set of programs
that controls the computer hardware and enables the application software to run.
Examples of system software:
• Operating systems (OS)
Software that acts as an interface between the user and the computer system.
E.g. Microsoft Windows, Android, Linux and Mac OS X.
• Utility programs
Software designed to help analyse, configure, optimise and maintain the computer.
E.g. Anti-virus software, disk defragmenter and file manager.
Application software refers to programs designed to help the user perform specific tasks,
such as software for video conferencing, creating documents, surf the Internet, playing games
and listening to music.
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Examples of application software:
• Word processing software, e.g. Ms Word

To create documents such as letters, reports or assignments.
• Spreadsheet software, e.g. Ms Excel

To organise data in rows and columns, perform calculations and present data in the form of
charts and graphs.
• Graphics software, e.g. Ms Paint

To create and colour drawings.
• Presentation software, e.g. Ms Powerpoint

To display information in the form of a slide show.
• Web browser, e.g. Google Chrome

To access the Internet and view web pages.
• Computer games, e.g. Pac-Man

To play computer games.
Quick Test 2.4.1
1. Fill in the blanks by selecting words from the given list:
important game software system specific application
(a) Computer hardware cannot function without ........................................... .
(b) The two categories of software are .......................................... software and ..........................................
software.
(c) A .......................................... software is an example of an application software.
(d) System software is the most .......................................... software that runs on a computer.
(e) Application software helps the user to perform a .......................................... task.
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2. Match Column A with Column B.
Column A Column B
System software Presentation software.
Operating System Anti-virus software.
Application software Example of operating system.
Utility program Acts as a user interface between the user

and the computer system.
Android Manages and controls the computer.
2.5 | Bits and Bytes

The word bit is a shortening of the words "Binary digIT". The "bi" in binary means two.
A bit can be either 0 or 1. So a bit can be any one of the two values, 0 and 1. The computer
understands binary data, that is, data made up of 0's and 1's. For example, 1011 is a binary data,
so is 1001.
A BYTE is a group of 8 bits.The following are examples of a byte:

• 10110110
• 10010000
• 11111111
COUNTING THE NUMBER Did you know

OF BITS AND BYTES
Human beings have 10 fingers and we have
A character, in computing terms, can be a been used to counting numbers in group of
letter, a number or any other characters. tens. Computers, however, operate using the
Even a blank space is a character. base-2 number system, also known as the
binary number system.
For example: So computers use binary data, and therefore
Each character is represented by one byte use binary digits in place of decimal digits.
and each byte is made up of 8 bits. Everything you say to a computer is changed to
binary data.
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Count the number of bit and bytes in the word "Power" below.
First byte Second byte Third byte Fourth byte Fifth byte
P O W E R
8 bits for a character

Letter “P” = 8 bits
Letter “O” = 8 bits Therefore adding the 5 letters
Letter “W” = 8 bits (5 bytes) from the word power
Letter “E” = 8 bits gives you 40 bits.
Letter “R” = 8 bits
Quick Test 2.5
How many bytes and bits can you count in the word COMPUTER?
Number of bytes = ........................................... bytes
Number of bits = ........................................... bits
How many bytes are there in the sentences below? Please note that you have to count the
spaces, the full stops and other special characters.
i) Using computer is fun.
12th March 1968 – Mauritius Independence day.

ii)
iii) 50, St. Georges street, Port-Louis.
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2.6 | Types of computers

Computers can be classified by size and power.
The types of computers are:
1. Microcomputer
2. Mini computer
3. Mainframe computer
4. Supercomputer
1. Microcomputer
• Also known as Personal Computer (PC)

• Easy to use
• Small in size
• Low cost
• Low computing power
• Only one user at a time
• Used for personal applications in everyday life
Types of Microcomputers:
Smart phones Desktop PC Laptop
Tablet Palmtop Personal Digital Assistant
2. Minicomputer
• Medium sized and bigger than microcomputers

• Average cost
• Average computing power
• Usually10-60 users at a time
• Used in small business companies, banks or supermarkets
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3. Mainframe Computer
• Large size and bigger than minicomputer

• High cost
• High computing power
• Usually 100 users at a time
• Used in large business organisations
such as insurance companies or universities
4. Super Computer
• Largest and fastest

• Most expensive
• Very high computing power
• Used in very large sized organisations
such as weather forecasting and space
exploration
Quick Test 2.6
1. Classify the different types of computers starting from the fastest to the slowest.
Types of Computers
2. Complete the table below showing the difference between the 4 types of computers.
An example is given.
Size (Smallest, Large, Largest, Medium)

Cost (Expensive, Less Expensive, Cheapest, Most Expensive)
No. of Users (10, 100, 1)
Size Cost No. of Users

Microcomputer smallest
Minicomputer
Mainframe
Supercomputer
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2.7 | Speed of the CPU

The speed of the CPU tells you how fast a computer works. The speed depends on the
CPU clock speed. It is measured in Hertz, or H for short. Nowadays we find computers
with clock speed in Gigahertz or GHz for short.
Did you know

Higher units of measurement
1 instruction per second
1 KHz is approximately = 1000 Hz (1024 Hz to be more precise) = 1 Hertz (Hz)
1 MHz is approximately = 1000,000 Hz (1 million)
100 instructions per second
1 GHz is approximately = 1000,000,000 Hz (1 billion)
= 100 Hertz (Hz)
Find out : Steps to know CPU speed
Follow these steps

MyPC right click Properties
or
Settings System About
Note down the processor speed. Your processor model and speed will be displayed. The speed
will be displayed in gigahertz (GHz). This is the speed of a single core of your processor. If your
processor has multiple cores (most modern processors do), each core will have this speed.
Note down the speed of your computer below:
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5 4 3
Exercise 1
2
6 7
10
Write down the number that corresponds to the hardware component in the above picture.
Motherboard Hard disk drive
RAM Expansion cards/ graphics card/

sound card/ network card
Monitor Mouse
CPU Power supply
Keyboard Optical disk drive
Exercise 2
a) Differentiate between hardware and software.
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b) Distinguish between system software and application software.
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Exercise 3
2. Match each of the following peripherals to its use:
Keyboard To produce hardcopies
Mouse To enter text
Microphone To display images
Monitor To move the cursor on the screen
Printer To store files
Compact disc To input sound
Exercise 4
Work out the crossword below.
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ACROSS
2. Software to perform a specific task.
3. Software that manages the hardware.
DOWN
1. Physical parts of a computer.
3. Computer programs.
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Exercise 5
Fill in the blanks with words from the given list.
supercomputer peripheral software ROM microcomputer
Fan byte sound hertz hardware
(a) In order to function, a computer requires both hardware and ............................................ .
(b) ........................................... is the name given to the physical parts of a computer system.
(c) RAM and ........................................... are two types of internal memory.
(d) A ........................................... keeps the CPU from overheating.
(e) A ........................................... card allows the computer to produce sound.

