STD 8 Computer Studies
STD 8 Computer Studies
Chapter 1
Operating System (OS) and Graphical User Interface (GUI): Role and Functions
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(A) Volume
(B) Charging Status
(C) Google Chrome
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Three types of an operating system
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(a) IO.SYS
(b) MS-DOS.SYS
(c) COMMAND.COM
Chapter 1
Differentiate between the following.
When power to a computer is cycled (turned off and When the computer needs to restart under
then on) or a special reset signal is given to the software control without switching off power,
processor, it is known as Cold Booting. it is known as Warm Booting.
Cold boot takes more time than warm boot. Warm boot is faster than cold boot.
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An operating system is an integrated set of programs that manages various resources and the
overall operations of a computer system. It is designed to support the various activities of the
computer system in a systematic way.
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We need an operating system because it enables users' interaction with computer systems by
acting as an interface between users or application programs and the computer hardware.
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1. Booting the computer — It helps in starting-up the computer system and sets it up for
the user to start using it.
2. Loading the programs in the memory — After the computer is booted, it loads a set
of programs into the primary memory that are essential for the proper functioning of the
computer system.
3. Managing Resources — It coordinates between the software and hardware in the
computer system.
4. Detecting and correcting errors — If the supporting hardware or software does not
work properly, then the operating system tries to rectify it and also guides the user to
take necessary steps.
5. Ensuring data security — It keeps different programs and data in such a way that they
don't interfere with each other.
Chapter 2
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A range of cells is a group of cells that have been selected and which form a shape of a
rectangular box.
True
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The cell in which the cell pointer is located in a worksheet is the active cell.
True
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Charts are the pictorial representation of data values stored in the worksheet.
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When the corresponding cell address changes with reference to a new cell address, it is known
as relative reference.
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The built-in formulae for specific numeric/non-numeric processing are called functions.
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A range of cells is a rectangular block consisting of a few cells, an entire row, an entire column
or the whole worksheet.
Write the format of the functions used in MS Excel to perform the following tasks
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=AVERAGE(82,67,80,74,95)
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=MAX(D3:K3)
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=SUM(7,14,21,28,35)
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=MIN(A4:A12)
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=SUM(2,3,5,7)
Question 6
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=AVERAGE(E4:K4)
Explain the meaning of the following functions
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=SUM (C5:H5)
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This function calculates the sum of the cell references from C5 to H5.
Question 2
=AVERAGE (K12:K50)
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This function calculates the average of the cell references from K12 to K50.
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=COUNT (B15:B35)
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This function counts the number of cells in the range of cells from B15 to B35.
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=MAX (A4:A14)
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This function finds the highest value among the cell references from A4 to A14.
Question 1
Relative Referencing
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In Relative Referencing, the address of the cells is specified in a way that when the formula
is copied to a new cell, the corresponding cell address changes with reference to the new
cell address.=A1+A2 is an example of Relative Referencing.
Question 2
Absolute Referencing
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In Absolute Referencing, the address of the cells is specified in a way that it remains
constant when the formula is copied to a new cell. To keep the cell value absolute apply the
'$' sign. =$A$1+$A$2 is an example of Absolute Referencing.
Question 3
Mixed Referencing
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Question 1
SUM ( )
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This function calculates the total of all the values of the specified cells and returns the
result to the cell where the cell pointer is located.
To find the sum of the cell values ranging from A1, A2, A3, ........ to An, the function will be
written as:
=SUM(A1, A2, A3, ......., An)
OR
=SUM(A1:An)
Question 2
AVERAGE ( )
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This function takes all the values of the specified cells and returns the average of the cell
values in the active cell.
To find the average of the cell values ranging from A1, A2, A3, ........ to An, the function will
be written as:
=AVERAGE(A1, A2, A3, ......., An)
OR
=AVERAGE(A1:An)
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MAX ( )
Answer
This function returns the highest value from among the specified cells in the active cell.
To know the highest of the cell values ranging from A1, A2, A3, ........ to An, the function
will be written as:
=MAX(A1, A2, A3, ......., An)
OR
=MAX(A1:An)
Question 4
MIN ( )
Answer
This function returns the lowest value from among the specified cells in the active cell.
To know the lowest of the cell values ranging from A1, A2, A3, ........ to An, the function will
be written as:
=MIN(A1, A2, A3, ......., An)
OR
=MIN(A1:An)
The following points must be taken care of while writing the format of a function in MS Excel:
The cell address that we use in the formula is known as the cell reference. The address of the cell
consists of the column letter followed by the row number. For example, cell address A1 denotes
the column name as A and the row number as 1.
3) Define sheet tab.
Sheet tab is a part of Microsoft Excel, and it is the tab that is used for displaying the worksheet
that is currently been edited by the user.
4) Explain the term 'Range of Cells' in a spreadsheet.
A range of cells is a group of cells that have been selected/ highlighted and which form a shape
of a rectangular box. A range is specified by giving the addresses of the first cell in the range and
the last cell in the range.
5) What do you under by chart? Explain with reference to MS Excel.
A chart is a tool you can use in Excel to communicate data graphically. Charts allow your
audience to see the meaning behind the numbers, and they make showing comparisons and
trends much easier. In this lesson, you'll learn how to insert charts and modify them so they
communicate information effectively.
