ASANSOL NORTH POINT SCHOOL

SESSION-2025-2026
CLASS-V
SUBJECT- COMPUTER
STUDY NOTES
CHAPTER 1- EVOLUTION OF COMPUTER
The study notes will be used for revision test, class test and mid term examination. Students
must get the printed copies available with them.
60%-70% of the questions of the Periodic Test and Mid-Term will be based on the study notes.
1. What do you mean by Abacus? Explain.
Ans: An abacus is a simple mechanical device used for performing basic arithmetic calculations such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division.
2. Write a short note on an early IT inventor.
Ans: Charles Babbage – The Father of the Computer
Charles Babbage was an English/British mathematician, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for
designing the first automatic mechanical computer. He is often referred to as the "Father of the Computer".
In 1822, Babbage developed the concept of the Difference Engine, a machine designed to perform mathematical
calculations accurately.
3. What do you mean by UNIVAC I?
Ans: UNIVAC I (universal Automatic Computer) was designed by J Presper Eckert and John Mauchly in 1951.
It was the first computer to handle both numeric and text data. It was also the first computer equipped with a
magnetic tape unit and used buffer memory.
4.Write a brief note on Computer generations.
Ans: First Generation (1940s–1956):
●​ Used vacuum tubes for circuitry
●​ Very large, slow, and expensive
●​ Example: IBM 650, UNIVAC I
Second Generation (1956–1963):
●​ Used transistors instead of vacuum tubes
●​ Used punched card for input and output and magnetic tape for storage..
●​ Example: IBM 140, IBM 150.
Third Generation (1963–1971):
●​ Used integrated circuits (ICs)
●​ Introduction of keyboards, monitors for input and output.
●​ Example: IBM system 360, Apple 2C
Fourth Generation (1971–present):
●​ Uses microprocessors (thousands of ICs on a single chip) and LSI (Large Scale Integration) for circuit.
●​ They use Mouse, keyboards, Scanners etc.
●​ Example: Intel Processor family
Fifth Generation (Future):
●​ Based on artificial intelligence (AI).
●​ Focus on natural language processing, machine learning, robotics, and advanced parallel processing.
●​ Example: A robot.
5. Differentiate between Microcomputer and Mainframe computer.
Ans: Microcomputer ( Personal Computer):
●​ Size: Relatively small and portable.
●​ Processing Power: Less powerful than mainframes, typically designed for single-user tasks.
●​ Use: Primarily for individual use in homes, offices, and schools.
●​ Examples: C64,IBM PC
Mainframe Computer:
●​ Size: Large, occupying dedicated rooms or data centers.
●​ Processing Power: Highly powerful, capable of handling large amounts of data and complex calculations.
●​ Use: Used by large organizations like banks and government offices.
●​ Examples: IBM 390, System Z10

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Application-based questions:
6. Ananya wants to know weather forecasting. Which type of computer should she use?
Ans: SuperComputer
7. Seema has found a computer system of his father which has vacuum tubes. What input and output
devices should she use in order to feed the data into computer and produce result?
Ans: Punched cards used for input and output.
Inside questions
8. What are Minicomputers?
Ans: These computers are bigger in size as compared to microcomputers.They have high processing speed and
are costlier than microcomputers. Example- VAX computer, PDP-8.
9. What is a Supercomputer?
Ans: These are the most powerful computers in the world. They have huge processing speed and large storage
capacity.It is used for launching rockets and complex scientific calculations. Example- PARAM, TITAN, CRAY/
10. What is ENIAC?
Ans: Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer was the first general-purpose electronic computer. It consisted
of 18000 vacuum tubes.

