PlusOne

INFORMATION,
COMMUNICATION AND
TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

Grade 3
Learner’s Book

C. Madziva N. Mudzingwa S. Tsikiwa

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PlusOne Information, Communication and Technology | Grade 3

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First Published in 2019

Copyright © C. Madziva N. Mudzingwa S. Tsikiwa

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 CONTENTS

TOPIC 1 : ICT TOOLS................................................................................................... 1

Unit 1 : Different Types of Personal Computers................................................................. 2

Unit 2 : Different Types of Computers.................................................................................... 6
Unit 3 : How to Use a Micro-Computer................................................................................. 10

TOPIC 2 : CREATING AND PUBLISHING.................................................................. 17

Unit 4 : Creating Charts.............................................................................................................. 18

Unit 5 : Ammending Charts...................................................................................................... 23
Unit 6 : Images.............................................................................................................................. 30
Unit 7 : How to Take Photographs.......................................................................................... 35
Unit 8 : How to Add Sound and Images............................................................................... 37

Test 1.................................................................................................................................... 41

TOPIC 3 : COMPUTER SOFTWARE........................................................................... 45

Unit 9 : Uses of Software in Home, Schools and Workplaces........................................ 46

Unit 10 : Text Input....................................................................................................................... 50
Unit 11 : Formatting Text........................................................................................................... 55
Unit 12 : File Management........................................................................................................ 58
Unit 13 : Multimedia.................................................................................................................... 62

TOPIC 4 : SAFETY AND SECURITY........................................................................... 66

Unit 14 : Password....................................................................................................................... 67

TOPIC 5 : THE WORLD WIDE WEB AND COLLABORATION............................... 70

Unit 15 : Components of a Webpage..................................................................................... 71

Unit 16 : Identifying Search Engines...................................................................................... 75

Test 2.................................................................................................................................... 77

Unit 17 : How Information is Presented on the Internet.................................................. 80

TOPIC 6 : THE WORLD WIDE WEB AND COLLABORATION ONLINE................. 86

Unit 18 : Different Ways Messages are Sent....................................................................... 87

Unit 19 : Forms of Information and the Use of Internet..................................................... 92

Unit 20 : How to Reply Electronic Messages....................................................................... 98

TOPIC 7 : ICT ENTERPRISE........................................................................................ 102

Unit 21 : Roles of a Data Capture Clerk and a Sound Technician................................ 103

Unit 22 : Operating a PA System............................................................................................. 108

TOPIC 8 : PROGRAMMING......................................................................................... 112

Unit 23 : How to Process Instructions and Commands.................................................... 113

Unit 24 : How to Use Devices Using Instructions............................................................... 118

Unit 25 : Creating Sequence of Instructions for Programmable Devices................... 123

Unit 25 : Editing Sequence of Instructions for Programmable Devices....................... 130

Test 3.................................................................................................................................... 138

 TOPIC

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ICT TOOLS

Topic Introduction

A computer is a machine that processes data into information. The 3 types of computers are
desktops, laptops and palmtops. Desktop computers have a separate CPU and monitor and
fit on a desk while laptops are portable. Palmtops are portable computers that can fit in the
palm.

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 Unit
DIFFERENT TYPES OF
1 PERSONAL COMPUTERS

Key Words
Computer Desktop
Laptop Palmtop

Types of personal computers

(a) Desktop computer

A desktop computer is a personal computer that fits on or under a desk. It typically has a
peripheral monitor, keyboard and a mouse. Unlike a laptop, which is portable, a desktop
computer is meant to stay at one location.

Activity 1
Operate a desktop computer.

Exercise 1
1. A computer is a machine that processes data into information. (True/False)
2. A computer that can be carried anywhere is called a ------- (desktop/laptop)
3. Which one from the following is not a part of a desktop computer?
A. CPU B. Mouse C. Monitor D. Disk
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(b) Laptop

A laptop is a portable computer that is small enough for easy mobility. Laptops can run
using internal batteries for several hours. Laptops have an attached keyboard, a touchpad
and a trackball. A laptop also has a thin display (monitor) screen that is attached and can
be folded flat.

Activity 2
Identify parts of a laptop.

Exercise 2
1. A laptop can only be used in one place. (True/False)
2. Laptops are portable computers that use an ---------- battery for power. (internal/
external)
3. A laptop has display screen that is attached and can be folded flat. (True/False)

(c) Palmtop

A palmtop also called a “hand tops” are

portable microcomputer that can fit in the
palm and are also used as diaries and for
other small business applications. They are
handheld computers that are small enough
to be carried in a pocket and include
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and Cell
phones.

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 Activity 3

Given a keypad as shown in diagram above, which digit numbers, do you press to come
up with the word “PDA”? Write them down.

Exercise 3
1. A palmtop has no keyboard. (True/False)
2. Palmtops are used for diaries and other small ------- applications. (house/business/
school)
3. A palmtop is also called a------ (laptop/PDA/phone)

Key points in this unit

• A desktop is a personal computer that fits on or under a desk.
• A laptop is portable computer that is small enough for easy mobility and fits on a lap.
• A palmtop is a personal computer that fits in the palm of your hand.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. A computer is _______.
A. An input device B. A machine that processes data
C. A laptop D. A mouse
2. Which one can be done on a laptop?
A. Fits on a desk B. It is portable
C. It can fit on a palm D. It can fit in the pocket
3. A keyboard is used to ------- data into the computer.
A. input B. print C. produce D. process
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4. Desktop computers can fit on or under the ----------.
A. Carpet B. Chair C. Desk D. Sofa
5. Which one of these is part of a desktop computer?
A. Monitor B. Mouse C. Keyboard D. All of the above

Structured Questions
1. People type on a computer using a mouse. (True/False)
2. The 3 types of personal computers are--------, -------- and -------- (laptops/ desktops/
calculator/palmtops/ computers)
3. The ----------is also known as the screen. (mouse/palmtop/ monitor)
4. The ----------- is used to display data and information. (mouse/palmtop/monitor)
5. Palmtops that use a rather than a keyboard for input are often. (laptops/ Cell phones/
radios)

Practical Questions
1. Start a computer booting with the power button.
2. Log in using personal log in details.
3. Log off using the log off button in the start menu.

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 Unit
DIFFERENT TYPES OF
2 COMPUTERS

Key Words
Computer
Capacity
Speed
Tablet
Cost

Different types of computers

Digital computers are categorized into microcomputers,
mini computers, mainframes and super computers. These
computers will be classified roughly according to size and
number of people who can use them.

(a) Micro Computers/personal computers (Pc)

These are single user computer systems with powerful microprocessors inside them and fit
in hands, on laps, or on desktops. These computers are widely used in homes and are the
cheapest among the other three types and allows one user per any given time.

Activity 1
Identify a desktop computer as part of a microcomputer.

Exercise 1
1. A desktop computer is a digital computer. (True/False)
2. Desktop computers can be used by how many users?
A. 5 B. 10 C. 1 D. 100
3. Which one from the following is not a micro-computer?
A. Minicomputer B. Mainframe C. Desktop D. Super computer

(b) Mini-Computers
These are powerful computers than micro-computers and can support up to 100 users at the
same time. They are suitable for large business organizations like in banks. They are however
less powerful than mainframes.

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 Activity 2
Identify areas where minicomputers are used.

Exercise 2
1. Minicomputers are more powerful than microcomputers. (True/False)
2. How many users can operate minicomputers at any given time?
A. 1 B. 50 C. 1 000 D. 100
3. Minicomputers are suitable for large business organizations like ----------.
A. schools B. clinics C. homes D. banks

(c) Mainframe Computers

These are very big in size and are extremely fast. They are mostly used in large organizations.
More than 100 people can use it at the same time. They are generally more expensive than
mini computers and are now being used as network servers on the Internet.

Activity 3
Identify one special environment required by mainframes. Write it down.

Exercise 3
1. Mainframe computers are more powerful than minicomputers. (True/False)
2. More than ------- users can operate mainframe computers at any given time.
A. 2 B. 50 C. 100 D. 1000
3. Which of these computer types is most expensive?
A. Mainframes B. Laptops C. Minicomputers D. Microcomputers

(d) Super Computers

A supercomputer is a computer with a high level of performance compared to other types
of digital computers. It is also called a monster computer. They are the most powerful
computers in terms of performance and data processing. These are specialized and task
specific computers used by large organizations.

Activity 4
Draw a diagram representing types of computers in their order.

Exercise 4
1. Of all computer types, which one is the fastest?
A. Mainframe B. Supercomputer C. Microcomputer D. All of them
2. How many users can operate minicomputers at any given time?
A. 1 B. 50 C. 1 000 D. 100
3. Computers are categorized into-------, -------, -------and ----(desktops/microcomputers/
mouse/mainframes/ minicomputers/ laptops/supercomputers)

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Key points in this unit
• There are 4 types of digital computers.
• All computers perform 4 basic functions.
• Computers are classified according to size, number users, cost and the amount of
processing power and speed.
• The 4 categories of computers are microcomputers, mini computers, mainframes and
super computers.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A microcomputer can be used by how many users?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 100 D. 100
2. Which of the following is computer is most expensive?
A. Microcomputer B. Desktop C. Super computer D. Mainframe
3. What is shown in the picture below this?

A. Supercomputer B. Mainframe C. Desktop D. Mini computer

4. Which of the following computer types is the cheapest?
A. Supercomputer B. Minicomputer C. Microcomputer D. Mainframe
5. Which of these computers is a microcomputer?

Structured Questions
1. A palmtop computer fits in the of your hand. (back/palm/fingers)
2. These are digital computers except? (microcomputer/minicomputer/mainframe/printer)
3. The -------- is the fastest computer. (laptop/ palmtop/microcomputer/ mainframe)
4. Supercomputers are used for exploration and ----------- purposes. (banking/research)
5. A minicomputer performs how many functions? (1/ 2/ 3/ 4)

Practical Questions
1. F
 ill in the diagrams below, listing types of computers from the smallest to the biggest
(supercomputer/ mainframe/microcomputer/minicomputer)
2. Fill in the gaps.

No. Type Number of users

Microcomputer/
1
Personal Computer

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 2 Mini Computer
3 Main Frame
4 Supercomputer

3. Working with work cards:

(a) Pick a work card with any of the four types of computers.
(b) Define what it is.
(c) Write down the number of its users at any given time.
(d) List down one of its uses.
4. How much does it cost?

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 Unit
HOW TO USE A MICRO-
3 COMPUTER

Key Words
Turn on
Booting
Operating system
Computer
Load

In order to start working on a microcomputer called a desktop, you need to start it up or turn
it on. The process of turning on a computer is known as the booting process. This will allow
the computer to automatically load the operating system until the first screen appears.

How to turn on/switch on a desktop computer

If you are using a desktop computer, you will
Power on/off
need to make sure that the keyboard, mouse,
button
and monitor are plugged into the computer
case before you continue

Turning on a computer
The very first step is to turn on the computer.
To do this, locate and press the power button.
It is in a different place on every computer,
but it will have the universal power button
symbol (shown besides).

Once turned on, your computer takes time before

it is ready to use. You may see a few different
displays flash on the screen. This process is
called booting up, and it can take anywhere
from 15 seconds to several minutes. Once the
computer has booted up, it may be ready to
use, or it may require you to log in.

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The keyboard and mouse
You interact with a computer mainly by using
the keyboard and mouse, or a trackpad on
laptops.

The mouse controls the pointer on the screen.

Whenever you move the mouse across
the desk, the pointer will move in a similar
manner. A mouse usually has two buttons,
which are referred to as the left button and
the right button. You will often interact with
the computer by moving the mouse pointer
over something on the computer screen,
then clicking one of the buttons.

The keyboard allows you to type letters,

numbers, and words into the computer.
Whenever you see a flashing vertical line
called the cursor you can start typing.

Note that the mouse pointer is also called a cursor, but it is shaped differently. The keyboard
cursor is also called the insertion point.

Activity 1
Identify the power button desktop computer, press and release it so that it turns on.

Exercise 1
1. A desktop computer is an example of computer types. (True/False)
2. In order to start working on a microcomputer called a desktop, you need to ----- up or
turn it on.
A. push it B. start it C. pull D. throw
3. What do we call the process of turning on a computer?
A. Turning B. Pressing C. Turning D. Booting

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Using a computer
The main screen you will start from is the
desktop. This is from where you can access
the programs and features you need to use
your computer.

Icons are used to represent the different

files, applications, and commands on your
computer. An icon is a small image that is
intended to give you an idea at a glance
of what it represents, like a logo. Double-
clicking an icon on the desktop will open that
application or file.

A button is a command that performs a

specific function within an application.
The most commonly used commands in a
program will be represented by buttons.

Menus are organized collections of

commands and shortcuts. Click a menu
to open it and display the commands and
shortcuts within. Then click an item in the menu to execute it.

When you open an application or folder, it is displayed in its own window. A window is a
contained area like a picture within a picture with its own menus and buttons specific to that
program. You can rearrange multiple windows on the desktop and switch between them.

Activity 2
Allow learners to identify the screen area called the desktop.

Exercise 2
1. Desktop computers have a screen area called a desktop. (True/False)
2. The main screen you’ll start from is the ______.

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 A. Screen B. Desktop C. Tv D. Computer
3. The most commonly used commands in a program will be represented by _______.
A. Cursor B. Buttons C. Mouse D. Desktop

How to start any program

There are several different ways of starting or launch a program. In this section you will learn
to open a program using the start button and
the start menu.

To start a program:

1. Click on the start-up screen on the

bottom left corner.
2. Point to Programs.
3. Click on the desired program name. If the
program is not there point to the program
folder containing the program and click
on it.
4. After opening (launching) the program, it Start menu Task Bar
will be displayed on the task bar. This bar
can have more than one open program at a time.

