Computer - 5

1. Computer Software

EXERCISE
1. Tick (✓) the correct option:
Ans:
a. It is the most important software without which you cannot work on a
computer system.
(i) Operating System [ ✓]
(ii) Utility Software
(iii) Antivirus

b. It is controls the internal computer operation.

(i) System software [ ✓]
(ii) Operating System
(iii) Utility Software

c. It is a computer program that may disrupt the normal functioning of

your computer.
(i) Virus [ ✓]
(ii) Application Software
(iii) Utility Software

d. This type of software allows you to create and edit images.

(i) Graphics software [ ✓]
(ii) Multimedia software
(iii) Presentation software

2. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. It is a software program that lets you communicate with the computer.
b. It is an important component that controls all other components of the
computer system.
c. DBMS is a software program that lets you store a large amount of
data in an organized manner.
d. An open source software is one which may be available free of cost.
e. It serves as an interface between the user and the hardware.

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
 a. A computer cannot run without an Operating System. : [T]
b. Computer software is stored and executed
with the help of computer software. : [F]
c. A DBMS can store details about the
customers, employees, products and so on. : [T]
d. A computer system has many resources
such as CPU time, memory space and
I/O devices. : [T]
e. A virus is a computer program that may
discreet the normal functioning of your
computer. : [T]

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. Word Processors (iv) MS Word
b. Presentation Tool (iii) MS PowerPoint
c. Spreadsheet Package (ii) MS Excel
d. Business software (i) Payroll System

5. Write the use of the following:

Ans:
a. Application Software : It enables user to complete tasks such as
creating document, spreadsheets,
databases, publications, sending e-mail,
designing graphics, running business and
even playing games.
b. DBMS : A DBMS (Database Management System)
can store details about the customers,
employees, products and so on. Examples:
Oracle, Access, FoxPro and Open
Office.org Base.
c. Multimedia Software : It allows us to combine images, text,
sound, animations and videos to create
interactive applications. Examples:
Adobe Director, Adobe Flash.
d. DTP : DTP (Desktop Publishing Software) is
used for creating designs, and layouts of
books, journals, brochures, newspapers,
 etc. Examples: Quark Xpress and Adobe
InDesign.
e. Software : Software is a set of programs that runs a
computer system. Computer software is
stored and executed with the help of
computer hardware. Examples: Operating
System, Language Processor, Utility
Software, Application Software.
f. Antivirus Software : Antivirus Software program scans the disk
for viruses and removes them. Examples:
Norton, Quick Heal, AVG Anti-Virus.
6. Answer the following questions:
a. What do you understand by Application Software?
Ans:
Application Software is a set of programs necessary to carry out
operations for a specified application. These are the programs
written by programmers to enable computers to perform a
specific task. Various Application Software and their examples
are given in the table below:
Application Software Example
Word Processor MS Word
Presentation Tool MS PowerPoint
Spreadsheet Package MS Excel, Lotus 123
Inventory Management,
Database Management System
Payroll System
Financial Accounting, Hotel
Business Software
Management, etc.

b. What is the function of System Software?

Ans:
System Software controls the internal computer operations. The
function of System Software can be classified into four categories:
1. Operating System (OS):
An OS is a software which acts as an interface between user
and computer. It controls all other components of the
computer. Without an OS, a computer is of no use. Some OS
are Window, DOS, UNIX, etc.
 Basic functions OS performs are:
1. It coordinates the working of various hardwares attached
to computer system.
2. It acts as a resource manager. A computer has many
resources like CPU time, memory space and I/O devices.
3. OS lets us create and manage files and folders for storing
information in a computer.
2. Language Processor:
Software is created by writing programs in computer languages.
Main languages are C, C++, C# Python and Java. A computer
understands the machine language of 0 and 1. A Language
Processor is a software that translates a program in a computer
language into the machine language so that it could be
understood by computer.
3. Utility Software:
Utility Software contains those application programs that assist
a computer by performing housekeeping functions lie backing
up disk or scanning / cleaning viruses or arranging information.
They ensure smooth functioning of a computer.
4. Application Software:
Application Software is a set of programs necessary to carry out
operations for a specified application. These are the programs
written by programmers to enable computers to perform a
specific task. Various Application Software and their examples
are given in the table below:

c. Differentiate hardware and software.

Ans:
Difference between hardware and software is as follows:
Hardware : Physical parts of a computer are called
Hardware. We can see and touch all hardware
parts. Hardware can be classified into (i) Input
Devices (ii) Processing unit and (iii) Output
devices. Hardware is the item used to define
various parts of a computer.

