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Q.1. Fill in the blanks
1. Windows 7 is the latest operating system introduced by Microsoft.
2. New windows that you open are grouped into the stacks that appear on the Taskbar.
3. When you click on the main icon on the taskbar, a stack of all open windows for the
application appears.
4. Jump list also provides access to recently opened windows for the application.
5. Only the windows explorer and internet explorer icons are available on the taskbar
at all times.
6. Peek, shake and snap are new features that allow you to do magic with your computer.
7. Place your cursor on the peek area to quickly view your desktop without minimizing
any windows.
8. The Shake feature is useful if you have multiple windows open and want to quickly
re-arrange them so that they do not overlap each other.
9. Windows Explorer is used to manage the files and folders on the computer.
10. The address bar allows you to type the exact location where a file or folder is located.

Q.2. State whether the following statements are True or False.

1. The date and time area now displays a clock on the taskbar. False
2. The peek area is the left hand-most part of the taskbar. False
3. To access a jump list, right-click on the application icon. True
4. The left side of the Start Menu contains 3 main parts : Recently opened applications,
All Programs option and the Search box. True
5. Shake feature requires you to shake the monitor to minimize all windows. False
6. The programs, applications and documents are saved as files on a disk. True
7. The black arrow next to a folder in the Windows Explorer indicates that there are
sub-folders inside it. False

Q.3. Answer the following in one or two sentences each.

1. What is GUI ?
Ans. GUI means Graphical User Interface.
1. WINDOWS 7 INTERFACE
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2. List the new features of the interface in Windows 7.
Ans. Windows 7 provides you with three new features that saves our effort, time and makes
work easier. These features are Peek, Shake and Snap.

3. Explain stacks.
Ans. The taskbar now combines all similar application windows into one icon these groups are
called stacks. When you click on the main icon of the taskbar, a stack of all open windows
for the application appears.

4. What does pinning items to the taskbar mean?

Ans. In windows 7 to open an application we can add the application icon on the taskbar for
quick access by this wee no need to open the start menu every time to open the application
after closing.

5. Write a sentence each on Peek, Shake and Snap features.

Ans. Peek : Windows 7 provides us a feature called peek, where we can quickly peep at our
desktop while working with windows.

Q.4. Match the columns.

(1) Peek (a) Provides you with a list of recently opened applications at
the top.
(2) Stacks (b) Contains files and even sub-folders inside it.
(3) Start Menu (c) All open windows temporarily become transparent to view
the desktop.
(4) Folder (d) Helps us to look at the hierarchical structure of the data in
a computer.
(5) Windows Explorer (e) Allows you to close a window you no longer need without
opening it.
Ans. (1) c (2) e (3) d (4) b (5) a
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1. A network is a place where multiple computers are grouped together.
2. System screen displays the following information: windows edition, System, computer
name, domain and workgroup setting and Windows activation.
3. You can change the computer name in the computer name / domain changes dialog box.
4. The amount of data you can store in computer depends on the amount of disk space
available on the computer.
5. The amount of free and used space is displayed in pink and blue

Q.2. State whether the following statements are True or False.

1. Configuration refers to the system name, type of processor and system type. True
2. To identify your computer from the other multiple computers, you need to provide
it your name. False
3. The Product ID available o the System screen is for distribution. False
4. The computer can have only one local drive. False
5. Under each disk, you can view text specifying the amount of free space on the disk
and the total amount of disk space. True

Q.3. Arrange the following steps in the correct sequence.

To change the computer name:
(1) Click on the Change button to edit the name of the computer.
(2) Click on OK two times.
(3) Under the Computer name, domain and workgroup settings section, click on the
Change settings link.
(4) Right-click on the Computer icon on the desktop.
(5) Change the name of your computer in the Computer name text box.
(6) From the context menu, click on Properties.
(7) Click on the close button on the title bar to close the window.

2. GET TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER

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Ans. Change the computer name :
(1) Right-click on the Computer icon on the desktop.
(2) From the context menu, click on Properties.
(3) Under the Computer name, domain and workgroup settings section, click on the
Change settings link.
(4) Click on the Change button to edit the name of the computer.
(5) Change the name of your computer in the Computer name text box.
(6) Click on OK two times.
(7) Click on the close button on the title bar to close the window.

Q.4. Answer the following in one sentence each.

1. Why do we need to name the computer?
Ans. A computer name is helpful to identify our computer over a network. A network is a place
where multiple computers are group together. So, to identify our computer from the other
multiple computers, we need to provide it with a unique name.

2. What other information can you view on the screen while checking the computer
name?
Ans. We can view the following information on the System screen while checking the computer
name.
a) Windows edition, b) System, c) Computer name, domain and workgroup settings,
d) Windows activation.

