CLASS 8

Fill in the blank/s

1. A database helps organise the collected data in a .............
format.

Answer
Tabular

2. Microsoft Access and MySQL are the examples of ............. .

Answer
DBMS

3. The ............. allows to navigate through records one at a time.

Answer
Record Navigation Bar

4. A ............. can contain two or multiple tables related to each

other.

Answer
database

5. Duplication of data can also be called as ............. .

Answer
Redundancy

6. The ............. displays the objects that are grouped by type in

the database.
Answer
Navigation Pane

7. The database will be saved with the file extension ............. .

Answer
.accdb

8. The program that helps you to create, access, and manage a

database called ............. .

Answer
Database Management System

9. To store monetary data, you need to select ............. data type.

Answer
Currency

10. ............. is used to retrieve data from another table or set of

values.

Answer
Lookup Wizard

11. Fill in the blanks.

Customise | Cascade Update Related Fields | Query | Foreign |
Relational database
1. Connecting tables in a database is the concept of ............. .
2. A ............. key is the primary key of another table which
creates a link between two tables based on a common column.
3. If you modify the primary key value, ............. allows you to
update all the related foreign key values.
4. A ............. allows you to pull information from one or more
tables based on a set of defined search conditions.
5. The Query Design view allows you to ............. the query.

Answer
Relational database, Foreign, Cascade Update Related Fields,
Query, Customise

12. You can also add the required field in ............. by

double-clicking the desired field name

Answer
Selected Fields

13. Data can be sorted in Ascending/Descending order using

............. group.

Answer
Sort & Filter

14. ............. option is used to remove filter from table.

Answer
Toggle Filter

15. ............. to find a particular entry in a table.

Answer
Ctrl + F

16. ............. does not delete any data, it just hides the rest.
Answer
Filtering

17. Report is used to summarize the data in a ............. format.

Answer
printable

18. You can customize a form and add fields of your choice by
using ............. .

Answer
Form Design

19. Forms and reports are the objects of ............. .

Answer
database

20. Select ............. from the drop-down list box to make sure that
the report appears in the ascending order.

Answer
Field

21. You can also ............. the table name to view the field names
in the table.

Answer
Double-click
22. To view the form, on the Design tab, in the ............. group,
from the drop-down list, click Form View.

Answer
Create

23. To create a report, on the Create tab, in the Reports group,

select ............. .

Answer
Report Wizard

24. A ............. allows you to enter, change and view the data in a
database.

Answer
Form

25. ............. provides numerous navigation buttons to view

different records.

Answer
Record Navigation bar

26. ............. button helps in selecting all the fields under the
Selected Fields list.

Answer
Add All

27. Identify the troubleshoot areas.

A wireless computer mouse is not working. .............
Answer
Hardware

28. Identify the troubleshoot areas.

Computer does not start on switching on. .............

Answer
Hardware

29. ............. means when a piece of machinery stops

functioning.

Answer
Malfunction

30. Identify the troubleshoot areas.

Speaker attached to the system does not work. .............

Answer
Hardware

31. Identify the troubleshoot areas.

Browser displays an error message. .............

Answer
Software

32. Identify the troubleshoot areas.

CPU box heats up quickly. .............

Answer
Hardware
33. Identify the troubleshoot areas.
Computer restarts without any warning message. .............

Answer
Operating System

34. RAM stands for ............. .

Answer
Random Access Memory

35. Computer software is an ............. running on the computer.

Answer
Application

36. Operating system is the ............. of a computer

Answer
backbone

37. The hardware inside the CPU box can be identified usually
by a ............. .

Answer
Hardware Specialist/Computer Technician

38. SNS stands for ............. .

Answer
Social Networking Site
39. A social networking website allows ............. with all over the
world.

Answer
Communication/Engagement

40. ............. is a photo sharing and storage service developed

by Google.

Answer
Google Photos

41. Facebook is developed by ............. .

Answer
Mark Zuckerberg

42. ............. is a term to describe a crime or illegal activity done

through the Internet.

Answer
Cyber Crime

43. ............. means an illegal intrusion into a computer system

or network.

Answer
Hacking

44. Theft of software for illegal use or distribution of products is

referred to as ............. .

Answer
Software piracy

45. ............. is a website that allows you to build a professional

network and to grow in your career.

Answer
LinkedIn

46. ............. was created by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004.

Answer
Facebook

47. ............. refers to the act of luring of an Internet user to

reveal their personal details using a fake web page.

Answer
Phishing

48. GIMP stands for GNU Image ............. Program.

Answer
Manipulation

49. ............. selects paths and path segments showing anchor

points.

Answer
Path Tool

50. The Welcome screen is also called ............. screen.

Answer
Splash

51. ............. tools are used to select a part or complete drawing

of the image.

Answer
Selection

52. Pattern and Font Panel is used to select ............. and font for
the images.

Answer
Pattern

53. Each time you perform an action, it is recorded in the

............. panel.

Answer
Undo History

54. Small ............. at the lower right of the tool indicates the
presence of hidden tools.

Answer
Triangle

55. In GIMP, file is saved in ............. format.

Answer
.xcf format

56. To Draws brush strokes of different colours and thicknesses,

you can use ............. tool.
Answer
Paint Brush tool

57. ............. is used to draw free hand lines with a hard edge.