Activity 3

Identify the menu bar on the screen.

Exercise 3
1. There are several different ways of starting or launch a program. (True/False)
2. Another name for starting a program is -----------.
A. closing B. launching C. opening D. destroying
3. After opening a program, it will be displayed on the----------.
A. Start bar B. task bar C. menu bar D. scroll bar

Turning off the computer properly

The turning off process is also known
as shutting down. Before turning off the
computer, make sure that all files are closed
to protect the files and the hard disk from
damage which might occur if the computer
is switched off whilst files are open.

Step 1: Close all programs.

Step 2: Click the START menu in the bottom-left corner of the screen.

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Step 3: Click the power icon. It is the circle icon with a line through its top.

Step 4: Click Shutdown.

Activity 4
Identify areas where minicomputers are used.

Exercise 4
1. The START menu is found on which side of the screen? (left/ right/top)
2. What should you do before turning off the computer to make sure that all files protected
from damage?
A. Play games B. Close all programs
C. Open many programs D. Remove mouse
3. This icon is called a -----------.
A. switch off icon B. black line icon C. power icon D. energy icon

Restarting the computer

Restarting is the process of turning the computer off and on again. This is usually done
when the computer sticks or just hangs up and fails to respond to user commands. Just like
turning off, make sure that all files are closed before restarting it.

Step 1: Close all programs.

Step 2: Click the START menu in the bottom-left

corner of the screen.

Step 3: Click the power icon. It is the circle icon with a

line through its top.

Step 4: Click Restart.

Activity 5
List one reason why a computer should be restarted.

Exercise 5
1. Restarting is the process of turning the computer off and on again. (True/False)
2. The computer is restarted when it -------- the computer sticks or just hangs up and
fails to respond to user commands.
A. sticks B. loses power C. closes D. plays music
3. Before restarting the computer make sure that all------------ are closed.
A. computers B. files C. doors D. roads

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Key points in this unit
• Turning on a computer is also called booting or switching on.
• The first screen that appears after logging in is known as the Desktop.
• The turning off process is also known as shutting down.
• Before turning off the computer, make sure that all files are closed.

Unit Revision Exercise

Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which word is not the same at turning on?
A. Booting B. Switching on C. Restarting D. All of them
2. The -------- is the screen that appears after logging in.
A. keyboard B. desktop C. computer D. programs
3. The START menu is found at the ---------- corner of the computer screen
A. centre B. top-left C. bottom-left D. bottom- right
4. If you turn off the computer before closing all programs, they will get -------.
A. lost B. damaged C. opened D. closed
5. On which bar do we find an open program on a computer?
A. Vertical scroll bar B. Horizontal scroll bar
C. Task bar D. Status bar

Structured Questions
1. W hen you open an application or folder, it is displayed in its own. (line/ window/
computer/ printer)
2. You can rearrange multiple windows on the desktop but cannot switch between them.
(True/False)
3. If you want to open an application or file, you -------it. (right- click/ double-click/ left-
click)
4. An icon can be likened to a-------. (logo/ picture)
5. The power icon on the screen is used for------- the computer. (turning off/ cleaning/
charging/ playing)

Practical Questions
1. Switch on the computer
2. Identify the computer’s Power Button.
3. Press and release it
4. Wait until the Desktop appears
5. Write down the name of Programs that appears on your screen.
6. Open the Microsoft Office word program using the Start button
7. Click on the Start button
8. Point to Programs and look for Microsoft Word
9. Click on it
10. The Word program window appears

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11. Type in your name and surname using the keyboard
12. Click on File, then on Exit to close the program
13. Turn off the Computer
14. Close all open documents and programs
15. Click on the Start button
16. Click the Power button
17. Click on Shut Down and the computer will be switched off.

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 TOPIC

2
CREATING AND
PUBLISHING

Topic Introduction

Once you create a chart it is easy to format and enhance your chart using Excel’s menus and
commands. In this topic we are going to learn about creating charts and amending them
interpreting and presenting information in different forms such as images. We are also going to
learn how to take photographs and at the same time add sound to images so that when making
presentations the image becomes much better to listen to.

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 Unit

4
CREATING CHARTS

Key Words

Chart tool Format

A chart is a powerful tool that allows you to visually display data in a variety of different
chart formats such as Bar chart and Pie chart.

(a) Bar graphs

Is also called bar chart. It is used commonly to compare the values of several items in a
group at a given point in time.

Using tallies to present data

A bar graph can be created by writing numbers 1 to 7 and then present any given number
with the favorite dinosaur and then tally it (see example below).

Children can use this data to draw a tally chart.

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 Activity 1
In the diagram below use this information to shade the number of people who like different
types of pets.
• 2 children like cats.
• 8 children like dogs.
• 6 children like hamster.

Exercise 1

1. How many children like cats?

A. 0 B. 4 C. 10 D. 6
2. How many children like dogs?
A. 2 B. 8 C. 4 D. 6
3. How many children like hamster?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 6

Gathering data to make bars

There are 25 people in a class. Given that there are three types of cakes, the teachers ask
learners to indicate the type they like by raising hands. Below are the results.

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 Which cake do we like the most?
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10
9

Number of people
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 Christmas Vanilla Chocolate
pudding butter mud
cake cake

Types of cake

Type of cake Number of people

Christmas pudding 9
Vanilla Butter cake 5
Chocolate mudcake 11

Activity 2
Children to make bar graphs using data below to make a drawing on A1 sheets. And they
colour the bars red, blue, green.

Type of cake Number of people

Christmas pudding 9
Vanilla Butter cake 5
Chocolate mudcake 11

Exercise 2
1. Using the diagram given above, use it to answer question below.
2. How many children are in the class?
A. 9 B. 13 C. 25 D. 6
3. Which type of cake is not liked by most people?
A. Christmas pudding B. Chocolate mudcake
C. Vanilla Butter Cake D. All of them
4. How many children like the Christmas pudding and vanilla butter cake?
A. 9 B. 14 C. 5 D. 11

Pictographs
A Pictograph is a way of showing data using images. Each image stands for a certain
number of things. To read a pictograph, children start by looking at the key to see how many
of a given item each picture stands for. It is a fun and interesting way to show data.

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Example: Apples Sold
Here is a pictograph of how many apples were sold at the local shop over 4 months:

Note that each picture of an apple means 10 apples (and the half-apple picture means 5
apples).

Activity 3
Using the diagram above, answer the questions below.

Exercise 3
1. How apples were sold in January?
A. 20 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40
2. How apples were sold in February?
A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 40
3. How apples were sold in March?
A. 20 B. 25 C. 35 0 40

Key points in this unit

• A chart is a powerful tool that allows you to visually display data in a variety of different
chart formats such as Bar chart and Pie chart.
• A bar graph is also called a bar chart.
• It is used commonly to compare the values of several items in a group at a given point
in time.
• A Pictograph is a way of showing data using images.
• Each image stands for a certain number of things.
• It is a fun and interesting way to show data.

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Unit Revision Exercises
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A ------ is a powerful tool that allows you to visually display data in a variety of different
chart formats.
A. excel B. cell C. chart D. column
2. A --------- is a way of showing data using images.
A. chart B. bar chart C. pictograph D. bar graph
3. A bar graph is also called a bar ----------.
A. chart B. gram C. cross D. scale
4. To read a pictograph, children start by looking at the -------- to see how many of a given
item each picture stands for.
A. key B. picture C. video D. data
5. A pictograph is a ------- and interesting way to show data.
A. boring B. dangerous C. fun D. big

Structured Questions
1. A chart is a powerful tool that allows you to visually display data in a variety of different
chart formats such as Bar chart and Pie chart. (True or False).
2. A bar graph is also called a ----------. (bar chain/bar chart)
3. A-------- used commonly to compare the values of several items in a group at a given
point in time. (pictograph/bar graph/bar chart)

Practical Questions
1. Try to make your own pictographs. Here are a few ideas:
• How much money you have (week by week)?
• How much exercise you get (each day)?
• How many hours you play games every week?
2. Have fun making pictures for each!

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 Unit

5
AMMENDING CHARTS

Key Words

Format
Enhance
Menus
Command

Chart items you can format

You can add the chart title, moving chart title within the chart, removing the chart title,
changing the font and formatting chart title, adding data labels, adding, hiding, moving or
formatting chart legend.

In Excel, a chart is already inserted with the default “Chart Title”. To change the title text,
simply select that box and type your title:

You can also link the chart title to some cell on the sheet, so that it gets updated automatically
every time the liked cell is updated.

If for some reason the title was not added automatically, then click anywhere within the
graph for the Chart Tools tabs to appear. Switch to the Design tab, and click Add Chart
Element >

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Chart Title > Above Chart I (or Centered Overlay).

Or, you can click the Chart Elements button in the upper-right corner of the graph, and put
a tick in the Chart Title checkbox.

Activity 1
Identify types of charts that you need to make some changes on (amend).

Exercise 1
1. Microsoft Excel’s chart is already inserted with the default name --------.
A. “Chart Title” B. “Chart name” C. “Chart” D. “ Title”
2. Tell us how you will remove the chart’s title on your chart?
A. Chart B. Row C. Excel D. Data
3. In excel, if you do not want any title in your Excel graph, you can ----------- it.
A. draw B. move C. delete D. add

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Add title to chart in Excel
To make a chart easier to understand, you can add chart title and axis titles, to any type of
chart. To add a chart title in Excel, execute the following steps.

Changing the colour of your chart

Maybe you have created a chart and think “this needs a little something else” to make it
more impactful.

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 Activity 2
Draw a chart of your own choice and colour the different items of your chart.

Exercise 2
1. Is it possible to add a chart title in Excel? (True/False)
2. In Excel, it is possible to change the colour of the chart’s different items. (True/ False)
3. Microsoft Excel can enable the ------- to change the colour of your chart.
A. user B. excel C. legend D. circle

Key points in this unit

• The term amend chart means making some changes to any chart created.
• Once you create a chart it is easy to format and enhance your chart using Excel’s
menus and commands.
• In Microsoft excel, some chart items can be formatted by add the chart title, hiding
guidelines.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Excel, it is possible to -----------the title of your chart.
A. chart B. remove C. change D. shade
2. Is it possible to move the title of the chart within the chart?
A. Yes, it is B. No longer possible
C. It was possible D. Never

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  o change the font of the chart title in Excel, right-click the title and choose ------- in the
3. T
context menu.
A. colour B. cell C. font D. line
4. To change the title text of the chart, simply select that box and type your -----------.
A. surname B. name C. chart D. surname
5. ------------- is done to enhance your chart.
A. Formatting B. Deletion C. Numbering D. Drawing

Structured Questions
1. Once you create a chart it is easy to format and enhance your chart. (True/ False)
2. In Excel, it is possible to change the title of the chart. (True/ False)
3. You cannot change the chart legend in Microsoft excel? (True/ False)
4. Chart title is the default name for an excel chart. (True/False)

Practical Questions

Use the chart below to answer questions that follows.

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The following were added to each fruit type
Kiwi 4
Mangos 4
Bananas 2
Grapes 5
Pineapple 5
Raspberries 3
Apples 1
Lemons 5

1. What are the new numbers after making some additions given above?
• Kiwi ?
• Mangos ?
• Bananas ?
• Grapes ?
• Pineapple ?
• Raspberries ?
• Apples ?
• Lemons ?
2. Draw a new bar chart representing the new data.
3. Colour each bar with a different colour as used from the start.

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 Unit

6
IMAGES

Key Words
Camera
Image
Downloading

What is an image?

An image is a picture that is stored on a computer and can also be inserted on a PowerPoint
presentation. You can take an image using a digital camera or scan one using a scanner.

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How to download images from your digital camera to your computer
Digital Camera

• You need to have a USB Cable if you want to import directly from the camera. The cable
should have been included in the box that came with your digital camera. If you do not
have a USB cable, you can use the SD card in your camera.
• Connect the cable to the micro-USB port then insert the USB male end into the USB port
on your computer.
• Make sure the camera is turned on. Download.

Importing pictures and videos wizard

You should see the camera appear under Devices. Right click it then click Import pictures
and videos as shown on the picture below.

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This will start the Camera import wizard. Go with the default option then click Next.

If you want to customize where Photos and Videos are stored, click More options at the
bottom left corner. Click Browse then choose where you want your photos and videos to be
stored automatically.

The Camera wizard displays your photos in groups according to date and time. You can
click Enter name field then enter an appropriate name. You can also uncheck groups and
just keep the ones you want to import.

Images are use is PowerPoint presentations. PowerPoint is a presentation program developed

by Microsoft. PowerPoint is often used to create business presentations, but can also be

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used for educational or informal purposes. The presentations are comprised of slides, which
may contain text, images, and other media, such as audio clips and movies. An image is a
picture that is stored on a computer and can also be inserted on a PowerPoint presentation.
You can take an image using a digital camera or scan one using a scanner.

Once you have selected the groups you want to import, click Import.

Activity 1
Connect your digital camera on your computer and try to find it This PC.

