This document is a student workbook for learning basic computer skills in primary school. It contains lessons on computer hardware, operating systems, basic programs like Microsoft Word and Paint, keyboard functions, and proper computer use and care. The workbook uses simple language and illustrations to teach students computer terminology, components, how to use common software, and proper procedures for operating and maintaining computers.

1. MY COMPUTER
YEAR 1
NAME:………………………………………
CLASS:………………………………………
SCHOOL:…………………………………

2. THIS BOOK BELONGS TO:-
NAME: …………………………………………………
GENDER: …………………………………………
DATE OF BIRTH: ………………………………
HOBBY: …………………………………………………
AMBITION: ……………………………………
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3. PREFACE
This book is designed to help the primary
school pupils those in the Year 1, 2, and 3
who like to learn on how to operate the
computers that had been taught throughout
the schools.
On behalf of that, this book had been
produced to help the teachers and pupils in
teaching and learning the computers.
By using the simple language and attractive
illustrations hopefully it may help the pupils
to learn interestingly.
Good learners always try.
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4. Paste the picture of your school computer lab.
Ask your teacher for help.
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5. Plan Of My Computer Lab
1-Colour your seat in the computer lab.
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6. 2) Colour the timetable of your computer lesson.
3) Tick / (Yes) or X (No) to the boxes below.
a) I like learning computer.
b) Learning computer is boring.
c) I want to have a computer.
d) Computer is not giving benefits.
TIME 7.40 8.10 8.40 9.10 9.40 10.10 10.40 11.10 11.40 12.10 12.40
SUNDAY B
MONDAY R
TUESDAY E
WEDNESDAY A
THURSDAY K
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7. Computer Log Book
1) The log book is used to record the using of
the computers.
2) Complete the log book below. Ask your teacher
to help.
Computer Log Book
No Date Time User Name Class Subject Software Signature
1. 2/1/08 8-9am Alia bt Amir 1A BI Word alia
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8. Computer Hardware
1)We use computer to process data and
information.
2)The computer hard wares are the CPU
(Centre Processing Unit), Monitor, Mouse and
Keyboard.
3) The added computer hard wares are Printer,
Diskette,AVR (Auto Voltage Regulator), Compact
Disk,USB Drive, Scanner and CD Drive.
4) Computer can process the task if it has
components such as hardware, software and
users (human).
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9. Write and colour the hardware.
Monitor
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10. CPU (Centre Processing Unit)
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11. Keyboard
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12. Mouse
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13. AVR (Auto Voltage Regulator)
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14. CD (Compact Disk)
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15. Diskett
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16. CD Drive
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17. Speaker
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18. Laptop
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19. Flash Drive
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20. Colour the hardware
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21. Windows Programme
Windows is operating system software which had been
used to runs the basic system of computers.
According to a research more than 95 % of the
personal computer (PC) in this world used the Windows
operating system.
It is easier to use Windows than other operating
system software. By using the system we do not have
to type the instructions but just click the mouse onto
the icons. The icons will represent the programmers,
folders and files.
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22. Follow the instructions to open the
Windows Programmer:-
i) Switch on the AVR
ii) Switch on the CPU.
iii) Switch on the monitor.
iv) Wait until the Windows desktop displayed.
v) Click the start and the
programme menu.
vi) List of programmers will display.
vii) Click the chosen programme.
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23. Arrange the procedures.
Switch on the AVR.
Click (X CLOSE) to exit the programme.
Choose and click the programmer icon.
Click TURN OFF to the computer and
off the electric supply.
Switch on the CPU and wait for the
desktop to display.
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24. Name the computer hardware.
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28. Match them.
Monitor CPU
Keyboard
Mouse
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29. Match them.
printer
CD
mouse
diskett
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30. Give meaning of words.
KEYBOARD = for typing
 MOUSE = _____________
 CPU = _________________
 MONITOR = ____________
 CD = __________________
 PRINTER = _____________
 SPEAKER = _____________
 CD DRIVE = ____________
 LAPTOP = ______________
 AVR = _________________
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31. Fill in with correct letters.
C P U
s p k e r
k y b a d
d s k t t
m n i t r
l p t o
p r n t r
m s e
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32. Rules in the Computer Lab
Write True or False:-
1. Go to the computer lab with teacher.
2. We can eat and drink in the.
computer lab.
3. Computer can be used for typing,
drawing and calculating.
4. On and off the computer according
to the procedures.
5. We can manage any computers
disorder in the lab.
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33. How to use the mouse.
When the mouse moves, the pointer will
move on the desktop screen, too.
There are 4 ways to use the mouse:-
1- Left click
2- Right click
3- Double click
4- Click and Drag
Find and circle the mouse:
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34. Fill in with suitable word.
1. 2.
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3. 4.
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Left click Click and drag Double click Right click
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35. Start with Word
Word Programmer is use for typing task.
We can start using the programmer like this:-
1- Switch on the computer.
2- Click Microsoft Word icon.
3- Click the Start button.
4- Bring the pointer forward and click on the word
programmer.
5- Bring the pointer to the File menu
And click New.
6- Choose New Document and click
the OK button.
Icons on the Screen
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36. My Document – for keeping data
in the computer
My Computer – keeping data using
the hardwares
Recycle Bin – place to keep
deleted data
Microsoft Office – for typing
text
Internet – to get infos by
surfing the website
Draw and name the icons.
Internet Microsoft Office My Computer
Paint My Document Recycle Bin
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37. Paint
___________ ____________
____________
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___________
Icons on the screen
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38. Printer
Print Preview
Save
Copy
Paste
Match the icons.
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Copy