Hardware devices are performers of commands

given by software applications. Some
computer hardware devices are:
1. Monitor
 2. CPU
3. Mouse
4. Keyboard

Software : Computer software cannot be touched. It can

be seen in the form of icons (symbols) when
installed in computer. Software are programs
written for hardware to work. Examples are:
1. Note Pad
2. MS-Paint
3. MS-Word
4. MS-Excel, etc.

d. Write any three functions of an Operating System?

Ans:
Three functions of an Operating System are:
1. Operating System coordinates the working of various
hardwares attached to computer system.
2. Operating System acts as a resource manager. A
computer has many resources like CPU time, memory
space and Input and Output devices.
3. Operating System allows us create and manage files and
folders for storing information in a computer.

e. What is the use of Spreadsheet Software?

Ans:
Spreadsheet Software accepts data values in row and columns
format to allow users to manipulate, calculate and analyze data
in the desired manner.

Examples of Spreadsheet Software are:

1. Excel
2. Lotus 1-2-3
3. Open Office.org Calc.
4. Spreadsheet Software
Activity Time
A. Write the names of the following:
Ans:
1. Picture 1st : Linux
nd
2. Picture 2 : Access 2013
 3. Picture 3rd : Excel 2013
4. Picture 4th : Word 2013
5. Picture 5th : Android
6. Picture 6th : Adobe Photoshop

2. Formatting in Word
Documents

EXERCISE
1. Tick (✓) the correct option:
Ans:
a. What is called to make text slightly low on the line?
(i) Subscript [ ✓ ]
(ii) Superscript
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
(iv) None of them

b. Which group has Find button?

(i) Editing [ ✓]
(ii) Styles
(iii) Font
(iv) Paragraph

c. How many columns can be created in one document?

(i) Four
(ii) Three
(iii) Multiple [ ✓]
(iv) Two

d. Where can Footer be created?

(i) Bottom of page [ ✓ ]
(ii) Top of page
(iii) Centre of page
(iv) None of them

2. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. It is a software program that lets you communicate with the computer.
b. It is an important component that controls all other components of the
computer system.
 c. DBMS is a software program that lets you store a large amount of
data in an organized manner.
d. An open source software is one which may be available free of cost.
e. It serves as an interface between the user and the hardware.

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. Zoom (+) button is used only to decrease
the size of page. : [F]
b. Tab key is used to move the cursor at
certain spaces in a document. : [T]
c. To copy the formatting effects of a piece
of text, we click on Format Painter. : [T]
d. Page Margins can be set from top, bottom
and left, right of the page. : [T]
e. Portrait or Landscape are net computer
terms. : [T]

4. Answer the following questions:

a. Write the use of Header and Footer options.
Ans:
A Header is the top margin of each page. And Footer is the
bottom margin of each page. Headers and footers are useful
for including material that we want to appear on every page of a
document such as Name, Title of document or Page Numbers.

We follow the following steps for creating Header and Footer:

1. Click on the Insert tab on Ribbon.
2. Click on Header or Footer. The Built in Dialog Box
displays.
Now we select a style. We choose the information that we wish
to have in Header or Footer like Date, Time, Page Numbers,
etc.

b. Write some functions of Find and Replace button?

Ans:
Some functions of Find button are:
1. We click on Home tab.
2. Click on Find button in Editing group.
 3. In Find What box, we write text that we wish to search
for.
4. We do one of following:
Click Find Next to find each instance of a word.
Click on More to check or uncheck box for following:
• Search All
• Search Down
• Search Up
• Match Case Find Whole Words only.

Some functions of Replace button are:

1. Click on Replace on Home tab in Editing group.
2. Click on Replace tab.
3. In Find What box, write text that we wish to search for.
4. In Replace with box, write the replacement text.
5. After this, we must do as below:
• Click on Find Next to find the next occurrence of
text.
• Click on Replace to replace an occurrence of text.
• At last, click on Replace All to replace all
occurrences of text.

c. What is copy formatting?

Ans:
The user has to format the text after having written the same.
The user can format text in the manner he wants. If he likes
another portion of document to have the same formatting, he
can copy the formatting. To copy formatting, the user follows
these steps:
1. Select text with formatting which user wishes to copy.
2. Click Format Painter in Clipboard group on Home tab.
The Mouse Pointer turns into a Paintbrush. It looks
strange.
3. Apply the copied format by selecting text and clicking on
it.
4. Key Note: To apply format to more than one item,
double-click on Format Painter button and
apply the format.
 d. What do you understand by Subscript? How will you apply it on the
text?
Ans:
A Subscript is a character slightly below normal line of type. It
is usually smaller than rest of text. Subscript appears at or
below baseline. Subscripts are most often used in formulae,
mathematical expressions and chemical compounds.