Exercise 1
1. You need to have a USB Cable if you want to import directly from the camera (True/
False)
2. You cannot transfer pictures from camera to computer if you do not have a USB cable.
(True/False)
3. What is an image?
A. File B. Picture C. Image D. Movie
4. You can take an image using a digital camera or scan one using a -----------.
A. printer B. typewriter C. camera D. scanner

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Key points in this unit
• PowerPoint is a presentation program developed by Microsoft.
• PowerPoint is often used to create business presentations, but can also be used for
educational or informal purposes.
• The presentations are comprised of slides, which may contain text, images, and other
media, such as audio clips and movies.
• An image is a picture that is stored on a computer and can also be inserted on a
PowerPoint presentation. You can take an image using a digital camera or scan one
using a scanner.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who developed PowerPoint?
A. Econet B. Microsoft C. Apple D. Nokia
2. A presentation comprises of --------.
A. slides B. cells C. column D. rows
3. Which of the following is a component of a slide?
A. Images B. Media C. Text D. All of them
4. Which of the following can be used for scanning images?
A. Typewriter B. Camera C. Printer D. Scanner
5. After connecting your camera to a computer, ------------- it on.
A. turn B. close C. open D. break

Structured Questions
1. The camera ---------- displays your photos in groups according to date and time. (cable/
wizard/ power.)
2. After connecting the cable to the computer and camera, make sure the camera is turned
-------. (off/ on/ again)
3. An image can also be-----on a PowerPoint presentation. (inserted/ taken)
4. You can take an image using a --------. (mouse/ camera/ scanner)
5. If you do not have a USB cable, you can use the ---------- in your camera. (data/ battery/
SD card)

Practical Questions

1. Take pictures with your digital camera.

2. Connect your camera with USB cable make sure it says connected.
3. Download images that you have taken with your camera

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 Unit
HOW TO TAKE
7 PHOTOGRAPHS

Key Words
Camera
Photograph
Photographer

Follow 5 steps of doing what? There is nothing leading to the subheading above.

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 Activity 1
Identify the power button on your camera, press it to turn it on and take a snapshot of
some few images.

Exercise 1
1. Turn on your camera before use. (True/False)
2. You need to insert a ------- to boost your camera’s storage location.
A. memory card B. CD C. tape D. DVD
3. Which button do you press on a camera in order to view a picture?
A. Settings button B. Shutter button
C. Off button D. Any button

Key points in this unit

• Turn the camera on and is found somewhere on the side of the camera.
• Insert a memory card so that it can hold a large number of photos.
• Take a few pictures by pressing the shutter button.
• View your pictures by pressing down the play button.
• Transfer your photos to your computer.
• You can usually select an image on screen using the scroll wheel, shaped something
like a trash can, to delete unwanted pictures.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. Before using the camera, you need to turn it ----------.
A. off B. on C. out D. in
2. A ---- is used to boost the camera’s internal memory.
A. USB cord B. memory card C. battery D. CD
3. 3. Pictures in a digital camera are displayed on its--------.
A. on button B. screen C. mic D. camera
4. Getting photos is the same as deleting photos---------.
A. true B. false C. none of the above
5. To turn on the digital camera, you press the -----------.
A. shutter button B. on button C. lid D. USB cord
Structured Questions
1. You can transfer your photos from your camera to a computer. (True/False)
2. You do not view pictures after taking them. (True/False)
3. There is no need of putting a memory card in your camera. (True/False)
Practical Questions
1. Take turns to take pictures of each other.
2. View the pictures.
3. Delete bad picture.

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 Unit
HOW TO ADD SOUND
8 AND IMAGES

Key Words
PowerPoint Sound Presentation

How to add sound files to a PowerPoint Presentation

Adding sound to a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation can be useful in making make a
presentation more interesting and engaging.

There are 3 ways to Insert Audio in PowerPoint presentations

In PowerPoint you can insert audio and music. Sounds can be played in the background
while you are presenting the slides. If you hit F1 your audio will play.

There are three different ways to insert audio from the Audio menu.

First, you need to click Insert menu and then Audio. Here you will see a popup with the
options.

• Audio from File… Let you insert an audio file or music from a file located in your computer.

• Clip Art Audio… If you need to insert clipart audio (for example: clap sound, or trumpets
sound for PowerPoint) then you can insert it from here.

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• Record Audio… here you can record the audio using your mic connected to the computer.

Lastly, when you insert a sound clipart you can see the following icon.

This is very handy if you want to preview the sound before you start the presentation. Also,
you can trim the audio if you want to adapt it to your slide.

In order to edit and trim the audio you can right click over the sound icon.

To insert an image or picture from a file

1. Select the Insert tab, then click the Pictures command in the Images group.

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2. A dialog box will appear. Locate and select the desired image file, then click Insert.

3. The picture will appear on the currently selected slide.

You can also click the Pictures command in a placeholder to insert images.

Activity 1
Record an audio file using your computer’s microphone.

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 Exercise 1
1. Adding sound to PowerPoint presentation is done to make a presentation more interesting
and ----------.
A. engaging B. noisy C. colourful D. real
2. In PowerPoint, you can insert audio and music. (True/False)
3. One audio format that PowerPoint can support is ------. (MP3 Player/DVD)

Key points in this unit

• Adding sound to a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation can be useful in making make a
presentation more interesting and engaging.
• In PowerPoint you can insert audio and music.
• There are three different ways to insert audio from the Audio menu.
• There are many different audio formats supported, for example you can insert a MP3
file in the slide, or even other formats like MIDI, Windows Media Audio (WMA).

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. To add a picture to your presentation, click --------- on the menu bar.
A. home B. design C. file D. insert
2. You can insert -------- and music to a PowerPoint presentation.
A. audio B. mp3 C. text D. file
3. If you hit the ----------- key, your sound will be played on every slide.
A. F1 B. F3 C. F5 D. F10
4. The -----------on a computer can be used to record sound files.
A. mouse B. mic C. cd D. scanner
5. Sound can be played in the ------------- while you are presenting the slides.
A. camera B. background C. microphone D. scanner

Structures Questions
1. If can ---------- the audio file if you want to adapt it to your slide. (delete/trim/insert)
2. Sound can be played whilst you are making a presentation. (True/False)
3. Adding sound to an image can make it more engaging. (True/False)

Practical Questions
1. Dramatize an image making sound.
(a) Some pupils can be the image making different poses.
(b) Other children can be the sound makers.
2. Create a basic presentation.
(a) Add images
(b) Add sound

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TEST 1
Paper 1: Theory Time: 2 hours
Multiple Choice Questions (40 Marks)
1. A computer is --------.
A. an input device B. a machine that processes data
C. a laptop machines D. a mouse
2. Which one of these is part of a desktop computer?
A. Monitor B. Mouse C. Keyboard D. All of the above
3. A microcomputer can be used by how many users?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 100 D. 100
4. These following are digital computers except ----------.
A. microcomputer B. minicomputer
C. mainframe D. typewriter
5. Which word is not the same at turning on?
A. Booting B. Switching on C. Restarting D. All of them
6. The --------- is the screen that appears after logging in.
A. keyboard B. desktop C. computer D. programs
7. A --------- is a powerful tool that allows you to visually display data in a variety of different
chart formats.
A. excel B. cell C. chart D. column
8. A bar graph is also called a bar ----------.
A. chart B. gram C. cross D. scale
9. In Microsoft Excel, it is possible to -------- the title of your chart.
A. chart B. draw C. change D. shade
10. --------- is done to enhance your chart.
A. Formatting B. Deletion C. Numbering D. Drawing
11. A ---------- is used to give a pictorial presentation of any given data.
A. excel B. cell C. chart D. column
12. The word ----------- can be used interchangeably with the term graph.
A. chart B. key C. cell D. cell address
13. Which company developed PowerPoint?
A. Econet B. Microsoft C. Apple D. ZBC
14. Which of the following can be used for scanning images?
A. Typewriter B. Camera C. Printer D. Scanner
15. Before using the camera, you need to turn it -----------.
A. off B. on C. out D. in
16. To turn on the digital camera, you press the ------------.
A. Shutter button B. On button C. lid D. USB cord
17. To add a picture to your presentation, click --------- on the menu bar.
A. home B. design C. file D. insert
18. The --------- on a computer can be used to record sound files.
A. mouse B. mic C. CD D. scanner

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19. Which one of the following is NOT a correct version of PowerPoint?
A. PowerPoint 2001 B. PowerPoint 96
C. PowerPoint 2016 D. PowerPoint 2013
20. To insert a table on a slide, create it by choosing the number of columns and ------.
A. headings B. rows C. pictures D. lines

Paper 2: Time: 1 hour 30 mins

Section A: Structured Questions (25 marks)

Answer any three questions.

1. What is a computer? (a printing machine/ a data processing machine/ a laptop

machine)
2. Microcomputers can be used by how many users at a time? (one/ ten/ hundred/ thousand)
3. Which process allows the computer to turn off and on again? (restarting/ turning on/
shutdown/power off)
4. A bar graph is also called a -----------. (pictograph/ row/ column/ bar chart)
5. What do you do to unwanted pictures in your camera? (delete them/view them/zoom
them/ print them)
6. Which item displays all pictures on your camera? (on button/ shutter button/ screen/
zoom button)

Section B: Practical Questions (15 Marks)

Answer any three questions, each question carries 5 marks.

Question 1
Learning how to use the computer in school.

Colour the monitor green

Colour the computer brown
Colour the keyboard yellow
Colour the mouse orange
Colour the CPU grey.

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Question 2
Open Microsoft Office word window:
1. Type a short sentence such as ‘Hello, my name is Rodgers’
2. Hit Enter to go to the next line
3. Type another short sentence such as ‘I live in Zimbabwe’
4. Move the cursor to the end of the word Rodgers by mouse or keyboard methods
5. Delete Rodgers and replace it with your name.

Questions 3
1. Working with work cards:
2. Pick a work card with any of the four types of computers
3. Define what it is
4. Write down the number of its users at any given time
5. List down one of its uses
6. How much does it cost?

Questions 4
Creating a bar chart.

1. Draw the table like the one below to do your practical activity.
2. List the names of seven of your classmates.

Number of letters in a name

Number of
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
classmates
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3. How many letters are in each name?
4. To produce a bar chart, shade all the names horizontally with different colours.

Questions 5
Tatenda sold pencils to his friends. The pictograph below shows how much money she
earned.

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 Each $ = 2 Dollars
Day Money Earned
Monday $ $ $ $
Tuesday $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Wednesday $ $
Thursday $ $ $ $
Friday $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Saturday $ $ $ $$ $
Sunday $ $ $ $ $

1. How many days did Tatenda sell the pencils?

2. What day did Tatenda make the most money?
3. What day did Tatenda make the least money?
4. What was the maximum amount of money Tatenda made?
5. What was the minimum amount of money Tatenda made?

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 TOPIC

3
COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Topic Introduction

Computer software is a collection of data or set of instructions that gives the computer
commands. Computer software includes a lot of things which we are going to discuss as
we go. We are going to learn ho software is used in homes, at school and at the workplace.
We are also going to learn how to input text and format text. When we are done inputting
text and formatting text, we will learn how to store information in storage devices and the
different multimedia.

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 Unit USES OF SOFTWARE IN
HOME, SCHOOLS AND
9 WORKPLACES

Key Words
Software
Home
Workplace

(a) Software in homes

Software is an important tool used in our
homes to make our life easy. It is used in a
variety of ways. We can provide security
to our homes by using intercom to identify
visitors before they enter our homes.

Activity 1

Identify any appliance that uses software at home.

Exercise 1
1. Software makes our lives easy at home. (True/False)
2. Intercom is an example of software use at home. (True/False)
3. We can use software to manage our home budget at home. (True/False)

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(b) Software in workplaces

Almost every business uses software to complete their daily tasks. Software is used because
it reduces human error and produces accurate calculations. Traditional businesses used
paper work but modern businesses use software and computers to store their data.

Activity 2
Give an example of any use of software at work.

Exercise 2
1. Software do not do accurate calculations that is why it is used at work. (True/False)
2. Software is used to complete tasks at work. (True/False)
3. Traditional businesses used software to perform tasks. (True/False)

(c) Software in schools

Software is used in schools for the benefit
of everyone that is from students to
administration. Schools use software for
Teaching, they make use of e-learning
software. E-learning software helps teachers
in explaining different ideas, also helping
students understand better.

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 Activity 3
Name any software you have used at your school.

Exercise 3
1. E-learning software is used in schools. (True/False)
2. Software can be used by teachers to test and -------. (make/evaluate/understand)
3. School uses software in storing school --------.
A. data B. concepts C. teachers D. students

Key points in this unit

• Software is important in our day to day operations.
• It reduces human error.
• Using it saves time, effort, money.
• It is used at home, school and work place.
• We can store data in computer using software.
• E-learning is one of the most important software in schools.
• Microsoft suite can be used at home to create our budget.
• Intercom is an example of software use at home.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. ------- is basically computer instructions, data or anything that can be stored electronically.
A. Hardware B. ICT C. Computer D. Software
2. ------- is an example of software use at home.
A. A key B. Intercom C. Car D. Bicycle
3. ------- software is used in teaching students.
A. Microsoft B. DSTV C. E-learning D. Intercom
4. Software is used in calculation because it reduces human --------.
A. money B. error C. information D. effort
5. Which of the following does not use software?

A. B. C.

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Structured Questions
1. Software use is increasing day by day because it saves -------, ----- and ------. (time/
effort/ error/ money)
2. Software is mainly used at ------, ------ and ------. (home/ air/ workplace/games/
school)
3. E-learning software is mainly used at --------. (home/ school/ workplace/ air)

Practical Questions
1. Identify three appliances that use software at home.
2. Identify any use of software at your school.
3. Identify any use of a software at your parent/guardian’s workplace.

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 Unit
TEXT INPUT
10
Key Words

Microsoft Office Word Format

Word-processing documents Word Art

(a) Word Art

Microsoft word is an application used to create word-processing documents. It is used by
businesses, schools and also personal use all over the world. You may be wondering if you
can also create your document with Microsoft word, yes you can if you have Microsoft office
word installed in your computer.