Write all the steps to perform the following task in MS Excel:
1. Naming a worksheet
Step 1: Select the Sheet Tab that you want to name.
Step 2: Double click on the sheet tab and it will become darkened.
Step 3: Enter an appropriate name.
Step 4: Press the 'Enter' key.
2. Renaming worksheet
Step 1: Select the Sheet Tab that you want to rename.
Step 2: Right-click on the sheet tab. Choose the 'Rename' option from the pop-up list.
Step 3: Type a name in the 'Sheet Tab' box.
Step 4: Press the 'Enter' key.
3. Deleting a worksheet
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3. Find the price of the book which had the highest price among the books you bought.
Network
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A digital signal works on discrete data, which states only two conditions.
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The Bluetooth is a wireless communication within a short range by using radio frequency
bandwidth.
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Broadband uses twisted pair cable for high speed data transmission.
False
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The network topological structure is the combination of physical as well as logical network.
False
Name the following
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(a) Sender
(b) Medium
(c) Receiver
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Question 1
Local Area Network and Wide Area Network
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In a local area network, the computers, the In a wide area network, there may
terminals and the peripheral devices are connected not be physical connection
to each other through wires and coaxial cables. between various computers.
Question 2
Analog Signal and Digital Signal
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Analog Signal Digital Signal
Question 3
Star Topology and Ring Topology
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If the transmission of the host computer Failure of one computer does not bring
fails, the entire network fails. down the whole network.
1. What is means by the communication system? Name all the elements of a communication
system.
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1. Network components
2. Transmission media
3. Transmission signals
4. Communication protocol
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Network Components help in transferring data from one point to another by using resources.
The data maybe analogous or digital in nature.
In any communication process, three elements are essentially needed. They are:
3. Explain the term 'Network Topology'. Name the different types of topologies.
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Network Topology is the arrangement of various elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a computer on
a logical network. The different types of topologies are:
1. Star
2. Ring
3. Complete
4. Hybrid
5. Multipoint (Bus)
b) Hybrid topology
Advantages:
It is reliable and easy to detect the fault of the system.
It includes both wired and wireless network.
It is simple to extend the size of network with the addition of new
elements without disturbing the existing architecture.
Disadvantages:
Chapter 6
a. USB
b. Internal
c. External
d. Wi-fi
Ans: Internal
a. Web browser
b. Web portal
c. Packet
d. Router
Ans: router
3. Which of the following is the measure of the volume of data transferred on the
internet?
a. Path
b. Data
c. Bandwidth
d. Route
Ans: bandwidth
a. Google+
b. Google chrome
c. Safari
d. Opera
Ans: Google+
5. Which of the following links enables the users to navigate from one document to other on
clicking?
a. Superlink
b. Newlink
c. Hyperlink
d. Movelink
Ans: hyperlink
a. Google
b. General
c. Gypsum
d. Generic
Ans: General
1. Cloud computing means storing, accessing information over the Internet from
sources other than hard drive of your system.
2. A protocol is a set of rules and procedures to establish a link between the
sender and the receiver.
3. Intranet is a computer network that shares information within an organization.
4. The address of a web page is called a URL.
5. The host and the type of site are together called a Domain.
6. Web browser is a software which allows the user to access and view different
websites.
7. Webpage is a document written in hypertext markup language.
8. MODEM is a device that converts analog to digital signal and vice-versa.
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IMAP
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DSL
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GPRS
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URL
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Uniform Resource Locator
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USB
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ISP
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SMTP
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HTTP
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DNS
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Question 10
TCP
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File Transfer Protocol
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File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard internet protocol.
It is the simplest way to exchange files between the computers on the Internet.
FTP works in the same way as HTTP works for transferring web pages from a server to a
user's browser and the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) which transfers email.
FTP uses the Internet's TCP/IP protocols to enable the data transfer.
It is commonly used to upload/download files to and from the servers over the Internet.
DIFFERENCES:
INTERNET INTRANET
i. Simultaneously link computers on i. Owned by local or private organisations /
different network / global network companies
iv. It’s a public network with more traffic iv. A private network and traffic is less
vi. Can be widely accessed and used vi. Company or organisation employees or admin
with access to login details can only use this
Hypertext Hyperlink
iii. Hypertext directed information only iii. Hyperlink directed link could contain
generates the related information. some unrelated information.
They do not require a power source and can be plugged into any USB port on the PC.
They can be disconnected from the computer without turning off the system.
i. The user is able to access the information at any time by logging on to the Internet.
ii. Information is easily accessible from any place or any location.
iii. It provides instant monitoring of the resources accessed by the users.
iv. It allows multiple resource sharing.
v. It is self-service where you can compute or store the information without human
interaction.
3. What do you understand by Protocol? Name the different types of protocol.
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Protocol is a set of rules and procedures which establishes a link to control the data transmission
between sender and receiver.
Different types of protocols are as follows:
a) HTTP(Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
b) FTP(File Transfer Protocol)
c) IP(Internet Protocol)
d) TCP(Transmission Control Protocol)
e) IMAP(Internet Message Access Protocol)
f) SMTP(Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)