CHAPTER 2- MORE ON WINDOWS 10

Study notes must be written in the month of May(Tentatively)
60%-70% of the questions of the Periodic Test and Mid-Term will be based on the study notes.
1. Write some features of Windows10.
Ans: i. It is easy to use, with the return of the Start menu which was missed in Windows 8.
ii. It introduces Cortana which helps to search anything on the system or the web.A built-in virtual assistant that
helps with web searches, setting reminders, and managing tasks.
iii. Snap Assist: Improved window snapping to easily arrange multiple windows on the screen.
2. Explain any five icons present at the desktop.
Ans: i. This PC- It gives a view of available drives and their contents stored on the computer.
ii. My files- The graphical images that give a quick access to the related application.
iii. Network- Shows available networks and network settings.
iv- Recycle Bin- Temporarily stores deleted files and folders. From here files can be restored or permanently
deleted.
v. Shortcut- This contains a direct link to a specific application, document, or a folder. It has a small jump arrow
on its lower left corner.
3. How can you add an app to the Start menu?
Ans: i. Click the Start button (Windows icon in the bottom-left corner).
ii. Find the app in the list of installed programs.​
iii. Right-click the app.​
iv. Click "Pin to Start".
4. What is the difference between icons and shortcuts?
Ans: Icons are graphical representations used in computer interfaces, while shortcuts are links that provide quick
access to other files, applications, or folders.
5. What are icons? Explain any two icons.
Ans: Icons are small graphical representations on a computer screen that stand for programs, files, or functions,
acting as quick access points.
i. This PC- It gives a view of available drives and their contents stored in the computer.
ii. My files- The graphical images that give a quick access to the related application.
6. What is Operating System? Give example
Ans: Operating system is a software that acts as an interface between the computer hardware and user. It manages
the resources of a computer system and performs many other tasks.
Example- Windows 10.
Application-based questions:
7. Sidharth is having trouble dealing with multiple opened windows while he is at work. Is there any way to
divide his screen into other desktop screen in Windows 10?
Ans: Yes, Sidharth can use Virtual Desktops in Windows 10 to manage multiple open windows more efficiently.

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8. Shikha wants to add some applications to the Start menu to quickly access them. Help her to do the
same.
Ans: i. Click the Start button (Windows icon in the bottom-left corner).
ii. Find the app in the list of installed programs.​
iii. Right-click the app.​
iv. Click "Pin to Start".
9. Geetika has some useless files creating a clutter on the desktop. She wants to clear the desktop screen
by removing the files. Which steps should she follow to remove the files?
Ans: Right-click on any selected file & choose "Delete" from the menu or press delete from keyboard.The files will
move to the Recycle Bin, not be permanently deleted.Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.​
Click "Empty Recycle Bin" to permanently delete the files and free up space.
Inside questions
10. What is the latest version of OS?
Ans: Windows 11
11. What is the first version of Windows operating system?
Ans: Windows 95. Because the first version of Windows, featuring a new user interface was developed in 1995.

CHAPTER 3- WORKING WITH TABLES IN MS WORD 2016

Study notes must be written in the month of June(Tentatively)
60%-70% of the questions of the Periodic Test and Mid-Term will be based on the study notes.
1. Write the steps to create a table by using Insert table dialog box.
Ans: i. Go to the "Insert" tab. Click on the "Table" button.​
ii. From the drop-down menu, select "Insert Table…".​
iii. In the Insert Table dialog box, do the following:
a. Enter the number of columns.
b. Enter the number of rows.
2. How will you insert a column in a table?
Ans: i. Go to the "Layout" tab under Table Tools (this appears when the table is selected).​
ii. Click either:a. "Insert Left" to add a column to the left of the selected column.​
b. "Insert Right" to add a column to the right.
3. How can you split a table?
Ans: i. Click the Layout tab.
ii. Click the Split Table button from the Merge group.
4. How can you merge table cells?
Ans: i. Select the cells that want to merge.
ii. Go to the "Layout" tab
iii. Click on "Merge Cells" in the toolbar.
5. How will you perform calculations in a table?
Ans: i. Enter the data in a table.
ii. Go to the "Layout" tab
iii. Click "Formula" in the Data group.
iv. In the Formula dialog box, by default formula like SUM already displayed
v. Click OK to insert the result into the cell.
Application-based questions:
6. Class teacher asked Reema to collect the information of all students of her class like their name, roll no,
father's name, mother's name, contact number,marks and create a table in Word to keep the record. Help her
by telling the easy way to create a table and enter data in it.
Ans: i. Go to the "Insert" tab. Click on the "Table" button.​
ii. From the drop-down menu, select "Insert Table…".​
iii. In the Insert Table dialog box, do the following:
a. Enter the number of columns.
b. Enter the number of rows.