1. If you have it installed you can double click it to open a new Microsoft office word window.
2. Click a blank document since we are going to input our text.

3. A blank document will open.

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Now write text of your choice and highlight it.

4. Click insert, then click arrow besides word art and choose the style you want.
Congratulations you have styled your text.

5. To save our document click file then save.

We save our documents so that we can load and use them in future.
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 Now we want to print our work.
6. Click File and a dialogue box will pop up then click print.

Activity 1

Create a new word document, write your name and style it using any word art style of
your choice.

Exercise 1
1. Microsoft word is an application used to create word-processing documents. (True/False)
2. Word art is used to style text. (True/False)
3. We can ------- and ----- our document. (save/ work/ print/ exercise)

(b) Adding Images

1. To add an image, navigate to insert on the menu ribbon.
2. Select pictures, a dialogue box showing your folders to select images will appear.
You can then navigate to the folder with your image and click the image before
clicking insert.

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3. The image will be inserted, you can add more images using these steps.

Activity 2

Add an image to your document and print it.

Exercise 2
1. We can only add one image to our document. (True/False)
2. We cannot add any image in our word document. (True/False)
3. When we want to add an image, we navigate to ----- on the top menu ribbon. (home/
file/ insert/ design)

(c) Adding Textbox

1. To add a textbox, navigate to Insert tab on the menu ribbon.
2. Click textbox and a dialogue box will be displayed.
3. Choose the type you want, for now choose simple textbox.
4. A textbox will be added to the document, write your name inside and save.

My name is Tatenda Muhachi. I am a grade 3

pupil at Nharo Primary School. I stay in Glen
View 3 with my parents.

A textbox will appear like the one above. Do not forget to ‘save’ your document.

Activity 3
Create a new word document with a text box written your friend’s name.

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 Exercise 3
1. We cannot print our document---------- (True/ False)
2. We can add a textbox to word document--------- (True/ False)
3. When we want to add a textbox, we navigate to --------- on the top menu ribbon. (home/
file/ insert/design)

Key points in this unit

• Microsoft word is an application used to create word-processing documents.
• It is used by businesses, schools and also for personal use all over the world.
• Word pad can also be used to create word documents.
• We can create, save and print our documents.
• Documents are saved for future use.
• Images can be added to the word document.
• Text boxes can be added to the word document.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. -------- is an application used to create word-processing documents.
A. Microsoft Office Word B. Software
C. Hardware D. Text.
2. You can also create your word-processing document using applications like ------.
A. word art B. word pad C. e-learning D. browser
3. We can add -------- to word document.
A. images B. nothing
C. videos and audio D. text and videos
4. We can also add ------- to word document.
A. Text B. nothing C. anything D. videos and text
5. When we want to add a textbox, we navigate to -------.
A. review B. home C. reference D. insert

Structured Questions
1. When we want to add a textbox, we navigate to ----- on the top menu ribbon. (home/
file/ insert/design)
2. When we want to add an image, we navigate to -------. (home/ file/ insert/ design)
3. A word document can be created, ------- and -------- for future use. (deleted/ printed/
saved/ edited)

Practical Questions
1. Create a word document.
2. Write your friend’s name as title.
3. Add your friend’s image.
4. Save the document.

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 Unit
FORMATTING TEXT
11
Key Words

Format
Font type
Font size
Font colour

To change font size, type and colour you can

follow the following steps:

• Create blank document, write text of your

choice and highlight this text like what
you have learnt above.
• Navigate to home tab on your top ribbon.
• To change the Font type of this text you
can click font group and choose the font of
your choice.
• To change Font size, click the number
written beside font family and select the
size you want.
• To change the colour of the text, On the
Home tab, in the Font group, choose
the arrow next to Font Colour, and
then select a colour. You can also use
the formatting options on the Mini toolbar
to quickly format text.
• Save your document and print.

Activity 1
1. Create a blank word document.
2. Type your first name and change font family to Times New Roman font size 15.
3. Type your surname and change text colour to blue.
4. Save and print your document.

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 Exercise 1
1. In Microsoft office word we can change text colour. (True/ False)
2. We cannot choose font family. (True/False)
3. Font size can be changed. (True/False)
4. Documents are saved for future use. (True/ False)
5. I can write a letter to a friend and print it using Microsoft office word. (True/ False)

Key points in this unit

• Microsoft word is an application used to create word-processing documents.
• It is used by businesses, schools and also personal use all over the world.
• Word pad can also be used to create word documents.
• We can create, save and print our documents.
• Documents are saved for future use.
• Text size can be changed.
• Font colour can be change.
• Font family can be change.

Unit Revision Exercise

Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Microsoft office word we can change text colour and -------.
A. font family B. video size C. audio size D. software
2. The option below is used when you want to -------.

A. print B. delete C. edit D. change

3. In Microsoft office word we can also change text colour and -------.
A. width B. font size C. audio size D. software

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4. Word documents are saved for ---------- use.
A. deleting B. making C. creating D. future
5. If we want to change font family we navigate to -------- on the top menu ribbon.
A. Insert B. Home C. References D. View

Structured Questions
1. When we want to change font family we navigate to --------. (Insert/ home/ references/
view)
2. Using Microsoft office word, we can change font ------, -------- and -------. (size/ colour/
family/ width)
3. Highlighting is --------- the text you want to change. (selecting/ creating/ editing/making)

Practical Questions
1. Open the document you created in the last unit, the one with your friend’s information.
2. Change the title font size to 14pt.
3. Change title colour to Red.
4. Make sure font family is ‘Times New Roman’.

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 Unit
FILE MANAGEMENT
12
Key Words

Storage device
Flash drive
CD/DVD
CD ROM

A storage device is a piece of computer equipment on which information can be stored

either temporarily or permanently. Alternatively, it is referred to as digital storage, storage
media, or storage medium.

Examples of storage devices are; USB drives, CD/DVDs, and memory cards.

(a) Memory card

A memory card is a small, flat flash drive
used especially in digital cameras and mobile
phones. It is a type of storage device used
to store media and datafiles. They are main
used in small portable devices.

How to insert and retrieve information

from memory cards
1. Insert the memory card into the SD reader.
2. Insert the SD reader into the computer.
3. Once device is plugged in, click windows icon at the bottom left-hand side of the screen
to search for This PC.
4. Once you hit file explorer, hit My PC, you will then see your memory card folder.
5. You can now save or copy files to your USB.

Activity 1
Insert a memory card into your phone and access its files.

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Exercise 1
1. A memory card is a storage device. (True/False)
2. A memory card is mostly used by large devices. (True/False)
3. We cannot store images on a memory card. (True/False)

(b) CD/DVDs
It is short for digital versatile disc or digital
video disc; a DVD or DVD-ROM is a disc
capable of storing large amounts of data
on one disc the size of a standard Compact
Disc.

How to insert a CD or DVD into the drive

and retrieve
1. Push the eject button on the DVD-ROM
drive to release the drive tray.
2. Place a CD or DVD into the drive tray,
label side up.
3. Gently push the tray back into the drive.
4. Wait for the disc to load then in the
windows search for file explorer.

5. Select CD Drive to access the disc files.

Activity 2

Insert a CD/DVD into the computer and access its files.

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 Exercise 2
1. CD stands for ----------. (Compact Disc/Create Disc/ Data Disc)
2. DVD means digital versatile disc or digital video disc. (True/False)
3. A CD/DVD is inserted into the CD-ROM. (True/False)

(c) Flash drive

Flash drives are often referred to as pen drives, thumb drives, or jump drives. A flash drive is
a small, ultra-portable storage device which, unlike a traditional hard drive, has no moving
parts.

How to insert a flash drive and retrieve

1. Insert the memory stick into a USB connection port on your computer. Most of these
ports are found on the sides.
2. Once device is plugged in, click windows icon at the bottom left-hand side of the screen
to search for This Pc.
3. Once you hit file explorer, hit My PC, you will then see your USB drive folder.
4. You can now save or copy files to your USB.

5. When done using you can right click on your USB folder and select eject drive.

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 Activity 3
Insert a flash drive into a computer and access its files.

Exercise 3
1. A flash drive has moving parts. (True/False)
2. A flash drive cannot store data. (True/False)
3. A flash drive can be inserted into a computer through USB ports. (True/False)

Key points in this unit

• Storage devices are used to store digital data.
• A storage device can be internal or external.
• A memory card is an example of storage device.
• CD and flash drives are examples of storage devices.
• A flash drive can be inserted into the computer through USB ports.
• CD/DVD can be inserted into the computer through a CDROM.
• When you are done using the storage device you need to eject and remove.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. -------- is mainly used with portable devices.
A. Flash drive B. CD C. DVD D. Memory card
2. --------- can store data.
A. Charger B. Storage device
C. Word D. Font
3. -------- is usually used when we want to insert a memory card into the computer.
A. SD reader B. Storage device
C. Flash drive D. CDROM
4. What can also be called a pen drive?
A. CD B. DVD C. Memory card D. Flash drive
5. A ------- has moving parts.
A. hard drive B. pen drive C. CD D. DVD

Structured Questions
1. To insert a DVD into the computer we need --------. (F-ROM/SD reader/CD-ROM)
2. A CDROM contains a ------- for the disc to rest on. (bed/ tray/ chair/ computer)
3. When done using flash drive you need to ------- and -------. (save/ print/ eject/ remove)

Practical Questions
1. Insert a CD into the CDROM of a computer and access files.
2. Insert a flash into the correct USB ports and access files.

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 Unit
MULTIMEDIA
13
Key Words
Images
Audio/Sound
Video
Movie Maker

Multimedia is defined in many ways. Most of the definitions agree on the characteristic that
multimedia contains texts, graphics, animations, video and sound in a unified way and the
content can be structured and presented differently.

Text – you can input this by using keyboard.

Images – you can use camera to take your images.
Videos – a camera can also be used here.
Audio – you can record using phone or computer.
Speakers will be used to output the sound of the recorded videos or audios.

Creating a multimedia file using Movie maker

1. Open the windows Movie program. You can usually find it in the Start menu under All
Programs or in the Accessories folder.
2. Click on the icon to toggle different ways to view WMM. Make sure you can view the
Movie tasks and the Timeline. If you see a storyboard instead of a time line, click on Show
Timeline.

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3. Import the photos, and other graphics in your presentation.
• In the movie tasks window, click Import Pictures (or audio or video), then browse to
where your files are located and select that file. The files will be placed in the WMM
collections window.
• Drag your pictures from collections area into the timeline in the order you want them
presented.

4. Adding the text that will help you explain your movie. Under Edit Movie, click on Make

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 titles and credits. You add title page at the beginning, or before a selected picture, on
after your picture. Select where you want the text and then type your text. Click done.
5. Add your Audio (music recorded audio). Click and drag your audio file from the collections
window to the timeline. Click and drag to adjust the length of your music file or set your
music to play with specific photos.

6. Finishing – You have made a movie save your WMM movie.

Activity 1
1. Demonstrating how to combine text, images and sound to come up with a multimedia
file.
2. Record each other singing.
3. Composing and recording basic rhythms.

Exercise 1
4. Multimedia is a combination of audio, visuals and text. (True/ False)
5. Multimedia helps in explaining a concept. (True/ False)
6. Sound can be recorded using audio recorder. (True/ False)

Key points in this unit

• Multimedia is a combination of visuals, audio and text.
• Multimedia helps teachers in explaining concepts.
• Sound can be recorded using sound recorder.
• Video can be recorded using video recorder.
• Text can be inputted using keyboards.
• We can use Microsoft Movie maker to create a multimedia document.

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Unit Revision Exercises
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Multimedia is a combination of audio, visuals and --------.
A. videos B. images C. sound D. text
2. ------- can be recorded by voice recorder.
A. Sound B. Camera C. Video D. Text
3. -------- can be recorded by video recorder.
A. Sound B. Camera C. Video D. Text
4. -------- is used to make multimedia files.
A. Microsoft word B. Microsoft Movie maker
C. Microsoft Publisher D. Word pad
5. ------ is used to input text into our movie.
A. Key B. Keyboard C. Phone D. Camera

Structured Questions
1. Multimedia helps in -------- a concept. (testing/ evaluating/ explaining)
2. We can add -------, ------ and ------ to multimedia file. (images/ anything/ text/ audio)
3. Multimedia can be used at ----------. (home/ air/ school/ jail)

Practical Questions
1. Use your phone to record your friend reciting a poem about himself/herself.
2. Create a multimedia file containing your friend’s images, audio and some text.
3. Save it.

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 TOPIC

4
SAFETY AND SECURITY

Topic Introduction

Safety and security are very important factors when learning Information Communication
Technology. This is because there are a lot of people who steal information from our computers.
Sometimes it is always safe to protect our information. Hence, in this topic we are going to learn
what a password is, how to create a password and how to modify a password.

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 Unit
PASSWORD
14
Key Words

Password/Access code
Security

(a) Creation of password

A password is a secret word or phrase that
must be used to gain admission to a place.
A password is used to restrict access to a
system, application or service to only those
users who have memorized or stored and/or
are authorized to use it.

You can create a password using the

following steps:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Security
3. Tap Screen Lock
Note: If prompted, enter your current password, PIN, or pattern.

4. Choose your screen lock preference: none (If you want to remove the password), swipe,
password, PIN, or pattern.
5. If using a password, PIN, or pattern, input your sequence.
6. Confirm your new password, PIN, or pattern.
7. Choose whether or not to show notifications on the lock screen.
8. Tap Done.

Activity 1
1. Create a new password on your phone.
2. Remove that password by entering the old password.

