Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a computer?

1. Reduces paper work

2. Less storage capacity
3. Accuracy
4. Speed

Answer

Less storage capacity

Reason — A computer has great storage capacity.

Question 2

The final output available to a user on the monitor is known as ............... .

1. Hardcopy
2. Software
3. Softcopy
4. Bytes

Answer

Softcopy

Reason — The final output available to a user on the monitor is known as softcopy.
Question 3

Which of the following is not a part of a CPU?

1. MU
2. ALU
3. VDU
4. CU

Answer

VDU

Reason — VDU (Visual Display Unit) is not a part of a CPU. Memory Unit (MU), Arithmetic
Logic Unit (ALU) and Control Unit (CU) are parts of a CPU.

Question 4

The component which is responsible for the control of all mathematical calculations and logical
operations of a computer is called ............... .

1. ALU
2. CU
3. MU
4. ROM

Answer

ALU

Reason — The component which is responsible for the control of all mathematical calculations
and logical operations of a computer is called Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU).

Question 5

The process of converting unorganized data into meaningful information according to user's
instructions is called ............... .

1. Input
2. Storage
3. Output
4. Processing

Answer

Processing
Reason — The process of converting unorganized data into meaningful information according to
user's instructions is called Processing.

Question 6

Unorganized raw facts and figures given to a computer are collectively called ............... .

1. ROM
2. Information
3. Output
4. Data

Answer

Data

Reason — Unorganized raw facts and figures given to a computer are collectively called Data.

Question 7

The basic organization of a computer does not consist of ............... .

1. Keyboard
2. Input unit
3. Output unit
4. CPU

Answer

Keyboard

Reason — The basic organization of a computer does not consist of Keyboard.

Question 8

ROM stores a set of instructions called ............... .

1. DRAM
2. PROM
3. BIOS
4. SRAM

Answer

BIOS
Reason — ROM stores a set of instructions called BIOS (Basic Input Output System).

Question 9

The type of ROM which can have its contents erased by ultraviolet light is called ............... .

1. PROM
2. EPROM
3. EEPROM
4. Flash memory

Answer

EPROM

Reason — The type of ROM which can have its contents erased by ultraviolet light is called
EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory).

Question 10

A commonly used storage device is ............... .

1. RAM
2. ROM
3. Hard disk
4. SRAM

Answer

Hard disk

Reason — A commonly used storage device is Hard disk.

Question 11

The smallest unit of memory is ............... .

1. Byte
2. Bit
3. Nibble
4. Kilobyte

Answer

Bit
Reason — The smallest unit of memory is Bit.

Question 12

The special high speed memory which stores frequently used instructions so that a CPU can
access them quickly is called ............... .

1. DRAM
2. Cache
3. PROM
4. Flash memory

Answer

Cache

Reason — The special high speed memory which stores frequently used instructions so that a
CPU can access them quickly is called Cache memory.

Question 13

The memory which is programmed at the time of manufacturing and cannot be modified later is
called ............... .

1. EPROM
2. PROM
3. ROM
4. RAM

Answer

PROM

Reason — The memory which is programmed at the time of manufacturing and cannot be
modified later is called Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM).

Question 14

In which form is the data represented in Digital computers?

1. Analog form
2. Decimal form
3. Binary form
4. Octal form
Answer

Binary form

Reason — The data is represented in binary form in digital computers.

Question 15

Which of the following category is not included in Microcomputers?

1. Tablet PC
2. Laptop computer
3. Supercomputer
4. Handheld devices

Answer

Supercomputer

Reason — Supercomputer is not included in Microcomputers.

Question 16

A computer is not able to ............... .

1. Think
2. Reduce usage of paper
3. Reduce manpower
4. Increase efficiency

Answer

Think

Reason — A computer is not able to think. It only follows the instructions of its user.

Question 17

The speed of a CPU is measured in ............... .

1. MB
2. CB
3. TB
4. Mhz
Answer

Mhz

Reason — The speed of a CPU is measured in Mhz.

Question 18

............... is a quick and convenient way to send short messages.

1. MMS
2. SMS
3. E-Mail
4. None of these

Answer

SMS

Reason — SMS is a quick and convenient way to send short messages.

Fill in the blanks

Question 1

Read only memory is a part of ............... memory.

Answer

Read only memory is a part of internal memory.

Question 2

............... is a component of CPU that controls the transfer of data and instructions among other
units of computer.

Answer

Control unit is a component of CPU that controls the transfer of data and instructions among
other units of computer.

Question 3

Computers have ............... IQ.

Answer
Computers have zero IQ.

Question 4

A microprocessor is a ............... where a large number of circuit elements are integrated.

Answer

A microprocessor is a chip where a large number of circuit elements are integrated.

Question 5

The speed of a CPU is determined by the number of ............... executed by it per second.

Answer

The speed of a CPU is determined by the number of instructions executed by it per second.

Question 6

The speed of external memory is much ............... than internal memory.

