Module 1.2
Homework 1 - TMA 5


A.M.D.G.

1. Mr Aloysius has an office. His secretary uses a typewriter to do all of the letters to clients etc. The secretary would like a computer with a word processing package to do all of the typed work.

(a) Give 2 reasons why Ms Aloysius may not want to get a computerised system. (2)

(b) Give 2 reasons why the secretary will want to have the computerised word processing system instead of a typewriter. (2)

 
2. Name 2 word processing packages - you may need to look this up on the internet. (2)
 

3. For each of the descriptions given, name the keyboard key:-

(a) When pressed once, it jump the cursor along a set number of spaces.

(b) This will delete a character to the left of the cursor.

(c) this key allows you to go down a new line

(d) You use this key to give one capital letter.

(e) A collection of keys to allow you to move freely around the text. (5)

 

4. What is the difference between the Delete key and backspace? (1)

 
5. What is the difference between Caps lock and shift? (1)
 
6. Name 2 features found in a word processor that help make a document more presentable. (2)
 
Total (15 marks)