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 Exercise 1
1. A password is public. (True/ False)
2. A security can be in form of PIN or password. (True/False)
3. We can also use a pattern to restrict access. (True/False)

(b) How to modify a password

Modifying a password is basically changing the password to other string of characters. We

may change our password so as to strengthen it or because it’s no longer private. To modify
a password, you just have to follow below steps:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Security
3. Tap Screen Lock

Note: If prompted, enter your current password, PIN, or pattern.

4. Choose change password.

5. Input your sequence old password and new password.
6. Confirm your new password, PIN, or pattern.
7. Tap Done.

Activity 2

Modify your password making it stronger than before.

Exercise 2
1. A password can be modified. (True/False)
2. We should know the old password for us to modify the password. (True/False)
3. A password can be removed when you don’t know the password. (True/False)

Key points in this unit

• A password is a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place.
• Password is used to restrict access to a system, application.
• Basically, a password is used to protect devices.
• A password should be kept secret.
• A password can be created, modified and removed.

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Unit Revision Exercises
Multiple Choice Questions
1. A password is a -------- key.
A. public B. simple C. pin D. secret
2. We use a password to --------- access.
A. restricts B. provides C. stop D. start
3. -----------is an example of a password.
A. PIN B. Private C. Public D. Secret
4. We can give our password to ---------.
A. Friends B. Anyone C. No one D. None of the above
5. A password can be created, modified or -------.
A. created B. made C. removed D. cut

Structured Questions
1. A password is basically used to protect ---------. (devices/ everything/ nothing/
something)
2. A -------, -------- and -------- can be used to protect our device. (PIN/ passcode/ pattern/
phone)
3. When your password is -------- anyone can gain access to your system or device. (on/
out/ off/ internal)

Practical Questions
1. Create a password on your computer and turn it off.
2. Keep it private.
3. Ask a friend to switch on and try using your computer without a password.

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 TOPIC

5
THE WORLD WIDE WEB
AND COLLABORATION

Topic Introduction

Computer networking has made it easier for people to communicate and share information.
It has become important for everyone to know how to use computers to communicate with
others. Networking skills are important for us to be able to find information quickly and easily.
In this topic we are going learn about components of a web page, search engines, information
presentation, sending electronic messages and responding to electronic messages.

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 Unit
COMPONENTS OF A
15 WEBPAGE

Key Words
Webpage
Components

There are components that are supposed to be on every website. Each component is
different, but some are closely related to one another, and it is easy to mix them up.

1. Navigation

Navigation is one of the important components of a website as it helps users in easily

navigating the complete site and it also helps the search engine to get an idea of the structure
of the website.

2. Web hosting

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Every website has a set of files and folder in the back-end which makes the site possible to
be accessible by everyone in the world and those files must be stored somewhere, for that
web hosting are used.

3. Headline

Just like the headline of the picture above a website should look attractive. This is the most
crucial aspect of any website. Headlines are a part of viral marketing and play a crucial
psychological role.

4. About us
Almost everyone focuses on the homepage
and other related pages but very few focuses
on about page as well. According to studies
it has been found out that about page of any
website is one of the most visited pages.

5. Visuals

A website has many visuals such as logos, images, and graphics play a very important role
as they help in making a good overall look at the website.
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6. Mobile friendliness

In this day and age, there is equal penetration of laptops and smartphones. However,
smartphones are selling even more then laptops. Hence one of the components of a website
is its responsiveness or how clear it is on a mobile display.

Activity 1
Explore and write down components of a website of your choice.

Exercise 1
1. Visuals help users to understand information on a website--------. (True/ False)
2. Navigation helps users to easily navigate the complete website--------. (True/ False)
3. Webhosting is basically storing the information of the website----------. (True/ False)

Key points in this unit

• A webpage has components.
• These components are supposed to be on every website.
• Visuals help us explain a concept to users.
• Navigation helps our users to navigate through our page.

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Unit Revision Exercises
Multiple Choice Questions
1. --------- is one of the components of a web page.
A. Navigation B. Colour
C. Link D. www.google.com
2. Navigation helps users to easily -------- the complete site.
A. delete B. create C. move through out D. edit
3. For the files of the website to be accessed by everyone in the world they have to be ----.
A. deleted B. stored/hosted C. made D. there
4. A good hosting includes ------- functioning.
A. hard B. smooth C. computer D. bad
5. According to studies what is the most visited page of a website?
A. Home B. Contact us C. About us D. None of the above

Structured Questions
1. A basic website is made up of -----------. (components/ about us/home/ links)
2. Good hosting considers smooth ----------. (webpage/ friendlies/ about us/ functioning)
3. ---------- is the most visited part of the page. (home/ about us/ contact us)

Practical Questions
1. Access the website of your choice.
2. Write down the components you have seen.

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 Unit
IDENTIFYING SEARCH
16 ENGINES

Key Words
Search engine
World Wide Web

A search engine is a program that searches for and identifies items in a database that
correspond to keywords or characters specified by the user, used especially for finding
particular sites on the World Wide Web.

Using search engine

1. Type www.google.com.
2. On the textbox provided search what you want, for example “where is Zimbabwe”
3. Google will provide a list of possible answers as a list of links.

Activity 1
Choose two search engines you like.
Search for “what is a search engine”.

Exercise 1
1. A search engine is a program that searches information on the web. (True/False)
2. www.google.com is an example of a search engine. (True/False)
3. www.yahoo.com is not a search engine. (True/False)

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Key points in this unit
• A search engine is used to search information over the internet.
• www.google.com is one of the most popular search engines.
• www.yahoo.com is also a search engine.
• www.ask.com is also a search engine.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. A search engine is used to ------- information on web.
A. search B. delete C. keep D. save
2. We can use -------- to gather new information.
A. www.homework.com B. www.school.com
C. www.google.com D. Search
3. --------- is an example of a search engine.
A. www.yahoo.com B. www.ogogle.com
C. www.gaagle.com D. none of the above
4. 4. A search engine can be used when we are on ----------.
A. online B. offline C. internet D. intercom
5. A search engine makes it ------- for us to find information on the internet.
A. difficult B. impossible C. easy D. memorable

Structured Questions
1. When searching over the internet we specify -------. (nothing/ keywords/ search engine)
2. Your friend can do his/her research using -------- to gather information. (safer/ search/
search engine)
3. After searching a search engine will provide a list of possible answers as a list of --------.
(everything/ nothing/ choices/ links)

Practical Questions
1. Open the desktop browser and search about “Victoria Falls” using below search engines.
2. www.google.com
3. www.ask.com
4. www.yahoo.com

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TEST 2
Paper 1: Theory Time: 2 hours
Multiple Choice Questions (40 Marks)
1. ------- is a set of computer instructions.
A. Hardware B. ICT C. Computer D. Software
2. -------- is not an example of software use at home.
A. A phone B. Intercom
C. Zesa prepaid electricity D. Bicycle
3. -------- software is used as entertainment at home.
A. Microsoft B. DSTV C. E-learning D. Intercom
4. ------- is used to complete business tasks.
A. Software B. Error C. Information D. Effort
5. -------- is used to see visitors before they enter our homes.
A. DSTV B. Microsoft C. Intercom D. E-learning
6. -------- is an application used to create word-processing documents.
A. Word pad B. Software C. Hardware D. Text
7. You can also create your word-processing document using applications like -------.
A. word B. Microsoft Office Word
C. e-learning D. browser
8. We can add ------ to word document.
A. images and textbox B. nothing
C. videos and audio D. text and videos
9. In Microsoft office word we can change text colour and --------.
A. font size B. video size C. audio size D. software

10. The above image is displayed when you click -------.

A. file B. delete C. print D. change
11. this is a -------.
A. compact disk B. floppy disk
C. computer D. USB flash drive

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12. A USB flash drive is used to ------- data.
A. delete B. store C. lose D. move
13. A storage device can be both external and -------.
A. out B. in C. internal D. cd
14. Multimedia deals with text, visuals and --------.
A. images B. sound/audio C. text D. videos
15. We can capture a video using -------.
A. video recorder/camera B. keyboard
C. software D. DSTV
16. A password can be given to --------.
A. public B. simple C. no one D. secret
17. ---------- is an example of an access code.
A. PIN B. Private C. Public D. Secret
18. ----------- is one of the components of a web page.
A. visuals B. Colour C. Link D. www.google.com
19. A search engine is used to --------- information on web.
A. Homework B. delete C. gather D. save
20. We can use -------- as a search engine to do our homework.
A. teacher B. www.school.com
C. www.google.com D. search

Paper 2 Time: 1 hour 30 mins

Section A: Structured Questions (25 marks)
Answer any three questions
1. Almost everyone in the world use software because it saves-------, ------ and ------.
(time/ effort/ error/ money)
2. In WordPad we can --------, -------, ------- and print. (create/ add text/ save/ delete)
3. ------- and ------- are examples of external storage devices we use every day. (memory
card/ internal hard drive/ Compact Disk/ DC)
4. A multimedia file consists of images, audio, animations --------, -------- and ------.
(images/ videos/ graphics/ text)
5. -------, ------- and --------- are useful search engines. (www.ask.com, www.zimbabwe.
com, www.google.com, www.yahoo.com )
6. ------, ----- and -------- are some of the components of a website. (web hosting/ mobile
friendly/ headline/ text)

Section B: Practical Questions (15 Marks)

Answer any three questions, each carries 5 marks
1. Create a new word document and type your name, change its font family to Times New
Romans and font size to 12, insert two of your images, insert a text box and type your
friend’s name, save and print your work.

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2. Open the desktop browser and search about “Software” using below search engines.
(a) www.google.com
(b) www.ask.com
(c) www.yahoo.com
3. Use any voice recorder device to record yourself reciting a poem about your school, create
a multimedia file containing images of your school, audio and some text describing the
school.
4. Open a browser and navigate to www.google.com. Explore the components of this page
and write five of them in a word document.
5. Go to the lab and insert a memory card, access files and eject it. Open a word document
and write the steps you took and provide a name of one file that you have seen when
you accessed the flash drive.

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 Unit HOW INFORMATION
IS PRESENTED ON
17 THE INTERNET

Key Words
Internet
WWW
Search engine
Links

Web browsers
Web browsers are computer applications that are used to show web pages on a computer.
Below is a list of some of the web browsers.

1. Internet Explorer
2. Opera Web Browser
3. Mozilla Firefox
4. Google Chrome
5. Safari

The World Wide Web refers to all the web pages that are found on the internet. The internet
is the worldwide network that connects many computers.

Viewing the home page of a web browser

Printed home pages may be given to learners or a web browser can be launched on your
computer as shown below. In this activity we are going to use Opera Web Browser.

1. Open Opera Web Browser from the desktop by double clicking the browser’s icon. The
icon is shown below.

2. The Opera Web Browser will launch and show on the screen as shown below.

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 Search engine Typing area (Search box) Search button

Search engines
A search engine is a software system that is used to search the World Wide Web for
information. In the above picture Google Search is the search engine currently selected.
Other search engines include Yahoo, Bing, Ask.com, Amazon, DuckDuckGo and
Wikipedia.

Activity 1
Poem: Mr Browser
Hello, Mr. Browser
I need information
Please, find it for me

Send your friend

Search engine
To find it for me

Mr. Browser! Mr. Browser!

Find it quick
I am waiting ……

Exercise 1
1. A search engine looks for information on the --------- (internet / World Wide Web)
2. ----------- and ---------- are web browsers (Microsoft Edge / Mozilla Firefox / Google
Search)
3. The World Wide Web provides us with ---------- (network / information)

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Accessing and viewing a web page
1. Type the search string in the typing area or search box shown above. Type the string,
“Turtle academy” as shown below and hit the search button. The search results are
displayed in a list as shown below. The search results are also called hits.

2. Search results are shown and you select the result that suits your search best. In this case
you click on Turtle Academy. After clicking on Turtle Academy you will be directed to the
Turtle Academy home page with the web address. https://www.turtleacademy.com .

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 Activity 2
For every word or a group of words below there is a sentence which explains the word or
group of words. Match the word or group of words to explanation.
INTERNET/WEB BROWSER/SEARCH ENGINE/HITS
A program that searches the World Wide Web for information/Search results/A computer
application that shows web pages on the computer/A global connection of networks.

Exercise 2
1. Search results are also called----------- . (hits /internet)
2. The --------- is typed into the search box. (feedback / search text)
3. To quit the browser we click the ---------. (start button / close button)

A closer look at the web page

Web pages have components and parts. We are going to look at some of them to understand
how they work.
Menu
Back and forward Tabs Menu items Bookmarks Address bar Links

This is the area which contains links which allow the user to move around the website.
Links
Links gives us access to other data and web pages on the world wide web. Links allow users
to move from one web page to the other.

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Address Bar
This is a space where a web address can be typed. A web address always begins with
“https://”.

Activity 3
Draw a web page and label the following. Menu items, Address bar and Tabs.

Exercise 3
1. The internet is a web page. (True or False)
2. We ----------- on a desktop icon to open a program. (move / double click)
3. When we type a ------------- and hit the search button in the browser, results are shown.
(search string / picture)

Key points in this unit

• The internet is a global connection of computers.
• The World Wide Web is a collection of all web pages that can be accessed using the
internet.
• Web pages are found using web addresses that are different for each web page.
• A search engine is a software system that is used to search the World Wide Web for
information.
• Search results are also called hits.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which one from the following is not a web browser?
A. Scratch
B. Mozilla Firefox
C. Microsoft Edge
D. Google Chrome
2. WWW stands for what?
A. Win Win Win
B. World Wide Word
C. World Wide Web
D. Web Will Work

3. What is shown by the picture?

A. Search bar
B. Search string
C. Search Google
D. Search engine

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4. What is shown in the picture?
A. Web address B. Web page C. Internet D. Turtle
5. Working together at the same time online is called ------------.
A. collaboration B. online C. working D. joining

Structured Questions

1. This is the -----------button. (send / search)

2. Each and every web page has a ------------ web address from all the other web pages.
(similar / different)
3. Write one use of the internet. (Finding information / Playing)
4. Every ------------- should begin with https:// (web page / web address)
5. You can move from one web page to another using ------------ (mouse/ links)

Practical questions
1. Open a web browser on a smartphone and search for animals and their young ones.
2. Launch a web browser on a computer and use the search engine Amazon to find
information on types of computers.
3. Launch a browser and download pictures of the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

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 TOPIC

6
THE WORLD WIDE WEB
AND COLLABORATION
ONLINE

Topic Introduction

Information sent or received is called a message. Messages are at the heart of communication
nowadays. Worldwide people are constantly receiving and sending messages using different
ways such as letters, telephones, emails, text and instant messaging.