Answer

The speed of external memory is much slower than internal memory.

Question 7

The three components of a CPU are ............... , ............... and ............... .

Answer

The three components of a CPU are Memory unit , Control unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit.

Question 8

Primary memory is of two types, ............... and ............... .

Answer

Primary memory is of two types, Random Access Memory and Read Only Memory.

Question 9

The primary use of ROM is during the ............... process, which contains initial program to start
a computer.
Answer

The primary use of ROM is during the Booting process, which contains initial program to start a
computer.

Question 10

A computer compiles results using ............... unit.

Answer

A computer compiles results using processing unit.

Question 11

............... memory is a special high speed memory, which stores frequently used instructions.

Answer

Cache memory is a special high speed memory, which stores frequently used instructions.

State True or False

Question 1

Primary memory is used to store large amount of information permanently.

Answer

False

Reason — Primary memory stores data and programs temporarily as long as they are being
executed as primary memory has limited storage capacity.

Question 2

MMS can be used for sending pictures and videos through mobile phones.

Answer

True

Reason — MMS can be used for sending pictures and videos through mobile phones.

Question 3
The functions of a computer are - Input, Process, Storage, and Output.

Answer

True

Reason — The functions of a computer are - Input, Process, Storage, and Output.

Question 4

The Control Unit stores data and instructions in memory storage devices.

Answer

False

Reason — The Memory Unit stores data and instructions in memory storage devices.

Question 5

A processor is a system board and is the most important hardware component of a computer.

Answer

True

Reason — A processor is a system board and is the most important hardware component of a
computer.

Question 6

Data required for processing is transferred from a secondary memory to a primary memory.

Answer

True

Reason — Data required for processing is transferred from a secondary memory to a primary
memory.

Question 7

1 Giga Byte is equal to 1024 Tera Byte.

Answer

False
Reason — 1 Giga Byte is equal to 1024 Mega Byte.

Question 8

RAM and ROM are also called Immediate Access Storage.

Answer

True

Reason — RAM and ROM are also called Immediate Access Storage (IAS) as the CPU can
access its data very fast as compared to data in the secondary memory.

Question 9

Flash Memory is a specific type of EEPROM that can be erased and reprogrammed into big
sections instead of one byte at a time.

Answer

True

Reason — Flash Memory is a specific type of EEPROM that can be erased and reprogrammed
into big sections instead of one byte at a time.

Question 10

Nibble is a group of 8 bits.

Answer

False

Reason — Nibble is a group of 4 bits.

Application Based Questions

Question 1

Which type of computers do Indian Railways use to interact with the customers for the various
online functions, like booking, cancellation, showing the current status and so on?

Answer

Mainframe computers are used by the Indian Railways to interact with the customers for the
various online functions, like booking, cancellation, showing the current status and so on
Question 2

I am a perfect combination of Analog and Digital computer. I accept analog signals, convert
them to digital and process them in digital form. Who am I?

Answer

Hybrid computer is a perfect combination of the Analog and Digital computer. It accepts analog
signals, converts them to digital and processes them in the digital form.

Question 3

Rahul is working in the National Research Centre which predicts natural calamities, like
earthquake, tsunami, etc. Which type of computer is used in this kind of research?

Answer

Super computer is used in the National Research Centre which predicts natural calamities, like
earthquake, tsunami, etc.

Question 4

Ms Khanna is a professor of English in a university. She has to keep herself updated with the
latest research in her field. She is not comfortable in using a keyboard. Which type of computer
will you suggest her considering the nature of her job and preference?

Answer

She can use a Tablet PC as it does not have a keyboard. It has a touch screen which is used to
write directly on the screen rather than typing on a keyboard.

Question 5

I am a component of CPU which performs logical operations. Identify me.

Answer

Arithmetic and Logical Unit

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1

What are the basic organizations of a computer system?

Answer
A Computer System has three important parts-

1. Input Unit
2. Central Processing Unit
3. Output Unit

Question 2

Mention the three components of a CPU.

Answer

The three components of a CPU are:

1. Memory Unit (MU)

2. Arithmetic and Logical Unit (ALU)
3. Control Unit (CU)

Question 3

What are the major strengths of a computer? Name them.

Answer

The major strengths of a computer are:

1. Speed
2. Accuracy
3. Reliability
4. Storage Capacity
5. Versatility
6. Reduction in Manpower
7. Reduction in Paper work

Question 4

Name the two types of primary memory.

Answer

The two types of primary memory are:

1. Random Access Memory (RAM)

2. Read Only Memory (ROM)
Question 5

Give a real life example of RAM and ROM.

Answer

A blackboard is like a RAM that is constantly overwritten with the new data. A blackboard can
be cleaned just as the data in the RAM is lost once the power is switched off.

An audio-video disk resembles a ROM. Once the songs are burned on a CD, the disc contents
cannot be changed.

Question 6

Which unit is used to measure the speed of a processor?

Answer

The speed of a processor is measured in Megahertz (MHz).

