Ch.

1 Evolution of Computers
Brain Developer

A. Fill in the blanks..

1. The first mechanical calculating device was Abacus.

2. Howard Aiken invented the first automatic sequence controlled calculator-Mark I.

3. Analytical engine was invented in 1833.

4. The first general-purpose electronic computer was ENIAC.

5. The second generation computers used Transistors in place of vacuum tubes.

B. Write T for True and F for False.

1. EDSAC was the first computer to handle both numeric and text data. False

2. Charles Babbage invented the Difference engine in 1822. True

3. The first generation computers used transistors technology. False

4. The Tabulating machine was invented by J. Presper Eckert. False

5. Computers are capable of handling complex instructions accurately. True

C. Select the correct option.

1. Fifth generation computers are based on artificial intelligence.

2. Altair is an example of the third generation computers.

3. EDSAC computer ran the first graphical computer game, nicknamed 'Baby'.

4. The Machine language was used in the first-generation computers.

5. UNIVAC I was the first computer to handle both numeric and text data.

D. Answer the following questions.

1. Write a short note on Abacus.

Ans: Abacus was the first mechanical device developed in China. It was used for calculations. It
was made up of a wooden frame with rods, each having beads. The frame is divided into two
parts—Heaven and Earth. Each rod in Heaven has two beads and each rod in Earth has five
beads. It was used for addition, subtraction,multiplication, and division.
2. Write about Pascal’s Adding Machine.
Ans : In 1642, Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, invented the adding machine called
Pascaline or Pascal’s Calculator. It used gears, wheels and dials. Numbers were displayed by
rotating the wheels. It was capable of performing addition and subtraction.A taximeter is a perfect
example of a mechanical calculator.

3.Which was the first general purpose electronic digital computer & who invented it ?
Ans: Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), the first general-purpose electronic
digital computer. It was invented by John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert in 1946.

4. State any one difference between second and third - generation computers.
Ans: Following are the differences between Second Generation Computers and Third Generation
Computers:
•Transistors were used in the second generation of computers, while integrated
circuits (ICs) were used in the third generation.
• In the second generation, punch cards and paper tapes were used as input devices, and output
was presented through the printouts. Whereas, in third generation computers, keyboard was used as
an input device, and monitors and printers were used as the output devices.

5. Write the full form of EDVAC and its inventor.

Ans: Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer (EDVAC) and it is developed by John von
Neumann.

6. Define UNIVAC I.
Ans: Universal Automatic Computer I (UNIVAC I) was the world's first commercially available
computer, designed by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly in 1951. It was the first computer to
handle both numeric and text data. It was also the first computer that was equipped with a magnetic
tape unit and used the buffer memory.
CHAPTER-2: UNDERSTANDING WINDOWS 10
Brain Developer

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. Windows is an Operating System that acts as an interface between the user and hardware.

2. in Windows 10, Microsoft store application provides a bundle of the updated apps.

3. Application icons are the graphical images that give a quick access to the related
applications.

4. The Task Bar is located at the bottom of the desktop screen.

5. In the Pictures folder, you can store digital photos, images, and graphic files.

B. Write T for True and F for False.

1. The first GUI edition of Windows operating system was introduced in 1998. False

2. Windows 7 is the latest version of Windows. False

3. Windows 10 allows the users to create more than one desktop at the same time. True

4. You cannot resize a live tile. False

5. The 'Peek at desktop' button is located at the right end of the taskbar. True

C. Select the correct option.

1. Name the feature that allows you to access your computer by showing your face, fingerprints,
or iris.
b. Windows Hello

2. Which feature of Windows 10 takes you directly to the desktop?

a. Peek at Desktop

3. Which icon allows you to access the shared files or drives on different computers in a
network environment?
c. Network Icon

4. Name the feature that allows you to drag and drop a window to a corner of the screen to
make space for the other applications.
b. Snap
 D. Answer the following questions.

1. Mention any two features of Windows 10 that have made it popular.

Ans: Two features of Windows are:
• Windows 10 is easy to use, more interactive and the most secured version of Windows.
• It enables you to manage your desktop and windows in a better way.

2. Write a short note on the Start menu.

Ans: The Start Menu in Windows 10 displays two panels side by side. The left column
displays the pinned, recently added and most used apps. The right column displays a
section of live tiles that can be customized, resized and reorganized.

3. Write the use of the Task View button.

Ans: Task View button allows you to create multiple desktops at the same time.

4. What are Universal apps?

Ans: Universal apps are an integral part of the Windows 10 store. These apps work on all
device sizes from phone to high-powered desktop PCs. It. provides us a bundle of
built- in apps like Photos, Maps, Mail, Alarms & Clock, and Calendar etc.

5. Explain any two features of windows 10.

Ans: Some of its most striking features are as follows:
1. It is easy-to-use, more interactive, and the most secured version of Windows.
2. It is much more personal and provides you with the ability to redecorate your desktop
with new backgrounds, themes, colours, and icons.
CHAPTER-3 INTRODUCTION TO WORD 2019
Brain Developer

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. TheTitle bar displays the name of the document.

2. The Horizontal scroll bar moves the screen display towards right or left.
3. The Undo command cancels the last action performed.
4. Incorrectly spelt words can be seen with a Red wavy line under them.
5. The Thesaurus option provides a list of synonyms and antonyms.