We will Subscript on text in the following way:

1. Select text that we wish to format as Subscript.
2. Click on Subscript on Home tab in Font group.

e. Write the steps to print a document?

Ans:
The steps to print a document are:
1. Click on Office Button, point at Print and then Click on
Print option. Print Dialog box is displayed.
2. Click on Drop-down arrow in Name box to select
attached Printer.
3. Enter number of copies in Number of Copies box.
4. Click on OK to print the document.
The print-out process is completed and print-out is taken.

5. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. Normal (v) The most common margin
width.
b. Indent (vi) The amount of space between
the text and the page margin.
c. Left tab stop (i) Sets the initial position of text.
d. Center tab stop (ii) Sets the middle position of text.
e. Right tab stop (iii) Sets the right end of text.
f. A tab stop (iv) To jump the cursor.

6. These are some commands. They display on the Ribbon of Print

Preview Tab. Write their uses.
Ans:
COMMAND BUTTONS USES
 It opens the Zoom dialog box.
Zoom We can set the zoom setting of
the Print Preview.
It displays the print preview at
100%
100%.
It zooms (increases / decreases
the zoom setting) the document
One Page
so that an entire page fits in the
window.
It zooms (increases / decreases
the zoom setting) the document
Page Width so that the width of the page
matches the width of the
window.
It zooms (increases / decreases
Two Pages the zoom setting) the document
so that two pages fit the window.

Activity Time
Do it yourself.
3. Tables in
MS-Word

EXERCISE
1. Tick (✓) the correct option:
Ans:
a. Which of the following features adjusts column width automatically?
(i) AutoFit [ ✓]
(ii) Splitting
(iii) Margin
(iv) None of them

b. What is a Table made up of?

(i) Columns
(ii) Rows
(iii) Both (i) and (ii) [ ✓ ]
(iv) None of them

c. Split cells means to divide a cell into ………….. .

(i) two cells
 (ii) many cells [ ✓ ]
(iii) four cells
(iv) eight cells

2. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. Shift key is used to move to reach last cell
in the table. : [F]
b. A table is not made up of rows and
columns. : [F]
c. We cannot insert 10 rows and 10 columns
in a table. : [F]
d. We can create a table manually. : [T]

3. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. The intersection of a row and column is called a cell.
b. We can use the Insert Table command to choose the table dimensions.
c. Arrow keys allow us to move left, right, up and down.
d. Click on Auto Fit to adjust table width automatically.
e. The Formula command is found under the Table Tools tab.

4. Answer the following questions:

a. What do you mean by a Table?
Ans:
A Table is a grid of rows and columns that intersect to form
cells. It is easier to read or present information in Table Format
than in paragraph format. Using Word’s table feature, we can
create a Table and insert text, pictures or another.

b. How will you calculate the sum in a Table?

Ans:
We will calculate the sum in a Table by using SUM formula.
Formula command is found under the Table Tools tab in the
Data Group Layout tab. It is done as follows:
1. Select table cell where we want our result. If cell is not
empty, delete is contents.
2. Click on Table Tools tab and then on Layout tab. In the
Data group, Click on Formula.
3. Use the Formula dialog box to create the formula.
 Here we see that SUM (left) formula is already
displayed.
4. Click on OK button.

c. How can you delete row(s) and column(s) in a Table?

Ans:
We can delete row(s) and column(s) in a Table by using the
Layout tab from the table by following the given steps:
Step 1 : Cursor should be placed in the table from where
you want to delete a row / column.
Step 2 : Click on the Layout tab.
Step 3 : Click on Delete from the Rows and Column group.
A menu will appear.
Step 4 : Click on Delete Rows / Delete Columns from it.
Entire Row / Column gets deleted.

d. What is the use of Split Cells option?

Ans:
The use of Split Cells option is that we can divide a table cell
into more cells. It is reverse process of merging cells. Dividing
up of a single cell into multiple cells is called Splitting Cell.

There are following steps to split the cell:

Step 1 : Click on the cell that is to be splitted.
Step 2 : Click on the Layout tab.
Step 3 : Click on Split Cells from Merge group.
Step 4 : The Split Cells dialog box appears.
Indicate/specify the number of columns and
rows into which you want to split the
selected cell.
Step 5 : Click on the OK. Cell gets split up.

e. How will you change the column width?

Ans:
While working on a Table, the column width can be changed.
We follow these steps for changing the column width:
1. To change the column width to a specific measurement,
click on a cell in the column that we want to resize.
2. Click on Layout tab. In the Cell Size group, click on the
Width box. Then specify the size we want.
Activity Time
Do it yourself.
4. Learning MS
Excel

EXERCISE
1. Tick (✓) the correct option:
Ans:
a. It is also called a Spreadsheet in which we work.
(i) Workarea
(ii) Workpage
(iii) Worksheet [ ✓ ]

b. The intersection of a row and a column is called a

……………………. .
(i) box
(ii) row
(iii) cell [ ✓]

c. A formula always starts with an ……………………. .

