Subject Computer

Class 5

Notes Unit 1 to 5

Note:
SQ: stand for Short Question
LQ: stand for Long Question
Unit #1
TYPES OF COMPUTERS

Answer the following questions:

SQ: Name the different types of computers.

Answer:
 Analog computers
 Digital computers
 Hybrid computers
Digital computers are further classified into more categories:
 Super Computers
 Mainframe Computers
 Minicomputers
 Micro Computers

SQ: What is a Digital Computer?

Answer:
Digital computers are very fast, depending on the very latest technologies used nowadays. These
computers use the binary language (1, 0) to process the data.

SQ: How will you define an Analog Computer?

Answer:
An analog system works by measuring continuous change in the data. An example of an analog a
billing machine in a super market.

SQ: How are Microcomputers different from Minicomputers?

Answer:
Microcomputers usually refer to laptop or desktop PCs that you use in a typical household.
Whereas minicomputers, which were primarily used from 1960 to 1980, are generally larger,
but have limited functionality and slower processors.
SQ: What is the main characteristic of Super Computers?
Answer:
Super computers are large in size and more powerful. They are designed to process complex
scientific calculations. Multiple users are capable to access supercomputer at same time. They
are mostly used in military, space research, atomic research or in different large scale
organization.

SQ: Write the basic purpose of using Mainframe Computers.

Answer:
Mainframe computers allow their users to maintain a large information storage at a centralized
location. The users are able to access and process this data from different computers, known as
terminals, located at different places.

SQ: How many types of Portable Computers are used? Name them.
Answer:
There are four types of portable computers are classified here:
 Laptop
 Notebook
 Tablet
 Hand-held

Write short notes on the following:

LQ:
a. Digital computer b. Portable computer

Digital computer:
Digital computers are very fast, depending on the very latest technologies used nowadays. These
computers use the binary languages (1, 0) to process the data. Digital computer s are further
classified into more categories.
 Super computers
 Mainframe computers
 Minicomputers
 Microcomputers
Portable computer:
Portable computers are those microcomputers that can be carried around. These computers,
depending on their size, weight, etc. can be further classified into the following categories:
 Laptop
 Notebook
 Tablet
 Hand-held

Unit #2
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Answer the following questions:

SQ: What is hardware? Give any five examples.

Answer:
Computer hardware is made up of the parts of the computer that you can touch: its physical
components. For examples:
 Monitor
 Mouse
  Speakers
 Keyboard
 Printer

SQ: What are software programs? Write down their names.

Answer:
Software is the Program, instructions and data that controls the operation of a computer and
enables the computer to carry out a task.
 Word Processing Software
 Spreadsheet Software
 Communication Software
 Graphics Software
 Games Software

SQ: Write a note on an Operating System.

Answer:
Operating System also known as “OS” this is the software that communicates with computer
hardware on the most basic level. Without an Operating System, no software programs can run.

SQ: Why do we use application software? Write names of any two application
software.
Answer:
An application, or application program, is a software program that runs on your computer.
Application software help the end users perform single or multiple tasks.
1. Word Processing Software
2. Spreadsheet Software
3. Games Software

SQ: What are Graphic Programs?

Answer:
Graphic Software are used to:
  Design different objects on computer.
 Change the color of pictures.
 Change the shape of pictures.
 Design beautiful Eid cards.
 Perform animations.

Give difference between the following:

1. RAM and ROM 2. CD and DVD

RAM and ROM:

Answer:
RAM:
 Ram stored data temporarily in memory chip.
 Ram can be both read and written to.
 Ram is volatile memory, because its contents are lost when the power is turned off
ROM:
 Rom stores data or instructions that need to be permanent.
 Rom retains its contents when the power is switched off.
 Rom is also known as non-volatile or permanent memory.

CD and DVD:
Answer:
A CD or Compact Disc is a commonly used storage device. It comes in various storage
capacities and can store upto 700MB data. It is also very cost-effective.
Whereas, DDV is a device that stores data on both sides. The data can be read from it at a faster
rate than from a CD. A DVD can store upto about 25 times more information than a CD.
Unit #3
COMPUTER ARITHMETIC

Answer the following questions:

SQ: What is ASCII?

Answer:
ASCII is the abbreviation for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. The most
popular code is ASCII in which the characters are coded in 8 bits, using which we can
communicate with the computers.

SQ: What is the Binary Number System?

Answer:
The binary number system, also called the base-2 number system, is a method of
representing numbers that counts by using combinations of only two numerals: zero (0) and one
(1). Computers use the binary number system to manipulate and store all of their data
including numbers, words, videos, graphics, and music.

Note:
Question number 3, 4 and 5 of unit 3, will be solved later by the teacher in the class room.

Unit #4
FORMATTING IN MS WORD 2010

Answer these questions:

SQ: Name the types of text effects.

Answer:
There are given some text effects:
 Glow text effect
 Reflection text effect
 Shadow text effect
SQ: How do you remove any formatting style in MS Word?
Answer:
 Select the text that you want to remove an effect from.
 On the Home tab, in the Font group, click clear Formatting.

SQ: What is bold, italics and underline?

Answer:
Bold:
Text is made bold to make it appear darker than the normal text.
Italic:
Text can also be italicized to make it appear slanted.
Underline:
Underline the text puts a line below it.

SQ: What is the difference between superscript and subscript?

Answer:
The character slightly below the normal text is called subscript character.
Whereas, the character slightly above the normal text is called superscript character.

SQ: Write steps to add bullets to list.

Answer:
Below shows the steps to create a bulleted list.
 Select the list.
 Click on the drop-down arrow of the bullets command.
 Choose the type of bullet you want.
SQ: What are the types of alignment in MS Word? How do you align a
paragraph towards right?
Answer:
 There are four types of alignment in MS Word. Left, Right, Center and Justified.
 To align the paragraph towards right, select the text and click on right-aligned option
from the paragraph group.

Unit #5
MORE ON MS POWERPOINT

Answer these questions:

LQ: Write few features of a good presentation.
Answer:
 A presentation should have a Title Slide stating the topic of presentation.
 A content Slide should follow the Title slide.
 Choose a clear font style.
 Insert relevant pictures and animation.
 Before the last slide, one slide must give the conclusion.
 The author of the presentation should be recorded clearly.
SQ: What is the function of Design Tab?
Answer:
The Design Tab helps us to put colorful backgrounds to our slide.

SQ: Explain about Transitions Tab.

Answer:
Transitions are the effects which determine how a slide should appear and how it should
disappear from the screen during the presentation.

LQ: Write the steps to animate the text on a slide.

Answer:
 Click on the text of your slide in the slide Pane.
 The text box will become visible.
 The stars on the Animation Tab will also get active, i.e. the stars will change color and
you can now choose them by clicking on them.
 Hover on the different animation options.
 Observe the effect on the text in the slide Pane.
 Choose any one by clicking on it.

LQ: How will you print your presentation?

Answer:
 Follow the steps below to print your presentation:
 Click on the File button.
 Click on print.
 Specify the range for printing-generally we choose all.
 Select what to print.
 Specify the number of copies.
 Click on the print button. You can see it to the left of copies.