NIS Computer Keybook Grade 3 d.

A headset is an input/output devices as the headphones are used to listen

to audio (output) and the microphone is used to give input to a computer.
Unit 1 – Computer Hardware
Q4. Describe some touchscreen devices for input and output.
Exercise
Tablet devices, point of sale (POS) screens, ATMs screens are all touchscreen
Q1. Match the columns.
devices that are used for input and output. By touching the screen, you are giving
input and when viewing the same screen, you are seeing the output.
Q5. Compare primary and secondary memory.
Primary memory is computer memory that a processor accesses directly. This
memory stores information after it is first obtained for use. It interacts with the
processor to perform application specific tasks faster than the hard drive. Primary
memory consists of RAM and ROM. Secondary memory stores data and programs
for a long time. It has a large storage capacity. Secondary memory devices include
a hard drive, Compact Disk (CD), Digital Versatile Disk (DVD), Universal Serial Bus
(USB) drive, etc.

Q2. Choose the correct option.

1. d) RAM
2. c) Keyboard
3. b) Secondary
4. a) ROM
5. d) RAM
Q3. Describe the following.
a. Random Access Memory (RAM) is primary memory. It can accessed any
time. It loads all running applications and software and keeps them
temporarily. It works and keeps data until the electric voltage is present in
the computer. It is known as short-term or volatile memory.
b. Read-Only Memory (ROM) is primary memory that stores data
permanently. It keeps instructions for the booting of a computer. Users
cannot write anything on it but can just read the stored information. The
supply of electricity does not affect it. That is why it is called non-volatile
memory.
c. Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive is a portable secondary storage
device. It plugs into a USB port of a computer for easy storage of files,
documents, etc.

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Unit 2 – Software Q5. Compare Word and PowerPoint programmes.
Exercise Microsoft Word is a graphical word processing programme used to compose
Q1. Match the columns. documents. You can view, edit and create documents with it. Microsoft
PowerPoint is a presentation program used to create presentations with slides to
convey information. It can contain text, images, charts, shapes, videos, etc.

Q2. Choose the correct option.

1. b) programme
2. d) hardware
3. b) computing
4. c) PowerPoint
5. c) Browser
Q3. Describe the following.
a. Software is a programme that directs a computer’s hardware to perform a
task. Software is a set of instructions.
b. Windows is an operating system used in a personal computer (PC), laptop,
mobile phone, tablet, etc. It has an easy Graphical User Interface (GUI).
c. Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google. It enables a user to
find and read hypertext files on the Internet.
d. Skype is used to make video or voice calls to anyone in the world for free.
You can also send a text message, image or any other file.
Q4. Differentiate between system software and application software.
System software operates the computer hardware. Examples of system software
include the operating system, device drivers, utilities, etc. Windows is the most
commonly used system software. Application software is used to perform some
computing task like making drawings, creating documents, etc. Examples of
application software include MS Paint, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.

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Unit 3 – Computers in Everyday Life d. A database is a collection of information or data that is specifically
Exercise organised for quick search and retrieval by a computer.
Q1. Match the columns. Q4. Describe the uses of computers in education.
Computers are used for education in schools, colleges, universities, etc. Computer
technology is used to teach students digitally and creatively with visual data.
Software is used for presentations and video lectures. Many educational
institutions have started online teaching, learning and assessment. Several
websites provide lectures and discussions.
Q5. Describe the uses of computers in healthcare.
Computers have changed the field of medicine. Hospitals and clinics can store
data of patients in a database with their treatment records, medicine records,
laboratory test records, etc. Doctors use computers to quickly diagnose the
disease of patients. They are also used for blood tests and scanning the body for
Q2. Choose the correct option. surgery for fast and accurate results.
1. c) accurate Q6. Compare sound and video streaming.
2. d) logical Broadcasting is when a computer transfers any type of data either text, audio or
3. b) database video to other computers and devices. Broadcasting is used for radio, television
4. a) explore and internet streaming. Some websites on the internet stream sound and video
5. b) transfers using different techniques to reach web users around the world.
Q3. Describe the following.
a. Broadcasting is the process of transmitting a message to multiple recipients
at the same time. A computer transfers any type data either text, audio or
video to other computers and devices. Broadcasting is used for radio,
television and Internet streaming.
b. Video conferencing systems work like a video telephone. The participants
of a video conference can be sitting anywhere in the world and easily linked
through the hardware and internet for live conversations. Users can see
and talk to each other in a video conference.
c. Online learning provides an educational platform for students around the
world. Through online learning, students can easily access educational
materials and have conversations with other students and instructors.
Online learning can be done easily at home using a computer and internet
connection without the need for going to a school, college, etc.