Answer
Pencil Tool

Multiple choice 43 X = 0
58. Access 2016 is an example of ____________ .
· Database Management System (DBMS)
· Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
· Relative Database Management System (RDBMS)
· Databar Management System (DBMS)

Answer
Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)

59. Data redundancy means data are ____________ .

· Duplicated
· Not duplicated
· Secured
· Deleted

Answer
Duplicated

60. This data type stores values in an integer value.

· AutoNumber
· OLE Object
· Lookup Wizard
· Currency
Answer
AutoNumber

61. Which of these is a type of DBMS?

· Curved file database
· Flat file database
· Short-linked database
· Concurrent database

Answer
Flat file database

62. This data type allows storage of up to 255 characters.

· Number
· Long text
· Short text
· Date/Time

Answer
Short text

63. Numbers datatype can store numbers, including whole

numbers and decimal numbers up to _________ bytes of data.
· 16
· 32
·8
·4

Answer
16
64. Out of the following fields (P_ID, P_Name, P_Address,
P_Phone) of Patients table, which field will be preferred to
become a primary key.
· P_Name
· P_Address
· P_Phone
· P_ID

Answer
P_ID

65. Which key is used to go to the first field of the current

record?
· End
· Home
· Shift
· Ctrl

Answer
Home

66. Which key combination will be used to quit Access 2016?

· Ctrl + F4
· Shift + F5
· Alt + F4
· Alt + F5

Answer
Alt + F4

67. _________ data type option allows you to attach pictures to

your database.
· OLE Object
· Hyperlink
· Attachment
· Lookup Wizard

Answer
OLE Object

68. "Edit Referential Integrity" is the checkbox available in

_________ dialog box.
· Database
· Edit Relationships
· Datasheet View
· None of these

Answer
Edit Relationships

69. Default format of date is in _________

· MM/DD/YYYY
· DD/MM/YYYY
· YYYY/MM/DD
· YYYY/DD/MM

Answer
MM/DD/YYYY

70. Using Queries, we can _________ data.

· Add
· Modify
· Delete
· All of these

Answer
All of these

71. To search records, select _________ in LOOK IN drop down

list.
· Find
· Find Next
· Search
· Look

Answer
Find Next

72. Query Wizard option is available in _________ tab.

· Home
· External Data
· Create
· Table

Answer
Create

73. Which of the following options allows you to delete the

related records from the foreign key table, if you delete records
from the primary key table.
· Cascade Update Related Fields
· Cascade Delete Related Records
· Enforce Referential Integrity
· Enforce Related Integrity

Answer
Cascade Delete Related Records
74. Which option in Edit Relationships dialog box prevents you
from entering a value in the Foreign Key field?
· Cascade Update Related Fields
· Enforce Referential Integrity
· Cascade Delete Related Records
· None of these

Answer
Enforce Referential Integrity

75. Press ____________ to find a particular entry in a table.

· Ctrl+C
· Ctrl+Q
· Ctrl+D
· Ctrl+F

Answer
Ctrl+F

76. What is the function of 'Filter' in the Sort and Filter group?
· To filter and delete the data
· To arrange the data alphabetically
· To hide the data
· To just filter the data

Answer
To just filter the data

77. Which of these provides a step-by-step approach to create a

query in a database?
· Query Manager
· Query Assistant
· Query Wizard
· Query Trainer

Answer
Query Wizard

78. Which of these helps in retrieving blank columns in a

database?
· Query Wizard
· Null value
· Full value
· Query Design

Answer
Null value

79. A tool of a relational database that is more powerful than

searching or filtering records.
· Form
· Query
· Report
· Table

Answer
Query

80. In which tab will you find Query Wizard option?

· Home
· External Data
· Create
· Database tools

Answer
Create
81. By default, the form displays the _________ member details
· first
· last
· Second
· Fifth

