Addressing Knowledge Based Evidence for BSBITU101

Running Head: COMPUTER SKILLS 1
IT WRITE UP
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Addressing knowledge based evidence for BSBITU101
10 Written questions.
1. Used to display the processed information and various functions that enhance the operation
of the computer like the applications and other computer icons.
Monitor
2. Used to enter characters into the computer system through typing by pressing the buttons.
Keyboard
3. Used to position the cursor on the monitor to enhance the operation by the user.
Mouse
4. Moving the cursor to the desired file and double clicking opens the file automatically. State
whether it’s true or false.
True
5. Elaborate on how to create a folder.
According to Comer(2018):
a) Choose the place you need to create the folder on the desk top.
b) Right click on the blank space opening a drop down menu
c) Selection an option ‘new’
d) Click folder, name it and click the enter button on the key board.
6. Outline the importance of saving files and folders on to a thumb drive
 It enhances easy retrieval of data in case the computer shuts down due to power
loss hence a flash drive acts as a back up
 Easily portable hence the information can be used anywhere

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7. Exit command is usually located at the applications tool bar and is used to close a program or
a file. State whether it’s true or false.
True
8. Very dim light during the day, very bright light during the night, very small font when typing
causes eye strain. State whether it’s true or false.
True.
9. Outline the steps for shutting down a computer
According to Slavin & Schoech (2017):
 click the ‘windows’ button at the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
 click shut down
 confirm whether there is unsaved work and save by clicking cancel, if saved
then click ok
 the computer will shut down
10. outline the keyboard shot cut for pasting
Ctrl+ V