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TOPIC: ICT SKILLS II

Q1. Mention any three functions of operating system.

Ans. Three functions of operating system are : (Write any three)
1 It checks whether the device is functioning properly or not.
2. It controls software resources of the computer.
3. It manages the computer memory
4. It manages the structure of the files and directories on a computer
system.
5. It keeps track of the amount of disk space used by a specific file.
6. It allows you to create, copy, move and delete files

Q2. What is the name given to the screen that appears after Windows
operating system is loaded?
Ans. Desktop

Q3. Small images on the desktop are called _________

Ans. Icons

Q4. Name two common icons on the Desktop .

Ans. Two common icons on the Desktop are
a. Computer Icon
b. Recycle bin

Q5. Name the icon that provides access to all the drives, files and folders
on a computer.
Ans. Computer icon provides access to all the drives, files and folders.

Q6. Name the button to the left of the taskbar.

Ans. Start Button

Q7. Picture for the desktop background is called ____________

Ans. Wallpaper

Q8. Write any four components of Windows 7 Desktop.

Ans. Four components of Windows 7 Desktop are :
a. Taskbar
b. Wallpaper
c. Icons
d. Start Button

Q9. Taskbar is the long horizontal bar present at the ________________ of the
screen.
Ans. Bottom

Q10. To left of the Taskbar is the ___________(Start button, Date/Time) and

to the right appears ________________ (Start button, Date/Time)
Ans. Start button, Date/Time

Q11. Files and folders deleted by the user are stored in the _________
Ans. Recycle Bin

Q12. To change the name of the folder, right-click and select

_______________option from the Shortcut menu.
Ans. Rename

Q13. Expand GUI and CUI.

Ans. GUI : Graphical User Interface
CUI : Character User Interface

Q14. Windows Operating System is an example of ______ (GUI / CUI)

Ans. GUI

Q15. Disk Operating System is an example of ___________ (GUI / CUI)

Ans. CUI

Q16. How can you delete a folder?

Ans. To delete a file or a folder:
Click the file or the folder.
Press the Delete key.
Or
Right-click and select Delete option from the Shortcut menu.

Q17. Name the place where deleted files are placed.

Ans. Recycle Bin

Q18. How can you empty the recycle Bin?

Ans. We can empty the recycle Bin
Right-click the Recycle Bin icon and then
click Empty Recycle Bin.
OR
Double-click the Recycle Bin icon.
The Recycle Bin window appears.
Click Empty the Recycle Bin.

Q19. What is the possible cause of slowing down of computer?

Ans. A large number of files are stored on the computer. These files can be
disorganized and fragmented and may result in slowing down of the
computer.

Q20. Why keyboard should be covered if not in use?

Ans. Dirt and dust can cause damage to the keyboard. Keys of the keyboard
may not function properly if dirt enters the keys.

Q21. What general precautions should you take while cleaning the
computer/components?
Ans. General precautions to be taken while cleaning the computer
components are:
a. Always Power Off the computer system before cleaning.
b. Do not allow the cleaning liquid to drip near the circuit board.
c. Never spray cleaning fluid directly on the component of the computer.
First spray the liquid on the cloth and then wipe the component.

Q22. List some of the maintenance activities for the computer system.
Ans. Some of the maintenance activities are:
1 Keep the components of the computer, like keyboard, mouse, monitor,
etc. clean.
2. Replace hardware that is not functioning properly
3. Keep food items away from the computer.
4. Cables and chords should not be messed up

Q23. Why regular disk defragmentation should be done?

Ans. A regular disk defragmentation should be done to remove all
unnecessary information that slows
down the computer. Disk defragmentation done at regular intervals helps
the disc space to be used at an optimal level.

Q24. Mention few ways in which a computer gets infected with virus.
Ans. A computer can get infected with virus in any of the following ways:
a. Infected files
b. Infected pen drives
c. Infected CD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs
d. Through infected file attachment of e-mails

Q25. Can computer virus infect hardware?

Ans. No

Q26. What are the common signs of a virus attack?