Answer
first

82. Which Tab helps in selecting FORM WIZARD option?

· Home
· External Data
· Create
· Table

Answer
Create

83. Which of The Following Is Not A Type of Microsoft Access

Database Object?
· Table
· Form
· Worksheets
· Report

Answer
Worksheets

84. Which of the following database object produces the final

result to present?
· Table
· Form
· Query
· Report

Answer
Report

85. Which of the following store command to gather data from

database?
· Table
· Query
· Form
· Report

Answer
Query

86. Which of the following is an operating system?

· Windows
· McAffee
· MS Office
· Google

Answer
Windows

87. System crash problems can be troubleshooted in _________

category.
· Hardware
· Software
· OS
· None of these

Answer
Software

88. Increased dissipation of heat can harm the _________ of the

system.
· Hardware
· Software
· OS
· None of these

Answer
Hardware

89. Ctrl + Alt + Del helps in opening the _________ window.

· Device Manager
· My Computer
· Task Manager
· Defragmenter

Answer
Task Manager

90. To avoid system crash, operating system is loaded in

_________
· Network Mode
· Normal Mode
· Configurating Mode
· Safe Mode

Answer
Safe Mode

91. By default, last _________ states (actions) are saved in the

History panel.
· 30
· 1000
· 100
· 20

Answer
20

92. The _________ tool helps in creating different blends

between colours.
· Airbrush
· Paint Bucket
· Gradient
· Ink

Answer
Gradient

93. _________ makes a precise selection of an image that you

want to trim.
· Move Tool
· Lasso Tool
· Brush Tool
· Crop tool

Answer
Crop tool

94. Default unit for defining height and width is _________

· pixels
· centimeters
· inches
· points
Answer
pixels

95. The tools available with Paintbrush Tool are _________

· Pencil Tool
· Airbrush
· Ink
· All of these

Answer
All of these

96. Which of the following format is not allowed with GIMP?

· .gif
· .jpeg
· .wav
· .png

Answer
.wav

97. Which panel consists of a list of layers, added to the current

document?
· Control Panel
· Layers Panel
· Color Panel
· Tools Panel

Answer
Layers Panel

98. This tool moves the selected part.

· Move Tool
· Lasso Tool
· Brush Tool
· Rectangle Select Tool

Answer
Move Tool

99. The GIMP file has the file extension:

· .phs
· .xcf
· .pho
· .psd

Answer
.xcf

100. This tool selects paths and path segments showing anchor
points.
· Path Selection Tool
· Pencil Tool
· Pen Tool
· Paintbrush Tool

Answer
Path Selection Tool

True/False
101. MySQL is a type of Database Management System.
True
False

Answer
True

102. DBA stands for Data Base Access.

True
False

Answer
False

103. The first result that matches your search term using Record
Search Box will appear highlighted with a red border.
True
False

Answer
False

104. In the File tab, click the Recent section and the file name to
open the databases you recently worked on.
True
False

Answer
True

105. Database administrator reduces the security of the

database.
True
False

Answer
False
106. When clicked on Blank desktop database, the Microsoft
Access opens the last saved file.
True
False

Answer
False

107. Hyperlink data type option allows you to attach pictures to

your database.
True
False

Answer
False

108. The field name should not be more than 32 characters.

True
False

Answer
False

109. DBMS manages a large amount of data.

True
False

Answer
True

110. The rows of the tables are called fields.

True
False
Answer
False

111. Query Wizard provides a step-by-step approach to create a

query in the database.
True
False

Answer
True

112. Cascade Update Related Fields helps in updating foreign

key values in case primary keys values are modified.
True
False

Answer
True

113. A relational database should contain only one table.

True
False

Answer
False

114. Criteria row helps in defining the condition for queries.

True
False

Answer
True
115. IS NULL helps to retrieve records where the column is
having values in the database.
True
False

Answer
False

116. Two tables are linked by defining Primary key in both tables.
True
False

Answer
False

117. You need to click on 'Relationships' to set a foreign key.

True
False

Answer
True

118. Enforce Referential Integrity prevents you from entering a

value in the foreign key field, if a corresponding value does not
exist in the primary key field.
True
False

Answer
True
119. DD/MM/YYYY is the data format when your language of
your computer is set to English (U.K.).
True
False

Answer
True

120. Filtering deletes the records in a database.

True
False

Answer
False

121. You cannot customise forms in Access 2016.

True
False

Answer
False

122. You can create a report and print it.

True
False

Answer
True

123. Click the Add All button to shift all the fields that appear
under the Available Fields list box.
True
False
Answer
False

124. Report is not a database object.

True
False

Answer
False

125. You can modify the details in a form.

True
False

Answer
True

126. Field names can be viewed by double clicking the table.

True
False

Answer
True

127. By default, layout of reports is Justified.

True
False

Answer
False

128. Forms allows user to enter data directly into table.

True
False

Answer
True

129. Reports and forms are more or less similar. Only difference
being, forms are printed, reports are viewed online.
True
False

Answer
False

130. When we press Delete, the record is deleted in the form

only not from its source table.
True
False

Answer
False

131. To start resolving the problem, you will need to apply

different approaches.
True
False

Answer
True

132. Power failure is the category of Software troubleshooting.

True
False
Answer
False

133. Noise of the fan does not affect the hardware performance.
True
False

Answer
False

134. When you switch on computer and it is unable to boot, it

caused due to OS problems.
True
False

Answer
True

135. Flowchart helps in troubleshooting the problem easily.

True
False

Answer
True

136. You can access Facebook without creating a profile.

True
False

Answer
False
137. YouTube is a professional networking site.
True
False

Answer
False

138. Pinterest allows you to update your status like Twitter.

True
False

Answer
False

139. It might affect your health if you spend too much time
playing online games.
True
False

Answer
True

140. You cannot use social networking to discuss school work

and share assignments.
True
False

Answer
False

141. Sending viruses through emails is considered as a

cybercrime.
True
False

Answer
True

142. Once you delete something from internet, it cannot be

traced.
True
False

Answer
False

143. To be a smart gamer, understand the game's ratings before

joining any online gaming community.
True
False

Answer
True

144. There is no law which governs the virtual world i.e. Cyber
world.
True
False

Answer
False

145. We can use social networking to discuss schoolwork and

share assignments.
True
False
Answer
True

146. Font Panel is used to select font for the images.

True
False

Answer
True

147. When you start GIMP, the first screen that appears is called
Splash screen.
True
False

Answer
True

148. GIMP is a paid software for image-editing available over

internet.
True
False

Answer
False

149. GIMP allows you to edit .wav format files also.

True
False

Answer
False
150. When you start GIMP, the Tools panel appears in the right
of the screen.
True
False