Question 7

Name a storage device that is a part of secondary memory.

Answer

Hard disk is a storage device that is a part of secondary memory.

Question 8

Which is the smallest unit of memory?

Answer

The smallest unit of memory is bit that can hold a single state - either 0 or 1.

Question 9

What is the full form of BIOS?

Answer

The full form of BIOS is Basic Input/Output System.

Question 10

Name any two processor (chip) manufacturing companies.

Answer

Two processor (chip) manufacturing companies are Intel and AMD.

Question 11

Give three examples of input and output devices.

Answer

Three examples of input devices are keyboard, mouse and scanner.

Three examples of output devices are monitor, printer and speaker.

Question 12

Write any five characteristics of a computer.

Answer

Five characteristics of a computer are:

1. Speed
2. Accuracy
3. Reliability
4. Storage Capacity
5. Versatility

Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1

Explain any two limitations and characteristics of a computer.

Answer

Two limitations of a computer are:

1. Limited Intelligence — As compared to human beings computers have limited IQ.

2. Dependence on Power — A computer is an electronic machine and thus its dependence
on power makes it costly.

Two characteristics of a computer are:

 1. Speed — A computer works at an amazing speed. The work which is done by a normal
person in 2-3 hours can be done by a computer in a fraction of seconds.
2. Accuracy — A computer performs its task with great accuracy. It does not commit any
mistakes. Errors occur only when the input is incorrect.

Question 2

How are computers used in the field of Research and Education?

Answer

Computers facilitate research work in a very effective way by performing complex

computations, which sometimes seem impossible for humans. Some of them are listed below:

1. The computations required for launching a new satellite into space.

2. Earthquake and Tsunami warnings are possible with the aid of computers.
3. Weather forecasting is done with the help of computers.
4. Impact of nuclear tests can be studied using computers.

Computers aid in the field of education in the following ways:

1. The multimedia rich computerized animations and videos help students to understand the
concepts in a very simple and effective manner.
2. Virtual classrooms use video conferencing and online modules of study material for
learning.
3. With the advent of e-learning, students can study according to their time schedule.
4. Online entrance exams at national and international level are being conducted with the
help of computers.
5. The results of various education boards as well as entrance exams are available online.
6. Students can find information about various colleges through the Internet and can apply
online for the desired courses.

Question 3

How are computers used in the field of sports and military?

Answer

Computers are used extensively in the field of sports.

1. The sports equipments used by athletes are first tested on computers.

2. There is a large number of computerized training equipment, which have inbuilt
programs to train the sports person.
3. The training of athletes is done with the aid of computers.
 4. Updation of scoreboards, recording speed of players, action replays, and printing and
selling of tickets are some of the sports related activities which are also done with the
help of computers.

Computers play a vital role in the field of military.

1. Computers are used in the design and development of high-tech weapons for defense
where absolute accuracy is essential.
2. Computerized simulation exercises are very helpful in training the pilots.
3. Computers help in fighting terror and terrorists and their hideouts can be located
anywhere in the world with high accuracy.
4. Computer technology enables governments around the world to successfully execute their
plans through effective planning.

Question 4

Explain the importance of computers in the government sector and law enforcement.

Answer

Government sector is making use of computer technology for official correspondence,

budgeting, accounts, reporting, payroll, attendance, uploading of various schemes, forms, etc.
Sectors like the census bureau, income tax, airlines, and railways, electricity boards, and
telephone exchanges have benefitted greatly from the computer technology.

Computers play an important role in law enforcement. The traffic police uses speed cameras on
traffic lights to monitor people for law violation. The police also uses computers to track the
information of stolen automobiles and mobile phones in order to catch the criminals in less time.

Question 5

What are the application of computers in engineering and manufacturing fields?

Answer

Computers play a significant role in the field of engineering and manufacturing.

1. Architects and engineers take the aid of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer
Aided Engineering (CAE) for designing and manufacturing high quality products, like
cars and planes.
2. Architects use computers for designing the layout of buildings and other civil engineering
structures.
3. Advanced industrial robots are used to perform skillful and repetitive work.
4. Manufacturing with the support of robots and computers is called Computer Aided
Manufacturing (CAM).
Question 6

Explain the input, process and output cycle for the withdrawal of 2000 rupees from your savings
account, using an ATM card.

Answer

The input, process and output cycle for the withdrawal of 2000 rupees from my savings account,
using an ATM card is as follows:

Input:

1. Insert ATM card — ATM card is inserted into the card reader slot on the ATM machine.
2. Enter PIN — Enter the PIN on the ATM's keypad.
3. Enter the amount to withdraw which in this case will be 2000.