(f ) External hardware components are called ........................................... devices.
(g) A ........................................... is a group of 8 bits used to represent a character.
(h) A ........................................... has low computing capacity.
(i) A ........................................... is the fastest and most expensive computer.
(j) The speed of a computer is measured in ............................................ .
Exercise 6
2. Match the following:
CPU 1000,000,000 Hz.
1 GHz A microcomputer.
Supercomputer Responsible for all data processing.
Laptop A set of instructions.
Binary digit Used for space exploration.
Program 0 or 1.
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Exercise 7

Name the 4 types of computers.
1. ........................................................................................................................................
2. ........................................................................................................................................
3. ........................................................................................................................................
4. ........................................................................................................................................
Exercise 8
a) List three input devices from the list. Microphone

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Inkjet printer
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Speakers
b) List three output devices from the list. Pen drive
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Keyboard
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.............................................................................................................................................. DVD
Optical mouse
c) List three storage devices from the list.
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LED Monitor
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.............................................................................................................................................. Memory card
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Exercise 9

Calculate the number of bytes in the following sentence:
I like playing computer games.
= .................................. bytes.
Exercise 10

What do the following acronyms stand for? An example is given.
(a) ROM Read Only Memory

..................................................................................................
(b) CPU ..................................................................................................
(c) PC ..................................................................................................
(d) RAM ..................................................................................................
(e) GHz ..................................................................................................
Exercise 11

Unscramble the following words. The first letter is given.
Example: BADEOORHMRT : MOTHERBOARD
(a) AEMNMARIF: M .............................................................
(b) ARTOEFSW: S .............................................................
(c)
TREZH: H .............................................................
(d)
NIRYAB: B .............................................................
(e) CNIUMTRMIPOE: M .............................................................
(f ) HEWDAARR: H .............................................................
(g)
BYET: B .............................................................
(h) LPRIREAPHE: P .............................................................
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Unit
Internet
Learning Objectives

• Define a computer network.
• Explain the benefits and disadvantages of computer a network.
• Define a web browser and URL.
• Distinguish between the Internet and WWW.
• Demonstrate understanding that every web resource has an address on WWW.
• Define a search engine.
• Use refined keywords in web searches.
• Check the History of web visits.
• Define an email.
• Differentiate between an email and a postal mail.
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3.1 The Internet
Think
Hello friends. I am back again.
•D o you chat with your friends

or relatives?
•D o you send them emails or text
messages (sms)?
•D o you search for information
on the web ?
• Do you watch movies online?
•D o you download songs from
websites?
In this Unit we will learn about the Internet and the services it offers.
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Did you know
You and your friends

form part of a friendship
network. You may also
have heard about phone
networks, school networks
and social networks.
The picture below shows another type of network - a Computer Network.
A Computer Network is a set of computers or electronic devices that are connected together.
A computer, printer, scanner, mobile phones or a file server can form part of the network. The
connection between devices can be done via wires or without wires (wireless). Connected
devices share information and resources among themselves in a network.
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An example of a simple computer network
Key terms
Note: A file server is a

specialised computer
which manages resources,
such as files, in the
Printer network.
Personal Digital Assistant
Desktop PC Laptop
Mobile Phone
A computer network transmits resources such as documents, pictures and videos among
devices. Nowadays we use computer networks to communicate, for entertainment, shopping
and to do business.
Benefits of Computer Networks Drawbacks of Computer Networks
• Users share data and files stored on the • Use of cables and file server increase the
file server. cost of setting up a network.
• It allows sharing of expensive devices. • The network may stop working if the file
For example, a printer can be shared server breaks down.
among several users.
• Users can run software that have been • An infected computer can spread viruses
installed on the file server. to other computers on the network.
• Network users can exchange messages • Network Manager and Technicians are
instantly. needed to run the network.
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Quick Test 3.2
1. Read the statements and circle the correct answer.

a) Which of the following can be shared in a network?
A.
Music
B. Videos
C. Documents
D. All of the above
b) A Server is
A. a person who manages a network.
B. a specific computer that manages the resources in a network.
C. a user sharing information in the network.
D. a cable used to connect devices in a network.
c) Which of the following may form part of a network?

A.
Network Cable
B. Laptop
C. Scanner
D. All of the above

d) A network may stop working if
A. a network user is absent from work.
B. the file server breaks down.
C. there is no printing device.
D. the connection is wireless
2. Tick (✓) to indicate whether the following statements are True or False
True False
A network consists of computers only.
Viruses can spread to other computers in a network.
Resources cannot be shared between users.
A user can send video files to other network users.
A network always connects devices through cables.
It is not expensive to set up a network.
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3.3 The Internet
What is The Internet?
The Internet is the world’s largest computer network.
The Internet connects together millions of computers all over the world.
Once you are connected to the Internet you can get access to many services.
The most common of which are :
• The World Wide Web (WWW)

• Electronic mail (E-Mail)
Activity 1
Identify services
offered by the Internet.
With the help of your teacher identify two other services provided by the Internet.
Write your answers here
Service 1. .......................................................................................................................................................................................
Service 2. .......................................................................................................................................................................................
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3.4 The WWW
The World Wide Web is the most used service on the Internet.
The WWW is the collection of millions and millions of documents called Web pages.
Each web page can be a combination of text, pictures, audio clips, video clips or animations.
Web pages are connected to other Web pages, via hyperlinks.
Going from one web page to another web page, by clicking on a link is called surfing the WWW.
What is a web browser?
A web browser is software that allows access to the Internet and allows you to view web pages.
Examples of web browsers are:
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
Microsoft Internet Explorer / Microsoft Edge
Activity 2
Identify devices to view

web pages.
List three other devices other than a computer, which can be used to view webpages on the web.
Write your answers here
Device 1. ....................................................................................................
Device 2. ....................................................................................................
Device 3. ....................................................................................................
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3.5 Uniform Resource Locator
We read earlier that the WWW is the collection of all webpages on the Internet, and to go from
one page to another we click on a link. So how does the browser know which webpage to
display when a link is clicked?
Every webpage on the WWW has an address. This address is called the Uniform Resource
Locator (URL).
For example, the URL of The University of Mauritius is www.uom.ac.mu. This is the address of
the university on the Internet.
When you click on a link the browser gets the URL of the webpage pointed to by the link.
Knowing the address, the browser can fetch and display the webpage requested.
Activity 3
Finding URL of companies
Look at advertisements on newspapers or magazines and

find out the URL of two companies or businesses.
Write down their names and the corresponding URL
Name of company URL
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3.6 Search Engines
A search engine allows you to search for information on the Internet. It also has a URL.
A search engine uses what we call keywords in order to look for specific information.
For example, if you want to look for information on the history of Mauritius, the keywords can be:
History of Mauritius
The results sent to the web browser contain web pages, images, videos and other types of files.
Examples of common search engines include:
www.google.mu
www.bing.com
www.yahoo.com
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Write down your observation in the spaces below.
Activity 4
Visit search engines website Observation notes
With the help of you teacher, ............................................................................................................

visit the 3 search engines
mentioned above. ............................................................................................................
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Quick Test 3.6
Name a few other search engines.
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3.7 Using keywords in web searches
Keywords are words or short phrases that the user types in the search box of a search engine.
Keywords may return millions of results, most of which would be irrelevant. Refining keywords
will give less search results and will be more related to what the user wants.
Activity 5
Searching the WWW
Enter the number of search results for the following keywords typed in your search engine.
Keywords Number of search results
Mauritius
Mauritius Institute of Education
“Mauritius Institute of Education”
“Mauritius Institute of Education ICT”
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What have you observed in the number of search results as you progressed down the table?
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Activity 6
Web Browser History
The web browser’s History

allows users to view websites
visited previously.
Follow the steps below to check the history of google chrome web browser:
a)
Click here to open

the control menu
b) Bring your mouse pointer on the History option.
c) A sub menu will appear. Click on the first option to open the history list.
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d) A list of websites that have been visited will appear. The most recently view appear at the
top. This page will display the website visited, the date it was visited and the time the website
was last viewed. An example is given below.
Click on any website name to re-open it.
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3.8 Distinguish between the Internet and the World Wide Web
(WWW)
The Internet WWW (World Wide Web)
The Internet is a network of networks. The WWW is the collection of all web
pages found on the Internet.
I t consists of all the necessary hardware Your web browser allows you to view the
and software that is needed for the Internet contents on the WWW. (For examples:
to work. (Eg: computers, modems, servers, web pages, websites , URL and hyperlinks)
telephone lines, antennas, fiber optics,
satellite links, and operating system.)
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3.9 Electronic Mail (E-Mail)
What is Email?
An Email is an electronic message or mail that you send or receive over a network. To send an
email you will need:
• A computer or other devices (e.g. tablet, Smartphone) connected a network, eg. the Internet.
• An email address (e.g. [email protected])
• A web browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox)
Examples of email providers:
Parts of an Email Address:
[email protected]
User name: Domain name:

a unique name that a company or organization name
identifies a user. that provides the email service.
The @ symbol is read as “at”.
Both the sender and the receiver must have an e-mail address. An e-mail address is associated
with an e-mail account. Every user has a user name or user ID (e.g. tipiyu25) and a password.
The password prevents unauthorized access to the mail.
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Log into your email provider's website.
For example, if you have a Gmail account, visit mail.google.com.
• You will need to log in with the account you have with that service.
If you don't have an account, you can create one from a variety of free email services.
The user will have to enter his/her Then the user needs to
username, following the @ symbol and enter his/her password and
email account e.g. [email protected] click on Next.
and click on Next.
Did you know
Remember that passwords

should be a secret known
only to you.
Signing out from a Gmail account
The following screen will appear after entering the email address and password. To sign out
from the account, the user must click on the symbol found at the top right hand corner of the
screen.
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Create an email account
In order to create an email account, we need an email provider such as Gmail or Yahoo. In this
section, we will use Gmail.
Step 1 : Go to www.google.mu and click on Gmail found at the top right corner of the page.
Step 2 : Signing up.
We need to sign up (not to be confused with Sign in) in order to start creating the account.
On Gmail, click on "CREATE AN ACCOUNT"
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Step 3 : Enter the information requested by Gmail.
To create a new account, Google needs some information, such as the user's first and last
names. The ‘Choose your username’ is the unique email address, which will be placed before
‘@gmail.com’. For example, type tipiyu1. Then click Next step.
Step 4 : Verification
The user has to Accept Google's privacy and terms first, by clicking on I Agree.
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Step 5 : Completing the setup
Clicking Continue to Gmail completes the process of creating an email. An example of the
screen that appears is shown below.
By clicking Go to Gmail, the user will be able to access his/her Gmail account.
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Activity 7
Creating an E-mail address
With the help of your teacher, create an email address.
Note: In order to have a Gmail Account, you must be above 13 years old.
Some other email providers also restrict their services.
However, you may create a Yahoo account.
3.9.1 | Common E-mail features

Consider the following screen from Gmail account
Contains incoming messages
Contains messages already sent
Contains messages not yet sent
Contains undesired electronic

messages
Contains deleted messages
1. Find an email to open
When you log into your email account, you will be taken to your inbox. This contains messages
you have received.
Click a message in your inbox to open it.
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2. Reply to a message
Click the Reply link to compose your message.
3. Compose and send an email
Click here to create a new message.
The following screen will appear:
Click here to enter the email

address of the recipient.
Click here to add a subject

to your message.
Click here to add an

attachment to your message.
An attachment can be a text
document, a picture or
a music file.
Cc (Carbon copy) : Click on it if you want to send a copy of your email to another recipient.
Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy) : Click on it to send a copy of your email to another recipient. The email
address of the latter will not be visible to other recipents.
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• If the user has clicked on the attachment icon, the following screen will appear:
Click here to select the file

to be sent.
• The file will be uploaded.
Click here to send the file
4. Check your "Spam" folder occasionally
Spam email is mainly advertising and scam email messages. These messages are moved to the
Spam folder, where they typically sit for 30 days before being deleted. Check the folder occasionally,
as sometimes legitimate mail may also be found in the Spam folder.
5. Delete or sort read messages
After you read an email and reply to it, you may wish to either sort it into a folder or delete it from
your inbox. This will help keep the Inbox organised and tidy.
6. Don't click any unknown links
Email is one of the most popular ways to trick people into giving out personal information. Never
click links unless you trust the sender. It is best to be cautious, as viruses on the sender's computer
can infect emails.
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3.9.2 | Differences between E-mail and postal mail
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Emai
E-Mail Postal
• E-mail can be sent or received at any • Letters/parcels can only be sent during
time. working hours.
• E-mail is cheaper. • Need to buy stamps/envelope.
• E-mail messages are sent instantly. • It takes time to deliver letters/parcels.
• Same message can be sent to many • Individual copies must be sent to

people. recipients.
• Files can be sent as attachments. • No attachment can be sent. However,

to send a parcel, the user pays extra
charges.
• Received e-mail can be forwarded to • Letters and parcels cannot be forwarded.

someone else.
• Viruses can spread through e-mails • There is no risk of viruses.
• User may receive spam mails. • Less chances of getting spam mails
• User must have computer and Internet • No electronic equipment is necessary.

facility.
Table 1: Differences between E-mail and Postal mail.
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Quick Test 3.9
1. Refer to Table 1 above; list the benefits and drawbacks of email over postal mail.
One is done for you.
Email
Benefits Drawbacks
E-mail can be sent or received at any time. Viruses can spread through e-mails.
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Postal Mail
Benefits Drawbacks
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2. Indicate whether the following statements are True or False:
(a) Messages are sent faster using email.
(b) Email can be sent without an Internet connection.
(c) Email is used to exchange messages over the Internet.
(d) Only the sender should have an email address.
(e) When sending an email, files can be sent as attachments.
3. Match Column A with Column B. An example has been given.
Column A Column B
Trash Contains undesired electronic messages
Email Contains messages already sent
Inbox Contains deleted messages
Email address is the sending and receiving of messages

through the Internet.
Spam Contains messages not yet sent
Drafts Contains incoming messages
Sent Mail [email protected]
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Exercise 1
A computer network is a set of computers connected together.
(a) List two benefits of a computer network.
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(b) List two drawbacks of a computer network.
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Exercise 2
Work out the following crossword.
G2
D3 ACROSS
1. A vast network linking smaller

computer networks worldwide
DOWN
1
T1 4 1. Contains deleted messages
2. An example of an email provider
3. Contains messages not yet sent
4. An electronic message
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Exercise 3
a) What is an email?
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b) Give 2 advantages of email over postal mail
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c) Give 2 disadvantages of email over postal mail.
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d) Three items from the list below are needed to send and receive email. Choose the
appropriate ones.
Internet access speakers email address MS paint email account
i. ........................................................................................
ii. ........................................................................................
iii. ........................................................................................
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Exercise 4
Circle the correct answer.
(a) WWW stands for

A. Wide World Works
B. World Wide Web
C. World Web Wide
D. Web World Wide
(b) What is an email attachment?

A. A forwarded email
B. A file sent with an email
C. A reply to an email
D. A deleted message
(c) Which precaution you should take to prevent your computer from being infected by a virus
sent by email?
A. Make regular backup
B. Open all attachments sent to you
C. Only open attachments from people you know and trust
D. Regularly check your inbox
(d) Which of the following is not necessary to access the Internet?

A. A modem
B. A graphics software
C. A connection to the Internet
D. A web browser
(e) The Inbox folder in an email is used to keep ____________ .

A. Incoming messages
B. Messages already sent
C. Deleted messages
D. Incomplete messages
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(f ) The Internet is
A. A game
B. A global network
C. A private network
D. A software
(g) Which of the following would you use to find information on the Internet?
A. Help menu
B. Word processor
C. E-mail program
D. Search engine
(h) Google Chrome is an example of

A. System software
B. Search engine
C. Web browser
D. Hardware
(i) Which one is a valid e-mail address?

A. http://www.tipiyu.mu
B. [email protected]
C. http://[email protected]
D. www.tipiyu.mu
(j) Websites visited previously are stored in:

A. Recycle Bin
B. History
C. Email address
D. Downloads
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Exercise 5
a) What do the following stand for?
i. URL ................................................................................................
ii. Bcc ................................................................................................
iii. E-mail ................................................................................................
(b) Many people use the Internet to download songs and movies.
Mention 3 other uses of the Internet.
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(c) Underline the correct answer from the words found in brackets:
When connected to the Internet one needs a Web (Connection, Search, Browser) to enter the
(WWW, URL, CPU) of the page to visit.
To send an e-mail, one needs an e-mail (address, page, History).
(d) Name 3 search engines.
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(e) Name 3 web browsers.
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(f ) Look carefully at the picture below and answer the following questions by entering the
correct number.
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(a) Where do I click to view incoming messages?
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(b) Where do I click to create a message?
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(c) Where do I click to delete an e-mail?
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(d) Where do I click to reply to an e-mail?
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(e) Where are deleted messages stored?
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(f ) Where do I click to view undesired messages?
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Exercise 6
Explain the following terms.