(i) Plus sign
(ii) Minus sign
(iii) Equal sign [ ✓ ]

d. To quickly fill in several types of data series, we use

……………………. .
(i) AutoShape
(ii) AutoArt
(iii) AutoFill [ ✓]

e. It is displayed when you select the text or right-click on it.

(i) Menu Toolbar
(ii) Mini Toolbar [ ✓]
(iii) File Toolbar

2. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. Excel allows you to store, organize and
analyze information. : [T]
b. A worksheet has 10,58,576 rows and
 16,384 columns. : [T]
c. A worksheet holds one or more workbooks. : [T]
d. Numbers contain any combination of
numeric values from 0 to 9. : [T]
e. Redo command is used to cancel the last
action done in the worksheet. : [T]

3. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. Worksheets are identified by letter left to right.
b. Cell area is the place where you type your text.
c. The File menu button contains the commands like New, Open, Save
and Print.
d. Ribbon has multiple tabs, each with several groups of commands.
e. Formula is an equation that performs calculations in a cell.

4. Write the answer in one or two words:

Ans:
a. The intersection of a row and a
column. : Cell
b. Excel files are called. : Workbooks
c. They are three in number when
you open an Excel file. : Worksheets
d. It contains numbers, space,
alphabets, etc. : Text
e. Another name of a worksheet. : Spreadsheet

5. Answer the following questions:

a. Why is MS Excel used for?
Ans:
MS Excel is used for storing, organizing and analyzing the
information. MS Excel is a spreadsheet program. It is an
electronic spreadsheet program where the data is stored in a
tabular form consisting of rows and columns.

MS Excel allows users to analyze and evaluate the changes in

input. It has added features of representing data in a chart form
to help us easily analyze and understand the data.

b. Differentiate between Workbook and Worksheet.

 Ans:
The difference between Workbook and Worksheet is as
follows:
Workbook : MS Excel files are called Workbooks. Each
workbook holds one or more worksheets.
Worksheet : Worksheet is also called spreadsheet in
which we work. These worksheets appear by
default when we open an MS Excel
workbook. A worksheet has 10,48,576 rows
and 16,384 columns. Rows are identified by
number from top to bottom along the left
edge of the worksheet as 1, 2, 3, ….. .
Columns are identified by letters from left to
right as A, B, C, D, ….. .

c. Write down the features of AutoFill.

Ans:
The features of AutoFill are as follows:
1. To quickly fill in several types of data series, we select
cells and drag the Fill Handle.
2. To use Fill Handle, we select the cells that we want to
use as a basis for filling additional cells and then drag the
Fill Handle across or down the cells we want to fill.
3. To fill a series of data, we fill in the first two cells in the
series and then click on ‘Auto Fill’.
4. We can repeat the same data in all cells like adjacent
figure. For this, we have to type the data in one cell and
then drag Fill Handle for entire range.

d. What is Undo and Redo?

Ans:
The Undo and Redo commands are as follows:
Undo : Undo command is used to reverse almost every
action in Excel.
Redo : Redo command can again reverse back the action
done with undo in MS Excel.

e. Which types of data are used in Excel?

Ans:
 In MS Excel, the worksheet consists of a grid of columns and
rows that form cells. We enter three types of data in cells:
Labels, Values and Formulas as follows:
1. Labels : Labels (Text) are descriptive pieces of
information such as names, months, or
other identifying statistics and they
usually include alphabetic characters.
2. Values : Values (Numbers) are generally raw
numbers or dates.
3. Formulas : Formulas are instructions for MS Excel
to perform calculations.
Activity Time
Do it yourself.
5. Learning PowerPoint

EXERCISE
1. Tick (✓) the correct option:
Ans:
a. This software is a powerful tool for communicating ideas and
information.
(i) Spreadsheet
(ii) Documentation
(iii) Presentation [ ✓]

b. It is used to type text and place images.

(i) Working space [ ✓]
(ii) Reading View
(iii) Notes Page View

c. This view allows us to see all the Slides in smaller size.

(i) Slide Sorter View [ ✓ ]
(ii) Slide Show
(iii) Reading View

d. This view allows us to see how the note’s pages will be printed.
(i) Notes Page View [ ✓ ]
(ii) Slide Show
(iii) Reading View

2. Fill in the blanks:

 Ans:
a. PowerPoint is used to make Presentations.
b. Slide is the main screen of the PowerPoint Window.
c. Outline Pane is used to organize the Slides of the Presentation.
d. Slide Show View displays the slides on full computer screen.
e. SmartArt Graphics is used to add visuals to slides that contain text.

