Computer Chapter -1

• A __________ is a useful machine.

Answer: computer
• The physical parts of a computer are called __________.
Answer: hardware
• The brain of a computer is called __________.
Answer: CPU
• A __________ displays what we do on the computer.
Answer: monitor
• A keyboard has __________ keys.
Answer: 104
• A __________ is used to point and move objects on the screen.
Answer: mouse
• A __________ has a flat screen and consumes less power.
Answer: LCD monitor
• A monitor is also called a __________.
Answer: Visual Display Unit
• The soft copy is displayed on the __________.
Answer: monitor
• The CPU is made up of __________, CU and ALU.
Answer: MU
• MU stands for __________.
Answer: Memory Unit
• CU stands for __________.
Answer: Control Unit
• ALU stands for __________.
Answer: Arithmetic and Logical Unit
• A __________ controls the working of all parts of a computer.
Answer: Control Unit
• The keyboard key that erases text is __________.
Answer: Backspace
• __________ keys include letters and numbers.
Answer: Typing
• __________ keys perform specific tasks and are labelled F1 to F12.
Answer: Function
• __________ keys help in moving through text or pages.
Answer: Navigation
• The __________ key moves the cursor to the end of a line.
Answer: End
• The __________ erases the character after the cursor.
Answer: Delete key
• __________ is a device that reads text or pictures into a computer.
Answer: Scanner
• A __________ screen responds to touch.
Answer: touch
• A __________ is a round shiny disk that stores data.
Answer: CD (Compact Disk)
• A __________ is used to store and transfer data.
Answer: pen drive
• A __________ is used to listen to sound on a computer.
Answer: speaker
• A __________ is used to play games on a computer.
Answer: joystick
• A __________ prints the output seen on the screen.
Answer: printer
• A __________ is a special pen used for writing on a pad.
Answer: light pen
• A __________ is a kind of printer for large-size printouts.
Answer: plotter
• The meaningful result from a computer is called __________.
Answer: output
• Data entered into the computer is called __________.
Answer: input
• __________ is the step where the CPU works on the input.
Answer: Processing
• Software cannot be __________.
Answer: touched
• A set of instructions given to a computer is called __________.
Answer: software
• An operating system is an example of __________ software.
Answer: system
• MS Paint is an example of __________ software.
Answer: application
• The __________ key is used to type capital letters.
Answer: Shift
• Charles Babbage is known as the __________ of Computer.
Answer: Father
• The part of a computer that stores huge data is the __________.
Answer: hard disk
 • A __________ is used to record voice into a computer.
Answer: microphone
• The __________ key moves the page down by one screen.
Answer: Page Down
• The __________ key switches between insert and overtype mode.
Answer: Insert
• The __________ key moves the cursor or page up.
Answer: Page Up
• __________ are the programs that control the working of a computer.
Answer: System software
• __________ is used to make drawings and pictures on a computer.
Answer: MS Paint
• The __________ logo key is found on most keyboards.
Answer: Windows
• A __________ mouse has a scroll wheel in the center.
Answer: scroll
• __________ is used to enter numbers quickly.
Answer: Numeric keypad
• __________ invented the QWERTY keyboard layout.
Answer: Sir Christopher Latham Sholes
• Dr. Engelbart invented the __________.
Answer: computer mouse

True / False
1. A computer can do only one job at a time.
Answer: False

2. A computer can be used to play games.

Answer: True

3. Hardware is the part of a computer that cannot be touched.

Answer: False

4. A monitor is also known as Visual Display Unit.

Answer: True

5. The CPU is the brain of the computer.

Answer: True

6. The MU is responsible for performing arithmetic calculations.

Answer: False

7. The Control Unit manages the working of all parts of the computer.
Answer: True

8. ALU performs both arithmetic and logical operations.

Answer: True
9. A mouse is used to record sound.
Answer: False

10.A keyboard is used to type data into the computer.

Answer: True

11.A joystick is used to move items on the screen while playing games.
Answer: True

12.A scanner is used to display images on a screen.

Answer: False

13.A pen drive is smaller than a hard disk and stores less data.
Answer: True

14.A monitor is used to print documents.