Answer
False

Match the following

151. Match the Access data types with their description.
Short Text To store values involving money
Number To store date and time
Date/Time A random number that is
automatically inserted and
incremented when a record is
added.
Currency It can store up to 255 characters.
Auto Number This field can store both integer and
decimal values.

Answer
It can store up to 255 characters.
This field can store both integer and decimal values.
To store date and time
To store values involving money
A random number that is automatically inserted and
incremented when a record is added.

Very short answer

152. Name any two components of Access 2016.
Answer
Quick Access toolbar, Ribbon, Title Bar, Status Bar and Zoom
Slider, Navigation Pane, Record Navigation Bar

153. What are the different views available in Access 2016?

Answer
Design and Datasheet View

154. Which datatype will be preferred to store monetary data?

Answer
Currency Data Type

155. How is primary key helpful while making tables?

Answer
It helps in uniquely identifying each record in a table.

156. In which case, databases are helpful in providing backups

and How?

Answer
In case of system failure, it provides facility for data recovery, as
database has lots of integrity. Checkpoints prevent the loss of
data from secondary memory.

157. How do database help in reducing Data Redundancy?

Answer
DBMS makes sure that data are not duplicated. Both the files will
only have several identical fields. For example, personal details
are stored in two files in a database. DBMS will reduce the
multiple copies of the same data to a single copy.

158. Explain the rules for naming the fields in Access 2016.
Answer
Rules for naming the fields in Access 2016: a) The field name
should not be more than 64 characters. b) It can include
lowercase, uppercase or mixed case letters, numbers and an
underscore. c)It cannot have period(.). Exclamation (!), or a
square brackets ([]). d) It cannot start with blank space.

159. How do Design View different from Data Sheet View?

Answer
Design view allows you to create or change the table, form, or
other database object, and configure the fields. Whereas,
datasheet view shows the data in the database. It does not let
you change format of the database. Other than minor changes
(such as displayed column width).

160. What do you understand by the term Data Type? Name the
data type used for storing date and time in tables.

Answer
A Data type refers to the type of data which can be stored I a
column of a table. "Date/Time" data type is used to store date
and time values for years.

161. What is a Primary Key? What are the conditions to make a

field a Primary Key?

Answer
The Primary Key is a unique identifier for a record. This field can
never be blank or can contain a null value. The Primary Key is a
unique value for that column and hence it cannot be the same
for two records.

162. How are field and record different from each other?

Answer
Fields are the columns in a table while Records are the rows in
the table.

163. Can you create a relationship between two tables? For

what purpose do we create relationships between tables?

Answer
Yes, relationship between two tables can be created. Its purpose
is to avoid duplicate entries of data.

164. How does the criteria option help in defining the results of a
query?

Answer
Criteria option helps to retrieve records based on the given
condition.

165. How will you run a query?

Answer
On the Design tab, in the Results group, click Run to execute the
query.

166. How is Criteria row helps in query designing?

 Answer
Criteria row helps to filter records according to a given criteria.

167. How is "Enforce Referential Integrity" helpful in maintaining

relationships between the table?

Answer
It helps in keeping records in related fields valid and accurate,
Referential integrity ensures that you don't accidently change or
delete related data in one table but not in the other.

168. How is data in table will be sorted in descending order?

Answer
Select the column you wish to sort. On the 'Home' tab, in the
'Sort & Filter' group, click on 'Descending' to sort in descending
order.

169. How duplicated entries can be avoided in tables?

Answer
Duplicate entries can be avoided in tables by using a Primary
key or a Unique key on a table with appropriate fields to stop
duplicate records.

170. Write the steps briefly to remove sorting in a table.

Answer
To remove the sorting, on the 'Home' tab, in the 'Sort & Filter'
group, click the 'Remove Sort' option.

171. What do you understand by the term Query?

Answer
A Query is a question or inquiry about a set of data; it is used to
retrieve meaningful and relevant information from database.

172. How is foreign Key different from Primary key in table?

Answer
A Foreign key is the primary key of another table which creates
the link between two tables based on a common column.

173. Name the ways by which query can be designed to extract

data from table.
Answer
We can design a query by using Query Wizard or from Query
design.

175. Mention the use of IS NULL in query designing? Explain

with example.
Answer
'IS NULL' value checks a particular field for null values in a table.
It helps to retrieve records where the column is blank in the
database. For example, to retrieve the records of books which
are not yet returned, we have to set 'Criteria' row under the
'Return date' column and type 'IS NULL'.