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 Unit
DIFFERENT WAYS
18 MESSAGES ARE SENT

Key Words
Letters
Telephone
Email
Text

How messages are sent

We send messages to others so that we inform them on something important. This can
include greetings, birthday wishes, anniversary wishes, notices, reports, instructions and
any other information we may choose to communicate. There are ways that are used to
send messages which are:

• Letters.
• Telephone.
• E-mail.
• Text or SMS (Short Message Service).
• Instant messaging.

These ways of sending messages allow us to enjoy communicating with our beloved ones.
These methods are quick and easy to use.

Activity 1
Game: Who managed to get my message
Learners are put into groups of five. Groups are given numbers for identification. For
example Group 1, Group 2 and so on. One learner is the message giver. The group members
stand in a single file a metre apart. The message giver calls the group leaders and gives
them a message of choice. The group leader then goes and whispers the message to
the group member at the front. The group members pass the message in whispers. The
whisper should not be heard by any other person except the two members. They pass the
message to the last member. The last members of the group write the message down and
give it to the message giver. If the message is correct the group remains in the game, if
not they are out. The message giver continues giving messages until one group is left, the
remaining group is the winner.

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Exercise 1
1. A message should reach the receiver ----------- (as it was sent /as it is at the time of
receiving)
2. It is important to ------------- a message (ignore / understand)
3. A message is information stored. (True / False)

Identifying ways of sending messages

1. Letters
A letter is a written or printed communication. Letters have been in use for many years.
Letters can be sent by hand or through the post office. When sending letters through the
post office a service fee is paid.

Printed letter Letter in an envelope

2. Telephone

Imobile telephone Mobile telephone

A telephone is a device that is used for two-way talking with another person. The short
name for telephone is phone. The first telephones could not be carried around. They were
used at a fixed position and were used connected to wires. Nowadays we have portable,
wireless telephones commonly called cellphones.

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 Activity 2
Match the following names to the given pictures. Smartphone, Telephone, Letter, Message

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Exercise 2
3. A device for two-way talking is called a-------------. (telephone /receiver)
4. The first telephones were wired. (True/False)
5. Letters have been in use for a long time. (True/False)

Electronic Mail (email)

E-mail is a system for sending and receiving
messages between computers that are connected
to a network. Using email, you can send text,
pictures, videos and sound. The email system
makes use of email addresses to send and receive
message.

Text messaging or SMS (Short Message Service)

SMS is a service through which text travels from one phone to another. Text messages can
have a maximum of 160 characters including spaces.

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Instant Messaging

Telegram Skype Viber Facebook Messenger WhatsApp WeChat

Instant messaging is a form of communication where two or more people exchange messages
using devices which are able to communicate. Common instant messaging applications
include WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat, Yahoo Messenger, Skype, Twitter, Telegram and many
others.

Activity 3
Get into groups of 5 learners. Write down all the instant messaging applications that
you know. The teacher will verify and the group which managed to come up with more
applications wins. Learners with the help of the teacher explain all the instant messaging
applications brought up.

Exercise 3
1. A --------- is a written or typed communication. (letter / keyboard)
2. Smartphones are ----------. (big / portable)
3. ------- is an email service provider. (Gmail / Telegram)

4. --------- (Telegram / Facebook Messenger)

Key points in this unit

• Messages can be sent and received using different ways such as letters, telephones,
emails, text messaging and instant messaging.
• A telephone is a device that is used for two-way talking with another person.
• E-mail is a system for sending and receiving messages between computers that are
connected to a network.
• Instant messaging is a form of communication where two or more people exchange
messages using devices which are able to communicate.

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Unit Revision Exercises
Multiple Choice Questions

1. Information sent or received is called a -------------.

A. letter B. message
C. communication D. way
2. Messages carry -------------- information.
A. important B. bad C. good D. same
3. Which of the following is the oldest way of communication?
A. Instant messaging B. Telephone
C. WhatsApp D. Letters
4. What is the name of the diagram below?

A. Typing area B. Typing message
C. Search box D. Send

5. Which application icon is this?

A. Facebook B. WeChat C. WhatsApp D. Viber

Structured Questions
1. People can send and receive messages using -------, ------- and ------. (letters/internet/
e-mails/telephone)
2. ---------- is an instant messaging application. (e-mail/ twitter)
3. Text messages are --------------. (short/ long)
4. To send e-mails the communicating devices should be connected to the ------------.
(internet/ service)
5. A letter is delivered through the -----------. (network/Post Office)

Practical Questions
1. Use any email account at home to send your typed homework to an email account given
to you by the teacher.
2. Call your friend to say hello.
3. Create any one instant messaging account.

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 Unit FORMS OF INFORMATION
AND THE USE
19 OFINTERNET

Key Words
Text
Images
Sound
Multimodal

Forms of information
We are going to study four forms of information which are text, images, sound and multimodal.

(a) Text
These are letters, symbols, numbers and characters which have some meaning.

(b) Images
These can be drawn or be taken by a camera. They give us a view of real or imaginary
objects.

(c) Sound
Sound is heard through the ear. Information in sound form can be listened to through
speakers.

(d) Multimodal

Information can be presented using a combination of the various forms (text, images, videos
and sound). Information presented this way is called multimodal information.

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 Activity 1
Match the forms of information to the given pictures.

Form Picture

Text

Sound

Picture

Exercise 1
1. Sound can be seen. (True/False)
2. An image is used to take pictures. (True /False)
3. Text are letters, symbols, numbers and characters which have some meaning. (True /
False)

Locating answers to specific questions using the internet

In this activity we are going to use the internet to answer the question, “What is a computer?”
We are going to use opera web browser to do the activity.

Steps
1. Launch or start the opera web browser by clicking its icon
on the desktop. After the browser has launched type the
question, “What is a computer?” as shown below. Before
you finish typing the search text the browser will give a list of
suggestions for you. If any of the suggestions matches your
search text you can click on it. In this case you click on the first
suggestion, “What is a computer?”

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2. After clicking the on, “what is a computer”, a list of results is displayed in the browser.
The results are called hits. Results are shown below. The hits have got headings which
are written in blue, web addresses which are written in green and the short contents
which are written in black.

Heading
Web address
Content

Click on the hit that you like. Here the hit with the heading, “Computer Basics- What is a
Computer” has been selected. The hit has a web address, https://www.edu.gcfglobal.org/en/
computerbasics/what-is-a-computer/1/ .
A web page will be opened which has the information that you need. A website page with
information on computers is shown below. The information helps us to answer the question,
“What is a computer?”

3. On the same web page there is a video which explains what a computer is. Below is a
web page with a video loaded.

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The steps we have taken above can be used to search for information on any question
on the internet. The information on the internet can be in the form of text, videos, images,
audios or a combination the four (text, videos, audios and images).

Activity 2

Poem: What is it?

I need it everyday
It comes in many forms
What is it?

One day
I got it as text
The following day
It was a picture.

What is it?
Today it is a video
Tomorrow it will be a combination of all
It is called Information.

Exercise 2
1. We listen to sound using sound recorders. (True/False)
2. The three basic parts of hits are --------, ------and--------. (results / heading / web
address / short content)
3. To launch a program is to -----------a program. (close / start)

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Key points in this unit
• The information found on the internet can be in the form of text, images, sound and
videos. It can be multimodal, which means it will be presented in a combination of
forms.
• Hits have three basic parts which are the heading, web address and short content.
• We can formulate questions and use the internet to answer those questions.
• Text are letters, symbols, numbers and characters which have some meaning.
• Images can be taken by a camera or drawn.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. ------- are letters, symbols, numbers and characters which have some meaning.
A. Text B. Videos C. Images D. Multimodal
2. We use a---------- to take pictures.
A. computer B. camera C. image D. keypad
3. Information presented in a combination of forms is called ---------.
A. text B. images C. sound D. multimodal
4. Results given back by a search engine are called -----------.
A. hits B. links C. headings D. search
5. What is pointed by the arrow?

A. Short text B. Hit C. Web address D. Heading

Structured Questions
1. Each web page has a ----------. (web address / picture)
2. Write any two forms of information found on the internet. (addresses / text / pictures)
3.

What is the name of the pointed sentences? (groups / suggestions)

4.

What is typed in the search box above? (search text / message)

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Practical Questions
1. Start a web browser and save a web page as a PDF file.
2. Launch a web browser and download an audio file.
3. Open a web browser and download a video.

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 Unit
HOW TO REPLY
20 ELECTRONIC MESSAGES

Key Words
E-messages
Reply
Text box
Send

Electronic messages
Messages that can be sent between devices that are connected to the internet are called
electronic messages. Messages can also arrive on your device. You should be able to open
the message and give a reply or a response.

How to respond to electronic messages

In this activity we are going to use WhatsApp to respond to electronic messages.

1. When a message arrives through WhatsApp a notification is given through the phone.
We launch the application in order to access the message. Below is a WhatsApp icon
showing message notifications.

2. The next stage is to open or launch the WhatsApp application to view the messages.

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 The owner of the phone had initially sent the message, “Hi” and has received a reply,
“How are you”. The sent message is shown in a green callout and the received message
is shown in a white callout.
3. We now want to reply the message “How are you”. We type text in the text box first as
shown below.

4. After typing the text, the last thing is to hit the send button. The message will be sent
from your device to the recipient’s device.

5. A single light black tick shows that the message has been sent from the sender’s device.
Double light black ticks show that the message has reached the receiver’s device but the
receiver has not yet opened the message. Double blue ticks show that the message has
been seen by the receiver.

Activity 1
Match the buttons to their names.

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 Button Name

Start voice call

Send

Emoji

Add a file

Exercise 1
1. ------------ are also called notifications. (Alerts /E-messages)
2. You can send e-messages while offline. (True/False)
3. We ----------WhatsApp by clicking on its icon. (close/launch)

Key points in this unit

• When messages arrive on our devices notifications or alerts are received in the form
of sounds, light signals, vibrations and displays on the screen.
• We type our message in the text box or text area.
• We launch or start the messaging application in order to reply to a message.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. After receiving a message, we ----------- back.
A. get B. reply C. read D. start
2. How many messages have been received through WhatsApp as shown?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 200 D. 20
3. To give a reply is to give a -------------.
A. back B. message C. send D. response
4. What type of message is this?
A. Sent message B. White message
C. Received message D. Time message
5. Which button is this?
A. Send B. Type C. Back D. Front

Structured Questions
1. Alerts can be in the form of ----------------. (vibrations / notifications)
2. E-messages are received when devices are connected to the -------------. (internet/
cable)
3. This is where we type our messages. (keypad / text area)
4. ----------- shows that the message has been seen by the receiver. (double light black
ticks, double blue ticks)
5. A ---------- is used to show a message. (callout / button)

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Practical Questions
1. Start a WhatsApp conversation with your friend and talk about the importance of
computers.
2. Change the WhatsApp chat wallpaper to a picture of yourself.
3. Take a selfie of yourself and use it as a WhatsApp profile photo.

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 TOPIC

7
ICT ENTERPRISE

Topic Introduction

ICT enterprise involves undertaking business ventures and jobs in the field of ICT. There
are many jobs in the ICT field. ICT has been absorbed into almost all aspects of human
life. ICT is used in science, engineering, medicine, business organizations, schools, research
laboratories, shops, banks, music, photography and in homes. In this topic we are going to
look at the roles of data capture clerk and sound technician. We are also going to learn how
to operate a public address system.

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 Unit ROLES OF A DATA
CAPTURE CLERK AND A
21 SOUND TECHNICIAN

Key Words
Data
Sound
Enter
Equipment

ICT enterprise involves undertaking business ventures and jobs in the field of ICT. There are
many jobs in the ICT field. ICT has been joined with almost all aspects of human life.

(a) Data Capture Clerk

Data capture clerks or Data entry clerks use a keyboard to enter information into computer
systems. They deal with text and numerical data.

Data entry clerks have the following responsibilities at a workplace:

• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using
keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners.
• Type in data provided directly from customers.
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes.

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Capturing data from paper to Microsoft Office Excel workbook
Learners write down a list of 10 students with details such as name, surname, date of birth
and class. The list should be like the following:

Name Surname Date of birth Class

James Banda 14-07-2011 3C
Shelly Black 12-01-2010 3A
Tatenda Semba 01-12-2011 3B
Forget Chimarizeni 31-12-2011 3D

After writing the list of 10 students on paper, the details should be captured and saved in
Microsoft Office Excel. The excel sheet with information is shown below.

Activity 1
Game: Come first, come show
10 learners use a computer. They use Microsoft Office Word to type a shown sentence.
The teacher writes 10 sentences on separate charts. At first the starter raises the sentence,
and learners on computers start typing. If a learner finishes typing, he or she raises a
hand. The teacher verifies the sentence, if correct typing is stopped. The one who had
come first goes front and shows the next sentence. A recorder records every contestant
who comes first. The game goes on until all sentences have been shown.
Finally, the number of wins is counted. The recorder announces the contestant with most
wins, who eventually becomes the winner.