Process:

1. Card authentication — The ATM machine processes the information on the card and
authenticates the card.
2. PIN verification — The entered PIN is then validated to ensure it matches the one
associated with the bank account.
3. Account verification — The ATM establishes a connection with the bank's computer
system to verify the account details, balance, and transaction limits.
4. Funds availability check — The system checks if the account has sufficient funds to
complete the withdrawal, else the transaction will be declined.
5. Dispense 2000 rupees — The ATM processes the withdrawal request, and the cash
dispenser mechanism inside the ATM is activated to count and dispense 2000 rupees in
the form of bank notes.
6. Update account balance — The bank's computer system updates the account balance to
reflect the withdrawal.

Output:

1. Dispensed cash — The ATM dispenses the requested amount (2000 rupees) in banknotes
through a secure slot.
2. Optional receipt — Optionally, the ATM may offer you a transaction receipt.
3. Transaction completion — The ATM returns your card, and the display usually shows a
message indicating that the transaction is complete.

Question 7

Differentiate between Primary and Secondary memory.

Answer
 Primary Memory Secondary Memory

It is the main memory of the computer system. It is the auxiliary memory from where stored data can

Data and instructions get erased as soon as the Data or instructions are stored for future use, even wh
computer is switched off. computer has been switched off.

It provides faster data access. It provides slower data access.

It is used for processing data. It is used for storing large amounts of data permanentl

It is small in size. It is of large size.

It is also called main memory or internal memory. It is also called auxiliary memory or external memory

Examples are RAM and ROM. Examples are hard disk, CD, DVD, flash drive etc.

Question 8

What is a CPU? Explain the different parts of a CPU.

Answer

CPU is the main unit of a computer. It controls all the internal and external devices of a
computer and performs arithmetic and logical operations. CPU is very small and is referred to as
a microprocessor.

There are mainly three components of a CPU:

1. Memory Unit (MU) — The memory unit is the principal storage of the computer. It
stores both data and instructions. Computer memory is classified into two categories:
i. Internal Memory — It stores data and programs temporarily as long as they are being
executed. It is very fast and expensive but has limited storage capacity. For example,
RAM and ROM.
ii. External memory — It stores data and programs permanently. For example, hard disk,
CD/DVD etc.

2. Arithmetic and Logical Unit (ALU) — All the arithmetical and logical operations are
performed through this unit. An arithmetical operation includes addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division and logical operations include all types of comparisons.
 3. Control Unit (CU) — This unit controls each and every part of the computer system
along with the peripherals. It extracts the instructions from memory, decodes them and
sends the necessary signals to ALU to perform the required operation. It is also called the
central nervous system of a computer system as it manages all other units.

Question 9

What do you know about Microcomputers? Explain any two types of Microcomputers, which
you commonly find in day to day life.

Answer

Microcomputers or personal computers use a microprocessor. They cost less and are very small
in size. The most popular type of personal computers are the IBM PC and the Apple. The
desktop computers that we use in our school labs, offices, homes etc. are micro-computers.

Two types of Microcomputers are:

1. Notebook Computer — It is an extremely light weight personal computer. It weighs

around 5-6 pounds and is smaller in size than a laptop computer. A notebook does not
have an integrated DVD drive like laptop. It generally has smaller memory than a laptop.
2. Tablet PC — A tablet PC looks similar to a laptop. A Tablet PC does not have a
keyboard. It has a touch screen which is used to write directly on the screen rather than
typing on a keyboard. Some common examples of Tablet PCs are Apple iPad, Samsung
Galaxy Tab, etc.

Question 10

Explain the most powerful category of computers.

Answer

The most powerful category of computers is super computers. These are the most powerful, the
most expensive and the fastest computers in the world and are capable of processing trillions of
instructions per second.

These computers are used by the government agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS), the National Weather Service, and the National Defense Agency. These are also used in
space exploration, large organizations, research laboratories, aerospace centers, and large
industrial units.

The examples of Super computers are CRAY- 1, CRAY- 2, Control Data CYBER 205 IBM
Road Runner, ETAA -10, etc.
Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is not an I/O device?

1. Printer
2. CPU
3. Plotter
4. Scanner

Answer

CPU

Reason — CPU is the brain of the computer Printer and plotter are output devices and scanner is
an input device.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a pointing device?

1. Mouse
2. Light pen
3. Keyboard
4. Trackball

Answer

Keyboard

Reason — Keyboard is not a pointing device. Mouse, light pen and trackball are pointing
devices.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a storage device?

 1. CD ROM
2. DVD
3. Plotter
4. Flash drive

Answer

Plotter

Reason — Plotter is an output device. CD ROM, DVD and flash drive are storage devices.

Question 4

Whom do you think is the most probable user of a Light Pen?

1. Computer Programmer
2. Graphic Designer
3. Journalist
4. Scientist

Answer

Graphic Designer

Reason — Graphic Designer is the most probable user of a Light Pen.

Question 5

Name the type of mouse which uses laser technology to detect the motion of the ball.

1. Optical mouse
2. Mechanical Mouse
3. Opto Mechanical mouse
4. All of these

Answer

Optical mouse

Reason — Optical mouse uses laser technology to detect the motion of the ball.

Question 6

Which is a vector based graphical printing device?