Answer: False

15.A printer gives a hard copy of the output.

Answer: True

16.A plotter is used to print on large sheets.

Answer: True

17.A light pen can be used to draw on a special pad.

Answer: True

18.A scroll mouse has no buttons.

Answer: False

19.The numeric keypad is used to type letters.

Answer: False

20.Function keys are labelled from F1 to F12.

Answer: True

21.Navigation keys include Arrow keys and Page Up/Down keys.

Answer: True

22.The Shift key is used to type lowercase letters.

Answer: False

23.Control keys include Ctrl, Alt, and Esc.

Answer: True

24.System software helps the computer run properly.

Answer: True

25.MS Paint is a type of system software.

Answer: False

26.Software can be touched and seen.

Answer: False

27.Output is the result we get after processing input.

Answer: True
28.A computer cannot store any data.
Answer: False

29.The hard disk is found outside the CPU box.

Answer: False

30.The monitor displays the soft copy of the output.

Answer: True

31.Processing is done by the CPU.

Answer: True

32.Application software helps us do specific tasks.

Answer: True

33.A Compact Disk (CD) can store songs and movies.

Answer: True

34.A mouse helps move the pointer on the screen.

Answer: True

35.Dr. Engelbart invented the joystick.

Answer: False

36.The Insert key helps switch between insert and overwrite modes.
Answer: True

37.The Delete key removes text after the cursor.

Answer: True

38.A monitor is smaller and heavier than a CPU.

Answer: False

39.LCD monitors use more power than CRT monitors.

Answer: False

40.LED monitors are thinner and last longer.

Answer: True

41.A keyboard has only one type of key.

Answer: False

42.Page Up key moves the screen up.

Answer: True

43.Windows 10 is a type of computer hardware.

Answer: False

44.We can store information on a pen drive.

Answer: True

45.Software tells hardware what to do.

Answer: True

46.Word 2016 is a type of system software.

Answer: False
 47.Charles Babbage is known as the Father of Computers.
Answer: True

48.The Shift key is used to erase letters.

Answer: False

49.A microphone helps us talk to friends on the internet.

Answer: True

50.A scanner can convert a printed picture into a digital one.

Answer: True

Application-Based Questions :
1. Ria wants to type her name on the screen. Which device should she use?
Answer: Keyboard

2. Arjun wants to listen to music from the computer. What device does he need?
Answer: Speakers

3. Meena drew a picture using a computer. What device showed her drawing?
Answer: Monitor

4. Rahul wants to click and select a game on the screen. What should he use?
Answer: Mouse

5. Sara is printing her homework from the computer. What is she using?
Answer: Printer

6. Tara wants to talk to her cousin using the internet. What device will help her?
Answer: Microphone

7. Sohan has to enter a lot of numbers quickly. What part of the keyboard should he use?
Answer: Numeric Keypad

8. Ayaan wants to save his drawing and take it to school. Which device should he use?
Answer: Pen drive

9. The screen on Rina's tablet responds to her finger touch. What kind of screen is it?
Answer: Touch screen

10.Aarav sees his name appear on the screen while typing. What is that display called?
Answer: Soft copy

11.Neha wants to move the pointer on the screen. What will she use?
Answer: Mouse

12.Jai plays video games and moves the car using a stick. What is the stick called?
Answer: Joystick

13.Preeti wants to scan her photo into the computer. What should she use?
Answer: Scanner

14.Zoya is watching a cartoon on a monitor. What is the monitor showing her?

Answer: Output

15.Ishaan gives instructions to the computer using a mouse. What is this called?
Answer: Input
16.Nisha wants to save a large file inside her computer. Where will it be stored?
Answer: Hard disk

17.Rohit is learning typing. Which device does he use most?

Answer: Keyboard

18.Tia presses the "Delete" key by mistake. What happens?

Answer: The letter after the cursor is erased.

19.Naman wants to make a drawing using a pointing device. Which one should he use?
Answer: Mouse

20.Ved clicks on the icon for MS Paint. What type of software is this?
Answer: Application software

21.Arya opens Word 2016 to write a story. What is Word 2016?

