Computer Notes
Computer Notes
INTRODUCTING SPREADSHEETS
Q1: Define Spreadsheet.
Ans: Spreadsheet is a table made up of rows and columns.
Q2: What is worksheet?
Ans: The area where we enter data is called a worksheet.
Q3: What is window?
Ans: the portion of the worksheet that we see is called the window.
Q4: What is Row?
Ans: Row is horizontal line of cells. Each row is indicated by number.
Q5: What is column?
Ans: Column is vertical line of cell Each column is indicated by a letter.
Q6: Define the following.
1. Cell: An area where row and column meet is called cell.
2. Active cell: A cell with thick black boundary is called active celll. We can
enter data only in active cell.
3. Cell pointer: Highlighted or thick black boundary around the cell is called cell
pointer.
4. Cell address: Cell address is made up of column letter and row number. We
must specify column letter first and row number latter.
5. Range: A range refer to a group of cells.
6. Cell entry: Data entered in to a cell is called cell entry.
7. Lables: The titles of columns and headings of rows are called labels e.g
A,B,C or 1,2,3,4 etc
8. Value: Numbers entered in a cell are called values.
Q7: How do we make a cell active?
Ans: We can make any cell active by clicking on it.
Q8: What does address box display?
Ans: The address box displays the address of selected cell.
Q9: Where do the text and numbers align in the cell automatically?
Ans: Automatically the text align to the left edge of the cell and numbers align to
the right edge fo the cell. If we want to change we can change them.
Q10: How does formula begin?
Ans: Formula begin with an equal (=) sign.
Q11: How formula does calculation?
Ans: Formula does calculations by using the values from other cells.
Q12: How do we insert chart in a work sheet?
Ans: Click on the top-left corner cell and drag the mouse to include the entire
range fo cells. Then click on chart to view the different options. We can make
line, column, pie, or bar charts.
Whiz’s Quiz
Q1: How do spread sheet program help us? OR Why do we use spreadsheet?
Ans: We use spreadsheet to organize data and make simple and complex
calculations.
Q2: Can we see the entire spreadsheet when we open Microsoft Excel? Explain
your answer.
Ans: We cannot see the entire spreadsheet when we open Microsoft Excel
because it is too large to fit in the window. We can only view and edit the part of
the worksheet that can be seen in the window.
Q3: Explain the importance of the cell address in a spreadsheet program.
Ans: The cell address consists of the column letter and the row number. When
we write the cell address, we specify the column first and then the row. The cell
address helps us to locate it and enter data in a formula.
Q4: How do we identify a range?
Ans: We identify a range by specifying the cell address fo the first cell and the
last cell of the range.
Q5: What does graph represent?
Ans: Graph represents numerical data into visual form.
CHAPTER: 7
Programming Language
Q1: What is program?
Ans: A program is a set instruction that a computer can interpret and carry out.
Q2: What is command?
Ans: An instruction is called a command.
Q3: What is an algorithm?
Ans: An algorithm is an organized set of instructions. It tells us what to do step-
by-step.
Q4: What is the use fo flow chart?
Ans: A flow chart is collection of shapes. It is used to represent an algorithm
visually.
Q5: What is computer programs.
Ans: A computer program is a kind fo algorithm. It tells the computer what
specific tasks to perform in what order.
Q6: Who is computer programmer?
Ans: A computer programmer is a person who writes computer programs.
Q7: what does Basic stands for?
Ans: Basic stands for beginner’s all-purpose symbolic instruction code.
Q8: Who is first programmer?
Ans: Lady Ada Augusta who developed programming ideas for Charles
Babbage is considered the first programmer.
Whiz’s Quiz
Q1: What are algorithms used for?
Ans: Algorithms are used to explain a procedure in easy to understand steps.
Q2: How are computer programs written?
Ans: Computer programs are written in specially developed programming
Languages. A computer program is written after an algorithm for the task has
been written.
Q3: What is a block diagram?
Ans: A block diagram is a series fo blocks connected by arrows to show the
relationships between the different blocks.
Q4: What is BASIC?
BASIC is a simple programming language that is easy to learn. Instructions in
BASIC are written using common English wrods which makes them easy to
understand for reader.
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