SETTING UP A COMPUTER SYSTEM
CLASS: PRIMARY 4 SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDY
TOPIC: SETTING UP A COMPUTER SYSTEM
To set up a computer system, you must unbox and unwrap your new computer and all of its components which are:
(a) The computer cables: A computer cable is one or more wires which are covered in plastic that transmits power or data between devices.
Types of Computer Cables
1. Power Cable: It supplies power to the system unit, monitor, printer etc.
2. USB Cable: It is used to connect other parts of the computer such as mouse, keyboard etc to the system unit.
3. Ethernet Cable: It is a network cable used on a wired network in an organization. This cable connects wired devices together to the local network for file sharing and Internet access.
(b) Parts of the Computer:
1. Monitor
2. Keyboard
3. Mouse
4. System Unit
5. Other devices e.g speaker, scanner etc
Questions:
1. _________ cable connects other computer parts to the system unit
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___________ cable connects wired devices together to the local network for file sharing and Internet access.
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State three types of computer cables
(a) ______________
(b) ______________
(c) ______________
