Computer science
Class : 6th
Term 2 revision of
1-1 marks, 3-3 marks and 4-4 marks questions

    Multiple choice questions (1-1 Marks)

    1. Computer is a/an ___________.

    a) Electronic machine       b) Mechanical machine  c) Magnetic machine   d)All of the above

    2. Computer can do ________________.

    a) Calculations   b) Accept data and instructions c) Storage           d) All of the above

    3. Computer performs its operations with high _____________.

    a) Speed         b) Accuracy            c) Quality            d) All of the above

    4. In banks, computer is used for.

    a)      Keeping the bank safe                   b) Keeping account records

    c) Keeping bank clean                                   d) none of these

    5. Time taken by computer to do a work can be measured in.

    a)      Minutes                              b) Hours         c) Milliseconds                  d) Days

    6. In education, A computer is used for.

    a)      Preparing Notes            b) Preparing results    c) Preparing Reports      d) All of these

    7. Which one of these is a limitation of Computer.

    a)      Speed                   b) Accuracy                        c) No IQ                              d) Diligence

    8. Which part of computer system accepts input from the user?

    a) Input unit                      b) output unit    c) control unit                  d) none of these

    9. Which is a part of CPU?

    a) Control unit    b) Memory unit               c) ALU                 d) All of these

    10. Which memory stores permanent data in computer system.

    a) Primary memory         b) RAM                c) Secondary memory  d) All of these

    11. Which is a most powerful type of computer?

    a) Mainframe computer   b) Mini computer      c) Micro computer                 d) Super computer

    12. Which part of computer system gives result as an output to the user?

    a) Memory                         b) Input unit                     c) Control unit                  d) Output unit

    13. Screen appeared after login of computer is called.

    a)      Start menu          b) Desktop                         c) Taskbar                          d) None of these

    14. All the deleted files go to.

    a) My computer      b) Network    c) Recycle bin       d) All of above

    15. Which part of window remains visible all the time when we use other applications.

    a) Recycle bin       b) Desktop        c) Taskbar                          d) none of these

    16. Which one is an example of Operating system:

    a)      Windows           b) Android            c) DOS                  d) All of these

    17. To open a file we can double click on.

    a) File itself                        b) shortcut of file             c) Both A and B                 d) None of these

    18. The _________ bar is present at the top of the paint window.

    a)      Title bar               b) Status bar                      c) Scroll bar                        d) Task bar

    19. ________ toolbar present in the title bar by default. Its position can be changed either to below or above the ribbon

    a)      Quick access bar               b) Status bar            c) Scroll bar                  d) All of these

    20. The first on the left of the Menu bar is the _____ button.

    a) Paint                b) Help                                c) Close                               d) Minimize

    21. Scroll bar is used to move the screen. It is of ____ types..

    a)      2          b) 3                c) 4             d) 5

    22. With the help of __________ option we can save a copy of picture with another.

    a)      Save as b) open                               c) New                                d) Exit

    22. The clipboard menu has three options: cut, copy and ________.

    a) Paste               b) Move               c) Close                               d) Zoom

    23. The top button, a diamond shape with a line through it is _________ .

     a) Paste              b) Cut                   c) Copy                               d) Crop

    24. The ____________ tool can be used to draw Pentagon.

    a) Triangle          b) Rectangle       c) Pentagon                       d) Hexagon

    25. The Eraser tool erase the part of a picture with the ____ button of the mouse.

     a) Left           b) Right                       c) Scroll                        d) None of the above

    26. Color-2 is used if we press with the  ________ button of the mouse pressed.

     a) Left               b) Right               c) Scroll             d) None of the above

    27. Computer is a combination of hardware and _______.

    a) Software                        b) Application                    c) Processor                       d) All of these

    28. Set of instructions is called _____.

    a) Software                        b) Hardware              c) Program                         d) Application

    29. Group of programs is called ______.

    a) Hardware                      b) Software                 c) Processor                       d) None of these

    30. Software is of _____ types.

    a) 2                  b) 3             c) 4                                      d) 5

    31. Computer cannot work without ______.

    a) Word                      b) Excel         c) Operating System                       d) PowerPoint

    32. ____ is used to click photos in computer.

    a) Headphone              b) Web camera                 c) Speakers                        d) None of these

    33. Bar Code Reader Consist of ________

    a) Sensor                         b) Light             c) Heat                      d) Magnetic

    33. _____ is a pointing device.

    a) Headphone           b) Keyboard               c) Mouse                     d) Web Camera