Answer: Application software

22.Yash opens the computer, and Windows 10 starts. What is Windows 10?
Answer: System software

23.Mahi opens a picture file and prints it. What device gives her the printed picture?
Answer: Printer

24.Anaya is editing her project and wants to move the cursor to the end. What key should she press?
Answer: End key

25.Diya uses the Page Up key. What happens?

Answer: The page moves up.

26.Veer watches a movie on the computer. What does he use to hear the sound?
Answer: Speakers

27.Sanvi talks to her grandma on a video call. What device helps her send her voice?
Answer: Microphone

28.Ayush wants to insert a picture from a paper into the computer. Which device helps him?
Answer: Scanner

29.Isha opens her drawing app and wants to save her work. What software is she using?
Answer: Application software

30.Aarav clicks the Start button to open programs. What software runs his computer?
Answer: System software (Windows 10)

31.Diya wants to move the cursor to the left. Which key should she press?
Answer: Left Arrow key

32.Aman writes a sentence and presses the “Backspace” key. What happens?
Answer: The letter before the cursor is deleted.

33.Zain sees a shiny disk on the table. It stores songs. What is it?
Answer: Compact Disk (CD)

34.Tara sees her dad using a mouse with a wheel in the middle. What is it called?
Answer: Scroll mouse
 35.A computer needs instructions to work. What gives it those instructions?
Answer: Software

36.Your teacher asks you to store pictures and take them to another computer. What will you use?
Answer: Pen drive

37.You hear a sound from the computer. Which device is helping you?
Answer: Speaker

38.You are asked to type your name and press Enter. What kind of input device do you use?
Answer: Keyboard

39.You see pictures and colors on a big screen while drawing. What is the screen?
Answer: Monitor

40.To make a big banner for school, your teacher uses a special printer. What is it called?
Answer: Plotter

41.You are playing a car game using a joystick. What part of the computer is it?
Answer: Hardware

42.You cannot see or touch the movie stored on your computer. What is the movie called?
Answer: Software

43.Arnav wants to move quickly through his project. Which key will he use?
Answer: Page Down / Arrow Keys

44.Your friend asks you how a computer works. You say it uses three steps. What are they?
Answer: Input, Processing, Output

45.A screen that lets you tap instead of clicking a mouse is called what?
Answer: Touch Screen

46.Your father writes bills on the computer using Excel. What kind of software is Excel?
Answer: Application Software

47.Your teacher asks you to name the part that processes data. What do you say?
Answer: CPU

48.Your friend wants to know where the CPU stores information. What will you say?
Answer: Memory Unit (MU)

49.You are asked to compare CPU and brain. What do you say about the CPU?
Answer: CPU is the brain of the computer.

50.You typed a story and saw it on screen. What kind of copy is it?
Answer: Soft copy

Multiple Choice Questions :

