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Hexco Assignment - Theory 1
Hexco Assignment - Theory 1
Hexco Assignment - Theory 1
HEXCO
HIGHER EDUCATION EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
THEORY ASSIGNMENT 1
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
QUESTION 2
Distinguish between
a) Save and Save As [4 marks]
b) “Cut and Paste” and “Copy and Paste” [4 marks]
c) Give advantages of Word processing [4 marks]
QUESTION 3
Greendale High School has received a donation of computers from the government. These
computers have network cards for accessing the internet.
a). State three advantages and three disadvantages of using internet in the school. [6 marks]
b). Give four examples of social networks. [4 marks]
c). Define the term internet. [2 marks]
QUESTION 4
a) State any 2 threats to computers. [2 marks]
b) Define the term virus and give an example of anti-virus software. [2 marks]
c) State three (3) effects of virus on computer. [3 marks]
d) Give five (5) ways to protect computers from virus. [5 marks]
QUESTION 5
a). Name 4 desktop publishing packages [4 marks]
b) State and explain any 5 features of a Desktop publishing package. [8 marks]