3. When do you receive a Product ID and what is it used for?

Ans. We receive the product ID while checking the computer name. The Product ID is used to
activate the operating system.

4. What is disk space?

Ans. Disk space is the amount of space available in the hard disk drive which we are used to
store the data in the computer.
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5. What information is available while checking the computer’s disk space?
Ans. We can view the amount of free space is graphically displayed in blue colour and the
amount of free space is displayed in pink colour. The amount of fee and used space is also
written in numerical form.
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Q.1. Fill in the blanks.
1. You can change the Desktop Background of your computer whenever you wish.
2. You can change he desktop to have different Background or Solid Colour.
3. The default desktop background is the windows logo with a blue background colour.
4. The center option places the background image in the middle of the screen.
5. By default, all the windows you open in Windows 7 have a transparent look.
6. Clear the Enable transparency check box if you do not want the windows to have a
Transparent effect.
7. Screen Saver is an animated screen with some formations happening automatically on the
entire computer screen.
8. The theme changes the size of your icons and different items that appear in a window,
Taskbar and Start menu.

Q.2. State whether the following statements are True or False.

1. Setting a smaller resolution reduces the size of items. False
2. The desktop background is the animated screen you see on the desktop. False
3. You can also include a picture you have taken as the desktop background. True
4. You can select only one desktop background picture. False
5. Themes also affect some features that are available to you in Windows7. True
6. Changing the window colour also changes the colour of the desktop background. False
7. The screen save closes all open windows if you do not use the computer for a
long time. False

Q.3. Answer the following questions in two to three sentences each.

1. What type of files can you select as the desktop background?
Ans. Select any type of one picture can be set as the desktop background.

2. What is a computer theme?

Ans. The theme decides the look of our windows, taskbar and the Start menu. Themes also affect
Some feature that are available to us in Windows 7.
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3. What changes do you notice when you select the Windows Classic theme?
Ans. Selecting the Windows Classic theme will give our operating system the look of Windows
2000. The Microsoft Office button changes to the Start button that used to appear earlier
for the Start menu. In addition the title bars and borders of all our windows will turn solid
Replacing the transparent look.

4. When does a screen saver appear and how do you stop it?
Ans. When we leave our computer as idle for more than one minute then the screen save is
displayed. To stop the screen saver, we need to move the mouse or press any key on the
keyboard.

5. How does screen resolution affect the appearance of your computer?

Ans. The screen resolution affect the size of our icons and different items that appear in a window,
Taskbar and Start menu.

Q.4. Arrange the following steps in the correct sequence to change the mouse pointer.
1. Click on the Change mouse pointers link from the left pane of the screen.
2. Select the mouse pointer you want from the Customize list box
3. Click on Personalize.
4. From the Scheme drop-down list, select the scheme from which you want to select the
mouse pointer.
5. Click on the Close button on the title bar to close the window.
6. Click on OK.
7. Right-click on the Desktop.

Ans.
1. Right-click on the Desktop.
2. Click on Personalize.
3. Click on the Change mouse pointer link from the left pane of the screen.
4. From the Scheme drop-down list, select the scheme from which you want to select the
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mouse pointer.
5. Select the mouse pointer you want from the Customize list box.
6. Click on OK.
7. Click on the Close button o the title bar to close the window.
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Q.1. Fill in the blanks.
1. WordPad is a word processor found in Accessories that is used to create, edit, format and
Save documents.
2. In the WordPad application window, Home tab provides the commands to format the text
and paragraphs in a document.
3. To exit from WordPad, select the Exit command of the WordPad menu.
4. The Print command of the WordPad menu is used to print a file.
5. Bullets button on the Home tab is used to create a bulleted list.

Q.2. Write whether you will Copy or Cut in the following circumstances.
1. The chorus of a song is repeated three times in a document. Copy
2. Last name of a person is typed in front of ‘City:’ instead of ‘Last name:’ Cut
3. Name of a country “Czechoslovakia” is repeated five times in a document. Copy
4. The title of an autobiography is typed at the bottom. Cut

Q.3. Name the different parts of the WordPad application window.

WordPad menu
Ribbon
Ruler
Cursor

Text

Status bar

4. WORKING WITH WORDPAD

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Q.1. Fill in the blanks.
1. MS Word is an application that enables you to create, edit, save and print documents.
2. We can create presentations in Windows using MS Power Point, which is a part of the
Microsoft Office suite.
3. MS Outlook component of Microsoft Office allows us to send and receive e-mails.
4. Microsoft Excel is an application that is a part of the Microsoft Office suite, which helps us
to create a Spread Sheet
5. A table is made up of Rows, Columns and cells.

Q.2. State whether the following statements are True or False.

1. Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the applications of Microsoft Office suite. True
2. A word processor allows us to insert text and pictures anywhere in the document. True
3. A presentation must be long and complex. False
4. Microsoft Access is the software that allows us to create spreadsheets. False

Q.3. Answer the following questions in one sentence each.

1. Name any four applications that form the components of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ans. Microsoft Office is a software package that comprises of applications such as Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access and Microsoft Outlook.

2. Which application is used to create a database?

Ans. Microsoft Access is the software that allows us to create a database or a table.

3. What is a presentation?
Ans. A presentation is an activity of formally conveying information to an audience, using
images and texts.

4. What is a database?
Ans. A database is a collection of data about a person, animal or thing, which is arranged in an
Organised manner.
5. OVERVIEW OF MICROSOFT OFFICE
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5. What is the use of the Microsoft Office Shortcut Bar?
Ans. Microsoft Office provides a Shortcut bar that helps us to use its applications efficiently.
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Q.1. Fill in the blanks.
1. The Title bar, displays the name of the current document.
2. We can customize the Quick Access toolbar to access commands easily.
3. The Ribbon contains different tabs.
4. By default, the Home tab is open when we open MS Word 2010.
5. The screen that appears on clicking on the File tab is called the Backstage view.
6. The insert tab enables us to insert more pages in our document.
7. The status bar displays information about the word count of the document.
8. The Exit option is available in the File tab.

Q.2. Answer the following questions in one sentence each.

1. List the steps to start Microsoft Word 2010 using the Start menu.
Ans. We can start Microsoft Word 2010 by using the Start menu,
Start All Programs  Microsoft Office  Microsoft Word 2010.

2. Which is an alternative way to start Microsoft word other than using the Start menu?
Ans. A quick alternative to start Microsoft Word 2010 is to pin Microsoft Word 2010 to the
taskbar. If the pinned icon is not visible on the desktop, we need to first pin it.

3. List any five tabs available on the ribbon.

Ans. File, Home, Insert, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review and View are the tabs
which are available on the ribbon.

4. What is Launcher?
Ans. Notice the arrow located at the bottom right in some of the groups. This is called the
Launcher. When we click on the Launcher, the dialog box associated with the group is
displayed.

6. GETTING STARTED WITH MS WORD 2010

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5. List the steps that have to be followed to exit Microsoft Word.
Ans. To quit or exit from the Microsoft Word 2010 application:
1. Open the File tab. You will view the File tab commands.
2. Click on Exit.
The Microsoft Word 2010 application window shuts down.

Q.3. Match the columns.

1. Tabs (a) White space where we can type
2. Status bar (b) Displays the name of the document.
3. Title bar (c) Provides shortcut buttons to easily access commands.
4. Quick Access Toolbar (d) Enables to browse back and forth through a document.
5. Work Area (e) Indicates the position where text or graphics can be inserted.
6. Scroll bar (f) Displays information about the selected default language.
7. Insertion point (g) Contain a list of commands.
Ans. (1) g (2) f (3) b (4) c (5) a (6) d (7) e
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Q.1. Fill in the blanks
1. Spread sheet helps us simplify and analyse complex data.
2. In a spreadsheet, rows are labeled by using numbers 1,2,3……
3. The most recent versions of MS Excel are Microsfot Office Excel 2010 for windows and
2008 for Mac operating system.
4. A spreadsheet is a computer application that organizes and displays data in the form of
multiple cells.
5. After lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Excel captured the market almost instantly in 1985.
6. MS Excel is the first spreadsheet application that enables users to define the appearance
of spreadsheets as per their requirements.

Q.2. State whether the following statements are True or False.

1. Spreadsheets allow us to complicate simple data. False
2. We can only perform calculations using a spreadsheet. False
3. A spreadsheet is a computer application that organizes and displays data in the
form of multiple cells. True
4. A spreadsheet enables us to store the steps in the form of formulae. False
5. Excel was the first spreadsheet to use a graphic interface. True
6. A spreadsheet is just a high profile calculator. False

Q.3. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each.

1. What is a spreadsheet?
Ans. A spreadsheet is just like a square lined book/paper that contains row and columns. It deals
with organizing data in rows and columns.

2. How are rows and columns represented in a spreadsheet?

Ans. In a spreadsheet, rows are labeled by using numbers, such as 1, 2, 3 and so on, whereas
Columns are labeled by using alphabets, such as A, B C and so on.

7. INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS
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3. What kind of data can we store in a spreadsheet?
Ans. In a spreadsheet we can store alphanumeric text, numeric values, dates, currencies,
Formulae and many other types of data.

