BASIC ICT SKILLS

Q1) ____________________ serves as an interface between the user and computer.

Answer: Operating System
Q2) A __________________ operating system is used to control machinery, scientific
instruments, like robots.
Answer - Real Time
Q3) Highlight the Text to _________.
Answer: making the text look different and to draw the reader’s attention
Q4) Banks or financial institutions wants to give print command by using key- board for
the sake of their customers. Mention the keyboard shortcut.
Answer: Ctrl + P
Q5) Banker wish to use keyboard shortcut for the copy text and paste in another
document. What keyboard shortcuts he/she will use?
Answer: Ctrl C and Ctrl V
Q6) Write the keyboard shortcut for “Save As”.
Answer: Shift+Ctrl+S
Q7) A _____________ is a software that helps you type and work with text on a
computer
(Word Processor/ / Spreadsheet / Calculator)
Answer: - Word processor
Q10) Windows 7 is an operating system developed by ________________.
Answer - Microsoft
Q11) Give some examples of antivirus software
Answer:- McAfee Virus Scan, Norton Antivirus, Microsoft Security essentials, and Quick
Heal.

Q12) Write down the full form of:- a) DOS, b) GUI

Answer: a) DOS - Disk Operating System
 b) GUI - Graphical User Interface
Q13) Enlist uses of word processor.
Answer: It helps you type and work with text on a computer.
Helps create a document like, letter, memo, newsletter and save it.

Q14) Write three main parts of CPU.

Answer: (i) control unit (CU)
(ii) arithmetic and logic unit (ALU),and
(iii) memory unit (MU).
Q15) List the steps to search for information using a web browser.
Answer:-
To see the information on the various websites, you need an Internet Browser. An Internet
Browser is an application or a software program on your computer or laptop which helps you
visit the various websites. Some examples of browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
and Internet Explorer.
Searching for information: Do the steps below to search for information on the Internet.
- Open an Internet browser
- Type the topic, on which you want information, in the search box and hit the Enterkey.
- The search results having the required information will be displayed.
Click Firefox icon to open Firefox Mozilla browser and search for information.

Q16) Write the keyboard shortcut for the following:

a) Bold b) Italic c) Cut d) Copy e) Paste f) Undo g) Redo
Answer:
a. Bold –Ctrl + B
b. Italic -Ctrl + I
c. Cut - Ctrl + X
d. Copy – Ctrl +C
e. Paste – Ctrl +V
f. Undo – Ctrl + Z
g. Redo – Ctrl + Y
Q17) Write down any two different types of operating system with one word definition.
Answer-
1) Single-user, single-task operating system - This type of operating system allows only one
user to do a task on the computer and one thing at a time.
2) Multi-user Operating System - A multi-user operating system enables multiple users to work
on the same computer at different times or simultaneously.
3) Interactive (GUI-based) - A graphical user interface is a user-friendly operating system in
which commands can be entered by clicking/double-clicking/right clicking a mouse.
Eg: Windows
4) Single-user, multi-task operating system - This type of operating system is used on
Desktop computers, laptops, where a single user can operate on several programs at the same
time.
Eg: Windows, Apple MacOS
5) Real Time operating system - A real time operating system is used to control machinery,
scientific instruments, like robots, in complex animations and computer controlled
automated machines. It manages the resources of the computer so that any particular
operation is executed in the same amount of time every time it is executed.
Eg: Windows CE , Lynx OS
6) Distributed Operating System - A distributed operating system runs on a set of computers
that are interconnected by a network. It combines the different computers in the network into
a single integrated computer and storage location.
Eg: Windows, UNIX, LINUX
(Note :- Write any two from the list)

Q18) How can you save a document in computer?

Ans: To save a document,
1. Click the File menu
2. Select Save As option.
3. As the Save As dialog box appears, select the location where you want to save the
document.
4. Type the file name, and click on the Save button.
Q19) How can you make an anti-virus program to be effective:
Answer:-
• It needs to run in the background at all times.
• Keep the anti-virus software updated so that it can recognize new viruses.
• Run full disk scans periodically.