    34. ______ is used to add text and Picture in computer

    a) Printer                    b) Scanner                    c) Speakers             d) Mouse

    35. ________ keys are used to move cursor in all directions

    a) Arrow                   b) Special                         c) Function                  d) Numeric

    36. Monitor is soft and  is hard copy output device.

    a) Printer             b) Plotter             c) Both of these              d) None of these

    37. _______ is used to listen sound of computer.

    a) Printer                b) Speaker                   c) Microphone                d) Mouse

    38. ______ prints output on paper.

    a) Printer                   b) Keyboard         c) Mouse                                d) Speaker

    39. _________   printer prints by joining dots.

    a) Dot matrix                          b) Inkjet                     c) Laser                               d) None of these

    40. Monitors are of  _______ types

    a) 2                       b) 3                  c) 4                       d) 5

    41. Headphones are also called _______.

    a) Phone                    b) Earphone                       c) Both of these d) None of these

    Very short answer type questions(1-1Marks)

    1. Which tool is used to draw a square?

    Answer: Rectangle

    2. Which tool can be used to erase a part of picture?

    Answer: - Crop

    3. Which tool allows us for zoom-in-out-picture?

    Answer: - Zoom

    4. Which tool is used to free hand writing?

    Answer: - Pencil

    5. What tools can be used to write text in our drawings?

    Answer: - Text tool

    6: Which part of CPU connects the other parts like Processor, Hard Disk, Ram etc?

    Answer: Motherboard

    7: What we call a set of instructions given to a computer?

    Answer: Program

    8: Which part of computer cannot be touched but felt?

    Answer: Software

    9: What are two types of Software?

    Answer: System software and Application software

    10: Which type of software’s is expensive?

    Answer: System Software

    11: Which device is used to capture pictures in computer?

    Answer: Web Camera

    12: Which part of Paint window is used to move screen?

    Answer: Scroll Bar

    13: How many function keys are there on a keyboard?

    Answer: 12

    14: Which device is used to control video games?

    Answer: Joy Stick

    15: Which keys are used to move cursor?

    Answer: Arrow

    Write the Shortcut Keys for following(1-1Marks)

    1. To create a New file                      -              Ctrl+N
    2. To Open an existing file                -              Ctrl+O
    3. To Save a file                                   -              Ctrl+S
    4. To Print a file                                   -              Ctrl+P
    5. Undo                                                  -              Ctrl+Z
    6. Redo or Repeat                               -              Ctrl+Y

    Write full forms(1-1marks)

    1. ALU       -              Arithmetic logic unit
    2. CPU       -              Central processing unit
    3. LCD        -              Liquid crystal display
    4. RAM      -              Random access memory
    5. ROM      -              Read only memory
    6. CU          -              Control unit
    7. MU        -              Memory unit
    8. IPO        -              Input Processing output

    Short answer type questions(3-3marks)

    Question: 1. Write the names of the parts of the CPU?

    Answer: - The central processing unit of a computer system is divided into three parts: -

    1. Memory unit

    2. Control unit

    3. Arithmetic and logic unit

    Question: 2. What are the types of computer memory?

    Answer: - There are two types of computer memory: -

    1. Primary memory

    2. Secondary memory

    Question: 3. What are secondary storage devices?

    Answer: - Secondary storage devices store all the data that is not currently in the primary storage or main memory of the computer. This is the memory of the computer system, with which the CPU does not have direct contact. It is used to store data for a long time and the data stored in it is not destroyed even when the power goes out. It is also called non-volatile memory. It is not very expensive. It has a high storage capacity. It can be easily carried from one place to another.

    Question:4. What is the function of ALU?

    Answer:- This unit performs arithmetic and logical functions. ALU is also called the building block of the central processing unit of a computer system, because instructions are followed in this block. Most of the work in a digital computer is done on the basis of logic and involves many calculations to process. This part of the computer system is built inside the microprocessor.

    Question:5. What is a microcomputer?

    Answer:- These computers were so small that they could be easily kept on a desk. They are also called computers on a chip. These computers perform about 1 lakh calculations per second. These computers are used in small offices, schools, small businesses, and other areas of work.

    Question:6. What are the different types of computers?

    Answer:- Computers are of four types based on their speed, memory, processing power and storage capacity:-

    1. Microcomputer

    2. Minicomputer

    3. Mainframe computer

    4. Supercomputer

    Question 7: Write the names of any three window applications?

    Answer:- The names of the three window applications are as follows:-

    1. Notepad

    2. Wordpad

    3. Paint

    4. Calculator

    Question 8: Write the names of any three icons?

