Ruth M' Matolo Email: ruthmatolo50yahoo'com Cell Phone: [phone] Station: Machakos Girls High scho

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Ruth M. MatoloE-mail ruthmatolo50_at_yahoo.comCell
Phone [phone]Station Machakos Girls High
school

• KNEC Examiner - 451

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Syllabus Topics

• Overview of Computer Studies syllabus topics from
  Form 1 4 and time allocation of each topic.

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FORM 1 Syllabus Topics

• Introduction to computers - 18 lessons
• Computer systems - 49 lessons
• Operating systems - 32 lessons

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Form 2Application Packages

• Word processors - 18 lsns
• Spreadsheets - 18 lsns
• Databases - 18 lsns
• Desktop publishing (DTP) - 18 lsns
• Internet and E-mail - 18 lsns
• Security threats and data controls - 18 lsns

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Form 3

• Data representation in a computer - 26 lsns
• Data processing 24 lsns
• Elementary programming principles 38 lsns
• System development - 44 lsns

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Form 4

• Introduction to networking and data
  communication - 24 lessons
• Application areas of ICT - 8 lessons
• Impact of ICT on society - 8 lessons
• Career opportunities in ICT - 4 lessons
• Project - 50 lessons

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Form 1 Chapter 1

• Introduction to computers
• Definition of a computer
• Physical parts of a computer
• Classification of computers
• Development of computers
• Areas where computers are used
• The computer laboratory
• Practical hands on skills
• Booting, shutting, keyboard Mouse skills

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Form 1 Chapter 2

• 2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEMS
• Description of a computer system
• Input devices
• The central processing unit (CPU)
• Output devices
• Secondary storage devices and media
• Power supply peripheral device interfacing
• Basic computer setup and cabling
• Computer software
• Criteria for selecting a computer system

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Form 1 Chapter 1

• 3.0 OPERATING SYSTEM
• Definition of Operating system
• Functions of Operating system
• Types of Operating system
• Factors to consider when choosing an OS
• How OS organizes information
• Getting started with Microsoft Windows
  Practical.
• Managing files and folders Practical
• Disks management using Windows Practical.
• Installation and configuration of an OS
  Practical.