Q20) What are the functions of Operating system?

Answer:-
1. It manages all the devices of a computer and keeps track of the status of the device, whether
it is busy or not.
2. It also checks whether the device is functioning properly or not.
3. It also controls software resources of the computer.
4. It manages the computer memory and keeps track of which memory space is in use by which
program and which space is free.
5. It manages the structure of the files and directories on a computer system.
6. It keeps track of the amount of disk space used by a specific file.
7. It allows you to create, copy, move and delete files.
Q21) Explain the Components of Windows 7 Desktop
Answer:-
1. Computer - It displays all the storage areas of the computer. Through the Computer icon,
you can access all drives, files, and folders on the computer. 2. Documents - This contains
area to store files on the computer.
3. Taskbar - Taskbar is the long horizontal bar present at the bottom of the screen. To the
left is the Start button. Right of the taskbar contains Date/Time. You can also see icons of active
applications and some shortcuts on the Taskbar.
4. Start button- It is located on the left of the taskbar. Clicking the Start button opens the
Start menu and provides access to programs and features, like:
• Shut Down:- allows the user to turn off the computer
• All Programs:- Provides access to all the installed programs and applications. To start an
application, just click it.
• Search Box:- This allows the user to search a file or a folder or run executable files.
• Control panel:- This allows the user to change various settings.
5. Recycle Bin -Files and folders deleted by the user are stored in the Recycle Bin. From
Recycle Bin, you can retrieve files or folders deleted by mistake.

Q22) How do you prevent your computer being infected by virus?

• Install and use anti-virus software.
• Keep anti-virus software updated.
• Scan all the files that you download from the Internet
• Do not open e-mails of an unknown person/sender
• Don’t allow any untrustworthy person to use your system.
• New use unknown pen drive/CD on your computer
• Never click on the windows that pop-up when you are surfing the Internet.

Q23) By default, Windows 7 has a picture for the desktop background. This is
called_______.
Answer: - wallpaper

Q24) Small pictures on the desktop are called______.

Answer:- icons

Q25) Name four mobile operating systems.

Answer: - Android, Symbian, Windows Phone, iOS

Q26) Name two special icons on the desktop

Answer: - Computer, Recycle Bin

Q27) Files are managed in a__________. This allows you to view the files in the current
directory and then move to sub-directories.
Answer: - hierarchy

Q28) Everything you store on your computer is stored in the form of a _______.
Answer: - file

Q29) _____________is a way in which you give name to a file, store it and retrieve it.
Answer: - File system

Q30) Files can be separately placed into groups, called ___________.

Answer:- folders or directories
Q31) Mention any one way in which can create a new folder.
Answer:-
1.Double-click the Computer icon.
2.Select the drive in which you want to create a new folder. Say, Local Disk D:
3.Window will open up showing files and folders in Local Disc D:
4.Click ‘New Folder’ on the toolbar. Or Right-click anywhere in the blank area of the right
column. A shortcut menu appears. Select ‘New Folder’ from the shortcut menu.
5.A new folder is created with name New Folder highlighted
6.Type a name for the folder. Press Enter key.

Q 32) Write the steps to Remove temporary files from your computer.
Answer:-
1. Double-click Computer icon on the desktop.
2. The Computer Window opens.
3. Right-click Local Disk C: and select Properties option from the Shortcut menu.
4. The Properties window opens.
5. Click Disk Cleanup.
6. The Disk Cleanup for C: window appears
7. Click the Check box next to Temporary Files, Temporary Internet files, etc. that you want
to delete.
8. Click OK.
9. A confirmation message will appear
10. Click Delete Files.
11. Windows will delete all the temporary files on the computer.
Q33) Write the steps to Remove all the files in the Temporary folder of your computer
Answer
1. Press Windows button + R on the keyboard. 2
2. The Run dialog box appears.
3. Type %temp%
4. The Temp folder opens
5. Click Ctrl + A to select all the files in the folder.
6. Press Delete key.
7. A message box appears. Click Yes to confirm. 8. All the files in the Temp folder will
be deleted.