What part of the computer shows what we do?
a) CPU
b) Monitor
c) Mouse
d) Printer
Which of these is used to type letters and numbers?
a) Keyboard
b) Speaker
c) Scanner
d) Joystick
What device is used to click and select objects?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Printer
d) Microphone
Which part of the computer is called its brain?
a) Monitor
b) CPU
c) Mouse
d) Scanner
Which part stores a large amount of data?
a) Mouse
b) Hard disk
c) Microphone
d) Speaker
Which of the following is NOT an input device?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Scanner
d) Speaker
What is the full form of CPU?
a) Computer Processing Unit
b) Central Print Unit
c) Central Processing Unit
d) Control Power Unit
What type of copy do we see on the monitor?
a) Paper copy
b) Soft copy
c) Hard copy
d) Printed copy
Which device prints information on paper?
a) Monitor
b) Scanner
c) Printer
d) Mouse
What is software?
a) A device we can touch
b) Part of monitor
c) Instructions given to the computer
d) A type of hardware
Which of the following stores songs and movies?
a) Software
b) CPU
c) Monitor
d) Mouse
Which part of the CPU does calculations?
a) MU
b) ALU
c) CU
d) LED
What key moves the cursor to the start of a line?
a) End
b) Home
c) Page Up
d) Arrow
Which key is used to erase after the cursor?
a) Backspace
b) Delete
c) Shift
d) Tab
Which of the following is a System Software?
a) MS Paint
b) Word 2016
c) Windows 10
d) Excel 2016
Which key opens a new line while typing?
a) Enter
b) Shift
c) Caps Lock
d) Spacebar
A joystick is mostly used for:
a) Typing
b) Printing
c) Storing data
d) Playing games
Which key removes letters before the cursor?
a) Backspace
b) Delete
c) Ctrl
d) Shift
What is an example of an application software?
a) Windows 10
b) Hard disk
c) MS Word
d) Printer
What moves the pointer on the screen?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Scanner
d) CPU
What type of screen lets us touch to select things?
a) Monitor
b) Touch Screen
c) Printer
d) Plotter
Which part stores data temporarily?
a) ALU
b) MU
c) CU
d) Speaker
Which part controls all computer parts?
a) ALU
b) Monitor
c) CU
d) Mouse
Which device reads printed pictures into the computer?
a) Printer
b) Scanner
c) Mouse
d) Joystick
What is the name of the shiny round disk?
a) Hard disk
b) Compact Disk (CD)
c) CPU
d) RAM
A scroll mouse has:
a) Only one button
b) Two buttons and a scroll wheel
c) A screen
d) Speakers
Which key is NOT part of the navigation keys?
a) Page Up
b) Arrow Keys
c) Shift
d) Home
Which key locks the capital letters?
a) Tab
b) Backspace
c) Caps Lock
d) Ctrl
Which key gives space between words?
a) Enter
b) Shift
c) Spacebar
d) Tab
Which software helps create presentations?
a) MS Word
b) MS Paint
c) PowerPoint
d) Excel
What does a light pen do?
a) Erase
b) Write on screen
c) Print
d) Store data
What is the result given by the computer called?
a) Input
b) Processing
c) Output
d) Hardware
What type of monitor uses the least power?
a) CRT
b) LCD
c) LED
d) VDU
The full form of ALU is:
a) Automatic Logic Unit
b) Arithmetic and Logical Unit
c) Arithmetic Load Unit
d) Active Logic Unit
A plotter is mainly used for:
a) Printing large designs
b) Typing
c) Saving music
d) Drawing on paper
Which storage device is small and portable?
a) Hard disk
b) Pen drive
c) CD
d) CPU
Which device records voice into the computer?
a) Speaker
b) Mouse
c) Microphone
d) Keyboard
Which key is used for special characters like @ and $?
a) Shift
b) Ctrl
c) Tab
d) Esc
Which of these is NOT a monitor type?
a) CRT
b) LCD
c) CPU
d) LED
What do you call the instructions for the computer?
a) Software
b) Hardware
c) Output
d) Memory
What kind of copy do we get from a printer?
a) Soft copy
b) Hard copy
c) CD
d) File
Where do we use touch screens?
a) Monitor
b) ATM and mobiles
c) Keyboard
d) Plotter
What is the main function of the CU?
a) Controls other parts
b) Stores data
c) Does calculations
d) Plays games
What key is used to move forward in typing?
a) Enter
b) Shift
c) Tab
d) Delete
Which of these is a Control Key?
a) A
b) F5
c) Ctrl
d) 7
Which device helps in drawing pictures on the computer?
a) Speaker
b) CPU
c) Mouse
d) Printer
Which is the most commonly used input device?
a) Speaker
b) Keyboard
c) Monitor
d) Printer
What key helps in moving to the next screen down?
a) Home
b) End
c) Page Up
d) Page Down
Who is known as the father of the computer?
a) Sholes
b) Engelbart
c) Charles Babbage
d) Alan Turing
Which of the following is hardware?
a) Word 2016
b) Mouse
c) PowerPoint
d) Windows 10

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a computer?
A computer is a smart machine that helps us do many tasks quickly.

2. Name any two uses of a computer.

Playing games and writing letters.

3. What is hardware?
Hardware is the part of a computer that we can touch and see.

4. What is software?
Software is a set of instructions that helps the computer work. We cannot touch it.

5. What is the monitor used for?

It is used to display the work done on a computer.

6. What is the full form of CPU?

Central Processing Unit.

7. What is the monitor also called?

It is also called VDU – Visual Display Unit.

