Subject: Computer Applications

Class: IX (2024-25)

Maximum Marks: 50 Time Allowed: 2 hours

General Instructions:

1. This Question Paper has 5 sections A-E

2. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice of approximately 30% is
provided.
3. Section A has 12 questions carrying 01 mark each
4. Section B has 7 Very Short Answer (VSA) type questions carrying 02 marks each.
5. Section C has 4 Short Answer (SA) type questions carrying 03 marks each.
6. Section D has 1 Long Answer (LA) type question carrying 04 marks.
7. Section E has 2 Source Based / Case Based / Passage based questions carrying 04 marks
each.

Q.No. SECTION-A (1 mark each)

Multiple Choice Questions
1 The physical components of the computer system are called _____________.
a. Software
b. Hardware
c. firmware
d. Liveware
2 Which one is the device that is the “brain” of a computer system?
a. CPU
b. Icon
c. RAM
d. Motherboard
3 The part of a computer that allows the user to view information on a screen.
a. ROM
b. CPU
c. Mouse
d. Monitor
4 This part allows the user to hear information from the computer.
a. Monitor
b. Input
c. Software
 d. Speaker
5 The term “operating system” refers to :
a. A set of programs which controls computer working
b. The way a computer operator works
c. The way a floppy disk drive operates
d. None of these
6 Which of the following is an example of computer software?
a. Impact printer
b. Payroll package
c. Console
d. OCR
7 Which of the following is not an operating system?
a. Bendix
b. Linux
c. Windows XP
d. MS Office
8 Which type of operating system will allow a number of users to use the same system at
the same time?
a. Multi-tasking
b. Multi-processing
c. Multi-user
d. None of these
9 Cut operation can also be accomplished by using the shortcut key ________.
a. Ctrl+A
b. Ctrl+C
c. Ctrl+X
d. Ctrl+V
10 Which extension is given to Write document by default?
a. .odt
b. .odb
c. .doc
d. .pdf
Questions No. 11 and 12 are Assertion and Reason types. Each
question consists of two statements, namely, Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). Select the most suitable considering the Assertion and
Reason.
11 Assertion (A): Output on a monitor is called hard copy.
Reason (R): The printed copy of a document is called a hard copy.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(b)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
 (d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
12 Assertion (A): To save a file in the Writer, Save option is used.
Reason (R): ‘Save’ option is present under File menu.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is a correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(b)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not a correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
SECTION-B (2 marks each)
13 Explain the following terms:
(a) GUI
(b) WIMP
14 What is text alignment? How many ways can you align your text in?
Or
What are headers and footers in Writer? Where do they appear in a document?
15 How are tables of Writer useful?
16 Explain any two input devices.
Or
Explain any two storage units.
17 List any four functions of operating system.
18 Write short notes on the following:
(a) DBMS
(b) Electronic spreadsheet
19 What is a computer? How is it a useful device?
SECTION-C (3 marks each)
20 What are device drivers? What is their significance?
21 Differentiate between RAM and ROM.
22 What is application software? What are the three categories of application software?
Or
What is system software? What role does it play in the functioning of the computer?
23 Define the following:
(a) Word processor
(b) Non printing characters
(c) Word wrapping
SECTION-D (4 marks)
24 Michael wishes to make a copy of his Geography coursework which is stored on the
school computer system. He wants to take it home to finish it for homework. He can
borrow a CD –RW from school but he has a 128 Mb memory stick of his own.
(a) Give at least two advantages of using the CD-RW.
(b) Give at least two advantages of using the memory stick.
SECTION-E (8 marks)
25 There are broadly two types of memories in a computer system:-
 Main memory or Primary Memory: The memory that holds data and
instructions during processing. It is temporary memory. It has limited storage
capacity.
 Auxiliary memory or Secondary Memory: The memory that can store data/files
for later use i.e., permanently. It has large storage capacity.
Based on above, answer the following questions:
1. Name two types of memory.
2. Primary memory is also called ____________ memory.
3. Name two types of secondary storage devices.
4. Some storage devices have volatile memory. What is meant by the term
volatile?
a. Data is permanent even if there is no power
b. Data is lost when power is removed.
c. Data is transferred to hard disk automatically when power is removed
26 Identify the category, the following computers belong to:
1. Microwave oven at your home.
2. Big interconnected computers housed at scientific lab to carry out scientific
research.
3. The computer carried the sales executives that he carries everywhere he goes
to.
4. The computer in your school lab.