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1. COMPUTER - A MACHINE
Curricular Assessment
1. a. Things that occur in nature, and are not made by man. sun, water.
b. Chair, book.
c. (i) Computer can be used to solve sums.
(ii) It can be used to draw and paint.
d. (i) Supercomputer
(ii) Mainframe Computer
2. Computer, car, toaster, and refrigerator are man-made machines.
3. Do yourself.
4. a. F; b. T; c. F; d. F; e. T
2. USES OF A COMPUTER
Curricular Assessment
1. a. We can do our homework using a computer. We can solve sums on it, and
can type letters on it. It can also help us to make projects and can provide
pictures required for our work.
b. Teachers can use computers to teach, to prepare test papers and report
cards.
c. Joystick is a device used for controlling movement on a computer. It is
used for playing games.
d. Computer animation is the method of making films, computer games,
etc. with pictures or models that appear to move.
e. We can watch movies on a computer, listen to music and can play games.
In this way it entertains us.
2. a. F; b. F; c. T; d. T; e. F;
3. a. SUMS; b. GREETING CARDS; c. GAMES; d. MOVIES; MUSIC.
3. PARTS OF A COMPUTER
Curricular Assessment
1. a. The four major parts of a computer are: monitor, keyboard, CPU, and
mouse.
b. Mouse is a device used for controlling the movements on the computer. It
has two or more buttons. It is used to give commands to the computer. It
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 (i) We can use mouse for selecting various options without using a
keyboard.
(ii) We can draw and colour pictures, play games using a mouse.
(iii) We can also select and open things on a monitor using a mouse.
c. No, we cannot use a computer without a monitor, because whatever we
do on the computer is dispalyed on the monitor.
d. CPU is known as the brain of the computer, because it guides and helps
the computer to perform different functions quickly and easily.
e. With the help of a keyboard, we can type, write or send commands to the
computer. It is also used to increase or decrease the volume of sound.
2. a. Computer, b. Monitor; c. Mouse; d. Keyboard; e. CPU
3. Mouse and Monitor have correct names and pictures.
4. a. 3.; b. 1; c. 4; d. 2
4. SOME OTHER COMPUTER PARTS
Curricular Assessment
1. a. Pen drive and CD
b. Printer is used to print the text and the images displayed on the computer
screen, onto a piece of paper.
c. Scanner is used to scan the pictures and text, and store them in a
computer.
d. Speakers are used to listen to recorded songs, voice, speech and sounds
on a computer. And headphones are used to hear the audio stored in the
computer personally, without disturbing others.
e. Modem is a device, used to connect a computer to the Internet.

2. Webcam UPS Headphone

CD-ROM Drive Joystick Printer

3. a. Printer; b. Floppy; c. Speaker; d. Modem; e. Scanner.

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 5. USING COMPUTERS - DO’S AND DON’TS
Curricular Assessment
1. a. Do’s
(i) Always sit straight on your chair in front of the computer monitor.
(ii) Keep your computer dust-free.
Don’ts
(i) Do not sit too close to the monitor.
(ii) Do not eat or drink on a computer table.
b. (i) Do not try to bend the CD.
(ii) Do not scratch anything on it.
2. a. dust, dirt; b. posture; c. monitor; d. sunlight; e. mouse pad

6. COMPUTER MOUSE
Curricular Assessment
1. a. Mouse is used for navigation on a computer screen, along with selecting
and pointing icons over there. We can also draw pictures and play games
with the help of mouse.
b. The three buttons of the mouse are :
(i) Left mouse button
(ii) Middle mouse button
(iii) Right mouse button
c. We keep our index finger on the left mouse button.
d. Single click is used to select an object or document on the screen.
e. When we keep the left mouse button pressed and move the mouse, it is
called dragging.
2. a. Three; b. Double; c. Dragging
3. a. F; b. T; c. F

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Alphabet keys, Special keys, Number keys, Function keys, Arrow keys.
c. Alphabet keys are used to type letters of the English alphabet (A-Z) on
the keyboard whereas Number keys are used to type numbers (0-9) on
the keyboard.
d. Storage devices are used to store data or information. Some of the storage
devices are: USB flash drive, CDs and DVDs, Multimedia card, etc.
2. a. data; b. alphabet; c. number; d. arrow;
3. a. keys; b. alphabet; c. space bar; d. input

8. AI AND ROBOTICS
Curricular Assessment
1. Non-AI
2. AI
3. AI
4. AI
5. Non-AI
6. AI

Cyber Quiz (MCQs)