176. How can you show only selected records with a form?
Answer
There are different ways in which you can limit the records that
you will see with a form, you can:
a. Open a form and apply a Filter.
b. Create a query that selects records and base the Form on that
Query.
177. Describe how Microsoft Access is useful in filling and
analysing the data.
Answer
Options like Forms in Microsoft Access allows efficient data entry
and options like Query and Filter allows to quickly retrieve data
and analyze it accordingly.

178. What is the use of Form design window?

Answer
The form design window is where the user can customize the
window. Customizing is the process of modifying the form design
to suit user requirements.

179. What do you understand by Form View?

Answer
Form View is the presentation of the fields of a table in a format
suitable for data entry as various controls can be placed on the
form.

180. What is the advantage of Report Wizard over Auto Report?

Answer
It takes a little more work to create a report with the report wizard
than with the Auto Report but you have a lot more control over
what the final result looks like.

181. Write the difference between forms and reports.

Answer
Forms are primarily used to edit overview data whereas reports
are used primarily to print or view data. In a form your usually
navigate from one record to another, whereas in reports
summarized data are possible to present.
182. What are the different views available in Views group under
Design tab? Explain anyone.
Answer
The different views that are available in Views group under
design tab are: Form View, Datasheet View, Layout View, Design
View.

183. How are forms helpful in database?

Answer
A form is a database object. It allows you to enter, change and
view the data in a database.

184. What is the use of Record Navigation bar?

Answer
The Record Navigation bar shows the number of records in a
table. It also provides numerous navigation buttons to view the
records.

185. What are the two ways by which we can design forms?
Answer
By using Form Wizard and Form Design

186. What are different layouts available for creating forms?

Answer
Columnar, Tabular, Datasheet, Justified

187. What is a form? List its uses.

Answer
A form is a database object. It allows you to enter, change and
view the data in a database.
188. What are reports? What are they used for?

Answer
Report is a database object. It is used to view and summarise
the data in a printable format.

189. What is the purpose of the Record Navigation bar?

Answer
You can view First Record, Previous Record, Current Record,
Next Record and Last Record.

190. What do you understand by Troubleshooting?

Answer
Identifying the causes of the problem in a system is called
Troubleshooting.

191. How does a flowchart helps in troubleshooting the system?

Answer
It helps you to know the flow of work and avoid repeating the
steps. While working, delete the option if it does not work.

192. What will you do if nothing works out while troubleshooting

the computer?
Answer
If nothing works, restart the computer or call an expert.

193. What do you understand by defragmenting?

Answer
Storing all the parts of each file on disk, closely together is
defragmenting.
194. When you start the computer, you observe that the desktop
display is upside down, i.e. everything is upside down. What will
you do to correct the display?
Answer
Try pressing Ctrl and Alt together then either the up, down, right
or left arrow key to rotate the screen.

195. Ram was writing a letter and suddenly the keyboard stops
working. What will be the first step that he should take to
troubleshoot the keyboard problem?
Answer
The first step that Ram will take to troubleshoot the keyboard
problem is to check the connection of keyboard with CPU,
sometimes it gets loose.

196. Music is playing in the party at Riya's house and it suddenly

stops. What will be the first step that Riya should do to correct
the problem?

Answer
She will check the volume level; click the audio button on the
Navigation bar to make sure that the sound is turned ON. Also,
check that the volume is high.

197. List the problems you may encounter in a computer lab.

Answer
Answer may vary from student to student.

198. Define the term troubleshoot.

Answer
Identifying the causes of the problem in a system is called
troubleshooting.
199. List the areas of troubleshooting.
Answer
There are three areas to troubleshoot: Hardware, Software and
Operating system.

200. What would you do if a wireless mouse in not working?

Answer
Check if the Bluetooth device is fitted well in the USB.

201. What are the different problems which are encountered with
an Operating system?

Answer
The problems which are encountered with operating systems
are: OS restarts without any warning message, OS stops
responding and OS file does not boot.

202. How does Device Manager helps in troubleshooting

hardware related problems?
Answer
Device manager will tell you the status, what is wrong. It usually
offers suggested remedy.

203. What do you mean by Cyber-Terrorism?

Answer
To disrupt the functioning of other computers for monetary gains,
such as stealing credit card information, transferring money from
various accounts to their account and so on.

204. What do you understand by Blog and Blogger? Name

anyone blogging site.
Answer
A blog is a discussion or informational website published on the
World Wide Web consisting of discrete, often informal diary-style
text and blogger is a person who writes and maintains a blog.
For example: WordPress (a free and open-source content
management system).

205. How is Facebook helpful in exchanging ideas with group of

people?
Answer
Facebook is a social networking website that makes easy for you
to connect share updates with family and friends online. We use
Facebook to keep in touch with friends, post photos, share links,
express thoughts and exchange ideas.

206. Differentiate between Spoofing and phishing.

Answer
Spoofing refers to the technique that is used to gain
unauthorized access to computers by sending messages to a
computer with an IP address indicating its authenticity whereas
phishing refers to the act of luring of an Internet user to reveal
personal details (like passwords and credit card information) on
a fake web page or email form pretending to come from a
legitimate company (like their bank).