 1. Printers
2. Plotters
3. Scanners
4. Light pen

Answer

Plotters

Reason — Plotter is a vector based graphical printing device.

Question 7

Which device scans images, documents, and saves them on a computer as a digital image?

1. MICR
2. Joystick
3. Scanner
4. None of these

Answer

Scanner

Reason — Scanner scans images, documents, and saves them on a computer as a digital image.

Question 8

Which type of plotter is used to produce continuous output such as plotting earthquake activity?

1. Drum plotter
2. Flatbed plotter
3. Disk platters
4. None of these

Answer

Drum plotter

Reason — Drum plotter is used to produce continuous output such as plotting earthquake
activity.

Question 9

The diameter of the standard CD is ............... .

 1. 70 mm
2. 80 mm
3. 120 mm
4. 180 mm

Answer

120 mm

Reason — The diameter of the standard CD is 120 mm.

Question 10

The rate of data transmission of a DVD is faster than ............... .

1. Blu-ray Disk
2. CD-ROM
3. Hard disk
4. Memory stick

Answer

CD-ROM

Reason — The rate of data transmission of a DVD is faster than CD-ROM.

Question 11

The disk which uses blue violet laser to read and write is ............... .

1. DVD
2. Flash drive
3. Blu-ray Disk
4. CD ROM

Answer

Blu-ray Disk

Reason — The disk which uses blue violet laser to read and write is Blu-ray Disk.

Question 12

The ............... offers more than five times the storage capacity of a traditional DVD.
 1. CD
2. Light pen
3. Blu-ray Disk
4. Flash drive

Answer

Blu-ray Disk

Reason — The Blu-ray Disk offers more than five times the storage capacity of a traditional
DVD.

Question 13

A portable memory data storage device which is mainly used to transfer files from the hard drive
of one computer to another is ............... .

1. Flash drive
2. Blu-ray Disk
3. Memory stick
4. CD-ROM

Answer

Flash drive

Reason — A portable memory data storage device which is mainly used to transfer files from
the hard drive of one computer to another is Flash drive.

Question 14

Which removable flash memory card format was launched in 2003 as a joint effort of Sony and
Scan Disk?

1. Memory Stick Duo

2. Memory Stick Pro
3. Magic Gate
4. None of these

Answer

Memory Stick Pro

Reason — Memory Stick Pro is a removable flash memory card format was launched in 2003 as
a joint effort of Sony and Scan Disk.
Question 15

The speed of a Dot Matrix printer is measured in ............... .

1. dpi
2. cps
3. bits
4. All of these

Answer

cps

Reason — The speed of a Dot Matrix printer ranges from 50 (characters per second) to 500
(characters per second).

Question 16

Dot-Matrix printer is a type of ............... .

1. Impact printer
2. Non-Impact printer
3. Manual printer
4. Matrix printer

Answer

Impact printer

Reason — Dot-Matrix printer is a type of impact printer.

Question 17

Which of the following is an output device?

1. Mouse
2. CPU
3. VDU
4. Joystick

Answer

VDU

Reason — Visual Display Unit (VDU) is an output device.

Question 18

A laser printer uses ............... .

1. Heat sensitive paper

2. Spray ink
3. Photocopy technology
4. None of these

Answer

Photocopy technology

Reason — A laser printer uses Photocopy technology.

Question 19

Which of the following is used as an internal memory?

1. CD ROM
2. PROM
3. Hard disk
4. Memory stick

Answer

PROM

Reason — Programmable ROM (PROM) is used as an internal memory.

Question 20

Main memory is ............... in nature.

1. Non-volatile
2. Volatile
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of these

Answer

Both 1 and 2

Reason — RAM and ROM are both main memory. RAM is a volatile memory and ROM is a
non-volatile memory.
Question 21

MICR stands for ............... .

1. Magnetic Ink Character Reader

2. Magnetic Inch Character Reader
3. Magnetic Ink Code Reader
4. None of these

Answer

Magnetic Ink Character Reader

Reason — MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Reader.

Fill in the blanks

Question 1

The printed information on the paper is called ............... .

Answer

The printed information on the paper is called hardcopy.

Question 2

The first scanner was the ............... scanner introduced in 1957.

Answer

The first scanner was the Drum scanner introduced in 1957.

Question 3

............... printers produce images by spraying tiny droplets of ink onto the paper.

Answer

Ink-jet printers produce images by spraying tiny droplets of ink onto the paper.

Question 4

............... is a type of scanner that can detect marks made with ink or pencil.

Answer
Optical Mark Reader (OMR) is a type of scanner that can detect marks made with ink or pencil.

Question 5

............... is the light sensitive pointing device.

Answer

Light pen is the light sensitive pointing device.

Question 6

............... is used to read characters from a printed page to the computer.

Answer

Optical Character Reader (OCR) is used to read characters from a printed page to the computer.

Question 7

A CD can hold up to ............... MB of data whereas a DVD can hold upto ............... GB of data.