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 TECH TOUR-5
1-ADVANCEMENT OF COMPUTERS
Curricular Assessment
A. 1. Abacus, also called a counting frame, is a calculating tool performing
arithmetic processing. It was invented in 16th century in China.
2. Sir John Napier.
3. The function of Jacquard’s Card is to weave patterns into fabrics using
cards with punched holes.
4. (i) Computer is a very fast machine.
(ii) It can store a very large amount of data.
(iii) It can work for hours without any break.
5. (i) Computer cannot take its own decisions.
(ii) It does not have emotions and feelings.
(iii) It is incapable of decision-making.
B. 1. Russian, Japanese
2. Charles Babbage
3. COBOL, FORTRAN
4. Sir John Napier
C. 1. F; 2. F; 3. T; 4. F
D. 1. a; 2. b; 3. c; 4. d
2. SOFTWARE AND ITS TYPES
Curricular Assessment
A. 1. Software is a set of programs and related data that are used to give
instructions to the hardware. MS-Windows is an example of software.
2. System Software Application Software
It is required to It is a set of programs designed
control the overall opera- to help the user to perform
tions of a computer system specific tasks, e.g. MS-Word,
is called system software, MS-Access.
e.g. MS-Windows, Unix.
3. Operating system is the basic software required to work on a computer
system. It serves as the interface between the user and the hardware.
4. An antivirus software prevents your system from viruses. It scans the
disc and removes if any virus is present, e.g. Norton, Quick Heal.

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 5. A language processor software is used to translate a program written in a
computer language, into the machine language form, to enable the
computer to understand it, e.g. UIMA.
B. 1. d; 2. a; 3. b; 4. b
C. 1. Word processing software
2. Programs
3. Spreadsheet software
4. System, application
D. 1. T; 2. T; 3. T; 4. F
3. KNOW MORE ABOUT INTERNET
Curricular Assessment
A. 1. An e-mail address is a unique address of any user on the Internet, who is
using e-mail services.
2. A group of networked computers that share a common communication
address, e.g. domain name for Yahoo is “yahoo.com”, domain name for
Google mail is “gmail. com”.
3. The advantages of E-mail are :
(i) E-mail is one of the fastest means of conveying messages.
(ii) It is not only a means of fast communication, but also cost-
effective.
(iii) It does not matter whether your message consists of a
few lines, page or many pages.
(iv) We can send the same message to many people at the
same time without any additional cost.
4. Emoticons are symbols that represent the expressions on the user’s face,
used in emails, etc. to show the feelings of the person sending the
message, as it is difficult to gauge the sender’s emotion unless a
webcam, or microphone is used, e.g. : ->
B. 1. The steps for creating an e-mail account are :
Step 1 : Open any web browser, e.g. Google Chrome. Type the address
of the website (on which you want to create an account) in the
address bar and press Enter key. The homepage of the website
will open.
Step 2 : Click on “Create an Account” button.
Step 3 : A registration form will appear on the screen. Fill all the fields.

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page.
Step 5 : Follow the consecutive instructions.
Your account is opened if all the entries are filled correctly.
2. Steps for composing a message are :
Step 1 : Open the website of your email service provider, e.g. Google
mail or Gmail.
Step 2 : Click on Compose, Compose window will appear. Enter the
receivers email address in “To” field.
Step 3 : Enter the subject in “Subject” field.
Step 4 : Type your message in the message box. Click on “Send”
button. Your message will be sent.
C. 1. b; 2. c; 3. c; 4. b
Hot Question :
The steps for opening a new account on www.gmail.com are :
Step 1 : Open the web browser. Type the website address “www.gmail.
com” in the address bar and press Enter key. Home page of Gmail
will appear.
Step 2 : Click “Create an Account” button.
Step 3 : A registration form will appear. Fill all the fields.
Step 4 : Click “Next Step” button to submit your form.
Step 5 : You will be taken to the next page which will ask you to add your
photo, if you wish. Click “Next Step” button.
Your account is opened if all the entries are filled correctly.
4. KNOW MORE ABOUT MS WINDOWS 7
Curricular Assessment
A. 1. MS Windows is a system software that acts as an interface between the
computer hardware and the user. It also manages the resources of the
computer system and does many more things.
2. The steps are :
Step 1 : Right-click at any empty area on the desktop, and click the
Personalize option.
Step 2 : Click the Desktop Background option. A new window will
appear.
Step 3 : Select any option from Picture location.

