1. List 3 advantages and 3 disadvantage of using labtop instead of using desktop?
Advantages
1. portable
2. Relatively light weight
3. Not reliant on AC power

Disadvantages
1. Easy to steal
2. more expensive
3. Limited battery power

2. Name the software you would use to complete the following tasks.
a.Type up newsletter: Word
b. Prepare a budget for next year: Excel
c. Create a list of clients : Access
d. Create a slide show for a board meeting: Powerpoint
e. Communicate with head office: Outlook/Outlook Express
f. Manage files on the computer: Windows Explorer

3. What is peripheral device?
An external device, attached to a computer.

4. List examples of computer peripherals.
Monitor, mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner, digital camera, speakers, microphone, zip drive, joystick.

5. Explain the difference between copying files and backing up files.
Copying - copying files onto a floppy disk, CD-ROM, Zip disk or other storage device.
Backing up- using a backup utility program to create compressed backup copies of files which can be saved to backup tapes, Zip disks, CD-ROMS etc.