(a) E-mail
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(b) Internet
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(c) Network
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Exercise 7
State whether the following statements are True or False:
(a) A computer network is a set of computers

or electronic devices connected together.
(b) Messages are sent faster using email.
(c) Passwords must be shared.
(d) A web browser is a software which is used to view web pages and websites.
(e) Web pages have connections or links to other Web pages.
Exercise 8
Complete the sentences below with the words provided:
spam file server Internet keywords web page
(a) A ............................................. is a specialised computer which manages resources in the network.
(b) The ............................................. is the world’s largest network.
(c) Each ............................................. can be a combination of text, pictures, audio clips, video clips or
animations.
(d) Internet users type ......................................... in the search engine to search for relevant information.
(e) ............................................. contains undesired electronic messages
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Exercise 9
(a) What is an attachment?
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(b) I want to e-mail a friend whose e-mail address is [email protected].

Answer the questions below in the screen provided.
i. Enter the e-mail address of my friend in the appropriate place.
ii. Enter Wedding Venue as the subject of the email.
iii. I want to send a file as attachment, which button should I click?

Circle the appropriate button.
iv. What is Bcc?
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(c) Put a tick (✓) next to the names of Web Browsers.
Google
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Altavista
Yahoo
(d) Put a tick (✓) next to the URL’s of Search Engines.
http://www.yahoo.com
http://www.govmu.org
http://www.google.com
http://www.askjeeves.com
http:// www.mie.ac.mu
Exercise 10
Refer to the picture below and answer the questions that follow.
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(a) What is the name of the sender of this email?
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(b) Who is the receiver of the above e-mail?
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(c) What is the subject of this email?
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(d) What does this icon indicate in an e-mail?

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(e) Circle the button which needs to be clicked so that the sender can send more attachments.
(f ) What is the difference between typing an e-mail address in the Cc field and typing an
e-mail address in the Bcc field?
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Exercise 11
Give three reasons why most people prefer e-mail over postal mail.
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Exercise 12
(a) What is a computer network?
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................
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(b) All the computers in the network can be connected to a special computer called a file
..................................................
(c) The Internet is an example of a ................................................. , which connects millions of people,
computers or devices all over the world.
Exercise 13
Select the correct statement from Column C and write the corresponding number in Column B.
The first one has been done for you.
Column A Column B Column C
a web-based service that looks for information

Web browser 3 1.
based on keywords
Network 2. address of a web page
Search engine 3. to access the Internet and view web pages.
WWW 4. contains deleted messages
is the collection of millions and millions of

URL 5.
documents called Web pages
a set of computers or electronic devices

Internet 6.
connected together
is a very large network which connects millions of

Trash 7.
people , computers or devices all over the world.
are words or short phrases that an Internet user
E-mail address 8. types in search engine so that the website looks
for specific information.
Drafts 9. Contains messages not yet sent
Keywords 10. [email protected]
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Unit 3 I Internet
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Unit 4 I Word Processing
Unit
Word Processing
Learning Objectives

• Adjust properties of images to fit them well within a document.

• Manipulate drawings and shapes.
This Unit will include basic word processing skills learned in previous grades.
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4.1 Word Processing
A word processor is a program which is used to create a document. For example if we want
to write an essay, to write a letter or produce a report, a word processor can be used. A word
processor enables someone to create a document, format the document, edit the document
and save it electronically on a disk unlike the old days where typewriters were used.
Format refers to changing the text appearance. For example, using different font style, font
size, text alignment and so on.
Edit refers to changing the content of the document. For example, changing a word or a
sentence.
There are many word processors such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, OpenOffice, and
LibreOffice.
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4.2 A Recap
Let's look at what you have already done in previous grades.
Open a new document in MS-Word. The following screen appears.
Now try to identify the different parts that have been labelled in the screen below.
Title bar Document name Minimize, restore & close buttons
Menu bar
Ribbon
Horizontal and Document Area

vertical ruler
Horizontal & vertical

scroll bars
Status bar
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Labelling Task 1: Complete the table below. The first one has been done for you.
Icon Icon name Use to
Bullets Make a bulleted list.
Make a numbered list.
Align text to the left.
Align text to the center.
Align text to the right.

Automatically align text to both the left
and right margins.
Font Activity
To change the font style, font size, font colour etc..,

the font grouping is used.
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Labelling Task 2:
Complete the table below. The first one has been done for you.
Icon Icon name Use to
Font type Change the font face.
Change the font size.
Increase the font size.
Decrease the font size.
Make selected text bold.
Italicise selected text.
Underline selected text
Create small letters below the text baseline.
Create small letters above the line of text.
Change text colour.
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Before starting with the practical tasks it is recommended that you create a
folder with the help of your teacher.
Give the folder a meaningful name that you can identify and save all your
practical tasks in the folder you created.
Word Task 1 : Simple text document - Computer laboratory guidelines
In this task you need to produce a minimum of five

computer laboratory guidelines from Unit 1 as below. WHAT YOU WILL USE
CENTRE TEXT
BOLD
UNDERLINE
Create a document based on the computer FONT
laboratory guidelines from Unit 1. FONT SIZE
ALIGN TEXT
Format the title as:

1. Font size: 16
2. Font: Arial Black Seek your educator's permission before:
3. Bold & Underline
4. Center the title
Insert a bulleted
list and set the
formatting as
1. Font size: 12
2. Font: Arial Black
Save the document as: Computer lab guidelines
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Word Task 2 : Consolidated activity – Working safely with a computer.
Using Word, write some important safety measures that you can recommend to your friend to adopt when using a
computer. Follow the instructions below to complete Word Task 2.
1. Click on the Insert tab.

2. Select a text box from the Text Box button.
Format the title as:

1. Font size: 16
2. Font type: Cambria
3. Bold & Underline
4. Center the title
WHAT YOU WILL USE

COMPUTER SAFETY RULES TEXT BOX
CENTRE TEXT
BOLD
A Computer is safe to work with but should be handled UNDERLINE
properly. There are certain safety rules to observe and FONT TYPE
FONT SIZE
some of these rules are: ALIGN TEXT
1. A computer should not be operated during thunder
and lighting.
2. Computers should be kept away from dusty
environments.
3.

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Using Word Art

In this part of the Unit
1. Click on the Insert menu tab. you will learn how to:
• Use WordArt
2. Click on WordArt.
• Insert an image
3. Select any desired text.
4. You will get a message, as shown below, to type your text. Type the desired text.
To insert and adjust an image do the following:
Step 1: Click on the Insert menu tab.

Step 2: You can insert an image from either the Pictures icon or the Online Pictures icon as
shown below.
NOTE: In previous versions of office, images could have been inserted from the clip art icon.
OPTION 1: Inserting pictures from file OPTION 2: Inserting online pictures
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If you choose Option 1, you will be asked to choose a picture from file on your computer.
If you choose Option 2, you will be asked to choose picture from the Internet.
Below is an example of a picture which has been inserted in a Ms Word document.

You can format the picture such as resizing and rotating.
Click on the corner To rotate the image,

sizing handles to resize click here.
an image horizontally
or vertically.
Word Task 3 : Activity based on Input and output devices
In this task, you will use Ms Word to write about some basic input and output devices and their function.

