Classwork Series and Exercises {Computer Science – JSS1}: Fundamental Computer Operation

Computer Science JSS 1,Week 4

Topic: Fundamental Computer Operation

System start-up (switching on a computer). All computer component, cable and devices must be connected together, before switching on a computer system. To switch on the computer, simply press the power button on the system unit

When you switch on your computer system, the computer verifies its entire component in order to make it ready for performing operation. This process is called booting

Types Of Booting

There are two types of booting

1. Cold Booting: Cold booting is the process of turning on the computer system for the first time. This is done by pressing the power button on the system unit and monitor.
2. Warm Booting: warm booting is the process of re-booting the already booted system without switching of the computer; the short cut is CRT, ALT + DEL keys to be pressed.

System Shut Down

When you’re done with what you are doing with the computer, it is very important you short down the computer do no form the habit of turning it on and off all the time you use it this may cause serious problem to compute system. Make sure all running applications and being saved and closed to avoid loss of files

Steps to Shut Down the Computer

1. Save and close all running application
2. Click on the start button on desktop
3. Click on turn off
4. Select turn off from the option displayed
5. Click ok and wait for minute while window is shorting down
6. Switch of the plug from the sockets.

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