Computer Science

Class: VI
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Computer

Text Book Work

(Do it in the computer textbook If you have, otherwise note down in rough
notebook)

1. Tick the correct answer.

a. III (Data)
b. I (Input Device)
c. III (Processing)
d. I (Storage Device)
e. II (Output Device)
f. III (CPU)
g. II (4 GB)

2. Fill in the blanks.

a. Input
b. Processing
c. Information
d. Joystick
e. Hard Copy

5. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements.

a. F
b. F
c. T
d. T
e. F
Note Book Work
(You can use both side rule note book for computer science work)

3. Define the following.

a. Data: is collection of unorganized facts.
b. Information: is a processed data that is organized, meaningful and useful.
c. Pen Drive: is a one of the newest form of computer storage devices that
plug into USB port of a computer system.
 d. Input Devices: are any hardware components that allows you to enter data
into the computer system.
e. Output Devices: are any hardware components that convey information to
the user called output devices.
f. Cloud Storage: is an internet service that provides storage facility to
computer users.

4. Name the following.

a. Four major parts of the computer system

Ans: Input devices, Output devices, CPU, Memory Unit
b. Four input devices.
Ans: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Joystick
c. Two output devices
Ans: Monitor, Printer
d. Two storage devices
Ans: Hard disk drive, Pen drive
e. Two types of printers.
Ans: Laser printer, Inkjet printer
f. Two pointing devices.
Ans: Mouse, Joystick

6. Answer the following questions.

a. What is a computer system?

Ans: Computer System is an electronic machine which works according to
the instructions given by user.
b. Define optical disc and its types.
Ans: An optical disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round,
portable disc made of metal, plastic and lacquer that is written and read
by laser. Its types are CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc.
c. What is CPU?
Ans: CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the main chip in the computer which
is used to process data.
d. What is Graphic Tablet?
Ans. Graphic tablet is an input device which has a special pen(stylus) to
write on it. It is used to draw images on the computer.
e. Write down difference between hardware and software.
Ans:
Hardware Software
1. We can see and touch it. 1.we can not touch it only can see.
2. These are physical and 2. These are set of instructions
mechanical equipment organized to perform a common task
attached together to make that tells a computer hardware what
a computer system. work has to perform and how to
perform.

f. Write a short note on Dot Matrix Printer and Laser Printer.

Ans. Laser printer: This printer uses laser technology to print text or
images on paper.it gives the best quality output and is the most expensive.
The speed of this printer is given in ppm (pages per minute).
Dot Matrix Printer: This printer contains movable print head with pins that
strike the ribbon placing a dot on the paper. These printers are less
expensive but are very noisy. The speed of this printer is given in cps
(characters per second).