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Class VII Computer Chapter 1: Introduction To Computers: I. Tick The Correct Option

This document is from a chapter on computer introduction. It contains questions and answers about computer hardware components like the CPU, RAM and memory. It defines key concepts such as primary and secondary memory, input/output devices, and different types of printers. Examples are provided to explain fields, records and 3D printing. Short notes define application and system software as well as their relationship to computer hardware. Types of printers, computer memory and troubleshooting a hung computer are also explained.

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Class VII Computer Chapter 1: Introduction To Computers: I. Tick The Correct Option

This document is from a chapter on computer introduction. It contains questions and answers about computer hardware components like the CPU, RAM and memory. It defines key concepts such as primary and secondary memory, input/output devices, and different types of printers. Examples are provided to explain fields, records and 3D printing. Short notes define application and system software as well as their relationship to computer hardware. Types of printers, computer memory and troubleshooting a hung computer are also explained.

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Class VII

Computer
Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers

I. Tick the correct option.


1. ALU, CU and MU are parts of the
(a) Software (b) CPU (c) RAM
2. RAM is an example of ______ memory.
(a) Primary (b) Secondary (c) None of these
3. Software are the set of
(a) Programs (b) Files (c) Data
4. A computer represents data using digits
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 0 and 2 (c) 0 and 1
5. A file a collection of realted
(a) Fields (b) Databases (c) Records
6. Drum, Flatbed and inkjet are three types of
(a) Plotters (b) Printers (c) Projectors
7. General Purpose Software is a type of ________ software.
(a) System (b) Application (c) both (a) and (b)
8. A ______ is a collection of the files in an organization.
(a) Field (b) Record (c) Database
9. Detecting the problems in a computer system when it is not
working properly is called ________
(a) Scanning (b) Formatting (c) Troubleshooting

II. Fill in the blanks.


1. A computer is a machine for manipulating data according to a list
of instructions known as program.
2. Monitor and printer are the most commonly used output device.
3. Projector is used to display videos, images or computer data on a
largest screen.
4. The storage device of a computer system is referred as computer
memory .
III. Quiz
1. Which memory is not directly accessed by CPU?
Ans. Secondary Memory
2. How many bits make one byte?
Ans. 8 bits

IV. Answer the following questions.


1. Name the two types of memory.
Ans. The two types of memory are:
Primary memory and Secondary memory.

2. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Pentium Chip’?


Ans. Vinod Dham is known as the ‘Father of the Pentium Chip’.

3. What is data hierarchy?


Ans. Data hierarchy is the order in which the data is stored in a
computer database.

4. Define field and record.


Ans. A field is a collection of bytes that contains information about an
item. Example- Name of student, his/her class.
A record is a collection of inter-related fields.

5. Write a short-note on 3-D printing.


Ans. 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making
three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. Object is created by
adding material layer- by-layer. Additive Manufacturing allow
designers to create complex part of machines, aeroplanes and cars.

6. Write short notes on the following.


Ans.
(a) Application software: It consists of programs that are designed to
do specific tasks, such as payroll, inventory, word processing, graphics
etc.
(b) System software: It performs the basic functions that are necessary
to operate a computer system. It controls the various resources of a
computer system. Operating system (OS) is an example of system
software.

7. What is the relationship between the computer hardware and


software?
Ans. The hardware and software together make a computer system.
Hardware is the physical component of the system and software are the
instructions or commands that make the hardware components
operational.

8. Explain the types of printers.


Ans. There are three types of printers:
(a) Dot Matrix Printer: It contains movable print heads with pins that
strike ribbon placing dots on paper. These printers are less expensive but
very noisy. The speed given in cps (character per second).

(b) Inkjet Printer: It forms the letters and images on the paper by
spraying streams of quick drying ink. The speed is given in lpm (lines
per minute).
(c) Laser Printer: It uses laser technology to print images on the paper.
It gives the best quality output and are the most expensive. The speed is
given in ppm (pages per minute)

9. Explain computer memory and its types.


Ans. Computer memory: The storage device of a computer system is
known as its memory. Memory unit can receive data, hold it, and deliver
according to the instructions from the control unit.
There are two types of computer memory:
(i) Primary Memory: It is often called the working memory, internal
memory or main memory of a computer system. RAM and ROM are
two major types of primary memory.
(ii) Secondary memory: It is often called the external memory. It is
used to store data for a long time. Secondary memory is permanent in
nature. Examples of secondary memory are hard disk, compact disk, pen
drive, etc.
Q10. What do you do when your computer is hung?
Ans. When the computer is hung, the user should go through some
troubleshooting methods like close the applications using task manager
by clicking on the end task button.

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