Answer

A CD can hold up to 900 MB of data whereas a DVD can hold upto 17 GB of data.

Question 8

Memory stick was launched by ............... in October 1993.

Answer

Memory stick was launched by Sony in October 1993.

Question 9

............... is a new optical disk format that is rapidly replacing DVD.

Answer

Blu-ray Disk is a new optical disk format that is rapidly replacing DVD.

Question 10

The ............... prints its output on special heat sensitive paper.

Answer
The Thermal Printer prints its output on special heat sensitive paper.

State True or False

Question 1

A scanner is an output device.

Answer

False

Reason — A scanner is an input device.

Question 2

Storage capacity of a DVD is more than the capacity of Blu-ray Disk.

Answer

False

Reason — Blu-ray disk can store upto 6 times the data stored in a regular DVD.

Question 3

Inkjet is a non-impact printer.

Answer

True

Reason — Inkjet is a non-impact printer.

Question 4

An LCD monitor allows the user to input information by touching the icons on the screen.

Answer

False

Reason — ♦A touch screen isa special monitor that allows the user to input information by
touching the icons on the screen.

Question 5
Speech software is an output device to play sound.

Answer

False

Reason — Speaker is an output device to play sound.

Question 6

Bar Code Reader is an input device used for marking objective type questions.

Answer

False

Reason — Optical mark Reader is an input device used for marking objective type questions in
various examinations.

Question 7

There are two types of printers.

Answer

True

Reason — There are two types of printers — Impact Printer and Non-impact Printers.

Question 8

A Flatbed plotter is also known a Roller plotter.

Answer

False

Reason — A Flatbed plotter is also known as a Table Plotter.

Question 9

A microphone is an input device used to record and store sound into a computer.

Answer

True

Reason — A microphone is an input device used to record and store sound into a computer.
Question 10

There are 12 Function keys on the keyboard.

Answer

True

Reason — There are 12 Function keys on the keyboard.

Question 11

Objects are created in 3D using additive process.

Answer

True

Reason — Objects are created in 3D using additive process.

Application Based Questions

Question 1

Kartik is applying for a graduate engineering program in a university. He wants to email his
application along with the copies of his certificates. Which device will he prefer to create a
digital copy of his certificates to attach with his application?

Answer

Kartik can use a scanner.

Question 2

Meenu wants to create a high quality drawing in a variety of colours. Which device should she
use for the same?

Answer

Meenu can use a light pen to create a high quality drawing in a variety of colours.

Question 3

A Model school requires 1000 copies of high quality black and white printouts quickly. It
requires the output to be printed quietly since an important meeting is being conducted in the
office. Specify the type of printer for the above assignment.
Answer

Laser printer will be ideal for the above assignment.

Question 4

I am a printer which operates like a typewriter. Identify me.

Answer

Daisy Wheel Printer operates like a typewriter.

Question 5

Rita wants to enter numbers at a fast pace to perform mathematical calculations. Which type of
keys will you suggest her to input data from the keyboard?

Answer

Rita can use the numeric keypad present on the right side of the keyboard.

Question 6

Little Scholars Public School wants to take a backup of its school management information
software for record purpose. Which storage device is the most suitable for this large amount of
information?

Answer

A hard disk is the most suitable storage device for storing this large amount of information.

Question 7

Mohit requires a black and white print out of his presentation on 'Reduction of Waste in the
Environment'. He needs two copies of the presentation. Which printer is best suited for this
work?

Answer

He can use laser printer.

Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1

Which type of printer does not use physical impact while transferring characters to paper?
Answer

Non-impact printer does not use physical impact while transferring characters to paper.

Question 2

Name two types of Impact printers.

Answer

Two types of Impact printers are:

1. Daisy Wheel Printer

2. Dot Matrix Printer

Question 3

Name the device which is used to give instruction to the computer.

Answer

Input devices are used to give instruction to the computer.

Question 4

What are the four components of a computer?

Answer

The four components of a computer are:

1. Input unit
2. Central Processing unit
3. Output unit
4. Secondary Storage unit

Question 5

Name any two pointing devices.

Answer

Two pointing devices are mouse and joystick.

Question 6
Write the types of plotters. Name any two manufacturers of plotters.

Answer

The types of plotters are :

1. Flatbed Plotter
2. Drum Plotter

Two manufacturers of plotters are Hewlett Packard and Roland.

Question 7

What is the storage capacity of Blu-ray Disk in GB?

Answer

Blu-ray disk can hold upto 25 GB of data on a single layer and 50 GB of data on a dual layer
disk.

Question 8

Name the versions and format of a DVD.

Answer

The versions of a DVD are single-sided and double-sided.

A DVD is available in many formats such as :

1. DVD - R
2. DVD - RW
3. DVD - R and DVD - RW have two additional formats, which are + and -. For example:
DVD - R and DVD + R.

Question 9

When and by whom was hard disk invented? Write the other name of hard disk.