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your picture using Picture Position option.
Step 5 : Click the Save changes button.
3. The Screen Saver is a program that displays moving pictures or graphics
on the system when it is idle.
4. Gadgets are the mini programs that provide information at a glance and
easy access to frequently used tools,
e.g. Calendar, Clock, CPU Meter, Currency, Weather, etc.
5. Control Panel contains some special tools that are used to change the
way Windows looks and behaves.
6. (i) Any image can be set as a Desktop background, from “My
Pictures’ or any other image of your choice.
(ii) Some pre-installed screen savers in Windows 7 are : Bubbles,
Mystify.
(iii) Chees Titans, FreeCell, Minesweeper, etc.
B. 1. Windows 7; 2. Desktop Background; 3. Window Color; 4. Screen
Saver
C. 1. b; 2. c; 3. c; 4. a; 5. c
Hot Question :
Steps for recording a message and a song in your voice in the computer :
Step 1 : To open the Sound Recorder program on your system, click Start
button on the Task bar ® Click All Programs ® Click
Accessories ® Click Sound Recorder.
The Program opens :
Step 2 : Click the Start Recording button from Sound Recorder program.
The timer will start and Start Recording button will change to
Stop Recording.
Step 3 : Start speaking into the microphone whatever you want to record.
Step 4 : Click Stop Recording button, to stop the recording process, once
you have finished.
As soon as you will stop recording, Save As dialog box will
appear.
Step 5 : Type the name of the audio file in the file name box and set its
preferred location.
Step 6 : Click Save button. The file is saved.
Now, you can go to the location where you have saved it and play
it, whenever you want.
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Co-curricular Activity
1. 1. Sound Recorder
2. Solitaire
3. Purble Place
4. Personalization window
Curricular Assessment-I
A. 1. c; 2. b; 3. b; 4. c; 5. c
B. 1. Electronic mail or e-mail is the fastest means of sending mails from one
computer to another computer anywhere in the wrold.
2. Pascaline was the first calculator invented by a French mathematician,
Blaise Pascal. It consisted of a rectangular box with eight movable
wheels.
3. Software is a set of programs and related data that are used to give
instructions to the hardware.
4. Application Software is a set of programs designed to help users
perform specific tasks.
5. Antivirus Software is a program that prevents the system from viruses.
It scans the hard disc, and removes the viruses, if any.
C. 1. E-mail has the following advantages :
(i) It is one of the fastest means of communication.
(ii) It is cost-effective.
(iii) The length of the message does not matter.
(iv) We can send the same message to many people at the same time
without any additional cost.
2. Blaise Pascal was the French mathematician who invented the first
calculator.
3. Charles Babbage invented the “Difference Engine” in the 19th century
to calculate mathematical tables. But it was not accurate. Later on, he
invented “Analytical Engine,” which was driven by the steam power. It
had almost all parts of a modern computer. He is considered as the
“Father of Computer.”
4. System Software is classified in three categories :
(i) Operating System
(ii) Language Processor
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 5. MS Windows is a System Software that acts as an interface between the
computer hardware and the user.
D. 1. Internet is a very wide network of computers spanned all across the
world. It has a very wide scope. It is used in almost every field today,
like banking, education, communication, online shopping, marketing,
medical research, space and technology, etc.
2. Analytical Engine was invented by Charles Babbage. It was driven by
steam power, and had almost all the parts of a modern computer. It was
one of the early computing devices.
3. Operating System is the system software that acts as an interface
between the computer hardware and the user, e.g. MS Windows.
4. Language Processor is a software that converts a computer language
program into the machine language, so that it may be understood by a
computer.
5. (i) Accessories – Paint, Calculator
(ii) Operating Systems – MS Windows, Unix
(iii) Windows 7 Games – Solitaire, Purble Place
Co-curricular Activity-I
A. 1. Internet is a huge network of computers which are connected to each
other through telephone lines, broadband, satellite, etc. all over the
world.
2. Napier’s Bones was a calculating device, invented by Sir John Napier in
1616.
3. JAVA, C++
4. Gadgets are mini-programs that provide information at a glance and
easy access to frequently used tools.
B. 1. E-mail programs provide the following facilities :
Inbox : Folder which contains all the received e-mails.
Compose : This option is used to write a new message.
Send : Used to send composed message.
Reply : Used for replying to the received message.
Forward : This option is used to forward the received messages to other
people.
Delete : Used to delete the selected message.
Contacts : Stores the e-mail addresses of other people.
2. Abacus, also called counting frame, is a calculating tool performing