Exercise 1
1. Data capture clerks type data from -------------into a computer. (paper/ excel)
2. In Excel information is organized into ----------- and ---------- (boxes / rows / columns)
3. Columns in excel are labelled using ----------- (letters/ numbers)

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Sound Technician

Sound technician’s setup, maintain, and operate equipment for radio and television
productions, concerts, movies and other sound recordings.

Sound technicians have the following duties and responsibilities at a workplace:

• Keeping of the audio equipment in a safe and secure way.

• Setting up of audio and mixing board equipment for certain events.
• Operating audio equipment to record and reproduce sound.
• Maintenance of recording and broadcasting equipment by doing routine checks and
repairs.

Activity 2
Poem: Sound Technician
Sound technician
Oh! How we like you
You make the sound great

We always see you

Touching here and there
And boom!
We have sound

The event goes live

Because of your hard work
Sound technician

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 Exercise 2
1. Sound technicians use -----------. (mixing boards/ harrows)
2. Sound technicians keep sound equipment safe and -----------(great/ secure)
3. A sound technician can work in a ----------. (salon/ recording studio)

Key points in this unit

• ICT enterprise involves undertaking business ventures and jobs in the field of ICT.
• Data capture clerks or Data entry clerks use a keyboard to enter information into
computer systems.
• Sound technicians are responsible for audio equipment to record and reproduce sound.
• Data entry clerks should be fast in doing their work.
• Recorded sound should be free of popping, static or cracking sounds.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. ICT is used in -------------.
A. music B. science C. schools D. all of the above
2. Data entry clerks are also called------------.
A. people B. workers
C. data capture clerks D. jobs
3. Sound technicians are responsible for -----------.
A. typing B. producing quality sound
C. working with data D. everything
4. Data clerks ------------
A. create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes.
B. keep audio equipment in a safe and secure way.
C. are slow.
D. like to rest.
5. Sound technicians ensure us ------------- sound.
A. bad B. quality C. cracking D. popping

Structured Questions
1. The data entry clerk should be ----------- in typing. (fast/ ready)
2. ----------- and --------- are ICT professionals. (data capture clerk/ sound technician /
worker)
3. ------------- go from top to bottom. (Rows /Columns)
4. The sound technician ---------- audio equipment. (creates / operates)
5. Computers reduce -----------. (space/ paperwork)

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Practical Questions
1. Use a scanner to scan 5 pictures and put them in a folder with your name and class.
2. Create a record of your classmates in a computer using Microsoft Office Excel. Save your
work in a folder with your name.
3. Use a desktop, laptop, smartphone or any sound recording device to record your friends
singing. Save your recordings and play the sound files. Compete with your friends to find
the best recording.

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 Unit
OPERATING A PA SYSTEM
22
Key Words
PA System
Sound
Amplifier
Mixer

Public Address System (PA System)

Public address systems are sound systems that are used to address the public and hold
events such as weddings, parties and any other event. The main components of a PA system
are speakers, microphones, amplifiers, mixers, cables and audio playback devices.

Setting up the PA System

1. Make sure that all the components of the PA system are available and in good working
condition. Check for worn cables, broken stands and any other problems of concern.

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2. Put the speakers in the right location. Speakers are responsible for producing quality
sound. They are the most visible components of a PA system. Speakers are put at the
front.

3. The microphones must be set at the correct height and be securely held. The microphone
is responsible for recording sound. Microphones can be wired (connected to mixer with
cables) or wireless connected to the mixer wirelessly.
4. Connect the speakers to the speakers to the amplifier and the microphone to the mixer.
The mixer should be connected to the amplifier. Connections are done using cables.

Activity 1
Match the following components of a PA system to their use. Use these descriptions:
Connecting components/Playing sound/Recording sound.

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 Exercise 1
1. What does PA stand for? (Public Audio/ Public Address)
2. Cables are used for ---------- (skipping/ connecting components)
3. A Bluetooth microphone is a ----------- (wired/ wireless)

(a) The mixer (Mixing board)

The mixing board lets you take a number of sound sources and combine them into a smaller
number of outputs. As an example, you might take 8 different microphones and then combine
them into 2 outputs (a left and a right) Mixers are used to enhance or improve audio quality.

(b) The amplifier

Amplifiers increase the level of the initial sound. Amplifiers make sound more powerful to
drive the speakers.
Connect all the components to a power source. Test the system by making an assistant
speak on the microphone. Correct any echo or howling sound that may result when turning
up the volume.

Exercise 2
1. --------- are components of a sound system. (Amplifiers/ Buildings)
2. ------------- use cables. (Wired microphones / Wireless microphones)
3. The microphone is used to----------. (play music/ record sound)

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Key points in this unit
• Public address systems are sound systems that are used to address the public and
hold events such as weddings, parties, rallies, games and any other event.
• The main components of a PA system are speakers, microphones, amplifiers, mixers,
cables and audio playback devices.
• The mixing board lets you take a number of sound sources and combine them into a
smaller number of outputs.
• Amplifiers make sound more powerful to drive the speakers.
• The microphone is used to record sound.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. PA stands for what?
A. Public Address B. Public Audio C. People Alert D. Please Accept
2. What should be done first before using a PA system?
A. Plug the cables to the power supply.
B. Check if all the components are in good working order.
C. Play the equipment.
D. Tell people you are going to use the system.
3. Amplifiers make sound more-------------.
A. interesting B. soft C. powerful D. great
4. A device that lets you take a number of sound sources and combine them into a smaller
number of outputs is called -------------.
A. an amplifier B. a mixer C. a microphone D. a speaker
5. ----------- are used to connect PA system components.
A. Cables B. People
C. Sound technicians D. Speakers

Structured Questions
1. Speakers ---------- sound. (play/ make)
2. ---------- and---------- are PA system components. (data / amplifiers / microphones)
3. The most visible components of a sound system are -----------. (speakers /mixers)
4. Speakers are put ----------- microphones (behind / in front of)
5. PA system sound should be free from ------- and ------ (dirt/ echoes/ howling sounds)

Practical Questions
1. Set up and use a PA system at home or at school.
2. Set up and operate a home theatre system at home.
3. Record voices of your friends singing using a smartphone or laptop.

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 TOPIC

8
PROGRAMMING

Topic Introduction

Programming is writing instructions that control how a computer operates. These instructions
tell a computer what it should do. Instructions are executed or run by the microprocessor
or CPU (Central Processing Unit). The CPU is the brain of the computer. The CPU reads
instructions from the memory and makes the computer perform as per instructions.

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 Unit HOW TO PROCESS
INSTRUCTIONS AND
23 COMMANDS

Key Words
Process
Instruction
CPU
Programming

Computer programming is writing instructions that are used by a computer to perform

tasks. The computer works by following the instructions contained in computer programs.
Some of them are:

• Java
• C-Sharp
• C
• C++
• BASIC
• Python
• Perl

There are many programming languages used in the world today. Programming languages
are languages that are used to make computer instructions. Below is a development studio
with a C program in it.

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Programmers train at schools, colleges, universities and even on their own. Programmers
have made life easier for us by developing software like operating systems, word processors,
e-learning systems and social networking applications.

Exercise 1
1. ----------- is a programming language. (Word processor/ Perl)
2. Programming is writing instructions that are used by computers. (True/False)
3. Instructions are also called-------------. (sentences/ commands)

Processing commands

A computer processes commands by taking the commands from the memory, reading
them and doing as the commands state. The part of a computer responsible for processing
instructions is the Central Processing Unit (CPU). It is like the brain of the computer.

Using Scratch commands

1. Open scratch 2 on the desktop by double clicking the program icon. The icon is shown in
the picture below.

2. The scratch 2 program will open a window like the one in the picture below. The small cat
shown in scratch is called a sprite. A sprite is a small funny picture of a thing or animal.

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3. We can use this command to make the sprite move ten steps. We
just click on the command and the sprite will move 10 steps. The computer reads the
instruction and does as is required, to move the sprite 10 steps. Other commands are

and can be
used to control the behaviour of the sprite. If we click on , the cat will
produce a sound meow.

4. We are going to use the command , and the sprite will change in appearance
as shown below.

5. It has been seen that the sprite will change in relation to the command used. This is how
a computer works, by following instructions and commands in a program.

Activity 2

Match the icons to their names.

Icon Name

Microsoft Logo

Turtle System

Kodu Game Lab

Scratch 2

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 Exercise 2
1. ---------- is a programming language. (Scratch/ Kodu)
2. ------------ languages are languages that are understood by a computer. (home/
programming)
3. ----------- is a computer program. (Java/ Turtle System)

Key points in this unit

• A computer processes commands by taking the commands from the memory, reading
them and doing as the commands state.
• The part of a computer responsible for processing instructions is the Central
Processing Unit (CPU).
• Computer programming is writing instructions that are used by a computer to perform
tasks.
• Programming languages are languages that are used to make computer instructions.
• Programmers use programming languages to create software.
• There are programming learning programs available for use by kids which are Scratch
2, Kodu Game Lab, Microsoft Windows Logo and Turtle System.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is computer programming?
A. Writing instructions that are used by computers to do tasks.
B. Instructions that perform tasks.
C. Moving sprites.
D. Reading notes.
2. The CPU reads commands from the ------------.
A. memory B. output C. people D. cables
3. A small funny picture of a thing or animal is called a (n) -----------.
A. animal B. icon C. display D. sprite
4. The command -------------.
A. changes the colour of the sprite.
B. changes the appearance of the sprite.
C. makes the sprite move.
D. enlarges the sprite.

5. What is shown by the picture?

A. Kodu Game Lab B. Microsoft Logo
C. Scratch D. None of the above

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Structured Questions
1. Computer instructions --------. (tell a computer what to do /work outside the computer)
2. A programmer is a person who creates ----------. (data/ software)
3. The CPU is like the --------- of the computer. (brain /language)
4. We use -------- to learn programming (word processors/ scratch 2)
5. A computer works by following instructions and commands in a --------- (program/
system)

Practical Questions

1. Create a scratch project with a sprite moving back and forth.

2. Change the sprite in the back and forth project to, “Avery Walking”
3. Create a project in Scratch 2 and make your sprite say the words, “How are you” for 4
seconds.

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 Unit
HOW TO USE DEVICES
24 USING INSTRUCTIONS

Key Words
Device
Instruction
User
Input

Devices and Instructions

ICT devices operate by following instructions in programs. Devices also respond to user
input and perform as the user requires. If you press the power button of a television set it will
power on. The next thing is to select the channel to watch.

Using Scratch 2 to show how a computer is controlled by user actions

1. Launch the Scratch 2 program by clicking it on the desktop. The
Scratch 2 program icon is shown below. The computer will respond
to the double click on Scratch 2 by launching or opening it.
2. The Turtle System window will open in response to the double
click action by the user. The scratch program will open and wait
for further input. The program will do nothing on its own unless the user performs an
action. The Scratch window is shown below.

3. Click the cut tool , which looks like a pair of scissors. Drag the scissors to the sprite

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 cat1 and click. The cat sprite is deleted.

4. The computer has performed the delete action as per user input. The user makes use of
icons to make commands.

Activity 1
Go to a web browser and try to search for how devices are controlled by commands.
Find pictures and videos. Try to make your own video on how devices are controlled by
commands.

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 Exercise 1
1. Computers are made useful by programs. (True/False)
2. A robot is controlled by -----------. (people/commands)
3. If you want to delete a sprite you use the ---------- tool. (scissors/cut)

5. Add a new sprite to the workspace by clicking the new sprite from library icon.
Clicking this icon will make the computer take us to the sprite library, shown below.

6. The computer waits for user input. Select Abby circled red. The computer will put the
new sprite Abby on the workspace as the user had commanded.

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7. This demonstrates how a computer listens to every command that the user makes and
perform as the user requires.

Activity 2
In groups of two learners try to come up with a list of devices that are controlled by
commands. For example, a television. Learners try to come up with devices and explain
how they are controlled by commands.

Exercise 2
1. Devices are controlled by user actions or commands. (True/ False)
2. A program is launched by double clicking its icon on the desktop. (True/ False)
3. Computers do not have a way to communicate with users. (True /False)

Key points in this unit

• Devices respond to user input and perform as the user requires.
• Most devices like radios, televisions, satellite television decoders, remote controllers,
calculators, laptops and smartphones respond to user actions.
• If a user performs an action the device goes on to run the program that handles the
action.
• Programs do nothing on their own unless users make commands.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which button is this?

A. Close B. Restore down C. Minimise D. Send
2. What is the use of this tool?
A. Cut hair B. Scissors C. Delete a sprite D. Moving
3. When a user puts input into a device the device ------------.
A. looks big B. responds as the user commanded
C. runs D. shuts down
4. For every input action on a computer there is --------------.
A. a program that handles the input action
B. a colour that will show
C. no program that handles the input action
D. more work to be done
5. Sprites in Scratch are found in the -------------.
A. folder B. new sprite C. scratch D. sprite library

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Structured Questions
1. -----------, ----------- and ------------- are programmable devices. (radio /hoe/ laptop/
calculator)
2. A program always waits for -----------. (user input /power)
3. We can command devices by ------------ and -----------. (clicking icons/ pressing buttons/
looking at them)
4. If we want to power up a device, we press the-----------. (start button/ power button)
5. This is a ---------- (New sprite from library icon/ paint new sprite icon)

Practical Questions
1. Create a scratch project which has 5 sprites.
2. Power on a television set and select a channel of your choice.
3. Open a media player on a smartphone. Command the player to play a music file. Adjust
volume. Play the next file. Close the media player.