INPUT & O UTPUT D EVICES

A computer needs some basic input and output devices for someone to work with.

SOME BASIC INPUT DEVICES
WHAT YOU WILL USE
a) The most important input device is the KEYBOARD. The keyboard is used to type. Text like letters, TEXT BOX
numbers and punctuation marks can be entered using the keyboard. WORDART
b) The second important input device is the MOUSE. Mice (plural of mouse) are used to make selection on
BOLD
the screen. We have to click the mouse to get it do some job for use.
c) Another input device though not necessary but is fun to play computer games is the JOYSTICK. UNDERLINE
FONT
SOME BASIC OUTPUT DEVICES
a) The most important output device is the MONITOR, also called visual display unit. The monitor displays FONT SIZE
whatever you type on the screen. ALIGN TEXT
b) A second output device that can be used is the SPEAKER. The speaker produces sound that adds fun to
computer games.
You can add more input or output devices if you wish.

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Word Task 4 : Using WordArt and inserting shapes

WHAT YOU WILL USE
WORDART
In this task, you will learn how to use shapes SHAPE
and, add text and colour to shapes. ADD TEXT TO SHAPE
ADD COLOUR TO SHAPE
USE DIFFERENT SHAPE STYLE
Step 1: Insert the title "Working with Shapes" using WordArt.
Step 2: From the Insert menu tab, click on Shapes. You will be given a list of shapes.
Step 3: From the list of shapes, select a rectangle by clicking on it.
Step 4: Right click on the selected shape and click on add text. Type the word RECTANGLE as
shown below.

RECTANGLE
Step 4: Insert more shapes and add appropriate text to the shape as shown below.

OVAL HEART
TRIANGLE
NOTE: As soon as you insert a shape, the To select more style, click here
Shape Styles ribbon appears whereby you
change the shape styles.
Save the document as: Using shapes
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Word Task 5 : Activity on writing an E-mail
In this task, you will write an E-mail to a friend who was absent for your birthday party explaining him/her the fun
you had on that occasion. You may attach any photos or videos.
SEEK THE HELP OF YOUR TEACHER.
The place where you will start writing your email will be similar to the screen shot below.
Write your email address here

Write your friend's email address here
Write a subject. For example birthday party
The place where you start to write the Email
Dear your friend’s name,
I was very sad to receive your email regarding your inability to come to my birthday party. I celebrated
my 11th birthday as you were aware on the 20th December. The birthday party was arranged at our
residence at 6pm.
The garden was beautifully decorated with flower-pots and decorated lamps. My dad bought everything
from the supermarket and all our friends and my relatives were present except you. There were lots of
sweets and cakes. There were also many games and music.
I cut the cake after blowing the candles. Everyone sang the birthday song. Tasty dishes, including
refreshments were served. Everyone enjoyed the party and played games till late at night. Everyone
brought me wonderful gifts and the best gift was from my dad. He gifted me a quad copter. It was really
a nice gift. We really enjoyed the party and had much fun.
How I missed you on that day! You are my best friend, but I understand that you had fever and could not
attend the party. Anyway, I wish you recover very soon.
From your name
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END OF UNIT QUESTIONS Unit 4 I Word Processing
Exercise 1
(a) A word processor would most likely be used to

A. keep an account of money spent B. do a computer search in media center
C. maintain an inventory D. type a letter
(b) ............................. can be used to add an artistic flair to your text.

A. Bold B. Underline
C. WordArt D. Menu bar
(c) A character that is lowered and smaller above the baseline (e.g the number 2 in H20) is
known as
A. outlined B. raised
C. superscript D. subscript
(d) To erase a character to the right of the cursor, press the ............................. key.
A. cancel B. backspace
C. delete D. spacebar
(e) From which menu can you save a document?

A. Insert Menu B. Design Menu
C. Format menu D. File Menu
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Exercise 2
Fill in the blank spaces with the correct word provided below.
font header word processor Enter key formatting

copy and paste Space Bar .docx footer Font Size
1. The .............................................. ribbon is used to change the appearance of text.
2. To change line, the .............................................. is pressed and to leave a space between two
words, the .............................................. is pressed.
3. To change the size of a text, the .............................................. icon is used.
4. Microsoft office word is a .............................................. .
5. Changing the appearance of a document is called .............................................. .
6. The ....................................... is situated at the top page of a document while the ..................................
is situated at the bottom page of a document.
7. The .............................................. function is used to duplicate a text, a whole line or paragraph.
8. A Microsoft Word document file name has .............................................. as extension.
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END OF UNIT QUESTIONS Unit 4 I Word Processing
Exercise 3
Read the following invitation card and answer the questions that have been set to you.
Birthday Party
To: Kevin
You’re invited to my birthday party.
th
Date: 29 October 2018
Venue: Phoenix Suite, Royal Road, Pereybère. Z

Time: 18 30 hrs
From: Lovena
(a) What feature has allowed the text labelled X to be inserted?

A. TextArt B. ClipArt
C. WordArt D. FontArt
(b) The picture labelled Y can be inserted through the

A. TextArt B. Chart icon
C. Picture icon D. Design Art
(c) What type of formatting has been applied to the text labelled Z?
A. Centre and Bold B. Align Left and Bold
C. Bold D. Align Right and Bold
(d) On which button must we click in order to change the font size of a text?
A. Redo button B. Font size button
C. Undo button D. Picture button
(e) In the date the th in ‘29th October 2018 is in

A. Italics B. Subscript
C. Superscript D. Font button
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Additional Notes
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Additional Notes
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Unit 5 I Spreadsheet
Unit
Spreadsheet
Learning Objectives

• Work with formulae.
This Unit includes a recap of the basic spreadsheet skills learned in previous grades.
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5.1 Recap
Let's look at what you have already done in previous grades.
What is a Spreadsheet software?

Recall
A spreadsheet software is a computer program
that displays a grid into which we can enter text, Hello Dear friends.
numbers or formulae. We are going to learn spreadsheets in this
unit. Before we start lets us recapitulate what
The spreadsheet grid is made up of rows you have done in Grade 4 till Grade 6.
and columns. Observe the Microsoft Excel
spreadsheet window.
Name Box
Formula Bar
Each row is A cell is the

identified by intersection of a
a number row and a column
Worksheet Each column is identified

by a letter
The Microsoft Excel window is similar to the Microsoft Word window. The main differences are
shown in the figure above.
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Cell address
Every cell in a spreadsheet has an address given by its column letter followed by its row number.
When you open a blank Excel spreadsheet, it is known as a workbook and each spreadsheet in
a workbook is called a worksheet.
Spreadsheet Activity 1 : Identifying cells, rows and columns
In the Spreadsheet window below:
1. Shade Row 3 Blue
2. Shade Column F Red
3. What is the address of the cell where column E and row 3 meet? Answer: ................
4. What is the address of the shaded cell? Answer: ................
5. Shade cell K12 Black
Did you know
One of the main advantages

of using a spreadsheet is
that it can automatically
carry out calculations.
Take Note
The mathematical operators used when writing Excel formulae are:

Addition +
Subtraction -
Multiplication *
Division /
All spreadsheet formulae start with the “=” symbol.
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Spreadsheet Activity 2 : Creating a Simple Formula
1. Open Microsoft Excel and create a blank workbook.
2. Click in cell A1 and enter the following: =6+3
3. Press the Enter key to validate the formula.
4. Excel will calculate and display the result. What is the content of cell A1?
5. Click on cell A1. You can see the formula in the formula bar.
6. Click on the formula bar and change the formula to =6 – 3 and Press Enter.
What is the new value of A1?
7. After step 6 cell A1 contains value .................. .
8. Change the formula to =6 / 3 and Press Enter. Observe what happens to the value of cell A1?
9. After step 9 cell A1 contains the value .................. .
10. Finally change the formula to = 6 * 3 and Press Enter.

