SUMMATIVE ASSIGNMENT – 1 2022-23
GRADE 6 SUB: COMPUTER SCIENCE
CHAPTERS – 1 KNOW ABOUT COMPUTER FROM TEXTBOOK
KEYWORDS:
- Microcomputers: Personal computers are called microcomputers.
- Minicomputers: Computers that are larger than microcomputers and smaller than mainframe
computers.
- Mainframe computers: Computers that are larger, faster and expensive than minicomputers.
- Supercomputers: They are the biggest computers and are more powerful than the mainframe.
- Analog computers: Computers that process continuously varying data such as monitoring pressure
and voltage.
- Digital computers: Computers that process information in discrete form.
ENRICH YOURSELF:
- A small computing device that can easily be transported from one place to another is called a
portable computer.
INFO:
- PARAM 8000 is considered India’s first supercomputer. It was indigenously built in 1990 by
center for Development of Advanced Computing and was replicated and installed at ICAD
Moscow in 1991 under Russian Collaboration.
EXERCISES:
Q: A Tick (√) the correct options.
1) Which of the following are known as PCs?
a) Minicomputers b) Microcomputers c) Mainframe computers
2) Which of the following are used for weather forecasting?
a) Supercomputers b) Minicomputers c) Microcomputers
3) Which of the following is not a portable computer?
a) Desktop b) Laptop c) Palmtop
4) Which is more compact in size than a tablet?
a) Desktop b) Notepad c) Smartphone
5) What is PARAM?
a) Minicomputer b) Mainframe computer c) Supercomputer
Q: B Fill in the blanks.
1) PDA comes along with a stylus
2) A smartphone is a cellular telephone.
3) A small computing device that can easily be transported from one place to another is called a
portable computer.
4) A device which is small enough to hold in a hand is called a handheld device.
5) Computers that exhibit features of both analog and digital computers are called hybrid computers.
Q: C State True or False.
1) A notebook has separate components: the system unit, keyboard, mouse, etc. False
2) A desktop is a battery or AC powered personal computer. True
3) Smartphones are more compact in size than tablets. True
4) PDA stands for Personal Digital Assistant. True
5) Cray – 1 is a supercomputer. True
Q: D Match the columns.
Column A Column B
1. Desktops a. handheld devices
2. Palmtops, notepads, smartphones b. fixed on a desk
3. PARAM c. binary digits
4. Hybrid computer d. has functionality of both anolog
and digital
5. 0 and 1 e. supercomputer
Ans: 1 – b, 2 – a, 3 – e, 4 – d, 5 – c
Q: E Short Answer questions.
1) What is a computer?
A Computer is an electronic machine. It takes raw data as input from the user and
processes these data under the control of set of instructions (called program) to give the
result (output)
2) Give any two characteristics of a computer.
i. Speed-It takes only a few seconds for solving complex calculations.
ii. Accuracy- The degree of accuracy of a computer is very high a sit
performs every calculation with the same accuracy.
3) Write any two limitations of a computer.
A computer has no IQ and no feelings.
a. No IQ means that a computer is completely dependent on
human beings and can’t work without instructions from a user.
b. No feeling means that a computer has no emotion or taste. It will
blindly follow instructions given by a user.
4) Give names of any two supercomputers.
Cray-I,and Param
5) What is PARAM?
PARAM (Parallel Machine) is a series of supercomputers designed and assembled by C-
DAC.PARAM8000isconsideredIndia’sfirstsupercomputer.
6) Define the term portable computer.
A small computing device that can easily be transported from one place to another is
called a portable computer.
BRAIN TEASER:
Q: A Guess the names. Then complete the crossword by filling the correct answers.
Pen drive
Complete the following:
MEMORIES:
Based on the responses shared by the students, lead them to discuss about types of computers. Let them think
CHAPTERS – 2 MORE ON WINDOWS 10 FROM TEXTBOOK
KEYWORDS:
Windows: An operating system
Playlist: A list of favourite songs
ENRICH YOURSELF:
You can burn an audio CD that stores about 80 minutes of music and will play in almost any CD
player. Or you can make a data CD or DVD that can hold several hours of music and will play in
PCs only.
INFO:
If the list pane already contains other items, you can clear the contents by clicking the clear list
button.
You can adjust the view of Control Panel as per your choice by clicking View by drop down
arrow and selecting Category, Large icons or small icons option.
FAST FORWARD:
Ctrl + N : to create a new playlist
Ctrl + O :to open an audio file from hard disk drives.
Ctrl + M :to view menu bar
Ctrl + P : to play a song
Ctrl + S :to stop currently running song
Ctrl + B :to play previous song.
EXERCISES:
Q: A Tick (√) the correct options.
1) Windows is the product of:
a) Infosys b) Adobe c) Microsoft
2) What does WMP stand for?
a) Windows Multiple Programs
b) Windows Media Player
c) Windows Movie Player
3) Which is the default audio file format of Windows Media Player?
a) MP3 b) WMA c) WMAP
4) Which application of Windows do you use to change setting and functionality of a computer?
a) Windows Media Player b) Control Panel c) Windows Accessories
5) Which option do you click in Control Panel to set a theme?
a) Personalize b) Theme c) Personalization
Q: B Fill in the blanks.
1) If you burn an audio CD, it will play in almost any CD player.
2) The process of copying music, pictures and videos from a CD / DVD to your computer is called
ripping.
3) Windows Media Player (WMP) is a pre-installed software application of windows.
4) WMA is a default file format of Windows Media Player that won’t play on iPads, most
smartphones, or many other music players.
Q: C State True or False.
1) You can rip and burn a CD or DVD using Windows Media Player. True
2) The Rip Settings drop- down list allows you to set file format. True
3) The process of identifying and fixing the bugs on a computer is called burning. False
4) The Task Manager helps you to end tasks if the computer is not responding. True
5) Windows Media Player is an application of Microsoft. True
Q: D Match the columns.
Column A Column B
1. Ctrl + M a. To create a new playlist
2. Ctrl + P b. To get the option to open Task Manager
3. Ctrl + S c. To play a song in Windows Media Player
4. Ctrl + Alt + Del d. To stop currently running song in
Windows Media Player
5. Ctrl + N e. To view menu bar in Windows Media Player
Ans: 1- e, 2- c, 3- d, 4- b, 5- a
Q: E Short Answer questions.
1) Which is the latest version of Windows?
Windows 10 is the latest version of windows operating system.
2) Give names of any two file formats of Windows Media Player.
WMA and MP3 are two file formats supported by Windows Media Player.
3) What is ripping?
The process of copying music, pictures, and videos from a CD/DVD to your computer is
called Ripping
4) What is Windows Media Player?
Windows Media Player (WMP)is a pre-installed software application of Windows. It
enables you to run and organize digital media files of both types—audio and video.
5) Write a brief note on the Control Panel.
Control Panel is an important feature of Windows through which you can change
settings and functionality of a computer.
BRAIN TEASER:
Q: A Search for the given words in the maze and encircle them.
WORD LIST
1. THEME
2. TROUBLESHOOT
3. CONTROL PANEL
4. ACCESSORIES
Q: B Given below are the steps to rip a CD. They are not in the correct order. Put them in the
correct order by numbering them.
Clear the check boxes of songs which are not to be ripped. 3
Insert a CD in CD drive. 1
Click on the Rip Setting options and select required file format. 5
Click the Rip CD button. 4
Go to the Library to play ripped songs. 6
Open Windows Media Player 2