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Unit 4 – Word Processing An alignment is an adjustment to a line of text. Word has four alignments: Align
Exercise Left, Center, Align Right and Justify. Align Left arranges the contents on the left
Q1. Match the columns. side. Center alignment displays the contents in the centre of the page. Align Right
adjusts the contents on the right side of the page. Justify distributes the text
equally between the margins. The text is distributed in all sides of the page
margins (Left, Right, Top and Bottom).
Q6. Why do we use a word processor?
We use word processing software to create, edit, format, store and print text
documents. You can also insert a table, picture, chart, set design and layout of a
document.

Q2. Choose the correct option.

1. b) font
2. d) alignment
3. c) Word
4. c) Paragraph
5. a) Justify
Q3. Describe the following.
a. A font is a set of displayable or printable text characters in a specific
typeface, size, weight, colour or design. It is also known as the graphical
representation of text.
b. A heading is the title or caption of a piece of writing.
c. A paragraph is a subsection of a section that contains information on a
topic, idea, etc.
d. In Word you can highlight text. Use bold to make the text darker than the
rest and italics is a style of font that slants the letters evenly to the right.
Q4. Why is text highlighted?
Text is highlighted to make it stylish and more noticeable. It is used to draw the
reader’s attention to stress an important point.
Q5. What is an alignment? Explain the types of alignment.

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Unit 5 – Presentations Presentation programmes are used to display information in the form of a slide
Exercise show. Examples of presentation programmes include Microsoft PowerPoint,
Q1. Match the columns. Apple Keynote, OpenOffice Impress, Prezi, Google Slides, etc.
Q5. Why do we need a presentation?
We need a presentation to show or present something to an audience.
Q6. How do you create a presentation?
You can use MS PowerPoint to create a presentation. You can easily use
templates in PowerPoint and customise the slides according your specific needs.
Q7. How do you run a presentation?
To run a presentation in PowerPoint, select the Slide Show tab. Then click on the
Set Up Slide Show command in Set Up group. Now the Set Up Show dialog box
appears. Select the desired options for your presentation and click on OK. You can
also press the F5 key to run your presentation in PowerPoint.

Q2. Choose the correct option.

1. d) running
2. a) slides
3. d) F5
4. d) Apple Keynote
5. b) Insert
Q3. Describe the following.
a. A presentation is the process of presenting something to an audience.
Usually, it is a lecture, speech or demonstration. Presentations may contain
text, images, charts, drawings and videos.
b. PowerPoint creates a presentation that contains a number of slides. A slide
is just like a page. Each slide may have text, images or charts related to the
topic.
c. A slide show is when you run or show the contents of a presentation.

Q4. What are presentation programmes?

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Unit 6 – The Internet The internet is the network of the world. A network is a group of two or more
Exercise computers connected through cable or wireless media.
Q1. Match the columns. Q5. What is communication? Discuss some chat programmes.
The exchange of information is called communication. The information may be in
any form like thoughts, views, ideas, or feelings, etc. Common ways of
communication are talking, writing or signs. Some examples of chat programmes
are Skype, Zoom, Messenger, Google Hangouts, etc.
Q6. What is a web browser? Describe some web browsers.
A web browser is a programme that accesses and displays data and files on the
World Wide Web. You just have to enter a website’s URL in the address window
of a browser and it will bring up that website in the main window. Examples of
web browsers include Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.

Q2. Choose the correct option.

1. d) URL
2. c) Hypertext Markup Language
3. c) 1989
4. a) the Internet
5. c) web browser
Q3. Describe the following.
a. Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a protocol that specifies the address of a
file on the Web. It consists of an access protocol (http) followed by the
domain name. Sometimes a URL may contain the patch of a file.
b. In a website, a hyperlink is an item like a word or button that points to
another location.
c. Website navigation is when you click and look through resources on the
internet like different pages that make up a website.
d. A web browser is a programme that accesses and displays data and files on
the World Wide Web. You just have to enter a website’s URL in the address
window of a browser and it will bring up that website in the main window.
Examples of web browsers include Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google
Chrome, etc.
Q4. Compare the internet and network.

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