Does the contents of cell A1 change? What is the new value? ..................
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Spreadsheet Activity 3 : Using Cell Address in a formula
In this activity, we are going to write formulae using cell addresses.
1. Use the workbook you created in Activity 2.
2. Enter the number 6 in cell B1.
3. Enter the number 2 in cell B2.
4. Enter the following formula in cell B3: =B1+B2 and press Enter.
Formula: .......................................
After step 4
B1 contains .......................................
B2 contains .......................................
B3 contains .......................................
5. Note: we are using the address of the cells instead of the actual numbers.
6. Note down your observation in the answer box.
7. Change the number in cell B2 to 3 and press Enter.
8. What do you observe? Has the formula changed?
9. Note down your observations in the answer box

below.
Did you know

Answer Box
What is the benefit of using cell
Formula: ....................................... address in a formula?
After step 4
It allows you to work with different
B1 contains ....................................... values without having to change or
B2 contains ....................................... rewrite the formula.
B3 contains ....................................... If you want to work with different
values, just change the contents of the
cells that have the values and you have
10. Save the file. no need to change the formula.
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Spreadsheet Activity 4
A spreadsheet contains the following information.
In this part of the activity you do not need a computer.
Write the formulae in the appropriate cell in the above table to calculate
(i) The total marks obtained by each student.
(ii) The average marks for each student. You may use answer from part (i).
Practical Task
For this part of the activity you will need a computer.
1. Open Microsoft Excel.
2. Create a new workbook.
3. Enter the above information in the spreadsheet.
4. Enter the formula for the calculation of total marks in Column E
5. Enter the formula for calculating the average marks in column F.
6. Save the file as myMarkList.xlsx
Excel Functions
Study the spreadsheet. It is used to record the

amount of rainfall at Port-Louis for the months
of January to December.
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The formula you would write in cell B15 to calculate the total rainfall for the year is
=B2 + B3 + B4 + B5 + B6 + B7 + B8 + B9 + B10 + B11 + B12 + B13
Notice how time consuming it is to write such a long formula.

An easier way would be to use an Excel function to do the same calculation.
A function performs calculations using specific values.
Excel provides functions that can be suitable for quickly finding the sum, average, count,
maximum value, and minimum value for a range of cells.
For Grade 7, you need to know the following functions:
SUM
To find the sum of a set of numbers
AVERAGE
To find the average of a set of numbers
MAXIMUM
To find the maximum value from a set of numbers
MINIMUM
To find the minimum value from a set of numbers
COUNT
To find the number of cells that contain data.
Parts of a function
For a function to work correctly, it must be written in a specific way.
A function starts with the “equal to” symbol. This is followed by the function name.
The range of cells on which the calculation will be done is written inside brackets just after the
function name.
For example, if we want to find the total rainfall for the whole year in the spreadsheet above,
we would write the following
=SUM (B2:B13) in cell B15
To calculate the average rainfall, we just need to use change the function, and we will write
=AVERAGE (B2:B13) in cell B16
Now, write the function you will use to find the maximum and minimum rainfall.
Function to find maximum rainfall (cell B17) ...............................................................
Function to find minimum rainfall (cell B18) ...............................................................
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Spreadsheet Activity 5 : Using Functions
Practical Task
We are going to modify the spreadsheet file created in Activity 4.
1. Open Microsoft Excel.
2. Open spreadsheet myMarkList.xlsx (created and saved in Activity 4).
3. Make sure that the spreadsheet already contains the above information.
4. Click on cell E2. Then click on the formula bar.
5. You will see the following formula =B2+C2+D2
6. Change the formulae to a function by typing =SUM (B2:D2) on the formula bar.
7. Press Enter to see the result.
8. To find the average for student Kelly use function AVERAGE.
9. In cell F2 type =AVERAGE(B2:D2) and press Enter.
10. Complete the spreadsheet to find total marks and average for remaining two students,
using functions.
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Spreadsheet Activity 6 : Using Functions
A family keeps track of its monthly expenses using a spreadsheet. The following table shows
the entries made in the spreadsheet.
Practical Task
1. Setup a spreadsheet to input the above information
2. Making use of Excel functions, for each utility bill find its
a. Total amount paid from January to May
b. The average bill amount for the five months
c. The maximum amount paid
d. The minimum amount paid
e. The number of months that this spreadsheet covers
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Unit 6 I Presentation
Unit
Presentation
Learning Objectives

• Work with charts and tables.

• Use advanced animations.
Unit 6 includes a recap of the basic Presentation skills learnt in previous grades.
GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
A PowerPoint presentation is an application program made up of a group of slides. Text, im-

ages, tables, sounds and videos can be added on the slides.
A slide is a single page of a presentation.
Open a new Blank PowerPoint presentation.
Select blank presentation
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Side pane Ribbon Place holder
Insert Table Insert Chart Insert SmartArt Graphic
Insert Pictures Insert Online Pictures Videos
Presentation Activity 1
1. Reproduce the slideshow below.
The Title slide should be like this
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2. Enter the First Content Slide.

Click on “New Slide”
From Home Tab
Placeholders to show where

content will be placed.
This is a layout for “Title and Content” Slide
3. Type in the heading and content text.

Heading text
Content
4. Repeat the steps 2 and 3 to create the next slide.
5. Save the file as Unit1Ppt1.
6. Click the Start From Beginning command on the Quick Access toolbar or Press F5 to play
your presentation.
7. Press the Esc key to exit presentation mode.
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9 Press the Esc key to exit presentation mode
Presentation Activity 2 : Using Theme and Transition in PowerPoint
You can personalise your presentation by using Themes and Templates.

A Theme is a set of colours, fonts and special effects.
Slide Transitions occur when you move from one slide to the next during a presentation.
Activity: How to Withdraw Money at an ATM
1. Open a new Blank PowerPoint presentation.
2. Click on the Design tab and choose the theme as shown below.
3. Add the title "Welcome to ATM" and subtitle "Please Insert Your ATM Card in the Card Slot"
4. Download an image of an ATM from

the Online Pictures in the Images Tab.
Resize the object and place it at on the
left corner of the slide.
T he slide with its theme and picture will

look like this.
5. Add a new slide and enter text and

picture as shown here.
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6. Add another slide with a table

(4 rows and 2 columns) as shown here.
7. Click the Insert tab and choose Shapes.

Then insert the Action buttons and
as shown here.
8. Create the following two slides.
9. Now you will add transition effects to the slides. Select any slide from the Slide
Navigation pane.
Choose any transition effect from the Transition Tab.
Click Apply To All button to set the transaction to all the slides in the presentation.
You will notice a shooting star beside each miniature slide on Slide Navigation pane.
You can view the transition effect by clicking the Slide Show tab.
10. Play the slide show or Press F5 on keyboard.