Answer

Hard disk was introduced in 1954 by an IBM team led by Rey Johnson. The other name of hard
disk is Winchester Disk.

Question 10

Write the full form of VDU, CD-ROM, MICR, OCR, and OMR.
Answer

VDU — Visual Display Unit

CD-ROM — Compact Disk - Read Only Memory

MICR — Magnetic Ink Character Reader

OCR — Optical Character Reacher

OMR — Optical Mark Reader

Question 11

Name the port which is used to connect a Flash drive.

Answer

Flash drive is plugged into the USB port of the computer.

Question 12

Define some places where you find the application of touch screen.

Answer

Some places where we can find the application of touch screens are:

1. ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) use touch screens for user input and help in
completing transactions.
2. Touch-sensitive whiteboards are commonly used in educational settings.
3. Many video game consoles utilize touch screens for gameplay and navigation.
4. Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems use touch screen in retail, restaurants, and hospitality for
processing transactions and managing orders.
5. Automotive touch screens in cars allow drivers to control navigation, entertainment and
climate settings in vehicles.
6. Touch screens are used in ticket vending machines at subway stations, bus stops, and
railway stations.

Long Answer Type Questions

Question 1

List the different types of mouse. Explain them.

Answer

The different types of mouse are as follows:

1. Mechanical Mouse — This type of mouse has a metal or rubber ball on its lower side that
can roll in all the directions. The screen pointer moves according to the movement of the
ball which is detected by the mechanical sensors within the mouse.
2. Opto-Mechanical Mouse — This type of mouse uses a mechanism similar to the
mechanical mouse. The only difference is that it uses optical sensors to detect the
movement of the ball.
3. Optical Mouse — An optical mouse does not have any mechanical moving parts. The
laser technology is used to detect the movement of the mouse. It is more efficient and
expensive than the Mechanical and Opto-Mechanical mouse.

Question 2

Differentiate between Impact and Non Impact printers.

Answer

Impact Printers Non Impact printers

It forms characters by striking a print hammer against an It forms characters without making direct co
inked ribbon. the paper.

It uses either ribbon or carbon paper. It uses ink cartridges.

It makes noise while printing. It prints smoothly on the paper.

Question 3

Discuss the features and applications of an MICR.

Answer

MICR stands for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. This technology allows computers to read
information from the printed documents.

1. MICR characters are printed in special typefaces with a magnetic ink or toner, usually
containing iron oxide.
2. As a machine decodes the MICR text, it first magnetizes the characters in the plane
surface of the paper.
 3. The characters are passed over an MICR read head, a device similar to the playback head
of a tape recorder.
4. As each character passes over the head, it produces a unique wave form that can easily be
identified by the system.
5. MICR codes can easily be read by humans.

MICR is used mainly by the banking industry to:

1. Ease the processing and clearance of cheques

2. Streamline the processing and clearance of other documents
3. Identify the document's originality

Question 4

Write the difference between a DVD and a CD.

Answer

CD DVD

CD stands for Compact Disc. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.

The storage capacity varies from 650 MB to 900 MB. A DVD can hold 4.7 GB to 17 GB of data.

CDs are made of a polycarbonate disc with a reflective DVDs are made of a polycarbonate disc with a re
aluminum layer on one side. aluminum layer on both sides.

CDs are more likely to be scratched or damaged, which DVDs are more durable than CDs as they have a
can cause data loss. layer on both sides of the disc.

Question 5

Explain the functions and usage of a bar code reader.

Answer

A barcode reader is an input device that scans barcodes and decodes the information they
contain. A bar code is a combination of dark and light stripes. It is a computer readable
representation of information, present in visual format. A bar code reader consists of a light
source, a lens, and a light sensor for translating the optical impulses into electrical signals.

Barcode readers are used for a variety of purposes such as :

 1. Tracking inventory
2. Processing transactions
3. Asset tracking
4. Package tracking
5. Time and attendance
6. Software upgrades

Question 6

Explain the three main types of Non Impact printers.

Answer

The three main types of Non Impact printers are:

1. Thermal Printers — Thermal printers use a special heat sensitive paper. Characters are
formed when heated elements come in contact with the heat sensitive paper, thus forming
darkened dots. The standard of print produced is poor. Thermal printers are widely used
in battery powered equipments, such as portable calculators.
2. Ink-jet Printers — They produce images by spraying tiny droplets of ink onto the paper.
They have very high quality output and can also produce coloured graphics. These
printers are less noisy. The average quality of inkjet printers is 300 dpi (dots per inch).
They use coloured cartridges which combine magenta, yellow, and cyan inks to create
colour tones. A black cartridge is also used for crisp monochrome output. They are cheap
and ideal for home/office.
3. Laser Printers — Laser printers use photocopy technology to print. They use a laser beam
and dry powdered ink to produce a fine dot matrix pattern. The quality of output on paper
is very good. They can also produce very high quality images. They are mostly used for
DTP (Desktop Publishing) purpose. They can print about 6 to 10 pages per minute. They
have a very high resolution ranging from 600-1200 dpi (dots per inch).