B. Write T for True and F for False.

1. To duplicate the text, you can use the Cut and Paste commands. False
2. You need to select the text to perform any operation on it. True
3. The shortcut key to create a new document is Ctrl + N. True
4. You should close a document without saving it. False

C. Select the correct option.

1. The _________ area is used for typing and editing the text.
c. Document

2. How many scroll bars are there in Word?

c. Two

3. Which tab holds the Cut, Copy, and Paste options?

a. Home

4. Grammatical errors are indicated with _____________ .

c. Double Blue Lines

D. Answer the following questions.

1. List any two features of a word processing software.

Ans: The two features of a word processing software are:
• Facility of producing letters, reports, notices, newsletters, books, bills, etc., quickly and in a
presentable manner.
• Choice of modifying the text, either while typing and after typing. Option of beautifying the
text using colour, style, font size, border, shading and various other effects.

2. Differentiate between moving and copying the text.

Ans: Moving moves the text from its original location to a new location whereas copying does
not remove the text from its original place rather it duplicates the text.
 3. Write the use of the Undo and Redo commands.
Ans: Undo option is used to reverse the last action performed and Redo option is used to
cancels the action of the Undo command.

4. What is the use of the Thesaurus feature?

Ans: Thesaurus helps to improve your vocabulary by providing a list of synonyms (words with
similar meaning), for any word.

5. How can you check the spelling and grammar errors in word ?
Ans: Word has a built-in dictionary and set of grammatical rules to check the spellings and
grammar of the text document. Incorrectly spelt words are displayed with a single red wavy line
under them. The grammatical errors are indicated with double blue lines. The spell check starts
from the position of the cursor and checks the complete document.
CHAPTER-4 FORMATTING AND USING OBJECTS IN WORD
Brain Developer

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. The Superscript option places the selected text slightly above the baseline.

2. A Bullet is a small graphic symbol that is added before an item in a list.

3. The WordArt feature allows you to create special or decorative text.

4. A Text Box is a placeholder where the text can be entered.

5. You can add lines, basic shapes, or block arrows from the Shapes drop-down menu.

B. Write T for True and F for False.

1. The justified alignment means that the text is aligned with the left margin. False

2. The drop cap effect reduces the size of the first letter of a paragraph. False

3. You cannot insert text in a shape. False

4. You can give a shadow effect to an object in Word. True

C. Select the correct option.

1. The_________ alignment set the text evenly between the left and the right margins.

c. Justify

2. The ___________effect emphasises the text by slanting it to the right.

b. Italic

3. The WordArt option is present on the_____________ tab.

c. Insert

4. Which among the following commands is used to enlarge the first letter of a paragraph

a. Drop Cap
D. Answer the following questions.

1. What do you mean by formatting?

Ans: Formatting means changing the appearance of a document to make it attractive.

2. List the various change case options available in Word.

Ans: The various change case options in Word are: Sentence case, Lowercase, Uppercase,
Capitalize each word, Toggle case.

3. Define the term alignment. Name the types of alignments available in Word.
Ans: Alignment refers to the positioning of text on a page. The types of alignment available in
Word 2019 are Align Left, Center ,Align Right, Justify.

4. What are the two ways of adding pictures in a document?

Ans: We can add pictures in a document by following methods:
• Adding picture from the computer
• Adding online pictures

5. What do you understand by editing ?

Ans: Making changes in a document is called Editing.

6. Briefly explain the types of text alignments available in word.

Ans : Alignment refers to the positioning of text on a page. The types of alignment
available in Word 2019 are:
• Align Left: It places the selected text towards the left margin. By default, the text is
aligned to the left margin.
• Center: It sets the text in the center of the left and right margins. This alignment is mostly
used for titles / headings.
• Align Right: This aligns the selected text towards the right margin. It is often used for
placing dates or reference numbers in a document.
• Justify: It places the text evenly between the left and the right margins. It is mainly used
for designing books, magazines, and newspapers.
TEST PAPER 1 (Pg no 39 - 40)
Chapters 1-4
A. Fill in the blanks.
1. ENIAC
2. Snap Assist
3. Document 1
4. Text Box
5. Subscript

B. Write T for True and F for False.

1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False

C. Multiple-choice questions.
1. a. Windows 1.0
2. b. Vacuum Tubes
3. c. Two
4. b. Word Wrap
5. a. Alignment

D. Answer the following questions.

1. Universal Automatic Computer I (UNIVAC I) was the world's first commercially available computer,
designed by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly in 1951. It was the first computer to handle both
numeric and text data. It was also the first computer that was equipped with a magnetic tape unit and
used the buffer Memory.

2. Some of its most striking features are as follows:

● It is easy-to-use, more interactive, and the most secured version of Windows.
● It is much more personal and provides you with the ability to redecorate your desktop with new
backgrounds, themes, colours, and icons.

3. Word has a built-in dictionary and set of grammatical rules to check the spellings and grammar of
the text document. Incorrectly spelt words are displayed with a single red wavy line under them. The
grammatical errors are indicated with double blue lines. The spell check starts from the position of the
cursor and checks the complete document.

4. Making changes in a document is called Editing.

5. Alignment refers to the positioning of text on a page. The types of alignment available in Word
2019 are:
• Align Left: It places the selected text towards the left margin. By default, the text is aligned to the left
margin.
• Center: It sets the text in the center of the left and right margins. This alignment is mostly used for
titles / headings.
• Align Right: This aligns the selected text towards the right margin. It is often used for placing dates
or reference numbers in a document.
• Justify: It places the text evenly between the left and the right margins. It is mainly used for
designing books, magazines, and newspapers.