207. How can you become a smart netizen while using the
internet?
Answer
By following the set of moral rules or a code of behavior, while
being online, for example, not to send viruses or malicious
codes, do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to computers,
not to post indecent content on the Internet and do not obtain
property or services online by deception.
208. How does social networking lead to Digital Competence?

Answer
Technology is evolving faster than ever before. Learning to adapt
to new technologies or new applications at a young age will help
you adapt to future technology.

209. What type of information can you post on Twitter?

Answer
On twitter we can post about your favorite movie stars or news
around the world and links to other media.

210. Define Netizens.

Answer
A user of the internet.

211. What do you understand by Digital Footprints?

Answer
Digital footprint is the mark that you leave behind while using the
Internet. It shapes your online reputation.

212. Explain Denial of Service Attacks.

Answer
Denial of service attacks is done to a website by flooding it with
data with the intention of crashing and preventing the owners
from gaining access to it.

213. What do you understand by the term 'social networking'?

Answer
A social networking site (SNS) is a web-based service that
enables you to communicate with friends and family, share
experiences, promote a cause or keep you updated with news.
214. Share examples of social networking websites.
Answer
Examples of Social Networking websites: Facebook, Twitter,
Google+ and a lot more.

215. Name some tools that are available in Tools panel.

Answer
Selection tools, Painting tools, Drawing tools, Type tools and
Retouching tools.

216. What are different options available under Rectangle Select

Tool?

Answer
Rectangle Select Tool and Ellipse Select Tool.

217. What are different options available in Paintbrush option

panel?

Answer
Brush, Size, Opacity

218. Name some types of gradients available under gradients

tool.

Answer
Linear, Bilinear, Radial, Square, Conical, Shaped or Spiral.

219. Write the steps in brief to create a new GIMP file.

Answer
File>>>New>>>Specify the details in Create a new Image dialog
box>>> Click OK.

220. Write down the steps to draw a straight line using Pencil
tool.

Answer
If you want to draw straight lines with the Pencil tool, Click at the
starting point, then hold down Shift and click at the ending point.

221. Why is GIMP software used?

Answer
It is a photo editing program used to add effects, crop, resize,
creating complex images, change colors, add or remove objects,
error correction of digital photographs.

222. Which GIMP tools will you use to draw a scenery using
shapes?

Answer
To draw a scenery using shapes, use Drawing Tools, such as,
Pen Tool, Path Selection Tool, and Rectangle Tool.

223. How can you customize the appearance of GIMP window

from dark background to light?
Answer
You can customise the appearance of GIMP window. Since the
colour theme is too dark, choose a light colour.
Step 1: Click Edit menu Preferences Interface.
Step 2 : Choose the option from Theme.
224. What is the use of Selection Tools? Name some selection
tools available under the option.
Answer
The tools used to select a part of the drawing or the complete
drawing. Some Selection tools are : Rectangle Select Tool, Move
Tool, Free Select Tool, Fuzzy Select Tool.

225. What do you understand by resolution? How size of file

depends on resolution?
Answer
Resolution is the number of pixels on the printed area of an
image. The higher the resolution (more pixels), the better is the
quality of the image. However, high resolution increases the size
of the file.

226. What is the use of Undo History panel in GIMP?

Answer
Each time you perform an action, it gets recorded in the Undo
History panel. You can view any recent stage of the image. You
can also undo multiple actions. After saving or closing the
document, the History panel clears all the contents.

227. Which tool will you use if you need a specific image size or
want to eliminate the unwanted areas of your image?
Answer
Crop Tool makes a precise selection of an image that you want
to trim.

228. List the types of DBMS. Which type is the most commonly
used database and why?
Answer
There are four types of DBMS: Hierarchical, Network, Relational,
Object oriented Among these databases, the most commonly
used database is Relational Database Management System
(RDBMS). It has multiple tables of data that are related to the
tables of other databases making it more flexible than other
types of databases, hence it is most commonly used.

229. Why should one update a database regularly?

Answer
A database helps you organise the collected data in a tabular
format. It allows you to enter access and analyse data. It also
helps you to retrieve the required information easily. Therefore,
the data in the database should be updated regularly.

230. How does a DBMS eliminate inconsistency from the data?

Answer
In DBMS, the data that appear more than once are updated
automatically. Hence, data consistency is maintained. For
example, change in the phone number of a patient will reflect in
the personal details as well as in the bill.

231. Differentiate between short text and long text data types.

Answer
Short Text: It is used to store alphanumeric data, that is, text or
combinations of text and numbers.
Long Text: It is used for larger blocks of text, such as notes or
description. It stores up to 64,000 characters.

232. How are Flat file databases different from Relational

Databases? Explain with Examples.
Answer
A Flat file databases stores data in a plain text file or single-table
format. This type of database has a fixed number of fields and a
small amount of data. The tables and records are not related to
each other, for example, Microsoft Excel. Whereas, A relational
database contains multiple tables of data that are related to the
tables of other databases. It is more flexible than the flat file
database. For example, MYSQL, Microsoft Access and Oracle.

233. What are the main functions of using Database

Management Systems?
Answer
The main function of Database management systems are: a)
Reduces data redundancy-make sure data is not duplicated, b)
Eliminates inconsistency-the data that appears more than once
are updated automatically, c) Enhanced data security-Protects
data from unauthorised access, d) Concurrent access of multiple
users-Some users can only view data and some users add new
data while others design and manage database and e) Provides
backup and recovery.

234. Which view is helpful for inserting data in tables? Write

down the steps to insert and save records in table.

Answer
Datasheet view is helpful for inserting data in tables. To insert
and save records in a table, follow these steps; Step1: On the
design tab, in the View group, click the view drop down arrow.
Step 2: Select datasheet view. Step 3: Enter he values in the
field, press the Tab key to enter value in another field. Similarly,
enter data in the remaining fields. Step 4: Click the File tab and
select the Save As option. Step 5: Click Save Database As
option. Step 6: In the Save As dialogue box, in the File name text
box, type name of the database. Step 7: Click Save.

237. Write the steps to troubleshoot before calling an expert.

Answer
Steps of troubleshooting:
Find the problem: Identify the problem as it gives you an idea of
how frequently you face this.
Categorize your problem: Once you have identified the problem,
find out whether the problem is related to hardware or software.
Check the service manual: Check the manual that contains
instructions for troubleshooting and service information.
Back to its original state: If the change does not solve the
problem, restore it to its original state.
Call an expert: If you feel that you will not be able to solve the
problem on your computer, then it is always advisable to call a
technician.

238. Write three examples of operating system problems.

Answer
Examples of operating-system problems which you may
encounter are:
• OS restarts without any warning message
• OS stops responding
• OS file does not boot

239. Write two common hardware problems you have come

across.
Answer
Some of the basic hardware problems that you may face are:
• Power failure in the computer.
• Device problems, like keyboard, mouse and printer not being
recognized.

240. List three advantages of social networking.

Answer
Following are the advantages of social networking:
• Educational development: You can use social networking to
discuss schoolwork and share assignments.
• Research: You can gather information for projects.
• Digital competence: Technology is evolving faster than ever
before. Learning to adapt to new technologies or new
applications, at a young age will help you to adapt to future
technology.

241. Do you think there are risks involved in using social

networking websites? Give three reasons.
Answer
Yes, there are certain risks involved in using Social networking
websites, some are as follows:
a. Little or no time for face-to-face interaction.
b. Spending too much time on the Internet mostly in activities like
writing comments or playing games may harm your health and
there are chances of getting addicted.
c. Users may forge their identity.

242. Describe different properties of brush tool.

Answer
The different properties of the Brush tool are:
• Brush: It lets you change the brush.
• Size: It lets you change the size of the brush.
• Opacity: It sets the level of transparency.
• Decreasing the percentage of opacity will make the brush more
transparent.

243. What is the difference between Pencil and Paintbrush

Tools?

Answer
The pencil and paintbrush are similar tools. The main difference
between the two tools is that although both use the same type of
brush, the Pencil tool will not produce fuzzy edges, even with a
Fuzzy brush. It does not even do anti-aliasing.

244. What is the use of Fuzzy Select tool for select a part of
image? Write down the steps to access Fuzzy select tool.

Answer
The Fuzzy Select (Magic Wand) tool is designed to select areas
of the current layer or image based on color similarity.
When using this tool, it is very important to pick the right starting
point. If you select the wrong spot, you might get something very
different from what you want, or even the opposite.
You can access the Magic Wand Tool with following steps:
From the image menu bar, Tools Selection Tools Fuzzy Select

246. Explain the rules to maintain the relationships of Data.

Answer
a) Enforce Referential Integrity-If corresponding value does not
exist in the primary key field, it prevents you from entering a
value in the foreign key field.
b) Cascade Update Related Fields-If you modify the primary key
value, it allows you to update all the related foreign key values.
c) Cascade Delete Related Record-If you delete records from
the primary key table, it allows you to delete the related records
from the foreign key table.

247. How is designing query using Query Wizard is different

from Query Design? Explain with Example.

Answer
The Query Wizard is an interface through which you can view
the database tables and fields. It enables you to create queries
based on the database logic. For example: This query wizard will
allow you to create a query that reports any orphan or widowed
records between two Microsoft Access tables. An orphaned
record is when a record in the many-side (child or related) table
relationship has no corresponding record in the one-side (parent
or primary) table.
Query Design View displays table schemes, along with their
relationships, and allows the user to select columns to return
(projection) and specify criteria for the returned data (selection).

252. How are reports helpful in analyzing the data stored in

table? What are the different sections of a report?
Answer
A report is divided into many sections:
• " The Report header: In this section you place a control which
must appear only at the beginning of the report.
• The Page header: In this section you place a control which
should appear at the beginning of every page.
• The detail band: It is the heart of the report. Here you place
controls that must appear once for every record.
• The Page footer: In this section you place a control, which must
appear at the foot of every page.
• The report footer: In this section you place a control which must
appear at the bottom of the report

253. What are the three different areas of a computer system

that require troubleshooting?