arithmetic processing. It was invented in 16th century in China.
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perform specific tasks, e.g. MS-Word, MS-Access.
4. The steps for changing the desktop background are :
Step 1 : Right-click at any empty area on the desktop and click the
Personalize option.
Step 2 : Click the Desktop Background option. A new window will
open.
Step 3 : Select any option from picture location, e.g. Windows Desktop
Backgrounds.
Step 4 : Choose the picture of your choice. You can also adjust the
position of your picture using Picture position option.
Step 5 : Click ‘Save changes’ button.
C. 1. netiquette; 2. Charles Babbage; 3. DPS; 4. icon
D. 1. c; 2. a; 3. d; 4. b
5. KNOW MORE ABOUT MS WORD 2007
Curricular Assessment
A. 1. Clip Art is a readymade piece of printed or computerized graphic art that
can be copied or inserted into a document.
2. The steps for changing case of selected text are :
Step 1 : Click Home tab.
Step 2 : Click Change Case from the Font group and select the required
case from the list.
3. The steps to apply page border are :
Step 1 : Click Page Layout tab.
Step 2 : Click page Borders from Page Background group.
The Borders and Shading dialog box appears, with Page
Border tab opened by default.
Step 3 : Choose the Style, Color and Width for the border and click
OK.
You can also have the preview from the Preview window.
4. Shapes are an option in MS Word, where you get ready- made shapes to
insert in your document.
B. 1. The steps to insert special symbols are :
Step 1 : Place the cursor where you want to insert the symbol.
Step 2 : Click the Insert tab.
Step 3 : Click Symbol (W) from Symbols group. A list of symbols
appears.
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inserted.
2. Shadow refers to the dark shape formed as backgroud. The effect
created after the shadow is applied is called shadow effect.
The steps to insert a shadow are:
Step 1 : Double-click the shape to select the figure. The Format tab
opens.
Step 2 : Click Shadow Effects group. A gallery of shadow styles will be
displayed.
Step 3 : Click the required style.
C. 1. c; 2. c; 3. c; 4. a
Hot Question :
The steps to apply border around the paragraph are :
Step 1 : Click the Page Layout tab.
Step 2 : Click Page Borders from Page Background group. The Borders
and Shading dialog box appears, with Page Border tab opened by
default.
Step 3 : Choose the style, color and width for the border.
Step 4 : Click OK.
The preview can be had in the Preview window.
6. KNOW MORE ABOUT MS POWERPOINT 2007
Curricular Assessment
A. 1. A slide refers to a page in a slide show.
2. MS PowerPoint is a presentation software, useful in creating and
editing presentations for slide shows, meetings and web pages.
Uses of MS PowerPoint :
It is used by many people like politicians, teachers, professors, students,
marketing executives, employers of a company, etc. to express their
concepts to the audience with clarity and point to point.
3. Installed Themes is a saved presentation file that comprises predefined
slide, color scheme and graphic elements.
4. The ways to create a new presentation in MS PowerPoint 2007 are :
Blank and recent
Installed Themes
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My templates
B. The steps to create a presentation using Installed Templates are:
Step 1 : Click on Installed Templates in New option on the left pane.
Step 2 : Choose the Installed Templates type you intend to select for your
presentation.
Step 3 : Click Create button. Your template type presentation gets created
with various slides.
You can add text in the placeholders of each slide, and view the slide show.
C. 1. b; 2. a; 3. a; 4. b
D. 1. b; 2. a; 3. e; 4. c; 5. f; 6. d
Hot Question :
Steps to insert picture from the internet :
Step 1 : Click on the desired picture from available pictures.
Step 2 : Right-click on the picture. A shortcut menu appears. Click “Save
Image As.” Give name to the picture in Save As dialog box and
click Save.
Step 3 : Click on insert tab in MS PowerPoint. Click Picture from
Illustrations group.
Step 4 : Click on the desired picture and click Insert from the recently
opened dialog box.
7. INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCH PROGRAMMING
Curricular Assessment
A. 1. Programming is the process of writing, editing, testing, analyzing,
refining and coordinating with other program-mers on a jointly
developed program.
2. Scratch is a free visual programming language developed to help
simplify the process of creating and programming animations, games,
music and interactive stories.
3. Basic functions of scratch programming are:
1. Motion, 2. Control, 3. Looks, 4. Sensing, 5. Sound, 6. Operators,
7. Pen, 8. Variables
4. Main features of scratch programming are:
(i) It is easy to use.
(ii) It can be used by people of any age.
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(v) It connects blocks together to make programs.
5. (i) Looks – It controls the visuals of the sprite.
(ii) Sensing – They are color-coded light-blue, and are used to detect
different factors of a project.
(iii) Operators – They are color-coded light green, and are used to script
