Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Junior Secondary School 1

SUBJECT:  BUSINESS STUDIES           

CLASS:  JSS1

DATE:

TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK SIX

TOPIC:  CARE OF COMPUTER 

CONTENT

1. Care of computer
2. Items used for the care of the computer

CARE OF COMPUTER

1. The computer should be covered when not in use to keep it dust-free.
2. Keep your computer system, anti-virus software, firewall, spyware and other security programs up to date.
3. Browse the internet responsibly. Visit websites you trust and download files and programs only from reliable sources.
4. Close all programs before you shut down your computer.
5. The computer should be switched off at the end of the day to protect it from power surge.
6. Do not place the computer near other equipment that produces a high level of noise
7. Avoid excessive heat. Keep the computer in a cool or airy place.
8. Use a soft damp lint free cloth to wipe the screen or monitor regularly so as to keep it clean.
9. Keep your computer area clean—do not eat, drink or smoke in the same place you use the computer.   
10. Always handle the computer with care..

ITEMS USED FOR THE CARE OF THE COMPUTER

Your computer can be cleaned using the following:

1. Compressed air.
2. Cotton swabs.
3. Cleaning solution.
4. Soft cleaning cloth such as cotton  t-shirt. 

CLEANING YOUR HARDWARE

1. Use a can of compressed air to blow hard-to-reach dust and particles out of the case.
2. Dust your computer and shake dirt out of the keyboard.
3. Hold disks and CD-ROMs by the edges.
4. Keep magnets away from your computer and disks. Magnets can erase information.
5. Close all programs before you shut down your computer.

SECURITY OF SOFTWARE

You can protect your software through the following ways:

1. Install an antivirus program to protect your computer from viruses and other threats. Some of the antiviruses are free, such as Avast, Norton and AVG.
2. Install a free spyware program such as Windows Defender or Spybot Search & Destroy. 
3. Run your security software, including antivirus antivirus and spyware scans, at least once a week to detect threats early.

EVALUATION

1. List four ways of taking care of computer.
2. List four items used to take care of the computer

READING ASSIGNMENT

WABP Business Studies JSS1 by Egbe Ehiametalor et al read pages 119-120.

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. Define a private limited liability company.
2. State four characteristics of a private limited liability company.
3. State four advantages of a private limited liability company.
4. Mention four sources of capital for a private limited liability company.
5. Give three disadvantages of a private limited liability company.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. The following can be used to care for the computer except    A. piece of cloth                   B. longhand brush  C. methylated spirit  D. short brush.
2. Which of the following is a way of taking care of the computer?    A. shut down the computer when not in use   B. dust and shake dirt off    C. clean typeface always

1. strike the keys sharply

1. All of the following are proper ways of browsing the internet except   A. visiting websites you trust  B. Downloading files only from reliable sources  C. visiting all attractive and provocative  webisites    D. installing an antivirus program
2. Which of the following can erase information in your computer?  A. cleaning solution               B. compressed air  C. magnet  D. duster.
3. What you do to keep your work in the computer?      A. delete your work   B. Undo your work C scan your work   D. save your work

THEORY

1. Mention five ways of taking care of your computer
2. List four items used to take care of the computer