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. Notes Page View displays the slides on
full computer screen. : [F]
b. Normal View appears on the slide if we
have not selected a slide view. : [T]
c. PowerPoint is the most powerful tool for
communicating ideas and information. : [T]
d. The Slide Pane is used to organize the
Slides of the Presentation. : [F]
e. A Placeholder consists of boxes with
dotted lines. : [T]

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. Slide (iii) Pages in a Presentation.
b. Notes Pane (iv) Add information to share with
the audience.
c. Placeholders (v) Boxes with dotted lines.
d. Slide Layout (ii) Arranges the slide contents.
e. SmartArt (i) It helps to create organization
diagram.
5. Answer the following questions:
a. What is the importance of a Presentation?
Ans:
A Presentation is a creative step-wise delivery of information.
It consists of a number of individual pages or ‘Slides’.
Presentation is basically a simple way of displaying and
explaining the contents of a topic to the audience. It is done on
Slides with the help of Text, Graphics, Movie, Sounds, etc.
 The importance of a Presentation is very important. Some of
the highlights of Presentation are as follows:
1. Presentation helps us make our point.
2. Presentation helps us present more easily.
3. Presentation helps us feel confident and reduce our
anxiety,
4. Presentation helps us engage the audience so that they
can enjoy the Presentation.
5. Presentation helps increase our ability to influence.

b. What is the use of Placeholder?

Ans:
Placeholder is used to store file like a container in Layouts that
hold such content as text including Body Text, Bulleted Lists
and Titles, Tables, Charts, SmartArt Graphics, Movies, Sounds,
Pictures and ClipArt.

On a new slide, boxes with dotted lines are called placeholders.

There are different types of placeholders as follows:
1. Title : A text box is formatted for a title.
2. Text : A text box is used for bulleted lists.
3. Contents : Located in the middle of the default
slide.

c. What is the use of Outline Pane?

Ans:
The Outline Pane is used to organize the Slides of the
Presentation.

d. What do you mean by Alignment?

Ans:
Alignment means to change the position of the text. To change
the alignment, we follow the following steps:
1. Select the text of the placeholder.
2. Click on the Home tab.
3. Click on the desired alignment in the Paragraph group to
align the selected text.
Activity Time
Do it yourself.
6. More About
 Windows 10

EXERCISE
1. Tick (✓) the correct option:
Ans:
a. It is designed for both touch and mouse users.
(i) Windows 10 [ ✓]
(ii) Windows 7
(iii) Windows 8.1

b. It is enhanced with resizable tiles and other new capabilities to help

you to be more productive.
(i) File Menu
(ii) Start Menu [ ✓]
(iii) Task Menu

c. In the right pane of the Start Men, you’ll find this for some common
Apps.
(i) Apps
(ii) Files
(iii) Tiles [ ✓ ]

d. This menu provides access to advanced system tools.

(i) Virtual Desktop
(ii) Start Menu
(iii) Quick Access [ ✓]

2. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. From the Start Menu, you can lock your computer, change your
account settings or sign out.
b. To display the Start menu, press Windows Logo Key on the keyboard.
c. In the left pane of the Start menu, you’ll find File Explorer and
Settings.
d. You can drag Tiles to rearrange them within the right pane of the Start
menu.
e. Many users know that they can press Alt + Tab to switch between
running Apps.

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
 Ans:
a. From the Start menu, you can quickly
access your Apps, documents, pictures
and settings. : [T]
b. You can also drag Apps between the
Tile View on the File List View. : [F]
c. Right-click a Tile to display a menu for
performing other actions with that tile. : [T]
d. Tiles in the Start menu are divided by
Fields. : [F]
e. To switch between Open Apps, you
use the Task View. : [T]

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. Windows 10 (iii) Most popular operating system.
b. Start Menu (ii) Windows logo key + Tab
c. Switch between Apps (iv) Quickly Access your Apps.
d. Display the Task View (v) Alt + Tab
e. Display Quick Access Menu (i) Windows logo key + X

5. Answer the following questions:

a. Write a short note on Windows 10.
Ans:
Windows 10 is designed to please both touch and mouse users.
It is also designed to be an intuitive for users of both Windows
7 and Windows 8.1 incorporating the best of both of them to
enhance our experience and assist us to be more productive.

b. What are Tiles?

Ans:
Tiles are shortcuts for Windows 10 Apps available in the
Microsoft Store. If we click on a Windows Tile, the respective
app is launched. In the right pane of Start Menu, we find Tiles
for some common Apps. Tiles in Start Menu are divided by
category.

c. What is the use of Quick Access Menu?

