ABDALIAN ACADEMY

MID TERM EXAMINATION 2020 – 2021

SUBJECT: COMPUTER T. MARKS: 08

CLASS: IX T. TIME: 20 Min

Section – A (Multiple Choice Questions)

Q.01: Choose the correct answer for each from the given options. 08
i. The device that converts hard copy into soft copy is:
A) Printer B) Plotter C) Barcode Reader D) Scanner

ii. The programs that are generally installed to manage and maintain overall computer resources is:
A) Operating System B) Utility Program C) Language Translator D) Device Driver

iii. Modem languages use:

A) Compiler B) Convertor C) Interpreter D) Assembler

iv. Collection of wires connecting CPU with main memory that is used to identify particular locations is:
A) Control Bus B) Data Bus C) Address Bus D) Memory Bus

v. The inexpensive and most commonly used computers are:

A) Super Computer B) Mainframe Computer C) Minicomputer D) Microcomputer

vi. Computer cannot start without:

A) Operating System B) Business Software C) Device Drivers D) Utility Program

vii. Graphical User Interface (GUI) was developed in:

A) Second Generation B) Fourth Generation C) Electro-Mechanical Era D) Mechanical Era

viii. A person who uses different programming languages to develop programs is:
A) Database Administrator B) Graphic Designer C) Software Engineer D) Web Designer

ix. The software which performs all basic tasks is:

A) Antivirus B) Office Automation C) Operating System D) Start Menu

x. A program that enables user to interact with computer is called:

A) My Document B) Start Menu C) Desktop D) Interface

xi. The process of checking computer, starting O.S and making it ready to work is referred to as:
A) Resource Management B) File Management C) Error Checking D) Booting

xii. The numbers of user(s) that can access the resources simultaneously on a Multiuser OS is /are:
A) One B) Two C) Only Administrators C) Many

xiii. Which management controls the dynamic allocation and de-allocation of processor, memory, etc?
A) Resource B) File C) I / O D) User

xiv. In which operating system jobs are executed in groups?

A) Batch Processing B) Time Sharing C) Single User D) Real time

xv. DOS is an example of:

A) Real Time Processing Os B) Single User Os C) Multi Processing Os D) Multi User Os

xvi. The group of programs that helps office workers to do number of routine tasks easily & efficiently is:
A) Operating System B) Office Automation C) Anti-Virus D) E-Mail
 ABDALIAN ACADEMY
MID TERM EXAMINATION 2020 – 2021

SUBJECT: COMPUTER T. MARKS: 42

CLASS: IX T. TIME: 1½ Hours

Section – B (Short Answer Questions)

Note: Attempt any FIVE questions from this Section. All question carry equal marks. 24

Q.02: Differentiate Compiler and Assembler.

Q.03: Differentiate System and Application software.
Q.04: Describe artificial intelligence with examples.
Q.05: Which monitor will you prefer in your school; CRT or FPD? Why?
Q.06: List any five components present on motherboard.
Q.07: Differentiate between CLI and GUI. Write any two benefits of each.
Q.08: Why it is important to install an antivirus?
Q.09: What is the difference between single user and multi user OS? If you are a manager of a large
organization which type of OS will you prefer? Justify your answer with any two reasons.

Section – C (Detailed Answer Questions)

Note: Answer any THREE questions, each question carry equal marks 18

Q.10: Define CPU with a block diagram and describe all its major parts.
Q.11: Discuss Impact and Non-Impact Printers with examples.
Q.12: Prepare a table of generations.
Q.13: List the functions of an OS? Write briefly about them.
Q.14: List the programs available in MS Office and write why each program is used?