Form 2 Computer Studies questions and answers on Wordprocessing

Differentiate between a footer and a footnote.

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Explanation/Answer Text:
-Footer refers to a text or graphics entered below the bottom margin on a page while footnote is a text at the bottom of a page, giving further information about something mentioned in the document.
Questions/Lessons List

1. Define the term word processing as used in computing. ( free lesson)


2. List four examples of word processors. ( free lesson)


3. Distinguish between “Save” and “Save As” command. ( free lesson)


4. Distinguish between a page break and a selection break as used in word processing. ( free lesson)


5. Differentiate between a footer and a footnote. ( free lesson)


6. Distinguish between small caps and all caps as used in word processing ( free lesson)


7. Explain the function of each of these keys combination as used in word processing i) CTRL+V ii)CTRL+X ( free lesson)


8. Differentiate between overtype mode and insert mode as used in word processing. ( free lesson)


9. A student typed the word centre in a word processing document and realized that it was underlined with red wavy line. The student considered the word to be correctly spelled. Explain the possible reasons why the program responded in this manner. ( free lesson)


10. State ways of creating a table in word processor. ( free lesson)


11. Distinguish between term dropped cap and in margin cap as used in word processing. ( free lesson)


12. Differentiate between autocorrect and autocomplete features ( free lesson)


13. List four types of proof reading tools in a word processing. ( free lesson)


14. State five features of word processor. ( free lesson)


15. Explain the term collate as used in printing. ( free lesson)


16. Define the term indent. ( free lesson)


17. List three methods of indenting in word processing. ( free lesson)


18. Define the term word wrap. ( free lesson)


19. State two examples of icons found in each of the following. (i)Formatting toolbar (ii)standard toolbar ( free lesson)


20. List four types of page formatting features. ( free lesson)


21. Write the formula for adding numbers in a table using word processor. ( free lesson)


22. Define the term clipart ( free lesson)


23. Outline the steps followed to crop a picture. ( free lesson)


24. With aid of an example,define the term symbol as used in word processing. ( free lesson)


25. Give two factors to consider when choosing a word processor. ( free lesson)


26. Explain the use of tab key in a word processor table. ( free lesson)


27. Describe the term text box ( free lesson)


28. Define the term orientation as used in computers. ( free lesson)


29. Give two types of page orientation. ( free lesson)


30. Outline the steps followed in applying bullets to a typed text. ( free lesson)


31. List three files used in mail merging ( free lesson)


32. Outline the steps followed to merge cells in a word processor table ( free lesson)


33. Outline the steps for printing document ( free lesson)


34. Describe four character case options available in a word processor ( free lesson)


35. Define the term mail merging. ( free lesson)


36. Explain the content of the files that are created in mail merge. ( free lesson)


37. Describe the process of mail merging. ( free lesson)


38. Mention three benefit of mail merging. ( free lesson)


39. Distinguish between replace and replace all as used in word processing. ( free lesson)


40. Give three advantages of using tables to represent data. ( free lesson)


41. A student would like to view the synonyms of an English word in a document ( free lesson)


42. Outline the steps followed to convert a table into text ( free lesson)


43. Define the term saving ( free lesson)


44. Give two functions of thesaurus ( free lesson)


45. Distinguish between template and wizard ( free lesson)


46. Differentiate between superscript and subscript ( free lesson)


47. Define the term pasting as used in a word processor ( free lesson)


48. Distinguish between formatting and editing ( free lesson)


49. State four advantages of using word processor package over a typewriter ( free lesson)


50. Define the term symbols as used in word processing. ( free lesson)


51. Define the term tool bar ( free lesson)


52. Distinguish between printing multiple copies and multiple pages ( free lesson)


53. Mention three disadvantages of using word processor. ( free lesson)


54. Define the term clipboard as used in one processing. ( free lesson)


55. Give a benefit of print previewing a document ( free lesson)


56. Mention two ways of opening a word document ( free lesson)