39. Keyboard
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Print
Save
Paste
Bold

40. Keyboard is functioning to give instructions
to the computer to keep data. The keys
that often use are:-
Page Back
Up/Down space
Space Enter
bar
Caps lock Shift
Delete Tab
Complete the words given:-
i) B A C K
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41. ii) C _ P S L _ C K
iii) S P_ C E B_R
iv) P _ G E D O_N/U P
v) T_ B
vi) E _ T _ R
vii) D_ L E _ E
Write the function of the keys:-
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42. 1. = bring page up
2. = bring page down
3. = capital letter
4. = _______________
5. = _______________
6. = ________________
7. = ________________
exit erase space next line
erase all all capital letters cursor moves
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Page Up
Page Down
Enter
Delete
Back
Shift
Tab

43. 8.
= ______________
9.
=______________
10. = _____________
Complete the crossword.
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Caps Lock
Esc

44. R
Clues:
MONITOR WORD
MOUSE PRINTER CPU
DISKET T ICON
Find and colour the icons.
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45. Write the meaning for each icon.
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46. = text box
= ____________
= ____________
= ____________
= ____________
= ____________
How to save the document
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47. Steps to follow on how to save the
document:-
1. Click the File menu and choose Save As.
2. The Save As box will appear.
3. Click My Document.
4. Type a name at the File Name.
5. The click the Save button.
6. File will be keeping in My Document
in the C: (hard disk).
Rearrange the steps to Save Document.
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48. File will be keeping in My Document in
the C: (hard disk).
The Save As box will appear.
Choose My Document at Save In.
Click File menu and click Save As.
Type a name at the File Name box.
Then click the Save button.
Name the keys with numbers given.
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49. 1.Escape
2.___________ 4.____________
3.___________ 5.____________
6.___________
7.___________
Using the Paint Programme
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50. We can use the Paint programme to
draw,colour or edit pictures.The Paint icons
are:-
Draw the icons
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51. 1. Pencil 3.Brush
2. Fill with Colour
4. Text 6. Eraser
5. Air Brush
Find, circle and colour the words.
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52. QW E R K E Y B O A R D Q W E O
T E Z U O K L P A I B O I Y I F
A S C O M P U T E R A U P A J A
S E F U P H I P O J A E F B I M
D I S K E T T M H A E U D E O R
A G R A N G I M O U S E R E R M
G I J O K P A E S A T U H O G J
L A P T O P E R D E R G I K O N K
B A H A K P U V C M O N I T O R A
C O M P A C T D I S K U N K E R A
Clues:-
COMPUTER LAPTOP DISKETT
MONITOR MOUSE KEYBOARD
COMPACT DISK
Computer Maintainance
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53. There is a few ways to care your
computer:-
1-Wet cloth – use a wet cloth with soap to
wipe the monitor.
2-Soft brush – use to clean the power
system.
3-Air Spray – use to clean the dust in the
keyboard.
4-Dust Cover – use to cover the computer
hardware.
CONGRATULATIONS
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54. To …………………………………………………………………….
on his/her achievement in learning computer
by using the My Computer Book Year 1.
Well done.
Writer,
Rozanita Ahmad
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