Std.

: 3rd
Computer Question Bank
Term I Exam
Kindly Note:
 Paper will be set from question bank only. Do not refer to the textbook.
 Written Exam 20 Marks.
 Practical Exam 30 Marks.

QI] Fill in the blanks.

1. A computer works with data and instructions.
2. A computer can store large amount of information.
3. A keyboard has 104 keys.
4. A mouse is used to point, select, and move any object on the computer screen.
5. The numeric keypad consists of number keys, arithmetic operators and the decimal points.
6. A CPU does all the calculations and displays the result on the monitor.
7. A monitor is also known as VDU.
8. A monitor displays all the work that we do in a computer.
9. Navigation keys are used for moving through the documents.
10. The parts of computer that can be touched are called hardware.
11. The devices used for storing data are called storage devices.
12. The devices that give results after processing are called output devices.
13. A set of instructions given to a computer is called software.
14. The operating system manages the overall working of a computer.
15. The desktop is the first screen of Windows, which appears when the computer is switched on.
16. Microsoft Store application provides paid and free games, apps and songs.
17. The taskbar is a long horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop.
18. The right side of the Taskbar contains the notification area.
19. The task view button provides the ability to open multiple desktops at the same time.
20. The advanced search tool of Windows 10 is called Cortana.
21. The Selection Area is a blank area in the left margin of a document.
22. The Clipboard is a reserved place that stores data temporarily.
23. Making changes in the document is called Editing.
24. To print the document, click on File tab> Print option.
25. Incorrectly spelt words can be seen with Red wavy line under them.

QII] Write T for true and F for False.

1. A computer has an IQ. F
2. The output printed on paper is known as soft copy. F
3. A computer has four main parts. T
4. MU stands for Memory Utility. F
5. A CPU is made up of AU and LU. F
6. The information that we see on a monitor is known as soft copy. T
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 7. Function keys are placed on the right side of the keyboard. F
8. The software that can do a specific type of work, is called system software. F
9. A scanner is an input device. T
10. The paint program is used for drawing pictures. T
11. A printer is an output device. T
12. The devices that give us output are called input devices. F
13. The clock is present on the left side of the Taskbar. F
14. To change the desktop background, left-click on the blank area of the document. F
15. The most used apps are displayed on the right side of the Start Menu. T
16. The shortcut key to close a document is Ctrl + C. F
17. In MS word, you can share document on the internet. T
18. To select a paragraph, double-click anywhere in the paragraph. F

QIII Tick () the correct answer.

1. ______ can be words, numbers, pictures or sound.

a. Data b. Processing c. Meaningful Information.

2. A computer displays _______ after processing the data.

a. Input b. Process c. Output

3. The _________ monitor consumes least power.

a. LCD b. CRT c. LED

4. Which program manages all the jobs of a computer?

a. Operating System b. Desktop c. Screen Saver

5. To arrange the icons on the desktop, ______ click on the blank area.
a. Left b. Double c. Right

6. Pressing Windows key + D combination, _______ all the open windows.

a. Maximizes b. Minimizes  c. Closes

7. To open Start menu, press the ________ key.

a. Alt b. Ctrl c. Windows

8. Into how many ways you can insert text in an existing document?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 3

9. Grammatical errors are indicated with _______.

a. Orange wavy line b. Red wavy line c. Blue wavy line 

10. Which is the shortcut key for the Undo command?

a. Ctrl + Y b. Ctrl + U c. Ctrl + Z

11. The process of loading the OS is called _________.

a. Booting b. Rooting c. Backup

12. Which part of the computer cannot be touched or seen?

a. Hardware b. Software c. Storage Devices

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 13. _________ controls all parts of a computer system.
a. MU b. CU c. ALU

14. __________ keys are used for moving through the documents or web pages.
a. Navigation b. Function c. Control

15. ______ keys are either used alone or in combination with other keys to perform certain actions.
a. Function b. Navigation C .Control

QIV Answer the following:

1. What is a computer?
Ans: Computer is a machine that works with the data and instructions given by the user.
2. How do you enter data and instructions into a computer?
Ans: We can enter data and instructions into a computer using keyboard and mouse.
3. What do you call the information that you enter into the computer?
Ans: The data and information, we enter into the computer is called input.
4. Name the device that is known as the brain of a computer.
Ans: CPU is the brain of a computer.
5. Define the term software. Name its types.
Ans: A group of instructions given to the computer is called software. Types of software are: i) System Software and ii)
Application Software
6. What is a storage devices? Give any one example.
Ans: The devices used for storing data are called storage devices. E.g. CD, DVD, SSD.
7. What is Desktop?
Ans: The desktop is the first screen of Windows, which appears when the computer is switched on.
8. Define the term Windows.
Ans: Windows is an operating system that controls and manages the functions of a computer.
9. List any 3 features of a word processing software.
Ans: Creating, editing, saving, and printing documents.
10. Explain the use of Thesaurus option in Word 2016.
Ans: Thesaurus helps to improve our vocabulary by providing a list of synonyms for any word.

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PRACTICALS:
1.Arrange the given sentences according to the word COMPUTER and type them in MS Word.

 Solution:

Click on the Start button > Microsoft Word > Blank Document

The Microsoft Word file will open.

Start typing sentences in required order on the n\blank page like following:

2. Use of Application Software - Calculator:

Open the Calculator software by selecting the Start > Calculator

Solve the given examples

Arithmetic symbols used in Calculator are: Addition +, Subtraction -, Multiplication *, Division /.

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3. Selecting adjacent and non-adjacent icon.
Click on the This PC icon on the desktop. The icon will be selected and highlighted.
Now double-click the icon. This PC folder will open.
Click the Documents option on the left side pane, that will open the Documents folder.

Select the adjacent folders by clicking the first icon to be selected then hold down the Shift key and click on the last icon.

Click the mouse on any blank area to deselect the items.

Select the non-adjacent folders by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking each of the desired icons.

Click the Close button. This PC folder will be closed.

4. Changing Background and Screen Saver

Right-click on the blank area of the desktop.
A Shortcut menu appears.
Place the pointer on the Personalize option. Select any background from the displayed list.

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5. Changing Screen Saver
Right-click on the blank area of the desktop.
A Shortcut menu appears.
Place the pointer on the Personalize option.
Click on Lock screen option. Select Screen Saver Settings option from the right pane.
Click the drop-down arrow of the Screen saver list box. Set the screen saver to 3D Text and set the wait time to 2 minutes.

Click the Settings tab. In the dialog box, select Custom Text radio button and type GEIS and then click OK.

Now again click OK and observe the change.

6. Editing text in MS Word:

Click on the Start button > Microsoft Word > Blank Document
The Microsoft Word file will open.
Type the lines given by teacher in MS Word.
Save the document with your ‘roll number’ using the File tab > Save option.
Select entire text by using Ctrl + A and change its font to ‘Tohama’ and font size to ‘16’.
Save and close the document by clicking on the File > Save and File > Close options.

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Correct the spelling in document with Spelling &Grammar option.

Save the document again by using Ctrl + S key combination.

Close word application by clicking on the File tab > Close.

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