Question 7

Write the types of monitors? Explain their features.

Answer

The different types of monitors are:

1. Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitors — The features of a CRT monitor are:

i. CRT monitors consist of an electron gun.

ii. In these monitors, a beam of electrons lights up the pixels/phosphor dots, which
form the inner coating of the screen.
iii. Colour is achieved by combining Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) shades of different
intensities.
 iv. CRT monitors are bulky and occupy a lot of space.
v. They are available in various sizes, like 14 inches, 15 inches, 17 inches, and 21
inches.
vi. A CRT monitor still has better contrast ratios and viewing angles than any other
type of computer monitor.

2. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitors — The features of LCD monitors are :

i. LCD monitors are relatively thinner and lighter than CRT monitors.
ii. They use the light modulating properties of Liquid Crystals (LCs).
iii. Liquid Crystals do not emit light directly.
iv. They save a lot of space and can be mounted on walls.
v. They provide a wide viewing angle and come in various sizes ranging from 17
inches to 60 inches.
vi. They display sharp images and require less power to run.
vii. They are used in a wide range of applications including computer monitors,
television, instrumental panels, aircraft cockpit displays, etc.
viii. They are also used in devices, such as clocks, watches, calculators, gaming
devices, and telephones.

3. Light Emitting Diode (LED) Monitor — LED display has the following features:

i. LED monitors are light emitting diodes that act as performance boosters in them.
ii. LED monitors offer better colour quality, clarity, and display than the LCD
monitors.
iii. These monitors are flat, thinner and lighter in weight.
iv. The biggest advantage of LED display is its efficient and low energy
consumption, which is especially needed for handled and chargeable devices,
such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.
v. These monitors are in maximum use nowadays.

Question 8

Discuss the various types of memory sticks.

Answer

The various types of memory sticks are:

1. Memory Stick PRO — It was introduced in 2003 as a joint effort of Sony and SanDisk. It
is available in storage sizes up to 2 GB.
2. Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo — These are basically smaller versions
of the Memory stick and Memory stick Pro. Memory stick Duo was replaced by Memory
Stick Pro Duo due to its increased size limitation and slow transfer speed. With faster
 data transfer speed and high capacity flash memory, a Memory Stick Pro Duo card
perfectly meets the requirements of a portable digital device.
3. Magic Gate — It is a copy protection technology introduced by Sony in 1999. It is a form
of DRM (Digital Rights Management) that allows for protected content to be transferred
to and from a memory card and utilized on a device, such as an MP3 player or cellular
phone. It encrypts the data stored on a card and enforces control over how files are
copied. It is typically used for audio and video but can also be used for contents in other
formats.

Question 9

Differentiate between Flatbed Plotter and Drum Plotter.

Answer

Flatbed Plotter Drum Plotter

It is also known as a Table Plotter. It is also known as a Roller Plotter.

Flatbed plotters hold the paper still while the pen moves. They Drum plotters roll the paper over a cylind
place the paper on a flat surface. wrap the paper around a drum.

Flatbed Plotter are comparatively larger. Drum plotters are generally smaller.

Flatbed plotters have lower resolutions. Drum plotters have lower resolutions.

They are less noisy. They are more noisy.

They are used to produce continuous outp

THey are used for printing graphs.
plotting earthquake activity.

Question 10

Explain the various types of keys of a keyboard.

Answer

The various types of keys of a keyboard are:

 1. Typing Keys — These keys include letters (Alphabet keys), numbers (Number keys),
punctuation (. , : ; ' ") and Special Symbol (+ - - $ keys) etc. These keys also include the
Shift, Caps Lock, Spacebar, Backspace, and the Tab keys.
2. Control Keys — These keys are either used alone or in combination with other keys to
perform an action. Ctrl, Alt, Windows logo key, and the Esc key are various examples of
Control keys.
3. Navigation Keys — They are used for moving through documents or web pages and
sometimes for editing the text. These keys include the Arrow keys, HOME, END, PgUp,
PgDn, DELETE, and INSERT keys.
4. Function Keys — They are used to perform specific tasks. They are placed on the top
row of the keyboard and are labelled as F1, ..., F12. These keys have different functions
in different programs.
5. Numeric Keypad — The numeric keypad consists of number keys from 0 to 9, the
arithmetic operators and the decimal point. It is placed on the right side of a keyboard and
is used for entering numbers at a faster pace.

Question 11

Discuss the features and applications of web cam.

Answer

A webcam is the short form of the web camera. It is a device primarily used to share a live image
in real time to or through a computer in a network.

A webcam is connected to the computer by a USB cable or built into computer hardware, such as
laptops. When sent to a remote location, the videos can be recorded, viewed, saved on the hard
drive or live-streamed over the internet.

A webcam is widely used in organizations for video conferencing. They can also be used for
video telephony, live streaming, social media, security, video surveillance etc.