math equations and string handling.
B. 1. Lifelong kindergarten
2. Elongated circles
3. Eight
4. drag-and-drop programming
C. 1. F; 2. T; 3. F; 4. T
D. 1. C; 2. B; 3. A; 4. C
8. AI AND ROBOTICS
Curricular Assessment
A. 1. Google is a Search Engine widely used for searching information on the
Internet. While entering the text in the search box, some search related
suggestions comes up. Google Search Engine makes use of AI for
suggesting relevant search topics.
2. Two applications of AI in everyday life are:
(i) Alexa is one of the devices that uses natural language processing
(NLP) to interpret voice commands and convert them into text
commands and routes those interpreted commands to the cloud
service. It is becoming a household gadget nowadays.
(ii) Gmail uses AI to filter emails into different categories like
Personal, Primary, Social, Promotion, Forums, Spam, etc.
3. Deep Learning is a subset of machine learning composed of algorithm
permitting software to train itself to perform.
4. Machine Learning is a subset of AI that includes statistical techniques
and enables machines to improve at tasks.
B. 1. Artificial Intelligence, 2. Agriculture, 3. NLP, 4. Computer Vision
C. 1. ii, 2. ii, 3. iv, 4. iv
Curricular Assessment-II
A. 1. c; 2. c; 3. a; 4. c; 5. a
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 2. The steps to apply page border are :
Step 1 : Click Page Layout tab.
Step 2 : Click Page Borders from Page Background group.
The Borders and Shading dialog box appears, with
Page Border tab opened by default.
Step 3 : Choose the style, color and width for the border, and click OK.
You can also Preview the changes in the preview window.
3. The vertical data in a table denotes a column.
4. MS PowerPoint is a presentation software used for creating and editing
presentations for slide shows, meetings, and web pages.
5. Table Styles is an inbuilt facility of MS Word for changing the look,
colour and design of the borders of a table.
C. 1. MS Word 2007 is a multi-tasking application software. It can be used
for various purposes like making a timetable, making a business report,
typing an essay or letter, etc.
2. The steps to change case of selected text are :
Step 1 : Click Home tab.
Step 2 : Click Change Case from the Font group, and select the required
case from the list.
3. The steps to insert a table are :
Step 1 : Select the cells you intend to merge.
Step 2 : Click the Layout tab.
Step 3 : Click Merge Cells from the Merge group. The cells will be
merged.
4. The ways to create a new presentation in MS PowerPoint 2007 are :
Blank and recent
Installed themes
New from existing
Installed Templates
My Templates
5. Looks–It controls the visuals of the sprite.
Sensing–They are color coded light-blue, and are used to detect
different factors of a project.
D. 1. The basic features of MS Word 2007 are :
(i) MS Word 2007 is an application software.
(ii) It can be used for various purposes like writing essay, letter, making
reports, etc.
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(iv) Text can be cut, pasted and copied as per requirement.
(v) Printout can be taken of the document.
2. The steps to insert special symbols are :
Step 1 : Place the cursor where you want to insert the symbol.
Step 2 : Click the Insert tab.
Step 3 : Click symbol [W] from Symbols group. A list of symbols
appears.
Step 4 : Select the symbol you require. The symbol will be inserted at
the position of the cursor.
3. The steps to insert a table are :
Step 1 : Click the Insert tab on the ribbon.
Step 2 : Click Table from the Tables group. A drop down menu will
appear.
Step 3 : Click Insert Table option fromt the drop down menu.
Step 4 : Enter the number of columns and rows you want to insert in
your table in the Insert Table dialog box.
Step 5 : Click OK.
4. Row Column
The horizontal data in a The vertical data in a table
table denotes a row. is called column.
5. The steps to create a presentation using Installed Templates are :
Step 1 : Click on Installed Templates in New option on the left pane.
Step 2 : Choose the installed templates type you intend to select for
your presentation.
Step 3 : Click Create button. The presentation will be created.
Co-curricular Activity-II
A. 1. Clip Art is a readymade piece of printed or computerized graphic art that
can be copied or inserted into a document.
2. Table is the grid of rows and columns.
3. Slide refers to a page in a presentation.
4. Scratch programming is a free visual programming language developed
to help simplify the process of creating and programming animations,
games, music and interactive stories.
B. 1. Shapes are an option in MS Word, where you get readymade shapes to
insert in your document.
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3. Motion is a basic function of scratch programming. It moves sprites and
changes angles, and X and Y values.
4. In scratch, variables are represented with blocks shaped like elongated
circles, uniquely labeled by the user.
C. 1. columns; 2. slides; 3. eight; 4. drag-and-drop.
D. 1. b; 2. a; 3. e; 4. c; 5. f; 6. d

Cyber Quiz :
1. b; 2. b; 3. c; 4. a; 5. c; 6. a; 7. b; 8. a; 9. c; 10. b

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