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7. Class teacher asked Reema to insert new column in the table created by her with name "e-mail id" and
enter data for each student in that column. She has no idea how to insert a new column in a table. Help her
by telling the simplest way to do so.
Ans: i. Go to the "Layout" tab under Table Tools (this appears when the table is selected).​
ii. Click either:a. "Insert Left" to add a column to the left of the selected column.​
b. "Insert Right" to add a column to the right.
Inside questions
8. What is a table?
Ans: A table is a combination of rows and columns.
9. What is the smallest width of a column from a table?
Ans: 0.5
10. How will you select a cell in a table?
Ans: Triple-click inside the cell.

CHAPTER 4- MORE ON POWERPOINT 2016

Study notes must be written in the month of July(Tentatively)
60%-70% of the questions of the Periodic Test and Mid-Term will be based on the study notes.
1. Write down the steps for moving the text.
Ans: i. Select the Text:
Click and drag your mouse over the text that wants to move.
ii. Cut the Text:
Press Ctrl + X, or right-click the selected text and choose "Cut" from the menu.
iii. Paste the Text:​
Press Ctrl + V, or right-click and choose "Paste".
2. Explain alignment and its types.
Ans: Left Alignment- Text lines up on the left side of the text box.​
Center Alignment- Text is centered/middle horizontally in the text box.​
Right Alignment- Text lines up on the right side of the text box.​
Justify- Text is spaced so both left and right sides are even.
3. How can you create a bullet list?
Ans: i. In the Slide Pane, select the text to which we want to add bullets or numbers.
ii. Go to the “Home” tab on the ribbon.
iii. In the “Paragraph” group, click the Bullets button to apply the default bullet style or the Numbering button to
apply the default number style.​
4. What do you mean by undo and redo action?​
Ans: Undo is used to reverse your last action in a program like Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.
Example: If you delete a paragraph by mistake, clicking Undo will bring it back. Shortcut key: Ctrl + Z
Redo is used to reapply an action that was undone using Undo.
Example: If you undo a change, but then you change your mind, click Redo to bring it back.Shortcut key: Ctrl + Y
5. Explain the term Text Formatting.
Ans: Text formatting in PowerPoint means changing the appearance of text to make it more readable, attractive, or
to highlight important information in your slides.
Font Style
●​ Change the font type (e.g., Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman).
Font Size
●​ Increase or decrease the size of the text.
Bold, Italic, Underline
●​ Bold (Ctrl + B): Makes text darker for emphasis.
●​ Italic (Ctrl + I): Slants the text.​
Underline (Ctrl + U): Draws a line under the text.
Font Color
●​ Change the text color to highlight or match your slide design.
6. How can you create a numbered list in PowerPoint?
Ans: i. Go to the “Home” tab on the ribbon.
ii. In the “Paragraph” group, click the Bullets or Numbering button and select the desired numbered list.
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Application-based questions:
7. Amit wants to give a presentation without use of mouse or keyboard. Tell Amit how slides can be
advanced all by itself.
Ans: Transition timing feature.
8. Himnani is creating a presentation in which she wants to format the text by changing the text color. She
needs your help to find the correct way to do this task.
Ans: i. Select the text whose color she wants to change.​
(Click and drag over the text or click inside a text box to select all text.)
ii. Go to the "Home" tab on the ribbon.​
iii. In the Font group, click the small arrow next to the Font Color icon (usually a letter "A" with a color bar
underneath).​
iv. Choose a color from the theme colors or click "More Colors" to pick a custom one.​
v. The selected text will now appear in the new color.
Inside questions
9. What are the toggles?
Ans: The Bold, Italic, Underline, Text Shadow and Strikethrough buttons are toggles.
10. Write the shortcut key to select all the text in a text box.
Ans: Ctrl+A