Ans. Some of the common signs of a virus attack are:
a. Computer runs very slow
b. There is change in the file size.
c. Computer often stops responding.
d. There is an increase in number of files (unusual)
e. Unusual error message appears on the screen.
f. Computer restarts on its own.

Q27. How can you prevent your computer from virus infection?
Ans. To prevent our computer from being infected with virus, we should
install anti-virus software, run it periodically and keep it updated

Q28. What is the use of antivirus software? Name any two commonly used
anti-virus software.
Ans. Antivirus software is used to detect and remove malicious programs
from the computer.
Some examples of antivirus software are McAfee Virus Scan, Norton Anti
Virus, Microsoft Security essentials, and Quick Heal.

Q29. How are temporary files created in computer?

Ans. Temporary files are created when you are running computer programs.
Microsoft Windows and Windows programs often create a .TMP file as a
temporary file.
Temporary files are also created by web browsers to store your web
browser history.

Q30. Why we should remove temporary files from the computer?

Ans. Temporary files take up a large amount of disk space and makes the
computer slow so should be removed to clear space.

Q31. Identify which of the following is a temporary file.

a. Project.docx
b. Mathsite.tmp
Ans. Mathsite.tmp

Q32. How can you select all the files in a folder using the keyboard?
Ans. Press Ctrl + A, to select all the files in the folder.

Q33. Which key combination will you press to get the Run dialog box?
Ans. Press Windows button + R on the keyboard to get the Run dialog box

Q34. What command will you write in the Run dialog box to open the Temp
folder?
Ans. %temp%

Q35. What are cookies?

Ans. Cookies are small files which are stored on a user’s computer when
you visit a website on the internet.

Q36. What is a firewall in computing?

Ans. A computer firewall is a network security system that monitors and
controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on user-defined
security rules.

Q1. ICT stands for _______________

a. Information and Communication Technology
b. Information and Communication Terminology
c. Information and Common Technology
d. Information to Communication Technology
Ans. a. Information and Communication Technology

Q2. A computer is an _____________ machine

a. mechanical
b. electrical
c. electronic
d. None of the above
Ans. c. electronic

Q3. ICT refers to all the methods, tools, concepts related to

a. storing digital information.
b. recording digital information.
c. sending digital information.
d. All of the above
Ans. d. All of the above

Q4. Which of the following ways are used to record or store information?
a. handwritten on paper
b. written using a typewriter
c. typed in computer
d. All of the above
Ans. d. All of the above

Q5. Physical part of computer is called ___________

a. Hardware
b. Software
c. Shareware
d. None of the above
Ans. a. Hardware

Q6. Which of the following is not computer hardware?

a. RAM
b. Keyboard
c. MS Paint
d. Monitor
Ans. c. MS Paint

Q7. Which of the following is/are examples of software?

a. MS Word
b. MS Excel
c. OpenOffice Calc
d. All of the above
Ans. d. All of the above

Q8. ______ act as an interface between the user and the computer.
a. Operating System
b. Ms Excel
c. Impress
d. Digital Documentation
Ans. a. Operating System

Q9. Software that starts working as soon as we switch on a computer is

a. RAM
b. ROM
c. Operating System
d. None of the above
Ans. c. Operating System

Q10. Hardware would not be able to function without ___________

a. Shareware
b. Freeware
c. Software
d. None of the above
Ans. c. Software

Q11. Which of the following is an output device?

a. Monitor
b. Speaker
c. Printer
d. All of the above
Ans. d. All of the above
Q12. Which of the following are mobile operating system?
a. Apple iOS
b. Android
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans. c. Both of the above

Q13. BIOS stands for

a. Basic Input/Output System
b. Base Input/Output System
c. Basic Input and Output Systematic
d. None of the above
Ans. a. Basic Input/Output System

Q14. Identify the input device

a. Printer
b. Speaker
c. Mouse
d. Monitor
Ans. c. Mouse

Q15. A __________ is a device used to type text, numbers and commands into
the computer.
a. Mouse
b. Keyboard
c. Joystick
d. None of the above
Ans. b. Keyboard