Ans:
 Quick Access Menu provides access to advanced system tools
such as:
1. Power Options
2. Device Management
3. Command Prompt
4. Task Manager
5. Control Panel.

To display Quick Access menu, we do the following:

1. Right-click Start button.
2. Press Windows Logo key + x on keyboard.

d. Write the working of Task View.

Ans:
Some users press Alt + Tab to switch between running Apps.
In Windows 10, we add a Task View button to Windows
Taskbar to make this feature more discoverable. Virtual
desktops are also managed through Task View.

To display Task View, we:

• Select the Task View button on Windows Taskbar.
Or
• Press Windows Logo Key + Tab on keyboard.

To switch between Open Apps using the Task View, we:

• Select the Thumbnail for App we want within Task
View.

e. How will you display the Start Menu?

Ans:
We will display Start Menu by:
• Selecting the Start button present on the far left of the
Windows Taskbar.
Or
• Press Windows Logo Key from the keyboard.

From Start Menu, we can:

1. Lock our computer, change our account setting or sign
out.
 2. Quickly access our Apps (both traditional Win 32 and
modern), documents, pictures and settings.
3. Shut down our computer, restart it or put it to sleep
mode.
4. Search for Apps, settings and files and search across the
web.
5. Immediately launch advanced system tools such as power
options and Disk Management.
Activity Time
Do it yourself.
7. Get Familiar with
Internet

EXERCISE
1. Tick (✓) the correct option:
Ans:
a. In an E-Mail address [email protected], readandrise is a
……………………. .
(i) server name
(ii) user name [ ✓ ]
(iii) host name
(iv) website

b. Which is the correct E-Mail address?

(i) [email protected] [ ✓ ]
(ii) d://file/index.html
(iii) http://wwe. readandrise.com
(iv) http://cbse.nic.in

c. The E-Mail account is also called the ……………………. .

(i) E-Mail site
(ii) E-Mail password
(iii) E-Mail ID [ ✓ ]
(iv) Mail book

d. What is one of the fastest modes of communication these days?

(i) Courier
(ii) Post
(iii) E-Mail [ ✓]
(iv) Telegraph
2. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. Google Chrome is a web browser. : [T]
b. Downloading means saving a page from
the web to the computer. : [T]
c. Graphics and Images cannot be used in
Multimedia. : [F]
d. An E-Mail address defines the location of
an individual’s mailbox on the Internet. : [T]
e. Internet is the smallest network of
computers in the world. : [F]

3. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. HTML (iv) Computer language.
b. Website (iii) Collection of web pages.
c. URL (i) The address of website.
d. Surfing (ii) Using the Internet.

4. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. Uploading is moving a file from computer to the www.
b. E-Mail is the most commonly used service on net.
c. A Web Browser is used to read the web pages on the www.
d. The E-Mail ID cannot contain spaces.

5. Write short notes on the following topics:

Ans:
a. Surfing : When we look for any useful material in
different websites and change from one to
other, this is called ‘Surfing’. Therefore, the
process of moving from one website to
another on the www is known as ‘Surfing’.
Like we flip through the pages of a book, we
surf from one web page to another searching
for information.
b. Web Browser : Web browser is software which enables us
to browse through Internet like Microsoft
 Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and
Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer is a free
browser that comes with Windows. Desktop
has its icon and double-clicking on this
launches Internet Explorer. A Web Browser
is used to read web pages on World Wide
Web (www).
c. Website : A Website is a collection of Web Pages
linked together. It is also commonly called
a site. The Website is like a book. Just as a
book has many pages, a Website is also
made by many Webpages.
d. Uploading : When we write, draw and create anything,
we shift it to the World Wide Web (www).
This is called ‘Uploading’. Therefore,
uploading a file is moving a page from our
computer onto the World Wide Web. An
updated file is stored on a web server. It can
be seen and used all over the world
simultaneously by innumerable people.

6. Answer the following questions:

a. Write about E-Mail ID.
Ans:
E-Mail ID is an E-Mail address which defines the location of an
individual’s mailbox on the Internet. The E-Mail ID consists of
two parts separated by @ symbol. The E-Mail ID does not
contain spaces.

Some examples of E-Mail ID are mentioned below:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• [email protected]

b. Write any two advantages of Internet.

Ans:
Two advantages of Internet are as follows:
1. Searching information
2. Communication
 c. Write the components of Gmail.
Ans:
The components of Gmail are as follows:
1. Subject is a description of topic of message and displays
in a Gmail system that list e-mail messages individually.
2. Sender (From). This is sender’s Internet e-mail address.
3. Date and Time received. (On)
4. Reply-to
5. Recipient (To:_
6. Recipient E-Mail Address
7. Attachments.

d. Write any two advantages of an E-Mail.