Save it as ATM_template_transition.ppt Go back
to Page 16
if you have
jumped to this page
from there.
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Presentation Activity 3 : Insert table
A table is a grid of cells arranged in rows and columns. During a presentation, tables are useful
to display text and numerical data.
2. From the Insert tab, click the Table command.
3. Hover the mouse over the grid of squares to select the desired number of columns and
rows in the table. Insert a table with 2 rows and 5 columns (2x5).
4. You can also insert a table by clicking the Insert Table option in a placeholder.
5. In the first row, type the name of the months from January to April. In the second row, type
amount of rainfall and the values below.
6. Fill the table with the data below:
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Presentation Activity 4 : Designing School time table
Set up the following presentation.
a) Create the 6 slides.
b) Make sure you are using the appropriate layouts.
c) Insert tables with ten rows and four columns.
d) Fill in the tables using your own time table (an example has been given).
e) Save as Timetable.ppt
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Presentation Activity 5 : Import chart from Spreadsheet to presentation
A chart is a tool to display data graphically. In a presentation, a chart is useful to make

comparisons and see trends in numerical data.
2. Select the Insert tab, then click the Chart

command in the Illustrations group.
3. A dialog box will appear. Select the Column chart type from the left pane, and review the
charts that appear in the right pane.
4. Select the desired chart, then click OK.
5. A chart and a spreadsheet will appear. Enter the data in the worksheet as shown below.
6 Only the data enclosed by the blue lines will appear in the chart.
7. When you have finished entering data, click on the close button.
8. The chart will be completed as shown below.
9. Save the presentation as Activity 5.
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Presentation Activity 6 : Import Chart from Excel to PowerPoint
Activity to create chart in Excel
a) Create the following sheet in Excel.
b) Save the Excel workbook as Temperature.xls
c) Select all the data.
d) Select the Insert tab, then click the Chart group.
e) For example click on column chart and choose a sub type.
f ) The following chart will be created.
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g) Save Excel workbook again before closing it.
h) Create a new Presentation in Ms Powerpoint.
i) Select the Insert tab. Click the Object option in the Text group.
j) A dialog box will appear. Select Create from file, then click Browse.
k) Locate the Temperature.xls file you have saved previously. Press the OK button.
l) Check (✓) the box next to Link if you want to link the Excel file Temperature.xls to this
PowerPoint presentation.
m) Click OK. The following chart will now appear in your presentation.
n). Save the presentation as Temperature.
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Presentation Activity 7 : Animations In Power Point
Animation is a set of effects which can be applied to objects and text in PowerPoint to make a
presentation more interesting and to attract the audience's attention.
Animations can be used to make :
(i) text or objects appear on a slide.

(ii) text or objects exit a slide.
(iii) Emphasise on a text or object.
(iv) Use a motion path to show how object/text moves within a slide.
How to Apply Animation to an Object and Text
1. Download an image of a ball from the Online Pictures in the Images tab. Resize the object
and place the object at one corner of the slide as shown below.
2. Select the ball that you want to animate.
3. Select Add Animation from the

Animation Tab.

Choose More Motion Paths.
Select the Bounce Right option.
4. The animated effect will be applied to the ball.

The ball will have a small number (1) next to it to show that it has an animation.
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5. You can enlarge the motion path and put it in the middle of the slide.
6. Play the slide show or press F5 on keyboard, Save it as Bouncing Ball_animation.
Presentation Activity 8 : Advance animation in Powerpoint
1. Launch MS PowerPoint. Enter “Electronic Mail” as the title.
2. Select the Insert tab and click on Online Pictures. Type “earth” in the textbox to look for a
picture of the earth.
3. Resize the image and move it to the centre of the slide.
4. Repeat the steps 2 and 3 and now insert a picture of an envelope.
5. Select the envelope and rotate it to change its orientation.

Click on the circular handle on the envelope and use the mouse to change the orientation.
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6. Select the earth image and click Animations Group. Choose Grow and Turn Entrance
effect to animate the object.
7. Select the envelope image and click Animations Group. Choose Zoom Entrance effect to
animate the object.
8. Increase the length of animation to 1.25
9. Select the envelope and and click Add Animations from the Advance Animations group
to animate the object by creating a circle motion path and adjust the circle so that the
envelope will revolve around the earth.
10. The motion path will appear as shown below together with the Animation Pane.
11. Save the presentation as Electronic_Mail.
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Additional Notes
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Unit 7 I Multimedia
Unit
Multimedia
Learning Objectives

• Create simple animated clips.
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7.1 What is an animated clip?
An animated clip is a series of images that are played in sequence. The result of this animated
clip is a short movie clip.
Activity : Flip book

Hi! Have you heard the term flip book?
Refer to picture below.
Materials needed:
• Scissors
• Glue/Stapler
Want to try it?

With the help of your teacher follow
the steps to create a flip book.
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Step 1
Go to ANNEX A
on page 147
and cut out the
images.
Step 2
Stick or Staple the pictures to form a small book.
Flip the small book and tick (✓) your observation in the table below.
Statements Tick (✓)

The picture does not move.
When I flip the picture moves.
When I flip faster the picture moves to create a small animation.
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7.2 Creating an animated clip using software
Congratulations you managed to do the previous activity of flip book.
We will now learn how to create animated clips using the computer
and appropriate software.
The software we are going to use is Windows Movie Maker. There are several other software
that you can explore on your own. Some other examples of movie maker are Ezvid, videoLan
moviemaker and Wax.
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7.3 Exploring Windows Movie Maker
To open Windows Movie Maker click

on the icon found on your desktop.
Window Movie Maker Window
Preview
Timeline
Controls
Story board
Click here
to import images
Storyboard
The storyboard allows you to import and arrange the images in a sequence.
Preview
The Preview includes controls that you can use to preview the movie you are working on.
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7.4 Creating a simple movie clip
We will create a movie on the Examples of microcomputers. Follow the steps below.
Step 1 : Download photos
Download the following photos from the Internet:

(1) Mobile phones
(2) Tablet PC
(3) Desktop computer
(4) Laptop
(5) PDA
Some photos are shown here.

(You can download your own photos)
Step 2 : Import images on Storyboard
Click on your images here

and click on Open.
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Preview movie clip
The images will appear

here.
Your movie is about 35 seconds

which is quite long for displaying
5 images.
We need to edit it.
Click here to preview clip
Step 3 : Edit movie clip

Editing a movie involves the following:
1. Increase or decrease the length of the movie.
2. Insert animation.
3. Insert sound.
4. Insert title.
5. Add text to pictures.
Change Length of movie to 7 seconds
Step 4 : Double click on one of the images. The screen below should appear. Focus on
duration which is 7 seconds. This means the image will be displayed for 7 seconds.
• Click on the drop down and change the

duration to 2 seconds.
Repeat the same step for all images.
• The duration of the movie should be

10 seconds now.
Play the movie clip again.
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Insert animation
To insert animation you need to click on the animation tab.
A series of transition will be offered to you.

You can choose any one of them and click on Apply to all.
Here again you can choose the duration of the animations.
Insert Sound
• To insert sound you need to click on Home tab and choose Add music.
• Choose the music you want to add and click on Open.
• A green strip should appear as shown below.
• Play your movie again.
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Insert Title
To add a title at the start of the Movie clip you need to click on Home Tab and Title option.
An image with black background will appear. Inside the image there is a text box in which it is
written “My Movie”.
Click here to add a title
Edit Text box

Change the content of the text box to “Examples of Microcomputers”
You can add effects by clicking on the option available in the window.
You can also change the background colour.
Change background colour Add Effect here
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Add text to pictures
• Click on the second image on your storyboard.
• Click on the Caption icon on your Window Movie Maker window.
• A textbox will appear on the screen.
• Delete the content of the text box and type “Desktop Computers”.
• Repeat the above steps for all pictures.
• Preview your movie.
Textbox Click here to add text

to pictures
Congratulations!
This is you first computer
generated movie clip.
Step 5 : Saving your movie clip

Your movie clip can saved in two formats:
Saving your movie will allow you to open and edit it.
The procedure is as follows:
Click on Save icon

Insert a name and click on Save button.
This file will open using Windows Movie Maker only.
Activity : Creating a movie on types of computers
With the help of your teacher create a movie clip

on types of computers.
Hints: The title of the movie clip is “Types of computers”
Download pictures on the 4 types of computers and create the movie clip.
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Unit 8 I Practical problem solving and programming
Practical problem solving

8
Unit
and programming
Learning Objectives

• Create a sequence of instructions in a visual programming language such as Scratch/Logo.
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8.1 What is Logo Programming?
Logo is a programming language which you can create shapes. You can create shapes by writing
step by step basic commands which make the turtle cursor move or turn.
Key terms
nding
Logo Programming language:
n A program which you use
to create other programs.
Understanding
The MS Logo Screen
Turtle’s playground Input Box

