SUBJECT: I.C.
CLASS: SS 1
DATE:
TERM: 3rd TERM
WEEK FOUR
TOPIC: BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS I
Reference book: Hiit @ School, Computer Studies for Senior Secondary Education.
CONTENT
Description of Booting Process
Booting is the process of starting the computer and loading the operating system. This is the process where
the computer prepares itself for proper operations. When the operating system is loaded, the icons on the
desktop in windows displayed.
TYPES OF BOOTING
There are two types of booting
1. Cold booting
2. Warm booting
Cold booting is the process of starting the computer from a switched off state.
Warm booting is the process of re-starting the operating system without switching on the computer. For
example, in windows this can be done by pressing “Alt” and “Ctrl” with two left fingers and “Del” key with a
right finger.
COMPONENTS OF THE WINDOWS DESKTOP
The basic components of the Windows desktops are:
1. Icons
2. Taskbars, and
3. Background
ICON: an icon in window is a small picture or object that represents a file, program, web page or command.
Most of the time, the icon relates to the function of the item that it represents. For example, My Computer.
Taskbar: a taskbar is a visual device on the desktop that typically shows the user which applications (tasks)
are currently active and running. In some systems, the user is allowed to modify the contents, location, or
appearance of the taskbar. It is usually fund at the bottom of the desktop.
Background: it is also called a desktop. It is the area where icons and windows are displayed. It is it is the
beginning point after the operating system is fully loaded; the desktop appears for the user to issue an
instruction or command. The desktop is the windows interface and your primary usage area.
Evaluation
1. What is booting?
2. Describe the two ways of booting a computer system.
Reading Assignment: Hiit @ School, Computer Studies for Senior Secondary Education. Pages 42-43.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. The process of starting a system is a) loading b) booting c) troubleshooting.
2. The process of starting the computer from a switched off state is____ a) cold b) warm c) lukewarm
3. The following are components of windows desktop except___ a) icons b) byte c) taskbar
4. The process of re-starting the computer from a switched off state is __a) warm b) cold c) lukewarm
5. __ is the area where icons and windows are displayed a) desktop b) palmtop c) laptop
THEORY
1. Explain the basic components of windows desktop.
2. Explain the types of booting you know.