    Answer:- The names of the three icons are as follows:-

    1. My Computer

    2. Network

    3. Recycle Bin

    4. User Files

    Question 9: Write the names of the desktop components?

    Answer:- Names of the parts of the desktop:-

    1. Icons

    2. Shortcuts

    3. Wallpaper

    4. Taskbar

    Question 10: What is the desktop?

    Answer:- The first screen that appears after the login process is complete is called the desktop, it can also be called the primary controller of the computer. With the help of the desktop screen, any application or program can be run, or any other work can be done as per the requirement.

    Question:11. What is Paint?

    Answer:- MS Paint is a drawing tool, which is used to create or draw pictures. The file created in Paint is also called a bitmap file. The extension of the file saved in Paint is .bmp.

    Question:12. How is MS Paint started?

    Answer: The steps to start MS Paint are as follows:

    1. Click on the Start button.

    2. Click on All Programs.

    3. Click on Accessories option.

    4. Click on Paint option.

    Question:13. Write the names of the parts of the Paint window?

    Answer: The Paint window has several parts. The names of the main parts are as follows:

    1. Toolbar

    2. Quick Access Toolbar

    3. Tabs and Ribbon

    4. Scroll Bar

    5. Work Area or Drawing Area

    6. Status Bar

    7. Zoom Slider

    Question:14. What is Work Area?

    Answer: Work Area is also called Drawing Area. It is the empty space between the Paint which is used to create images. In other words, work areas are the places where beautiful and attractive drawings can be made.

    Question:15. Explain the use of save command?

    Answer: Using save command, we can save the picture or painting created in MS Paint. To save the picture created in MS Paint, use the save option from the file menu or use the shortcut key Ctrl+S.

    Question:16. How many types of scroll bars are there?

    Answer: Scroll bars are used to scroll the screen. They are of two types:

    1. Horizontal scroll bar

    2. Vertical scroll bar

    Question:17. Explain input devices?

    Answer: Input device is a hardware device that is used to input data, instructions, and information into the computer. If the CPU is the brain of the computer, then the input devices are the eyes and ears of the computer, which convey information to it.

    Question: 18. Write the names of any six input devices?

    Answer: The names of the six input devices are as follows:-

    1. Keyboard

    2. Mouse

    3. Scanner

    4. Track ball

    5. Joystick

    6. Web camera

    Question: 19. Write a note on Joystick?

    Answer: Joystick is an input device. Joystick has a base and a stick, which can be rotated in any direction. Due to its flexible movement, it has more control than the keyboard. It has a lever, which rotates in all directions and controls the direction of the pointer. Joystick is used to play video games. Joystick has more than one button which is called push button.

    Question: 20. What are output devices?

    Answer: An output device is a computer hardware device, which is used to present the result produced after data processing as hardcopy or softcopy. The result visible on the monitor is called softcopy and the result printed on paper through a printer is called hardcopy. These devices convert electronic information into human-readable information.

    Question: 21. What is a speaker?

    Answer: A speaker is an output device, which receives input audio from the sound card present in the computer and outputs the audio output in the form of sound waves as sound. Speaker is used to listen to sound from a computer or mobile, speakers are available in many shapes and sizes.

    Question: 22. Where is a projector used?

    Answer: A projector is an output device, which works to display any kind of image or video from a computer on a white screen or wall or any other object. A projector is used in offices, cinema halls, colleges and schools to play e-content. It is used to convey the presentation being presented through any image or video to every participant and to explain it.

    Question: 23. What are the types of printers?

    Answer: There are three types of printers:-

    1. Dot-matrix printer

    2. Inkjet printer

    3. Laser printer

    Question: 24. Write notes on a printer?

    Answer: A printer is a hard copy output device, it is used to print data and information received from a computer on a paper. They can print black and white as well as color documents. The speed of a printer is measured in characters per second, lines per minute, and pages per minute, and the quality of a printer is measured in dots per inch.

    Question: 25. Name any three output devices?

    Answer: Each output device has its own specific function, and some of the commonly used output devices are as follows:-

    1. Monitor

    2. Speaker

    3. Headphones

    4. Printer

    5. Plotter

    6. Projectors

    Long Answer Questions.(4-4 marks)

    Question 1: What are the features of a computer?

    Answer:- Each feature of a computer motivates us to use a computer, which are as follows:-

    1. Speed:- The main reason for using a computer is the speed of the computer. It completes even complex calculations in a very small fraction of a second. The speed of work done by a computer is measured in 1000th of a second, which is known as a millisecond.