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 Unit CREATING SEQUENCE
OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR
25 PROGRAMMABLE DEVICES

Key Words

Sequence
Instruction
Run
Programming language

Sequence of Instructions
A computer operates by following instructions which are in a sequence. A sequence
is a certain order in which related events follow each other. For example, a sequence of
instructions to follow when cooking rice.

1. Bring water to boil.

2. Add salt, cooking oil or margarine and rice.
3. Allow to simmer until rice is cooked through and water is absorbed.
4. Let simmer on low heat for further 5 minutes.

Just like we follow instructions when cooking rice, the computer also follows instructions
when performing various tasks. These instructions should be in correct order so that tasks
can be done correctly. Below are instructions as they are used in scratch and turtle system.

Instructions in Scratch Instructions in Turtle System

Drawing a square using Turtle System

1. Launch the Turtle System program by clicking it on the desktop. The turtle program icon
is shown below.
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2. The Turtle System window will open just like the one shown below.

3. Change the programming language from PASCAL to BASIC. To change the language,
click on language on the menu bar.

Select Turtle BASIC by clicking on Turtle BASIC

4. The below image shows the Turtle BASIC language selected.

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5. Begin writing the instructions. The first instruction is remark or comment. A remark is
ignored by the computer when executing the instructions. Type in the command “REM
Draw a square” and press the enter button as shown below.

Activity 1
From the given table look for commands. If you find a command tick on the yes box next
to it, if it is not a command tick the no box.

Command Yes No
SETXY (0,0)
MOVE 10 STEPS
FORWARD (100)
100 200 300
FIRE
PLAY SOUND TADA
IMAGE67

Exercise 1
1. Turtle BASIC is used in Scratch 2. (True /False)
2. A computer executes instructions in a ---------(sequence / circle)
3. A remark is also called a ----------. (statement / comment)

6. The rest of the program is as follows.

REM Draw a square

FORWARD (100)
RIGHT (90)
FORWARD (100)
RIGHT (90)
FORWARD (100)
RIGHT (90)
FORWARD (100)
END

The instructions given above have meanings which are understood by the computer.
FORWARD (100) means that the turtle will move 100 steps going forward drawing a line.

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RIGHT (90) means that the turtle will turn 90 degrees to the right side.

END means that we have reached the end of the program. Write the instructions in Turtle
System as shown below.

7. Click run to see what the program does. We click RUN to execute the program. If a square
is drawn on the canvas (space on the right) the program is correct. The results are shown
below.

CLICK ON RUN

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8. Save the program by clicking on ‘file’, the on ‘Save as’ as shown below.

9. A window will pop up where you could select the location where you want to save your
file and name you file. Save in the Documents folder and use your full name and class as
the file name.

The Save Button

10. Hit the save button to complete saving your file.

Successful saving will the Turtle System window like the one below.

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 Activity 2
Poem: Instructions
How does my computer work?
It executes instructions.
Instructions from where?
From the user.
Who is the user?
The person operating the computer.
It maybe you or me,
Giving the computer,
Instructions.

Exercise 2
1. In a sequence ---------follow each other. (events/ programs)
2. A computer works by following ----------. (icons/ instructions)

3. ------------ icon. (Scratch / Turtle System)

Key points in this unit

• A computer operates by following instructions which are in a sequence.
• A sequence is a certain order in which related events follow each other.
• Instructions should be in correct order so that tasks can be done correctly.
• A remark is ignored by the computer when executing the instructions.
• To execute a program in Turtle System we click on RUN.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. The “FORWARD (100)” command is found in ----------.
A. Kodu B. Scratch C. Turtle System D. Microsoft Logo
2. Which command signals the end of a program?
A. RIGHT (90) B. Move 10 steps
C. FORWARD (100) D. END
3. To change the programming language in Turtle System we click on---------.
A. language B. file C. RUN D. view
4. Statements that tell a computer what to do are called -----------.
A. instructions B. letters C. words D. programming
5. ‘REM Draw a square’ is a -----------.
A. command B. turtle C. comment D. logo

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Structured Questions
1. For a computer to produce correct results instructions should be in the -------- order.
(right/safe)
2. Match the following items to their names.

ITEM NAME

Scratch

Run

Turtle

3. Match the following commands to their uses.

COMMAND USE
END Turn 90 degrees to the right
FORWARD (100) Finish the program
RIGHT (90) Move 100 units forward

4. --------- is a programming language used in Turtle System. (BASIC/ Scratch)

5. To execute a program in Turtle System we click ---------- (file/run)

Practical Questions
1. Create a scratch project with the following instructions.

2. Create a program in Turtle System that draws a circle.

3. Open Turtle System, go to help, select Examples 1 and load the program, “Simple drawing
with pauses”. Run it to see how it behaves.

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 Unit EDITING SEQUENCE OF
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
26 PROGRAMMABLE DEVICES

Key Words
Edit Instruction Run Programming language

Editing Instructions
A program is a sequence of instructions that perform tasks. After creating a program, a
programmer might need to edit the program. To edit is to change or modify the contents of
a file. Programs are edited to make them perform better.

Instructions in Scratch Edited instructions in Scratch

Instructions in Turtle System Edited instructions in Turtle System

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Editing a square using Turtle System
1. Launch the Turtle System program by clicking it on the desktop. The turtle program icon
is shown below.

2. The Turtle System window will open just like the one shown below.

3. Change the programming language from PASCAL to BASIC. To change the language,
click on language on the menu bar.

Select Turtle BASIC by clicking on Turtle BASIC

4. The below image shows the Turtle BASIC language selected.

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 Activity 1
Create a list of imaginary commands that you can use on a computer and explain their
meanings. For example
Print (picture: C:\Users\Never\Downloads\Shareit\Photo\image1.jpg), the command tells the
computer to show a picture on the screen and shows the computer where the picture is
located and its name.
Play (VLC Media Player: chitekete.mp3: C:\Users\Never\Music), the command tells the
computer to open VLC Media Player and play an audio file chtekete.mp3, the location of the
file is also given.
Create at most 10 commands. Explain your commands to the class. Teacher identifies best
commands and gives feedback.

Exercise 1
1. A command is an instruction. (True/False)
2. Sound is played on a computer using a --------. (media player/text editor)
3. The location of a file is where the file is stored on a computer. (True / False)

5. Open the, “Draw a square” file that you saved with your name and class. Click on file
then open program.

6. Select your program from the list shown in the documents folder. Here the program is
named Takunda Mashokosha 3B.

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7. After double clicking on the program it will open in Turtle System as shown below.

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8. Run the program. It is drawing a small square, black in colour.

9. Edit the program to change colour to red, increase thickness and increase length. The
following commands are used. Colour (RED), THICKNESS (20), FORWARD (400). Use
the program below to edit yours.

10. Click RUN and view the results. Results are shown in the picture below. The big red
square is shown on the canvas.

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 Activity 2: Quiz
Learners are put into groups and respond to quiz questions. Quiz questions are on the
meanings of commands. Examples of the commands are BLOT (100), FORWARD (10),
COLOUR (BLUE), move 10 steps, next costume, play sound meow, SETXY (0,0), say hello
for 2 secs, if on edge bounce and many other commands.

Exercise 2
1. A created program cannot be edited. (True/False)
2. Shapes drawn in Turtle System are shown on the ----------. (canvas/editor)
3. Programs are edited to make them perform better. (True /False)

Key points in this unit

• A computer operates by following instructions which are in a sequence.
• A program is a sequence of instructions that perform tasks
• To edit is to change or modify the contents of a file.
• Programs are edited to make them perform better.

Unit Revision Exercises

Multiple Choice Questions
1. A sequence of instructions that perform particular tasks is a -----------.
A. statement B. program C. sprite D. sentence
2. What does THICKNESS (20) mean?
A. Move right 20 steps B. Change the length to 20
C. Use line thickness of 20 D. Make thick
3. What is the name of the program open below?

A. Kodu Game Lab B. Microsoft Logo

C. Turtle System D. Scratch 2

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4. Which command changes colour to green using Turtle BASIC language?
A. COLOUR ‘GREEN’ B. COLOUR (green);
C. COLOUR(GREEN) D. COLOUR (green)

5. What is the name of this sprite?

A. Avery walking B. Ballerina
C. Anna D. Abby

Structured Questions
1. A ----------- is a sequence of instructions that perform tasks. (program /statement)
2. Match the following items to their names.

ITEM NAME

Microsoft Logo

Run

Turtle

Scratch

3. Match the following commands to their uses.

COMMAND USE
THICKNESS (40) Move 50 units forward
COLOUR(BLUE) Make thickness size 40
FORWARD (50) Make the colour blue

4. ------------ is a programming language used in Turtle System. (Pascal/Scratch)

5. To edit is to ----------- the contents of a file. (delete/modify)

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Practical Questions
1. Create a scratch project with the following instructions.

2. Create the following program in Turtle System.

3. Open Turtle System, go to help, select Examples 1 and load the program, “Olympic rings
1”. Run it to see how it behaves.

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TEST 3

Paper 1: Theory Time: 2 hours

Multiple Choice Questions (40 Marks)
1. A global connection of computers is called the ------------.
A. world wide web B. network C. internet D. links
2. Which statement is true about a web page?
A. A web page has a unique web address.
B. A web page is used to type.
C. A web page is shown on a keyboard.
D. A web page has no pictures.
3. Hyperlinks allows computer users to -------------.
A. draw pictures
B. have access to other web pages on the world wide web
C. select icons on the world wide web
D. work with files on the world wide web

4. What is pointed by the arrow?

A. Search box
B. Search button
C. Search text
D. Search engine
5. Which form of information is shown below?

A. Desktop computer B. Image

C. Text D. Sound
6. A message is -----------.
A. information sent or received B. text
C. something we can see D. sending something
7. Which of the following is a web browser?

A. B. C. D.

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8. The device below produces --------- information.

A. sound B. video C. text D. multimodal

9. Information that comes in various forms is called-----------.
A. sound B. video C. text D. multimodal
10. We send e-mails using devices that are connected to the ----------.
A. internet B. system C. wires D. connection
11. Text messaging is used to send ------- messages.
A. bad B. short C. long D. beautiful
12. What is on the picture below?

A. Keypad B. Letters C. Drawings D. Things

13. Which of the following is an instant messaging app.

A. B. C. D.
14. Which of the following is the send button?

A. B. C. D.
15. A smartphone gives --------- when new messages have been received.
A. advice B. replies C. inbox D. notifications
16. A data capture clerk ------------.
A. transfers data from paper formats into computer files
B. makes sure that sound is perfect at an event
C. should be slow at work
D. operates a sound system
17. A sound technician uses a --------------.
A. harrow B. mixing board C. turtle D. text editor
18. Before using a PA system, you should make sure that ------------.
A. all people have arrived
B. no one is laughing
C. all the components are working perfectly
D. no one is looking

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19. Programmers ------------.
A. write computer instructions B. are lazy
C. accept computer instructions D. write books
20. Which of the following is not a computer instruction?
A. FORWARD (25) B. Move 10 steps
C. Do your homework D. Next costume

Paper 2: Time: 1 hour 30 mins

Section A: Structured Questions (25 marks)

Answer any three questions.

1. (a) A program which shows web pages on a computer is called a ---- (word processor/
web browser)
(b) A connection of computers worldwide is called the ----------- (internet/ web page)
(c) A web page contains -------------, ------------ and ------------ (menu items / links/ cables/
buttons)
2. (a) A -----------looks for information on the world wide web. (web browser / search
engine)
(b) Label the following parts of a web browser. (Search engine / Search box/ Send /
Search button)

A. ------------ B. ----------- C.----------------

(c) --------------- is a search engine. (Amazon search / Google mail)
3. (a) -------, ------- and ------- are forms of information. (text / files / images / audio)
(b) Text typed in the search box is called --------- (information / search text)
(c) We can find answers for questions on the ------------ (network / world wide web)
4. (a) ---------- and ---------- are ICT jobs. (Miner/ Data capture clerk / Sound technician)
(b) We type data in the computer using a ---------- (mouse/ keyboard)
Recorded tracks should be free of ---------- and ----------- sounds. (cracking /
(c) 
popping/ running)
5. Give names to the following PA system components.
Component Name

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 (speaker / amplifier / microphone/ mixer/ cables/ stand)
6. (a) Writing computer instructions is called ------------- (editing / programming)
(b) Two programming languages for kids are -------- and ---------- scratch/ kodu / logo)
(c) Sprites are used in ------------ (turtle system / scratch 2 )
(d) ---- is an application that is used to learn programming. (Turtle system / Windows
10)

Section B: Practical Questions (15 Marks)

Answer any three questions, each question carries 5 marks

1. Capture the following details on an excel sheet.

Save the completed file in the documents folder. The filename should be your full name
and class. For example, Dingani John 3A.
2. Use a WhatsApp account given to send a message to your teacher. In the message first
write your full name and class for example, Selemani Spencer 3C.
Next write a message greeting your teacher.
Finally send any picture to your teacher. On the picture add a caption. The caption should
be your full name and class.
3. Open a web browser on your computer. Use the browser to find answers on the question,
what is a computer? After finding the information save a screenshot of the web page
with the information. The name of the screenshot should be your full name and class. For
example, Mlambo Melusi 3D.

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4. Use scratch to write the following program. Use the sprite Cassy Dance.

Save the project. The file name should be your name and class. For example, Phiri Ayanda
3A.
5. Create a program that draws a square in Turtle System. Save the project. The file name
should be your name and class. For example, Miles Getty 3A. The program is given
below.

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