BEST PRIMARY SCHOOL

SEMESTER-1 (2015-16)
SUBJECT- COMPUTER
Std -5
COURSE: CHAPTER 1, 2, 3, 4
PAPER STYLE:
MARKS
Q-1. MCQ
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Q-2. FILL IN THE BLANKS.
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Q-3. TRUE AND FALSE.
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Q-4. ANSWER IN SHORT. (ANY 4) 08
Q-5. ANSWER IN DETAIL.(ANY 2) 06
ASSIGNMENT:
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Abacus was the first calculating device.

Blaise Pascal invented the first mechanical calculator-Pascaline.
Tianhe-2 is the worlds fastest Super computer.
The first general purpose electronic computer was ENIAC.
Analytical engine was invented in 1833.
Software is of two types: System and Application.
Operating system controls the overall activity of a computer.
An operating system manages all input and output devices.
Utility programs perform specific tasks, usually related to managing a computer, its devices or its
programs.
The presentation software is used to present an idea and concept.
MSWindows is an Operating System.
To customize the desktop, right-click on the blank area and select the Personalize option.
A folder is like a container in which we can store similar types of files.
Application Icons are the graphical images that give a quick access to the related applications.
Windows Explorer gives a complete view of the available drives and their contents.
We can restore deleted files from the Recycle Bin.
Subscript option places the selected text slightly below the lines of normal printed text.
The shortcut key to replace text is Ctrl + H.
To copy formatting to multiple text, double-click the Format Painter button and apply the effect.
Column breaks option is present on the Page Layout tab.
Format Painter is a toggle button.
The default tab stops are set at every 0.5 inch.

WRITE TRUE OR FALSE.

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A computer cannot store a large amount of data. FALSE

Charles Babbage invented the Difference engine in 1822. TRUE
The first generation computers used transistors. FALSE
Mark 1 was invented by J. Presper Eckert. FALSE
George boole designed the Boolean logic. TRUE
Word processing software helps us in maintaining a document in a presentable manner. TRUE
Backup is a process of shrinking files on a disk. FALSE
DTP software helps to arrange and store a large amount of information in an organized way. FALSE
A Spreadsheet software helps us to perform calculations and analyze data in an effective manner. TRUE
Multimedia software helps in storing a lage amount of information. FALSE
The first edition of Windows operating system was introduced in 1998. FALSE
Microsoft Windows 7 is the latest version of Windows. FALSE
You can restore the deleted files from the Computer icon. FALSE
Recycle Bin is a folder that holds the deleted objects. TRUE
Shift + Del key combination deletes a file/folder permanently. TRUE
By default, the top margin is set at 1.25 inch. FALSE
Format painter tool is used to copy the formatting effects of text to another selection. TRUE
Tab key is used to move the cursor at certain spaces in a document. TRUE

19. You can set tabs by clicking on the horizontal ruler. TRUE
20. The Replace button replaces all the searched text with new text, at once. FALSE
21. The Superscript format places the text slightly below the line of normal printed text. FALSE
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The era of first generation computers was ___________.

a. 1920-1936
b. 1940-1956
c. 1950-1958
__________ invented a machine called Tabulating machine.
a. Howard Aiken b. Von Neumann
c. Herman Hollerith
___________ are used in homes, schools, shops, offices, banks, etc.
a. Micro computers
b. Mini computers
c. Super computers
___________ technology was used in second generation of computers.
a. Vacuum tubes b. Transistors
c. Integrated circuits
____________ language was used in first generation of computers.
a. Cobol
b. Machine
c. RDBMS
A ____________ helps us to create documents such as letters and reports.
a. DBMS
b. Word Processor
c. Spreadsheet programs
____________ software helps us to arrange and store a large amount of data in an organized way.
a. Word Processor b. Spreadsheet
c. Database
A ____________ program helps you to perform calculations and analyse data in a better way.
a. Spreadsheet
b. Word Processor
c. DTP
____________ software helps us to create and display slides on a computer for business and
educational purposes.
a. Spreadsheet
b. Graphics
c. Presentation
Name the application that provides detailed information about file, folder and drives.
a. Application Icon
b. Gadgets
c. Windows Explorer
Which pane in Windows Explorer closely resembles a tree with all its branches?
a. Left pane
b. Right pane
c. Slide pane
Which symbol in Windows Explorer indicates that there are additional sub-folders in the folder?
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Which icon allows you to access the shared files or drives on different computers in a Network
environment?
a. Application Icon
b. