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9· Which . ti on software? Apache Open Off ce
. of the following Is an example of apphca d. Antivirus
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a. Disk defragmenter b. Microsoft Windows c.
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· S ate whether the following statements are True or False:
1. A computer consists of only peripheral devices.
2. The CPU consists of CU, ALU, and memory registers.
3. Every computer has an operating system.
4. A backup utility is an example of application software.
5. A microphone is an output device,
6. Assembler is a type of language processor.
7. RAM can be used to read and write data permanently.
8. A DVD is an example of secondary memory,
9. The expanded form of CU is Central Unit.
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C. Fill in the blanks.

l. - - - - - are the programs that make the hardware of the computer functional.
2. The two types of primary memory are _____ and _ _ _ __
3
- Software used to backup data stored on your computer Is an example of _____ software.
4. The smallest unit of memory is
-----
5. The most popular unit used to express the size of memory is _ _ _ __
6. A pen drive is often connected to a personal computer using _____ port.
7. Software that manages and controls the overall functioning of a computer is called _ _ _ __
----- is an input device that scans the physical characteristics of human beings, such as fingerprints
A eyes.
8. and

D. Answer the following questions:

1. What is a computer?

2. "Both hardware and software contribute to t he functioning of a computer." Comment.

3. Name the components of a computer system.
4. How is a light pen different from a mouse?
S. What is the use of a bar code reader?

6. Draw the diagram of a computer's CPU. Also, give the function of each component of the CPU.
7. Give any two applications of a biometric sensor.
8. Convert t he following:
(I) 1 GB = KB
(ii) 1 YB = GB
(iii) 1 KB= TB
(iv) 1 PB = MB
9. Differentiate between:
(i) Primary memory and secondary memory
(ii) System software and application software
(Iii) Open source software and proprietary software
10. Define a bus. Also, name three types of bus.
11. Enumerate the functIons of an operating system. Also, give brief details of each,
12, Name any three types of user interfaces.

Computer Science-XI
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does not have clarity about the types of software .
1. Joey is a student of class XI. He Is familiar with the term software but
Therefore, he approaches you. Answer the following questions for him:
he use? Also, give an example of one
a. He wants to form a presentation on Cyber Security, Which type of software should
such software.
changed recently in view of the feedback from
b. The appearance of attendance record on Joey's school portal has been
zed application software?
the students. Is the school using generic appllcatlon software or customi
to the computer, it fails to print. What could be
c. Joey's father has purchased a printer, but when he connects the printer
wrong with the printer or comput er?
him that Python is an interpreter-based language.
d. In class 11, Joey will learn program ming using Python. His teacher told
e.
Explain to him the difference between interpre ted and compiled languag
g system. She wants to further know more about
2. Morjina knows that a user interacts with a compute r using an operatin
given below:
differen t types of user interfaces. Help her by answering the questions
a. Using which interface, the user interacts by typing comman ds?
b. Which interface uses human touch to give Instructions to the computer?
licking?
c. Which interface comprises menus and icons that are accessible by double-c

c@ NCERT Exercise Solutions dow n its two primary services.

1 . Name the software required to make a compute r functiona l. Write
The two services of primary services:
Ans. To make a compute r functiona l operat ing system is required.
a. Memory Managem ent
b. Process Managem ent
language ?
2. How does t he compute r understa nd a program written in high level
of Software , Program ming Language s, Translato rs, and Interpret ers
Ans. Refer to 1.5.1 Types
code?
3. W hy is t he execution t ime of t he machine code less than that of source
is inherent ly compute r-readabl e, eliminati ng the necessity for any conversion. In contrast, high-leve l languages
Ans. Machine language
n to machine language. Consequently, t he execut ion t im e of
are utilized for coding source programs, requiring a prelimlna ry conversio
m achine language is notably shorter than that of source code.

4. What is the need of RAM? How does it differ from ROM?

Ans. Refer to 1.4.2 Types of Memory
5. What is the need for secondar y memory?
Ans. Refer to 1.4.2 Types of Memory
other?
6. How do different compone nts of the compute r communicate with each
transferr ed between different compone nts of a compute r system using physical wires called bus.
Ans. Data are
For example: -
a hard disk and main memory.
Bus is used for data transfer between a USB port and hard disk or between
the functiona llty of each compone nt.
7. Draw the block diagram of a compute r system. Briefly write about
Ans.
Central Processing
Unit

Input
Device
r I\.. Output
Device

Refer Section 1: Introduc tion of Chapter 1: Compute r Fundamentals

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8 - What 1s the primary role of system bus? Why Is data bus is bidircctiona I while address
d
bus is unidirectional?
Ans. The primary role of a system bus Is to provide communication pathways th d control signals to travel between the majo
~t allow ata an r
compone nts of a compute r system, such as the CPU, memory, and I/O devices.
U d ther compone nts) fa . . .
. .
Data buses are b1d1rectional because they need to carry data in both di rec tiO ns (to and from the CP an ° ,
c1 11tat1ng
th CPU sends addresse s to specify a location
th e t f f · .
rans er o m_format1on. In cont1ast, address b uses are un idlrectional because e . 1n
memory or a peripheral device, but it doesn't need to receive addresses fro m these devices during normal operat ion. Unidirectional
address buses simplify the design and reduce the complexity of the sySt em bus.
. . N
9 · Differentrate between proprietary software
and freewarc software . ame two software for each type.
Ans.
Proprieta ry software freeware software
Proprieta ry software is software which is not available freely or Freeware software
Is available anywher e publicly.
publicly.
To get Proprietary software there is a need of authenticated To get freeware
software t he re is no need of authenticated license
license
To get Proprietary software we must have to pay for it Free software is free of charge
Example: Adobe PDF editor, WinRAR Example: NotePad++, VLC player
10. Write the main differenc e between microcontroller and microprocessor.
Why do smart home applianc es have a microcontroller instead
of microprocessor e mbedded in them?
Ans.
MICROCONTROllER MICROPROCESSOR
Microcontrolier used for perform particular task Microprocessor used for intensive processing
Micro controlle r does not have capacity to perform multiple task Microprocessor
have capacity to perform multiple task
Size of micro controller. 8-bit,16-bit,32-bit Size of microprocessor: 64-bit,32-bit
Microcontroller is cheaper in cost Microprocessor is expensive
Microcontroller consume s less power Microprocessor consume s more power
Application: microwave oven Application: computer, laptop
Smart home appliances incorporate a microcontroller due to its low power
consump tion and cost-effectiveness. Additionally,
microcontrollers demand minimal space and operate without the need for a separate
CPU or other peripheral devices.
1.1. Mention the different types of data that you deal with while browsing
the Internet.
Ans. Different types of data while browsing the Internet:
Structur ed: the data which is stored in most organized way is known as structure
d data
Unstruct ured: the data which is not stored in organized way is known as unstructu
red data
Semi structure d: the data lies in between the structured and unstructured data
is known as semi structure d data
12. Categorise the following data as structured, semi structured and unstructu
red:
• Newspap er
• Cricket Match Score
• HTML Page
• Patient records in a hospital
Ans.
STRUCTURED SEMI STRUCTURED UNSTRUCTURED
Patient record in hospital Html page newspaper
Cricket match score

13. Name the input or output device used to do the following:

a. To output audio
b. To enter textual data
c. To make hard copy of a text file
d. To display the data or information
e. To enter audio-ba sed comman d
f. To build 3D models
I• To assist a visually-impaired individual In entering data

Touchp ad comput er Science-XI

Ans, a. To output audio-Speaker
b. To enter textual data-Keyboard
c. To make hard copy of a text file-Printer
d. To display the data or information-Monitor
e. To enter audio-based command-Mic
f. bulld 30 models-3D Printer
g. To assist a visually-Impaired lndivldual in entering data-Braille keyboards

14. Identify the category (system, application, programming tool) of the following software:
a. Compiler
b. Assembler
c. Ubuntu
d. Text editor
Ans. a. Compiler: Programming tool
b. Assembler: Programming tool
c. Ubuntu: Operating System (OS)-falls under system software
d. Text editor: Application

Answers
Multiple Choice Questions
1. (a) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (a) 7. (c) 8. (d) 9. (c)
10. (c) 11. (d) 12. (c) 13. (c) 14. (d) 15. (b) 16. (c) 17. (a)
True or False
1. (T) 2. (F) 3. (F) 4. (F) 5. (T) 6. (F) 7. (F) 8. (T) 9. (T)

Fill in the blanks

1.hardware,software 2. Central Processing Unit 3.scanner 4. Control Unit 5. cache memory
6. pixel 7. system bus 8. high 9. device driver 10. operating system

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