4. How is a spreadsheet different from a calculator?

Ans. The spreadsheet is not just a high profile calculator, but it applies more to data analysis &
making important statistics. It can be used to solve problems and store their solutions for
future reference. In addition, we can also use the data stored in Excel to create charts and
perform analysis using various filters and conditions. That’s why a spreadsheet different
from a calculator.

5. List any three advantages of Microsoft Excel.

Ans. The following are a few advantages of Microsoft Excel:
1. Manage numbers, 2. Perform calculations, 3. Store a variety of data, 4. Present data,
5. Analyse data and 6. Manage data
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Q.1. Fill in the blanks.
1. An alternative to start MS Excel is to pin it on the taskbar and then click on the shortcut
icon.
2. Formula bar displays information about the active cell.
3. When we enter a formula in a cell, it always begins with an equal to sign.
4. Number data type always begin with digits.

Q.2. State whether the following statements are True or False.

1. The maximum length of the text entry can be upto 240 characters only. True
2. Formulae always begin with plus (+) sign. False
3. Formula bar displays status information of the active worksheet. True
4. To exit form MS Excel, we click on the Close control button on the application
window. True
5. By default, the Insert tab is open when we start MS Excel. False

Q.3. Match the following.

(1) Date and Time (a) F-130
(2) Number (b) =35*2
(3) Text (c) -725
(4) Formula (d) 10:35
Ans. (1) d ; (2) c ; (3) a ; (4) b

8. GETTING STARTED WITH MS EXCEL

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Q.1. Fill in the blanks.
1. Internet has not just remained confined to the PC, but moved to wireless information
devices like mobile phones and palmtops.
2. When two or more computers are connected together, they form a network.
3. Server is the computer hosting the information that is requested.
4. The Internet allows sharing of information in electronic format.
5. A gateway of the internet is a channel through which the internet comes to india.

Q.2. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each.

1. Define the Internet.
Ans. The internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks serving information to one
another.

2. Provide four other terms that refer to the Internet.

Ans. Server, Gateway, Internet Service Provider (ISP), Client Computer terms are refer to the
Internet.

3. What is a gateway and ISP?

Ans. A gateway of the internet is a channel through which the internet came to India.
Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a company that provides clients access to the gateway to
use the Internet service.

4. What is a server and client computer?

Ans. Server is the computer hosting the information that is requested.
Client computer is our computer from where we make different requests to the server.

5. List any three uses of the Internet.

Ans. We can use the Internet for File Sharing, E-commerce, Communication, Sharing information.

9. INTRODUCING THE INTERNET

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Q.1. Fill in the blanks.
1. Modem is also called Modulator and Demodulator.
2. Initially the only way to connect to the Internet was using the Phone lines.
3. Dial-up connection is the first most widely used form of connection used to connect to the
Internet
4. DSL Broadband connection is the first major step towards a high speed connection,
improving the transfer of data and voice.
5. Wireless connection uses radio frequencies to connect to the Internet and is not dependent
on a phone line or network.
6. A Web server is a computer that is connected to the Internet 24 hours a day and makes
Web pages available to the world.
7. A Web site is known to the world by a Web address or URL
8. To browse the Web we require a Web browser
9. MS Internet Explorer (IE) is a very user-friendly Web browser.
10. Search engines help you to search through the vast amount of information for the required
text and lists the results.

Q.2. Provide full forms for the following acronyms.

1. DSL – Digital Subscriber Line.
2. Wi-Fi – Wireless Connection.
3. URL – Uniform Resource Locator.
4. IE – Internet Explorer.

Q.3. Give one word for the following.

1. Device used to convert the digital signals of the computer into analog signals
Of the telephone line and vice versa. Modem
2. Device used to ensure that the information sent reaches the correct destination. Router
3. The computer that responds to the requests made by Web browsers and sends
the necessary Web pages. Web Server
4. A collection of Web pages. Web Site
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5. Every individual screen that we view on the browser. Web browser
6. A program that let’s us explore all that is available on the information super
highway. MS Internet Explorer
7. Web-based tools that allow you to search for the information that you are
looking for. Search engines

Q.4. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences each.

1. What is a wireless connection?
Ans. The wireless connection uses a radio frequencies to connect to the internet and is not
dependent on a phone line or network.

2. What is a Web site? Provide a few examples.

Ans. A Web site is a collection of Web pages on a Web server maintained by any individual
or organization.

3. Specify the format of Web address along with an example.

Ans. We can locate each Web site as well as a Web page on the Web using Web address or URL.
A Web address is made up of the following elements and is specified in the following
format.
Protocol://hostname/directory/filename
For example: http://www.jeevandeep.in/product.php?id=110

4. What is hyper text?

Ans. Hypertext is simply text with links to other related documents.

5. What is a search engine?

Ans. There are Web-based tools that allow you to search for the information that we are looking
for. They are called search engines.