8. What does a mouse do?

A mouse helps us to point, select, and move things on the screen.

9. What is the use of a keyboard?

A keyboard is used to type letters, numbers, and symbols.

10.How many main parts does a computer have?

Four main parts.

11.Name the four main parts of a computer.

Monitor, CPU, Keyboard, Mouse.

12.What is an input device?

A device that sends data into the computer.

13.Give two examples of input devices.

Keyboard and mouse.

14.What is an output device?

A device that shows or gives us the result from the computer.

15.Give two examples of output devices.

Monitor and printer.
16.What is the CPU known as?
The brain of the computer.

17.Name the three parts of a CPU.

MU, CU, and ALU.

18.What does the MU do?

It stores data and instructions.

19.What does the CU do?

It controls all parts of the computer.

20.What does the ALU do?

It performs arithmetic and logical operations.

21.What is a soft copy?

The result we see on the monitor.

22.What is a hard copy?

The result printed on paper.

23.What is the use of a printer?

It prints the computer work on paper.

24.What is the use of a scanner?

It copies text or pictures from paper into the computer.

25.What is a joystick used for?

For playing games.

26.What is a pen drive used for?

To store and carry data.

27.What is a microphone used for?

To record voice and sounds.

28.What is the use of a speaker?

To hear music or sound from the computer.

29.What is a compact disk?

A round shiny disk used to store information.

30.What is a plotter used for?

To print large drawings.

31.What is a light pen?

A pen-like device used to write or draw on a special pad.

32.What is a touch screen?

A screen where we can touch to select things.

33.What is the use of a mouse pointer?

It helps us to know where we are clicking on the screen.

34.How many buttons does a mouse usually have?

Two buttons.
 35.What is a scroll mouse?
A mouse with a scroll wheel between the buttons.

36.What is the use of the scroll wheel?

To move pages up and down.

37.What is a navigation key?

A key that moves the cursor in a document.

38.What does the ‘Home’ key do?

It moves the cursor to the beginning of a line.

39.What does the ‘End’ key do?

It moves the cursor to the end of a line.

40.What does the ‘Page Up’ key do?

It moves the page up.

41.What does the ‘Page Down’ key do?

It moves the page down.

42.What does the ‘Delete’ key do?

It removes characters after the cursor.

43.What does the ‘Backspace’ key do?

It deletes characters before the cursor.

44.What does the ‘Caps Lock’ key do?

It changes letters to capital.

45.What does the ‘Shift’ key do?

It helps type capital letters or special symbols.

46.What are typing keys?

Keys used for letters, numbers, and symbols.

47.What are control keys?

Keys that perform special functions when used with other keys.

48.What are function keys?

Keys labeled F1 to F12 used for specific tasks.

49.Name two examples of application software.

MS Word and MS Paint.

50.What is the full form of ALU?

Arithmetic and Logical Unit.

Descriptive Answer Questions:

1. Explain what a computer is and how it helps us.
A computer is a smart machine that helps us do many things like play games, solve sums, draw
pictures, listen to music, and write letters. It works very fast and can do many tasks at the same time.

2. Describe any three uses of a computer in daily life.

A computer can be used to:
• Write letters and stories.
 • Play games.
• Watch movies and listen to songs.

3. What is hardware? Give two examples.

Hardware is the part of a computer that we can touch and see. Examples: Keyboard and Monitor.

4. What is software? Give two examples.

Software is the part of a computer that we cannot touch. It gives instructions to the hardware.
Examples: MS Paint and MS Word.

5. Write the difference between hardware and software.

Hardware can be touched and seen, like a monitor or mouse.
Software cannot be touched, like the programs we use on the computer.

6. Describe the monitor and its uses.

A monitor looks like a TV. It shows us what we are doing on the computer. It also shows results and
pictures.

7. What is the full form of CPU and why is it important?

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. It is called the brain of the computer because it does all the
work.

8. Write the names of the three parts of a CPU and their functions.
• MU (Memory Unit): Stores data.
• CU (Control Unit): Controls other parts.
• ALU (Arithmetic and Logical Unit): Solves sums and compares numbers.

