🖥️ TASK 4 – Start a Program
📌 What is a Program?
A program (application) is software on your computer that helps you do tasks like:
- Calculations (Calculator)
- Writing (Word)
- Browsing the internet
▶️ How to Start a Program (Example: Calculator)
Method 1: Using the Start Menu
- Click the Start button (bottom-left corner).
- Scroll through the list of applications.
- Click on Calculator.
- The Calculator program will open.
Method 2: Using Search
- Click the Search button (🔍).
- Type Calculator.
- Click on the Calculator app from the results.
🧮 Using the Calculator
You can use the Calculator to:
-
Add →
+ -
Subtract →
- -
Multiply →
× -
Divide →
÷
👉 Example calculations:
- 156 + 46 = 202
- 875 ÷ 5 = 175
- 54 × 5 = 270
- 43 + 6 + 382 = 431
- 74 − 26 = 48
💡 Smart Tip
- Use the numeric keypad on your keyboard for faster typing.
- Make sure Num Lock is ON.
🆘 How to Get Help
If you have a problem (like printer issues):
- Click the Start button
- Scroll and click Get Help
- Type your problem (e.g., “cannot print”)
- Click Send
- Follow the instructions provided
📱 Other Platforms
Apple iPadOS
- Swipe right to open Search
- Type what you need
- Tap the app to open
Android
- Open the Files app
- Browse folders to find files
Chromebook
- Click the Launcher
- Click All Apps
- Open Files
🧠 Practice Questions
1. What is a program?
Answer:
A program is software that helps you perform tasks on a computer.
2. How do you open the Calculator using the Start menu?
Answer:
Click Start → Scroll → Click Calculator.
3. How can you search for a program?
Answer:
Click Search → Type the program name → Click it.
4. What is the use of the Calculator?
Answer:
To perform mathematical calculations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
5. What should you do if Num Lock is off?
Answer:
Press the Num Lock key to turn it on.
6. Where can you go if you need help with a problem?
Answer:
Use the Get Help application from the Start menu.
7. Solve: 74 − 26 = ?
Answer:
48
8. Solve: 875 ÷ 5 = ?
Answer:
175
9. Solve: 54 × 5 = ?
Answer:
270
10. Solve: 156 + 46 = ?
Answer:
202
🎯 Activity (Fun Task)
Create a Treasure Hunt Game:
- Make folders and subfolders
- Add riddles inside files
- Each answer leads to the next file
- First team to finish wins 🏆
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