Ans:
Two advantages of an E-Mail are as follows:
1. It is fast : The messages can be sent anywhere
around the world within some seconds
only.
2. It’s economical : The cost of its service is costless and
easily available.
Activity Time
Do it yourself.
Model Test Paper - 1
Chapters 1 to 4

1. Tick (✓) the correct option:

Ans:
a. It controls the internal computer operation.
(i) System software [ ✓]
(ii) Operating System
(iii) Utility Software

b. What is a Table made up of?

(i) Columns
(ii) Rows
(iii) Both (i) and (ii) [ ✓ ]
(iv) None of them

c. Which group has Find button?

(i) Editing [ ✓]
 (ii) Styles
(iii) Font
(iv) Paragraph

d. What is called to make text slightly low on the line?

(i) Subscript [ ✓ ]
(ii) Superscript
(iii) Both (i) and (ii)
(iv) None of them

2. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
b. An open source software is one which may be available free of
cost.
b. It serves as an interface between the user and the hardware.
c. An open source software is one which may be available free of
cost.
d. Arrow keys allow us to move left, right, up and down.
e. Click on Auto Fit to adjust table width automatically.

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. A computer cannot run without an
Operating System. : [T]
b. A DBMS can store details about the
customers, employees, products and so on. : [T]
c. Portrait or Landscape are net computer
terms. : [T]
d. To put text at the bottom of the page, we
create Footer. : [T]
e. We can create a table manually. : [T]

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. Word Processors (iv) MS Word
b. Presentation Tool (iii) MS PowerPoint
c. Spreadsheet Package (ii) MS Excel
d. Business software (i) Payroll System
5. Answer the following questions:
a. Differentiate hardware and software.
Ans:
Difference between hardware and software is as follows:
Hardware : Physical parts of a computer are called
Hardware. We can see and touch all hardware
parts. Hardware can be classified into (i) Input
Devices (ii) Processing unit and (iii) Output
devices. Hardware is the item used to define
various parts of a computer.

Hardware devices are performers of commands

given by software applications. Some
computer hardware devices are:
1. Monitor
2. CPU
3. Mouse
4. Keyboard

Software : Computer software cannot be touched. It can

be seen in the form of icons (symbols) when
installed in computer. Software are programs
written for hardware to work. Examples are:
1. Note Pad
2. MS-Paint
3. MS-Word
4. MS-Excel, etc.

b. What is the use of Spreadsheet Software?

Ans:
Spreadsheet Software accepts data values in row and columns
format to allow users to manipulate, calculate and analyze data
in the desired manner.

Examples of Spreadsheet Software are:

1. Excel
2. Lotus 1-2-3
3. Open Office.org Calc.
4. Spreadsheet Software
 c. What is copy formatting?
Ans:
The user has to format the text after having written the same.
The user can format text in the manner he wants. If he likes
another portion of document to have the same formatting, he
can copy the formatting. To copy formatting, the user follows
these steps:
1. Select text with formatting which user wishes to copy.
2. Click Format Painter in Clipboard group on Home tab.
3. The Mouse Pointer turns into a Paintbrush. It looks
strange.
4. Apply the copied format by selecting text and clicking on
it.
Key Note: To apply format to more than one item,
double-click on Format Painter button and
apply the format.

d. What do you mean by a Table?

Ans:
A Table is a grid of rows and columns that intersect to form
cells. It is easier to read or present information in Table Format
than in paragraph format. Using Word’s table feature, we can
create a Table and insert text, pictures or another.

e. How will you calculate the sum in a Table?

Ans:
We will calculate the sum in a Table by using SUM formula.
Formula command is found under the Table Tools tab in the
Data Group Layout tab. It is done as follows:
1. Select table cell where we want our result. If cell is not
empty, delete is contents.
2. Click on Table Tools tab and then on Layout tab. In the
Data group, Click on Formula.
3. Use the Formula dialog box to create the formula.
Here we see that SUM (left) formula is already
displayed.
4. Click on OK button.

6. Write the names of the following:

Ans:
 1. Picture 1st : Linux
2. Picture 2nd : Access 2013
3. Picture 3rd : Excel 2013
4. Picture 4th : Word 2013
5. Picture 5th : Android
6. Picture 6th : Adobe Photoshop

Model Test Paper - 2

Chapters 5 to 7

1. Tick (✓) the correct option:

Ans:
a. This software is a powerful tool for communicating ideas and
information.
(i) Spreadsheet
(ii) Documentation
(iii) Presentation [ ✓]

b. This view allows us to see how the note’s pages will be printed.
(i) Notes Page View [ ✓ ]
(ii) Slide Show
(iii) Reading View

c. It is designed for both touch and mouse users.

