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Q1. What is computer?

Ans : A computer is an electronic device that takes input process it and gives the
desired output.

Q2. What do you call the information that you enter into a computer?

Ans: The information that we enter into a computer is called data.

Q3. Name the device that is known as the brain of a computer.

Ans: CPU is known as the brain of a computer.

Q4. How many types of keys are there on the keyboard? Name them.

Ans: The different types of keys on the keyboard are:

i) Alphabet keys

ii) Number keys

iii) Special keys

iv) Navigation keys

v) Arrow keys

Q5. What is software? Name its types?

Ans: A software is a set of instructions given to the computer to do a particular


task. It is of two types.

i) System software

ii) Application software

Q6. Which hardware device is used to read words, numbers or pictures printed
on a paper? Name its various types.

Ans: Scanner is used to read words, numbers of pictures printed on a paper. Its
types are :
i) Flatbed scanner

ii) Sheet fed scanner

iii) Handheld scanner

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