Name of the Student: ____________________________ Roll no: _________ Class: 8

Subject: ICT ​Worksheet-1​ Date:

What is the difference between Hardware and software?

Briefly describe the purpose of the following hardware components:

Central Processing
Unit (CPU):

Motherboard:

Internal Hard Disk:

Sound Card:

Graphics Card:

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What are the differences between ROM & RAM?
ROM: RAM:

What are the differences between Application & System Software?

Application: System:

Examples with use: Examples with use:

Word Processing - ​Used to prepare reports,
school essays

What is ​measure ​and ​control​ software used for?

What are the main functions of an operating System?

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What are the differences between the CLI & GUI interfaces?
CLI: GUI:

Advantages: Advantages:

Disadvantages: Disadvantages:

Describe the four main features of the graphical user interface?

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