Answer
HARDWARE-Computer hardware is the physical part of the
computer. Examples of hardware problems that you might
encounter are: power failure, loose connection with devices,
noise of the fan and increased dissipation of heat and hard disk
crash.
SOFTWARE-Computer software is a program or an application
running on the computer. Examples of software problems you
might encounter are: error messages, unable to install the
software, slow speed while working on a particular software and
system crash.
OPERATING SYSTEM (OS)-Operating system is the backbone
of a computer. Without an operating system you cannot work on
a computer. It can be frustrating when you switch on the
computer and it is unable to boot.

255. What are the different steps involved in troubleshooting the

computer? What you will do if you purchase a new printer and
connect with a Computer but it does not display the new printer
in Devices & Printers menu?
Answer
Steps for troubleshooting:
Step 1: Write the various approaches that you think can help to
resolve the problem.
Categorize your problem.
Step 2: Write down the steps or draw a flowchart. This will help
you to know the flow of work and avoid repeating the steps.
While working, delete the option if it does not work.
Step 3: Pen down the error messages.
Step 4: Check if the cables are connected properly or not.
Step 5: If nothing works, restart the computer or call an expert.
If printer isn't work well we have to, Check if printer is turned ON
and an icon is showing on the navigation bar. Make sure that the
printer's cartridge has ink. Also, check that enough sheets are
loaded in the paper tray. If there is no problem with the
hardware, then the next step is to print a Windows Test page.
Follow these steps:
Step1: Click the Start button.
Step 2: Click Settings.
Step 3: Select Devices.
Step 4: Click Printers and Scanners in the left panel.
Step 5: Select the printer or add the new Printer.
Step 6: Print a test page.

256. How is Pinterest helpful for sharing information on Internet?

How is it different from Facebook?

Answer
By using Pinterest, you can pin your favorite websites. Pinterest
acts as a digital bulletin board or digital scrapbook for collecting
the links that you like on the Internet. Also, it helps you keep
everything organized on your board. It is different from other
social networks like Facebook, that focus mainly on personal
sharing and status updates.

257. Write two advantages and two disadvantages of using

social networking.
 Answer
Advantages- Educational development: You can use social
networking to discuss schoolwork and share assignments.
Research: You can gather information for projects. Digital
competence: Learning to adapt to new technologies or new
applications at a young age will help you adapt to future
technology. Social skills: You can stay in touch with your friends
and make new ones. Independence and self-expression.
Disadvantages- Little or no time for face-to-face interaction.
Spending too much time on the Internet, mostly in activities like
writing comments or playing games may harm your health, and
there are chances of getting addicted. All the content on the
Internet is not monitored. It may be harmful if you have access to
wrong or inappropriate content.

258. What do you understand by Cybercrimes? How it can be

prevented in cyber space? Explain some mostly occurred crimes
in cyber space.

Answer
Cybercrime is a term to describe a crime or illegal activity done
through the Internet. Crimes which involve use of information or
usage of electronic means in furtherance of crime are covered
under the ambit of cybercrime.' It may be committed against
persons, property, government and society at large. It can be
prevented by following cyber ethics (a set of a moral rules or a
code of behavior). Handle your username and password, and
personal information with extra care. Some most commonly
occurred crimes in cyber space are:
Hacking: An illegal intrusion into a computer system or network.
Spreading of computer virus: The spreading of computer viruses
or infecting of other programs is another form of cybercrime.
Denial of service attack: Denial of service attacks is done to a
website by flooding it with data with the intention of crashing and
preventing the owners from gaining access to it.
Cyber stalking: An act of threatening or harassing someone by
using the Internet services is known as cyber stalking.
Software privacy: Theft of software for illegal use or distribution
of products is referred to as software piracy.

259. List the different ways to be a smart Internet surfer.

Answer
The different ways to be a smart Internet surfer are:
• Handle your username and password, and personal
information with extra care.
• Use a combination of alphanumeric and special characters for
passwords.
• Always remember that you bear any legal liability for the
articles you write. Your article should cause no harm or defame
someone.
• Remember that once your blog article is published, it might be
possible to archive it using search engines, even after you delete
it.
• Do not reply to cyber-bullies as this may lead to more bullying
messages being received.
• Never arrange to meet with someone who has only been
contacted online. Inform teachers or parents.
• Do install an antivirus program to protect your machine.

260. Write down the steps to convert rectangular image into

circle-shaped image.
Answer
There are no circular images. There are only rectangular
images. But there can be images where corners are transparent,
so that only a circle shows.
Steps are as follows:
i. Layer → Transparency → Add alpha channel
ii. Create a circular selection with the “Ellipse select tool”
iii. Use the “Tool options” dialog, Windows → Dockable dialogs
→ Tool options
iv. If you want a true circle, use the Fixed option: select Aspect
ratio and enter 1:1
v. Once you have the required selection, invert the selection
(Select → Invert, or Ctrl-I) so that everything is selected, except
your circle.
vi. Erase the selection (Edit → Clear or [Delete] key). You should
have your central circle left, surrounded by a checkerboard
pattern.
vii. You can reduce the checkerboard to the minimum by
auto-cropping the image (Image → Autocrop image)
viii. Last, save the image in a format that supports transparency,
like PNG