9. Explain the function of a keyboard with examples of different keys.

A keyboard is used to type letters, numbers, and symbols. It has typing keys, control keys, function
keys, and navigation keys.

10.How is a mouse used?

A mouse helps us to move the pointer, select things, and draw pictures. It usually has two buttons
and a scroll wheel.

11.What is a touch screen? Give two examples.

A touch screen allows us to touch the screen to choose things. Examples: Tablet and ATM.

12.What is a scanner used for? Describe its types.

A scanner copies pictures or text from paper into the computer. Types include flatbed, sheet-fed, and
handheld.

13.What is a printer? Name two types.

A printer prints the computer work on paper. Two types are inkjet printer and laser printer.

14.What is a plotter and where is it used?

A plotter is a special printer used to print large drawings or flex banners.

15.Describe the function of a microphone.

A microphone is used to record our voice or talk with friends through the internet.

16.What is a pen drive? Why is it useful?

A pen drive is a small device used to store and transfer data easily from one computer to another.
17.Write about the function of a compact disk.
A compact disk stores songs, videos, and games. It is round, flat, and shiny.

18.What is the use of speakers?

Speakers help us to listen to music or sounds from the computer.

19.What is a light pen?

A light pen is a pen-like device used to draw or write on a special pad, and it shows the drawing on
the monitor.

20.What is a joystick used for?

A joystick is used to play games and move objects on the screen.

21.What is the difference between input and output devices?

Input devices send data to the computer (e.g., keyboard), while output devices show the result (e.g.,
monitor).

22.Explain the working of a computer using IPO.

• Input: Data is given using keyboard or mouse.
• Processing: CPU works on the data.
• Output: We get the result on the monitor or printer.

23.What is an operating system? Give one example.

It is system software that runs the computer. Example: Windows 10.

24.What is application software? Give two examples.

Software used for specific work. Examples: MS Paint, MS Word.

25.What are function keys and where are they found?

Function keys (F1 to F12) are on the top row of the keyboard and used for special tasks.

26.What are navigation keys used for?

Navigation keys help move the cursor or page up, down, left, and right.

27.Why is the CPU called the brain of the computer?

Because it processes all instructions and controls the working of the computer.

28.What is the importance of a mouse in using a computer?

It helps us click, drag, draw, and select things easily on the screen.

29.Write about the types of monitors.

• CRT: Big and uses more power.
• LCD: Flat screen and less power.
• LED: Thin, bright, and saves more power.

30.What is the full form of ALU and what does it do?

Arithmetic and Logical Unit. It solves sums and compares numbers.

31.What is the role of the Control Unit in the CPU?

It works like a traffic policeman and manages all the parts of the computer.

32.Why do we use a scanner?

To copy pictures or writing from paper into the computer.
33.How does a printer help us?
It prints the work we do on the computer onto paper.

34.How does a touch screen work?

We can touch icons on the screen with our fingers to use the computer.

35.What is a soft copy?

The result we see on the monitor.

36.What is a hard copy?

The printed result we get on paper.

37.What are typing keys?

Keys used to type letters, numbers, and symbols.

38.What is a scroll mouse?

A mouse with a wheel that lets us scroll up or down pages.

39.Who invented the mouse?

Dr. Engelbart.

40.Who is the father of the computer?

Charles Babbage.

41.Name the inventor of the QWERTY keyboard layout.

Sir Christopher Latham Sholes.

42.What are system software and application software?

System software runs the computer. Application software helps us do specific tasks.

43.Why do we use software?

Software gives instructions to hardware to work.

44.How does the CPU process data?

It receives data, works on it using MU, CU, and ALU, and then gives the result.

45.Why is a computer called a smart machine?

Because it can do many jobs quickly and at the same time.

46.What is the use of the numeric keypad?

To enter numbers quickly.

47.What is the purpose of control keys?

To perform special functions with other keys.

48.Write a few lines about the mouse pointer.

It moves on the screen as we move the mouse and helps us click or select items.

49.What happens when you press the 'Delete' key?

It removes the letter or item after the cursor.

50.What do we learn from the chapter "A Computer System"?

We learn about the computer, its parts, hardware, software, input and output devices, and how a
computer works.