Q16. Keys labeled from F1 to F12 are __________ keys

a. Input
b. System
c. Function
d. Help
Ans. c. Function

Q17. The function of the F1 key in most programs is to ___________

a. open save as dialog box
b. open help
c. delete a file
d. None of the above
Ans. b. open help

Q18. You use the _______________ key to move the cursor to the beginning of
a new line.
a. Enter
b. Return
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans. c. Both of the above

Q19. Navigation keys are

a. Arrow Keys
b. Page Up
c. Page down
d. All of the above
Ans. d. All of the above

Q20. When the INSERT key is turned ON, it helps you overwrite characters to
the ______ of the cursor
a. left
b. right
c. both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans. b. right

Q21. DELETE key is used to remove typed text on the _______ side of the
cursor.
a. left
b. right
c. both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans. b. right

Q22. Backspace key is used to remove typed text on the _____ side of the
cursor.
a. left
b. right
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans. a. left

Q23. _____________ key opens the start menu.

a. Arrow
b. Ctrl
c. Windows
d. None of the above
Ans. c. Windows

Q24. A _____________ is a device that you can use to move, select and open
items on your computer screen.
a. Mouse
b. Joystick
c. Scanner
d. None of the above
Ans. a. Mouse

Q25. When you click a particular file by mouse, it may gets _______
a. Selected
b. Deselected
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans. a. Selected

Q26. When you move the item to the new location with the help of mouse.
This is called ________________
a. Move and drop
b. Move and leave
c. Drag and drop
d. None of the above
Ans. c. Drag and drop

Q27.Double-clicking means to quickly click the ______ mouse button twice

a. right
b. left
c. both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans. b. left

Q28. We can ___ a file by mouse by double click on file.

a. Close
b. Save
c. Open
d. Delete
Ans. c. Open

Q29. ______functions is performed by mouse?

a. Click
b. Double Click
c. Drag and Drop
d. All of the above
Ans. d. All of the above

Q30. Prevent others from using your computer by __________

a. using username and password
b. using antivirus
c. using UPS
d. using internet
Ans. a. using username and password

Q31. Electronic files in computer can be ____________

a. Copied
b. Moved
c. Rename
d. All of the above
Ans. d. All of the above

Q32. Each file in computer has _______________

a. Name
b. Extension
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans. c. Both of the above

Q33. The file name and file name extension are separated by a _______
a. period
b. comma
c. semi colon
d. None of the above
Ans. a. period

Q34. Sneha created a file in Notepad and saved the file by name “hello” so
the complete name of file will be _____________
a. hello.doc
b. hello.docx
c. hello.txt
d. hello.jpg
Ans. c. hello.txt
Q35. The extension of image file is _____________
a. .xls
b. .jpg
c. .doc
d. .docx
Ans. b. .jpg

Q36. A __________ is a location where a group of files can be stored.

a. folder
b. main file
c. super file
d. none of the above
Ans. a. folder
Q37. When a student, Neha, joins a class, the teacher creates a file on the
computer to store Neha’s information, such as name, address, phone
number.
In which of the following application, we can store such information?
a. Notepad
b. Wordpad
c. MS Word
d. All of the above
Ans. d. All of the above

Q38. Which of the following is a text editor?

a. MS Excel
b. MS Paint
c. Notepad
d. All of the above
Ans. c. Notepad

Q39. Shortcut to save file is ________________

a. Ctrl + S
b. Ctrl + F1
c. Alt + S
d. None of the above
Ans. a. Ctrl + S

Q40. We need to protect our computer from ____________

a. Air
b. Dust
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
Ans. b. Dust

Q41. We should avoid _______ to protect our computer/laptop.

a. Eating near computer
b. Keeping a glass of water near computer
c. Dropping laptop
d. All of the above
Ans. d. All of the above

Q42. The CPU has an ______________ to keep it cool.

a. internal fan
b. external fan
c. cooling pipe
d. None of the above
Ans. a. internal fan

Q43. Overcharge your mobile/laptop battery will _______ the battery life.
a. increase
b. decrease
c. no change
d. None of the above
Ans. b. decrease

Q44. Backing up data means to save the information present on your

computer on another device.(T/F)