IT THEORY ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE DATE: 23 JULY 2023 STUDENT NAME :………………………………
COURSE:……………………………….. MODE OF STUDY DAY/WEEKEND ……………………………………………
QUESTION 1
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TABLE [10 MARKS]
ITEM EXPLANATION
NETWORKING
DEVICE These are also known as networking
hardware.These are physical devices that
allows hardware on a computer to
interact with another.
OPERATING It is the program that after being initially
SYSTEM loaded into a computer by a boot
program, manages all the other
application programs in a computer. The
application programs make use of
operating system by making requests for
services through a defined application
program interface (API). OS functions
include boot, memory management,
loading and execution, data security, disk
management, process management,
device controlling, printing controlling
and user interface.
IMPACT PRINTER This is a printing device in which a
printing element directly strikes a
surface. It creates immediate contact
between the ink ribbons and paper. They
EXAMPLE
HUB :it is basically a multi-port
repeater. It connects multiple wires
from different branches. Hubs can
not filter data hence, data packets
are sent to all the connected devices,
this means that the domain of all
connected devices remains one.
There are three types of hub namely
active hub, passive hub and
intelligent hub.
i. intelligent hub: they
provide flexible data
rates to network devices
and monitor traffic
passing through the hub
to each port.
ii. Passive hub: these hubs
collect wiring from nodes
and power supply from
the active hub. Passive
hubs cannot be used to
extend the distance
between nodes
iii. Active hub: these have
power supply and can
clean ,boost and relay
the signal along with the
network.
MICROSOFT WINDOWS: this is one of
the most popular operating system
types and is preloaded on most new
PC hardware. Windows OS has been
around since the 1980s and has
several updates and versions. It
contains a control panel, a desktop
and a desk assistant, disk cleanup,
event viewer, just to mention a few.
Microsoft windows has advantages of
it being compatible with many other
kinds of software and that is why
many users prefers it the most.
DAISY WHEEL PRINTER: uses
interchangeable pre-formed type
elements ,each with typically 96
glyphs to generate high quality
IT THEORY ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE DATE: 23 JULY 2023 STUDENT NAME :………………………………
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can be noisy yet very popular. The impact output comparable to premium type
printers have mechanical components writers such as IBM bt two to three
that allows printing. times faster.

REPETITIVE This is a condition in which the prolonged
STRAIN INJURY performance of repetitive actions,
typically with the hands, causes pain or
impairment of function in the tendons
and muscles involved. RSI can be treated
at home which is also called selfcare.
UTILITY This is a program specifically designed to
PROGRAM help manage and tune system or
application software. It is used to support
the computer infrastructure. It enhances
performance, manages space, manages
files and data, helps to customize desktop
and interface.
TENDONITIS: a condition in which the
tissue connecting muscle to bone
become inflamed. Tendonitis can be
treated with rest, physical therapy
and medicine to reduce the pain.
Long lasting tendon inflammation can
cause a tendon to tear, a torn tendon
might need a surgery.
ANTIVIRUS: it is designed to detect
and remove viruses and other kinds
of malicious software from your
computer or laptop. Once installed,
most antivirus software runs
automatically in the background to
provide real-time protection against
virus attacks.

QUESTION 2
GIVE THE PURPOSE OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING [10 MARKS]
ITEM EXPLANATION

DVD-ROM DVD-ROM (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC-READ ONLY MEMORY) are widely used
to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-
ROM disc. It is used to store files permanently which cannot be changed,
write-over or erased.

ANTI VIRUS It is a computer program meant to prevent, detect, and remove malware.
SOFTWARE

COPYRIGHT Thes refers to the rights granted to the creators or copyright holders of
original works. It works to control ownership, use, and distribution of
creative and expressive works. It enables content creators to get paid.
NETWORK Their role is to ensure the stable operation of the computer networks.
ADMNISTRATOR These include developing, planning, installing, configuring, installing,
maintaining , supporting and optimizing all network hardware, software and
communication links.

COMPUTER ETHICS Helps us to understand the good and bad outcomes when using computers
online. Computer ethics helps to prevent computer crimes, privacy,
anonymity and intellectual properties.

QUESTION 3
IT THEORY ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE DATE: 23 JULY 2023 STUDENT NAME :………………………………
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NAME ONE PERIPHERAL DEVICE OF YOUR CHOICE AND DESCRIBE IT [5 MARKS]
NAME: SCANNER

DESCRIPTION: It is a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazines pages and
similar sources for computer editing and display. There are important benefits of document scanning which
include improved accessibility, reclaimed physical space, enhanced security and increased productivity.