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CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS BY SIZES

1. Super computers are very big in size and they are
most powerful and expensive computers. They have
large storage memories. Inside a super computer
are several smaller computers which can work for
different purposes.
SIZE TYPE FUNCTIONS
2. Mainframe computers are large in size and they
Analog Computer Special Purpose occupy space. Mainframe computers are made of
Micro Computer
Digital Computer several units connected together. They are generally
Mini Computer Multi-Purpose
used in big organization for large scale processing.
Hybrid Computer
Mainframe Computer 3. Mini computers are the smaller size of mainframe
Super Computer computers and they consists of few separate units
connected together. They use less space and can be
Classification of computers are into 3 groups operated by non-computer experts.
which are based according to their SIZES, 4. Micro computers are the smallest in size. They are
TYPES and FUNCTIONS. general purpose computer that contains a small CPU
called Microprocessor.

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CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS BY TYPES
(Types of Computer)
1. Analog computer is a device that uses continuous
processes, lengths or signals to perform a
computation. Examples are thermometer, Fuel
gauge, Speed meter, Switch, remote controller. Etc
2. Digital Computer is a device that works digitally
and are represented by the digits 0 and 1. Examples
are Calculator, touch screen, digital watch. Etc
3. Hybrid Computers are computers that combine
both the features of digital and analog computers
together. For example, fuel dispensers at petrol
station has a fuel pumper and a digital calculator
that calculates the volume and amount of fuel sold.
The Pump is an analog while the calculator is
digital.
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TOPIC 4
CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS BY PURPOSE
1. Special Purpose Computer: is a device that is
developed or programmed to perform only one task.
Examples are Iron, Fan, Radio, Television, Calculator
etc.
2. Multi-Purpose Computer is a device that is developed
or programmed to perform two or more task or
function. Examples are Computers, 3 in 1 printer,
Motor Car, Smart Phones etc
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LOCATIONS ON WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM PARTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM UNIT

1. Desktop: This is the first page you see when you
successfully turn on a computer. It contains CD Drive
shortcuts to programs installed on a computer.
2. Documents: This is where all important files are
Floppy Drive
stored
3. Music: This is where all music and audio files are Power Button
HDD Light
stored.
USB Port
4. Videos: This is where all video files are stored.
5. Pictures: This is where all picture files are stored. 1. CD Drive: this is where a CD (Compact Disk) can be
6. Downloads: This is where all downloaded files are accessed.
2. Floppy Drive: This is where Floppy Diskette can be
stored. accessed.
7. Recycle Bin: This is where all deleted files are 3. Power Button: this is where the computer is
switched on.
stored.
4. USB Port: This is where a flash drive can be
accessed.
5. HDD Light: This indicates the presence of Hard Disk
on the computer.

TOPIC 7
HARDCOPY & SOFTCOPY
A soft copy is a document saved on a computer. It is the
electronic version of a document, which can be opened
and edited using a software program. It is viewed using
computer display screen.
A hard copy is a printed document. It may be a text file,
photograph, drawing, or any other file that is printed on a
paper. A printer produces hardcopy information.
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Practical Guide Pick Tool

Graphics with Corel Draw Shape Tool

Crop Tool
Zoom Tool
Freehand Tool
Smart Fill Tool
Rectangle Tool
Ellipse Tool
Polygon Tool

Basic Shapes Tool

Text Tool
Table Tool
Uses of Mouse Cursors
Parallel Dimension Tool
This is use for moving objects
Straight line connector Tool
This is use for resizing in a diagonal manner
Blend Tool
This is use for resizing the width of an
object (dragging Left or Right) Eye Dropper Tool
This is use for resizing the height of an
object (dragging up or down) Outline Pen Tool
Fill Tool
Interactive Fill Tool
Typing Text Drawing Shapes
1. Click on the text tool. 1. Click on any shape tool you wish to draw.
2. Click on where you want the text to appear 2. Click and drag down to draw the shape.
3. Type text from the keyboard.
Applying colors to shapes and texts
1. Click on the shape or text.
2. Choose a color from the color pallets.
Changing Font Style
1. Click on the text.
2. At the top of the page, click on the drop down arrow
Applying a Pattern fill background on a shape
beside font lists.
1. Click on the shape.
3. Click on the font you like.
2. Click on fill tool.
3. Click on pattern fill.
4. Click on the dropdown arrow and click on any design.
Applying image inside a shape ( Powerclip ) 5. Click on ok.
1. Place the image on the folder.
2. Select both the image and the shape. Importing Pictures
3. Click on effect menu. 1. Click on File Menu.
4. Click on power clip.
2. Click on Import.

3. Select the picture.

4. Click on import.

Inserting symbols
1. Click on text menu
2. Click on insert symbol character.
3. A dialog box should appear at the right.
4. Type in “WEBDINGS” Or “WINGDINGS” and press enter key.
5. Click and drag out the clip art.
Designing An ID Card
Step A. Draw the ID card background
1. Click on rectangle tool
2. Click and drag to the desired shape.
Step B: Insert a Clip Art Logo
1. Click on Text Menu
2. Select Insert Symbol Characters or Press CTRL + F11 key on the
keyboard
3. In the insert character box, select the font dropdown and search for
WEBDINGS OR WINGDINGS
4. Click and drag out your desired clip art.
Step C: Type in the Company Name and Address
1. Click on Text tool
2. Click on where you want to start typing in order to show a blinking
cursor.
3. Type your desired text.
Step D: Type the words “IDENTITY CARD” as the heading
Step E: Insert the holders passport photograph.
1. Click on file and select import or Press CTRL + I key on the keyboard.
2. On the import dialog box, select the desired picture.
3. Click and drag on the screen to draw out the picture.
Step F: Type in the holder’s Full Name.
Step G: Type in the Position of the Holder.

Designing Greeting Cards and logos

Step A. Draw a portrait rectangle shape.
Step B: Apply Pattern Fill Effect on the rectangle
1. Click on Fill Tool.
2. Select Pattern Fill.
3. Click on the dropdown arrow then choose your preferred design.
4. Click on OK.
Step C: Draw another portrait rectangle shape and place it on the first shape to
form a border
Step D: Type the words.
Step E: Apply font style on the texts.
4. Click on the text
5. Click on the dropdown arrow beside font lists
6. Choose your preferred font.
Step F: Insert your prepared webdings or wingdings clip art symbols.
Step G: Apply different colors on your objects.
1. Select the item or object
2. Click on your preferred color from the color palletes.
Step H: Follow these steps if your color pallete is missing.
1. Click on windows menu.
2. Select color palletes.
3. Choose default palletes.