COMPUTER NOTES FOR FORM ONEClick the links below to view the notes:TOPIC 1 – INFORMATIONTOPIC 2 – THE COMPUTERTOPIC 3 – THE COMPUTER SOFTWARETOPIC 4 – COMPUTER HANDLINGTOPIC 5 – COMPUTER EVOLUTION
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TOPIC 5: COMPUTER EVOLUTION Early Computer Development The historical background of development of computer Explain historical background of development of computer Actually speaking electronic data processing does not go back more than just half a centaury i.e. they are in existence merely from early 1940’s. In early days when our ancestor used to reside in cave the counting was a problem. Still it is stated becoming difficult. When they started using stone to count their animals or the possession they never knew that this day will lead to a computer of today. People today started following a set of procedure…
TOPIC 4: COMPUTER HANDLING Computer handling is sometimes called computer maintenance. Computer handling is the process of caring the computer and its accessories so that it can perform its work properly. Power Management This is the process of dealing with power disturbances. Power disturbances include: surge: is the voltage increase above 110% of the normal voltage brown out: this is power sags which last just less than a second. it is caused by power overload sparks: this is power overload which last for fractions of a second. It is caused by starting and stopping of heavy welding and lightening equipment. liquid: liquid causes short circuits dust:…
TOPIC 3: THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE Software Concepts The computer software Define computer software Software refers to the programs that control the operation of a computer . Software is is a program and its documentation in a nutshell the term software describes the programs that are used to operate the computer system. Types of computer software State types of computer software There are two types of computer software i) Application Software ii) System Software The difference between systems software and application software Differentiate systems software from application software DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE SYSTEM SOFTWAREAPPLICATION SOFTWARE System software is used…
TOPIC 2: THE COMPUTER Significance of Computer The Computer Define a computer A computer can be defined in several ways but the best definition of a computer should contain main terms like INPUT, PROCESS, STORAGE and OUTPUT. The following are various definitions of the computer A Computer is: An electronic machine that processes raw data to produce information Is an electronic device that receives or accept input[data] processes it and then produces output or information Is a machine programmed to accept data process it into useful information [output] Is an electronic devices that works under the control of stored program,…
TOPIC 1: INFORMATION Concept of Information The meaning of Data Define Data Data and information are used interchangeably but they are quite different. Consider this example: when a student is admitted at school he/she fills a form with details such as parents names, date of birth, place of domicile , address ,phone number and so on, those details are referred as data. When such data are used by the school authority then the school get the information about a particular student. Data can be defined as facts about something that can be used in calculating, reasoning or planning. Data (Input) is a collection of unprocessed items, which can…
BOOK KEEPING NOTES FOR FORM FOUR Click the links below to view the notes: TOPIC 1 – BILLS OF EXCHANGE TOPIC 2 – JOINT VENTURES TOPIC 3 – CONSIGNMENTS TOPIC 4 – PARTNERSHIPS TOPIC 5 – DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS TOPIC 6 – ELEMENTS OF AUDITING
TOPIC 6: ELEMENTS OF AUDITING Elements of Auditing Meaning of Auditing Define auditing Auditing refers to a systematic and independent examination of books, accounts, documents and vouchers of an organization to ascertain how far the financial statements present a true and fair view of the concern. It also attempts to ensure that the books of accounts are properly maintained by the concern as required by law. Auditing has become such a ubiquitous phenomenon in the corporate and the public sector that academics started identifying an “Audit Society”. The auditor perceives and recognizes the propositions before him/her for examination, obtains evidence, evaluates…
TOPIC 5: DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS Departmental Accounts The Trading Account for a Departmental Store Draw up the trading account for a departmental store Introduction: Departmental Accounts are accounts relating to the several departments or sections of a business drawn up with a view to ascertaining their individual performances. A business may have a number of departments each dealing in a different type of goods. For instance, Departmental Store is an example of large scale trading by a retail trader. In order to carryout business more efficiently, a businessman divides his store into many sections, each section is called a Department. In…
TOPIC 4: PARTNERSHIPS Partnership The Basic Characteristics of a Partnership Describe the basic characteristics of a partnership Definition: The proprietorship form of ownership suffers from certain limitations such as limited resources, limited skill and unlimited liability. Expansion in business requires more capital and managerial skills and also involves more risk. A proprietor finds him unable to fulfill these requirements. This call for more persons come together, with different edges and start business. For example, a person who lacks managerial skills but may have capital. Another person who is a good manager but may not have capital. When these persons come…