    2. Accuracy:- Accuracy is also an important feature of a computer. The confidence that the result produced by a computer is correct indicates its accuracy.

    3. Reliability:- The assurance that the result produced by a computer is 100% correct and that we do not need to re-check this result indicates its reliability.

    4. Tirelessness:- The computer performs the first and last calculations with the same accuracy and speed. Computer does not get tired like human while working. No matter how long the computer works, it gives us correct and accurate results.

    5. Automation:- The computer does not need any kind of help while processing. Once the instructions are given, it continues to work automatically till the end and finally provides the result to the user.

    6. Storage:- The storage capacity of the computer is very high. Every computer has a hard disk device installed, which is capable of storing every type of data. In this, we can store characters, sounds, videos, programs, animations etc. in the form of data.

    Question 2: Explain any 5 application areas of the computer?

    Answer:- The fields of application of computer mean all those fields in which computer is used, which are as follows:-

    1. Education:- In the field of education, computer is used by students for preparing notes, drawing, making projects, studying through e-content, etc., and teachers use computer for preparing results, making time tables, making report cards, etc.

    2. Entertainment:- Computer is a great tool for entertainment. We can listen to songs through computer, watch movies, play games, enjoy unrealistic 3D effects, and also present new stories and funny scenes in the form of cartoons. This field of multimedia plays an important role in learning methods in sports.

    3. Sports:- Computer is used in the field of sports to increase the performance of players. To continue improving the player's performance, his daily record is stored in the computer. Using the virtual 3D station, games played on the field can be played for practice in a closed room.

    4. Hospital:- In the hospital, the patient's record is recorded in the computer. With this, the health care of the patient can be easily taken care of. The calculation of the patient's current medications and the effect of each medication on the patient's health can be easily kept. The computer is also used to perform complex tests in the laboratory.

    5. Bank:- A bank is a place where most of the work in the bank is related to depositing and withdrawing money from the account. Every such work is related to data processing, and a computer is required to do such processing correctly. This makes the management of all the accounts very easy and efficient.

    Question 3: What are the limitations of the computer?

    Answer:- A computer is capable of doing most of the work, but being a machine, it is unable to do many other things. Such tasks are called the limitations of computers, which are as follows:-

    1. A computer cannot take any decision on its own.

    2. A computer cannot correct any wrong instruction.

    3. A computer cannot do any work without the instructions of the user.

    4. A computer does not have emotions and understanding.

    5. It does not have any knowledge and experience like a human.

    Question 4: What is meant by portable computing devices? Explain any three such devices?

    Answer:- All those devices that process data and which can be easily carried from one place to another are called portable computing devices, which are as follows:-

    1. Smart phone:- A smart phone is a portable device, which is used to make calls and process data digitally. Smart phones provide us with the facility of cameras and more data storage. Smart phones are used for education, business, and entertainment and playing games.

    2. Tablet Computer:- A tablet computer is a thin and portable computer. It runs on a battery and has a touch screen that helps in using it. In a tablet, we can write without a keyboard.

    3. Palmtop Computer:- A palmtop computer is a computer that can be easily operated by keeping it in the palm of your hand. This type of computer has a small screen and a keyboard. It is not very popular due to its limited uses.

    Question 5: Tell us about the use of computers?

    Answer:- Computers are used for the following tasks:-

    1. Computers are used to perform mathematical calculations.

    2. We can play games using computers.

    3. We can use computers to draw.

    4. We can listen to songs and watch movies using computers.

    5. We can use computers to prepare and print books and newspapers.

    6. We can reserve tickets for trains, buses and planes with the help of computers.

    7. We can check the timetable of trains, buses and planes with the help of computers.

    8. We can check the weather of any place before going to that place with the help of computers.

    9. We can prepare students' results, time-tables and reports with the help of computers.

    10. In the computer, we can also save important data for future.

    Question: 6. what is the difference between application software and system software?

    Answer: System Software and Application Software are:-

    1. System software is necessary to run the computer, without it the computer cannot work, whereas Application software is not necessary to run the computer, without it the computer can work.

    2. System software is complex to create and requires experience to create it, whereas Application software is simple to create and can be created by a person with less experience.

    3. System software is more expensive, whereas Application software is less expensive.

    4. System software directly interacts with the hardware and depends on the operating system, whereas Application software does not directly interact with the hardware and depends on the system software.

    5. Examples of system software: Windows, Linux etc, whereas Examples of application software: Paint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.