It is the place where the turtle creates shapes It is below the Commander window and it
when you give it commands. is here that you type your commands for the
turtle.
Turtle
It is the triangle or cursor which represents the Reset
turtle in the screen. You can give it commands This button is used to clear the screen.
to make it create lines and drawings.
Execute
Command Box This is like pressing the Enter key. It tells the
It is the big space in the Commander window turtle to run or execute your commands.
which keeps a list of what is going on. If you
make a mistake when you write commands,
you will see a message here.
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8.2 MS LOGO Commands
Commands to move the turtle
Moving the turtle forward
FD or FORWARD followed by a value

Example: FD 100
The turtle will move 100 units forward
and create a line.
Moving the turtle backward
BK or BACK followed by a value

Example: BK 100
The turtle will move 100 units backward
and create a line.
Commands to rotate the turtle and change direction
Rotate to the right
RT or RIGHT followed by a angle

Example: RT 90
Turns the turtle to the right 90o.
No line is created.
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Rotate to the left
LT or LEFT followed by a angle

Example: LT 90
Turns the turtle to the left 90o.
No line is created.
Drawing a Square
The diagram below shows the commands to

create a square of side 200 units. The starting Let's start to draw
basic shapes.
point for the Turtle and the commands to
create the square in the order they must be
input.

Activity 1 : Using MS Logo
Left Right
3. FD 200
The logo commands to create this square
4. RT 90 Le
are as follows. 2. RT 90 ft
Ri
gh
t
Steps:
1. FD 200
1. FD 200 5. FD 200
2. RT 90
3. FD 200
4. RT 90 6. RT 90
5. FD 200
6. RT 90
Right Left
7. FD 200 Turtle start 7. FD 200
The order by which the commands occur is

Key terms
called Sequence.
Sequence:
Type these commands in the Input Box to
The order by which the steps
create the square. happen in order to solve a problem
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Activity 2 : Creating a rectangle
Start here Left Right

The logo commands to create a rectangle
of length 100 and height 200 Right
X
Left
Now Tipiyu wants to start at point X.
Use BK, that is Back command, only and

input them in MS Logo.
1. BK 200
2. ..............................................
3. ..............................................
4. ..............................................
Right Left
5. ..............................................
6. ..............................................
7. ..............................................
Activity 3 : Creating a circle
You can create a circle by using the command

CIRCLE and a value for the radius.
Type the following command in Logo:

CIRCLE 200
Write your observation?
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In MS Logo, write the command to create a smaller circle.
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Activity 4 : Creating a triangle
Create an equilateral of side 200 units by following

the commands given in the drawing.
Left
Right
o
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More commands:
As you already know I can draw FD 200
FD 200
when you type commands to
make me move around.
There are other commands like

Pen Up and Pen Down. Right
o
Left 30
FD 200 120 o
Left
Right
Pen Up and Pen down Commands
Command Effect on turtle
PD or Pen Down It makes the Turtle stay on the playground. This is what we have
been doing so far.
PU or Pen Up It makes the Turtle float above the playground. When you give
commands to rotate, the turtle will behave in the same way as
when the PD command is active. However, when you use the
FD or BK commands, the turtle will not draw.
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Activity 5
Use the PD and PU commands to create

the shape below. Some commands are
already given.
Left Right
A new challenge for champions
FD 200 .............................................. ..............................................
PU .............................................. ..............................................
FD 200 .............................................. ..............................................
PD .............................................. ..............................................
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Below is a summary of commands which you already know.
Command Action
PD or Pen Down The turtle stays on the playground and draws lines.
PU or Pen Up The turtle floats above the playground.
FD or FORWARD The turtle moves forward and draws a line.
BK or BACK The turtle moves backward and draws a line, but the
direction does not change.
LT or LEFT Turns the turtle to the left.
RT or RIGHT Turns the turtle to the right.
CIRCLE value Creates a circle of radius indicated by the value.
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Now use your imagination to

create the Capital Letters T and L
in the MS Logo program.
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You may also try these shapes. Write the commands here:
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A flag
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A house Write the commands here:
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Scratch is a free visual programming language developed by the

MIT Media Lab. Scratch can be used to program interactive stories,
games, and animations. It can be downloaded from
https://scratch.mit.edu/scratch2download/
Instead of typing lines of text, as you do with traditional coding, you

drag coloured blocks and join them together to build programs.
Click on Create and

follow Step-by-Step
tutorials to get started
with your project.
Stage of Scratch
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Suggested Activity
Visit the following websites to learn more about Scratch:
• Scratch webpage link: https://scratch.mit.edu/
• Scratch software download link: https://scratch.mit.edu/scratch2download/
• Getting started guide: https://resources.scratch.mit.edu/www/guides/en/Getting-Started-

Guide-Scratch2.pdf
• Scratch overview video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/-SjuiawRMU4
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Additional Notes
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Additional Notes
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1. Cut out the images.
2. Stick or Staple the pictures at the bottom to form a small book.
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PANEL

Kaviraj Goodoory - Coordinator, Associate Professor, MIE

© Mauritius Institute of Education (2018)

The workbook consist of 8 units which are as follows:

The workbook is learner oriented and consists of the following:

The Information and Communication Technology Panel

What is your name?

Computer Operations Multimedia

Observe the picture and read

• Entering the laboratory.

• Adopt a proper sitting posture.

3. Report to your educator any:

• Loose or broken cables.

Quick Test 1.3

Observe the picture and

Statements Tick (✓)

Work out : Word Processing

Go to page 85 and work out Word Task 1 only.

1.4 | Adopt safety precautions when using ICT tools

Go to page 86 and work out Word Task 2 only.

Quick Test 1.4

Work out the CROSSWORD.

1. Too high temperature

1. No food and no .................

3. ................. may cause tripping

4. Too many connections in a

1.5 | Guidelines for proper care of computer equipment

1. Do not switch your computer on and off too quickly.

2. Scan any disks with an antivirus software before using them.

3. Do not use your computer during heavy rain or lightning.

4. Never leave your computer in direct sunlight.

5. Always shut down your computer after use.

6. Computers should be kept in well ventilated rooms.

7. Protect your computer from dust and liquids.

Find and circle

1.6 | Social and economic effect of using computers

Activity 1.6 Communication

Development of science and technology has

1.6.1 | E-Commerce ( Business)

Steps without e-commerce with e-commerce

Observe the above pictures

Use these hints

How are the products delivered?

Traditional Commerce E-Commerce

What is the mode of payment?

Traditional Commerce E-Commerce

Did you know

When doing an e-commerce transaction the following are needed :

• A computer, a tablet PC or a smart phone.

Quick Test 1.6.1

The use of ICT has changed the traditional work practices.

This way of working is called teleworking or telecommuting.

Did you know

• Personal Computer or Laptop

• Travel expenses and other travel-related • No travel costs.

• Handicapped persons may also work.

Quick Test 1.6.2

Fill in the blanks with the following words:

because they save on office running .......................................... .

a) In Traditional banking, a person goes to a bank

• Open/close a bank account

Find out Did you know

Accompany your parents next time To perform transactions,

3. ................. may cause tripping

4. Too many connections in a

1. Do not switch your computer on and off too quickly.

2. Scan any disks with an antivirus software before using them.

• Travel expenses and other travel-related • No travel costs.

a) In Traditional banking, a person goes to a bank

• No need to stand in queues. • Will need lesser number of employees

1. Unscramble the letters below to make seven words related to E-BANKING.

CUNAO _ C _ _ _ T

OLIN _ N _ ___ E

SAEC _ C _ ___ S

SORPWD _ A _ S _ _ ___

NETTRI _ N _ _ _ E ___

AEI M _ _ L

_ _ _ _ _ _

• Large savings in travelling. • Some problems like poor sound and