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Class 8 Computer Science

The document contains information about operating systems and graphical user interfaces including definitions, examples, and explanations. It discusses the functions of operating systems, types of operating systems like single-user and multi-user, and the differences between character user interfaces and graphical user interfaces. The document also covers spreadsheet applications, functions, cell referencing, and creating different types of charts in Excel like column, line, and pie charts.

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Class 8 Computer Science

The document contains information about operating systems and graphical user interfaces including definitions, examples, and explanations. It discusses the functions of operating systems, types of operating systems like single-user and multi-user, and the differences between character user interfaces and graphical user interfaces. The document also covers spreadsheet applications, functions, cell referencing, and creating different types of charts in Excel like column, line, and pie charts.

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DON BOSCO SCHOOL, RANCHI

Computer Studies
Class VIII
Chapter 1
Operating System And Graphical User Interface Role And Functions
Section- A

B Fill in the blanks:

1. Graphical User Interface is more user friendly.


2. Solaris is a free UNIX based Operating System introduced by Sun
Microsystems.
3. Multiuser operating system allows a user to run and work on multiple
applications at the same time.
4. Application software is a set of programs used to perform specific tasks.

D. Match the following:


1. Mobile operating system operates on digital mobile devices
2. DOS 1.0 is a Microsoft’s first operating system
3.Spreadsheet is an application software
4. Mouse is a hardware

Section- B

A. Answer the following


1.Name any two popular operating systems.
Ans: Some popular operating systems are:
DOS, Windows, UNIX, LINUX, Solaris, Mobile operating systems etc.

2. Explain the need of operating system.


Ans: An operating system provides the interface between the hardware
resources, the user and the applications to interact with computer.

3. Define hardware and software.


Ans: Hardware is the physical parts of the computer that we can touch and
see.

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Software is the set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.

4.What is System Software.


Ans: System software instructs a program which interacts with the hardware. It
manages the operations of system.

5. Explain the functions of operating system.


Ans: There are some functions of an operating system:
i) Program Execution
ii)Device Management
iii)File Management
iv)Memory Management

6. Explain the types of operating system.


Ans: There are various types of operating systems:
i) Single User operating system
ii)multi User operating system
iii)Real Time operating system
iv)Distributed operating system
v)Interactive operating system
vi)Multi-Processing operating system

7.Differentiate between CUI and GUI.


Ans:
CUI GUI
1.CUI stands for Character User 1. GUI stands for Graphical User
Interface. Interface.
2. Only one application can run at a 2. Multiple applications can run at a
time. time.
3. The syntax and commands are 3. No need to remember commands
required to remember. as it is user friendly.
4.A CUI uses characters on screen that 4. A GUI uses pictures, graphics and
are controlled with keyboard. icons that are controlled with mouse.

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Chapter 2
Spreadsheet- Formulas And Functions
Section- A

B Fill in the blanks:

1. Every cell has a name called its address.


2. An absolute referencing is specified by using $ sign.
3. The predefined commands that perform some particular operations are
called Functions.
4. The process of joining text values in a sequence within a formula called
concatenation.

C. Write the syntax of the following functions:


1.LCM =LCM(Range of numbers)
2.TODAY =TODAY()
3.QUOTIENT =QUOTIENT(numerator, denominator)

Section- B

A. Answer the following


1. What is cell referencing?
Ans: Cell referencing means how a cell address behaves in the formulas when
it is copied from one cell to the other.

2. Explain circular reference?


Ans: A circular reference occurs when a formula in a cell refers to its own cell
value directly or indirectly.

3. State the use of IF function. Explain with one example.


Ans: This is a conditional function. Condition always results in either TRUE or
FALSE.
example:
=IF(A1>50,150,100)
This means that if the value in cell A1 is greater than 50, returns value
150, otherwise returns value 100.

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4. Define the following with an appropriate example of each
a) Relative Referencing
b) Absolute Referencing
c) Mixed Referencing
Ans:
a) Relative Referencing: Both column part and row part are not fixed
example:=B4*C4
b) Absolute Referencing: Both column part and row part are fixed. It is
specified by using the $ sign along with column and the row number in the cell.
example: =$B$4*2
c) Mixed Referencing: In this either column part or row pat is fixed.
example: =$B4

5. What do the following functions do? Explain with an example.


Ans:
a) LCM: It returns the least common multiple of the numbers in a given range
of cells
example: =LCM(A1:A5)

b) PRODUCT: It multiplies the numbers in a given range of cells.


example: =PRODUCT(A1:A5)

c)SQRT: It returns the square root of a number.


example: =SQRT(25)

d)TODAY: It displays the current date.


example: =TODAY()

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Chapter 3
Charts In Excel
Section- A

C Fill in the blanks:

1. A picture showing numeric data is called Chart


2. Charts are easier to understand and compare.
3.Legend identifies each data series in a unique colours or pattern
4. Chart Styles group is present in Design tab of the Ribbon.

Section- B

A. Answer the following


1. What is chart?
Ans: A pictorial representation of numeric data is called a chart or graph.

2. Name the subtype of Pie chart.


Ans. *Pie and Pie in 3-D
*Pie of Pie and Bar of Pie
*Exploded Pie and Exploded Pie in 3-D

4. Write the advantages of creating charts.


Ans: There are many advantages of creating charts:
i) Charts presents data and information in an attractive manner.
ii) Charts present data and information in a compact manner.
iii) Charts are easier to understand and compare.
iv) Charts have a long-lasting effect on the mind than a simple data
statement.

6.Explain the following charts:


a) Column chart b) Line Chart c) Pie Chart
Ans:
a) Column chart: A column chart shows data changes over a period of time.
b) Line Chart: A line chart shows trends in data at equal intervals.
c) Pie Chart: A pie chart shows the size of items that make up a data series.

7. Explain the components of a chart.


Ans: The main components of a chart are:

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i) Plot Area: This is the rectangular area where the chart is plotted.
ii) Data Points: The bars, lines, slices or other elements that represent the
data points
iii) Chart Area: This area includes all the objects of the chart.
iv)Legend: This identifies each data series in a unique colour or pattern
v)X -axis/Category axis: Horizontal axis of the chart.
vi)Y -axis/Value axis: Vertical axis of the chart.

Full Forms
1. 2G/3G/4G Second generation of mobile phone standard and
technology/Third generation of mobile phone standard and
technology/Fourth generation of mobile phone standard and
technology
2. LTE Long Term Evolution
3. VOLTE Voice over Long Term Evolution
4. GPRS General Packet Radio system
5. IP Internet Protocol
6. VPN Virtual Private network
7. WIFI Wireless Fidelity
8. PPP Point to Point Protocol
9. GSM Global System for mobile communication
10.BIOS Basic Input/Output System
11.Mp3 Moving picture expert group Layer 3 Audio
12.MPEG Moving picture Expert Group
13.IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
14.ISO International Standard Organization
15.ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode

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