CHAPTER 5- INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 2016

Study notes must be written in the month of August(Tentatively)
60%-70% of the questions of the Periodic Test and Mid-Term will be based on the study notes.
1. Define Microsoft Excel in a short note.
Ans: Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software developed by Microsoft that allows users to organize, format, and
calculate data using formulas and functions.
2. What are the features of Microsoft Excel?
Ans: i. Organize data in rows and columns across multiple sheets.
ii. Create visual representations of data such as bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts.
iii. Data can be searched quickly and, if required, replaced instantly.
3. Differentiate between a Workbook and a Worksheet.
Ans: A workbook is a file or a container that holds one or more worksheets, while a worksheet is a single
spreadsheet or grid of cells within the workbook where data is entered and manipulated.
4. How can you rename and remove a worksheet?
Ans: For Renaming
i. Right-click the sheet tab you want to rename (at the bottom of the Excel window).
ii. Click “Rename” from the context menu.
iii. Type the new name and press Enter.
For Removing
i. Right-click the sheet tab you want to delete and click “Delete” from the context menu.
5. What type of data can be inserted in Excel? Explain.
Ans: There are three types of data which can be entered in a Microsoft Excel worksheet
i. Text- It includes alphabets, numbers, spaces and special characters. By default it is left aligned in the cell.
ii. Numbers- It contains numbers from 0 to 9 and the special characters, like +,-,!,@,$. By default numbers are
right aligned in cell
iii. Formulae- Formulae are mathematical equations that perform values in our worksheet. Formulae begins with
an equal to(=) sign.
Application-based questions:
6. Tanvi wants to enter text in worksheet. Help her in doing so.
Ans: i. Open Excel and select or create a workbook.
ii. Click on a cell where you want to type (e.g., A1).
iii. Type the text using your keyboard (e.g., "Monthly Order").
Inside questions
7. What is a cell?
Ans: The intersection of a row and a column is called a cell.
8. What is the extension of the excel file?
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9. What is the shortcut key to move the cell pointer on the last used cell?
Ans: Ctrl +End
10. How will you move the cell pointer to the first cell of the top most row(A1)?
Ans: Ctrl + Home
CHAPTER 6- MORE IN POWERPOINT 2016
Study notes must be written in the month of September(Tentatively)
60%-70% of the questions of the Periodic Test and Mid-Term will be based on the study notes.
1. What is the purpose of adding a picture in a presentation? How can you add a picture from a computer
system in a slide?
Ans: A picture is used to convey the ideas in a better way.
i. Click on the "Insert" tab in the top menu.
ii. Click "Pictures" → Choose "This Device…".
iii. Browse your computer and select the image you want to insert.
iv. Click "Insert".
2. What is the method to insert a picture from the internet?
Ans: i. Click the "Insert" tab on the ribbon.
ii. Click "Pictures" → Choose "Online Pictures…".
iii. A dialog box will appear with a search bar.
iv. Type in your search term (e.g., "sunset") and press Enter.
v. Select the image you want and click "Insert".
3. What is a screenshot? How can you insert a screenshot in a slide?
Ans: It is the snapshot of the current screen.
i. Click on the "Insert" tab on the ribbon.
ii. Click "Screenshot" in the Images group.
4. Describe the method to add shapes in a slide.
Ans : i. Click on the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
ii. Click on "Shapes" in the Illustrations group.
iii. A drop-down menu will appear with various shape options like rectangles, circles, arrows, flowchart
symbols, etc.
iv. Click on the shape you want to insert. Then, click and drag on the slide to draw the shape.
5. What ís a textbox? Write down the steps to add text in slide.
Ans: Textbox is a placeholder which is used to add text in a slide.
i. Go to the "Insert" tab in the ribbon.
ii. Click "Text Box".
iii. Click anywhere on the slide where you want to add text.
iv. A text box appears—type your text inside it.
Application-based questions:
6. Aman wants to make her presentation attractive. What can he add in his presentation to make it look nice
and attractive?
Ans: He can add images, shapes to make his presentation look nice and attractive.
7. Lalit has created a presentation in PowerPoint 2016. He wants to add a Screen shot in one of the slides.
Where can he find the option to add screenshot in PowerPoint?
Ans: In the Insert tab, Images group, he gets the Screenshot option.
Inside questions
8. What is the shape?
Ans: A shape is a graphical representation of an object or its external boundary.
9. What is a PPT?
Ans: PowerPoint Presentation is a presentation software which is used to create professional presentations.
10. What is ShapeFormat?
Ans: At the time of drawing a shape this ShapeFormat tab appears in the ribbon, by clicking this we can change the
colour and style of the shape.

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