(i) Windows 10 [ ✓]
(ii) Windows 7
(iii) Windows 8.1

2. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. Outline Pane is used to organize the Slides of the Presentation.
b. Slide Show View displays the slides on full computer screen.
c. SmartArt Graphics is used to add visuals to slides that contain
text.
d. In the left pane of the Start menu, you’ll find File Explorer and
Settings.

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. Notes Page View displays the slides on
 full computer screen. : [F]
b. The Slide Pane is used to organize the
Slides of the Presentation. : [F]
c. A Placeholder consists of boxes with
dotted lines. : [T]
d. Tiles in the Start menu are divided by
Fields. : [F]
e. To switch between Open Apps, you
use the Task View. : [T]
f. You can also drag Apps between the
Tile View on the File List View. : [F]

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. Windows 10 (iii) Most popular operating system.
b. Start Menu (ii) Windows logo key + Tab
c. Switch between Apps (iv) Quickly Access your Apps.
d. Display the Task View (v) Alt + Tab
e. Display Quick Access Menu (i) Windows logo key + X

5. Write short notes on the following topics:

Ans:
a. Surfing : When we look for any useful material in
different websites and change from one to
other, this is called ‘Surfing’. Therefore, the
process of moving from one website to
another on the www is known as ‘Surfing’.
Like we flip through the pages of a book, we
surf from one web page to another searching
for information.
b. Web Browser : Web browser is software which enables us
to browse through Internet like Microsoft
Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and
Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer is a free
browser that comes with Windows. Desktop
has its icon and double-clicking on this
launches Internet Explorer. A Web Browser
is used to read web pages on World Wide
Web (www).
 c. Website : A Website is a collection of Web Pages
linked together. It is also commonly called
a site. The Website is like a book. Just as a
book has many pages, a Website is also
made by many Webpages.
d. Uploading : When we write, draw and create anything,
we shift it to the World Wide Web (www).
This is called ‘Uploading’. Therefore,
uploading a file is moving a page from our
computer onto the World Wide Web. An
updated file is stored on a web server. It can
be seen and used all over the world
simultaneously by innumerable people.

6. Answer the following questions:

a. What is the importance of a Presentation?
Ans:
A Presentation is a creative step-wise delivery of information.
It consists of a number of individual pages or ‘Slides’.
Presentation is basically a simple way of displaying and
explaining the contents of a topic to the audience. It is done on
Slides with the help of Text, Graphics, Movie, Sounds, etc.

The importance of a Presentation is very important. Some of

the highlights of Presentation are as follows:
1. Presentation helps us make our point.
2. Presentation helps us present more easily.
3. Presentation helps us feel confident and reduce our
anxiety,
4. Presentation helps us engage the audience so that they
can enjoy the Presentation.
5. Presentation helps increase our ability to influence.

b. What is the use of Outline Pane?

Ans:
The Outline Pane is used to organize the Slides of the
Presentation.

c. What do you mean by Alignment?

Ans:
 Alignment means to change the position of the text. To change
the alignment, we follow the following steps:
1. Select the text of the placeholder.
2. Click on the Home tab.
3. Click on the desired alignment in the Paragraph group to
align the selected text.

d. Write the working of Task View.

Ans:
Some users press Alt + Tab to switch between running Apps.
In Windows 10, we add a Task View button to Windows
Taskbar to make this feature more discoverable. Virtual
desktops are also managed through Task View.

To display Task View, we:

• Select the Task View button on Windows Taskbar.
Or
• Press Windows Logo Key + Tab on keyboard.

To switch between Open Apps using the Task View, we:

• Select the Thumbnail for App we want within Task
View.

e. How will you display the Start Menu?

Ans:
We will display Start Menu by:
• Selecting the Start button present on the far left of the
Windows Taskbar.
Or
• Press Windows Logo Key from the keyboard.

From Start Menu, we can:

1. Lock our computer, change our account setting or sign
out.
2. Quickly access our Apps (both traditional Win 32 and
modern), documents, pictures and settings.
3. Shut down our computer, restart it or put it to sleep
mode.
4. Search for Apps, settings and files and search across the
web.
 5. Immediately launch advanced system tools such as power
options and Disk Management.

f. Write any two advantages of Internet.

Ans:
Two advantages of Internet are as follows:
1. Searching information
2. Communication

g. Write the components of Gmail.

Ans:
The components of Gmail are as follows:
1. Subject is a description of topic of message and displays
in a Gmail system that list e-mail messages individually.
2. Sender (From). This is sender’s Internet e-mail address.
3. Date and Time received. (On)
4. Reply-to
5. Recipient (To:)
6. Recipient E-Mail Address
7. Attachments.

7. Do it yourself.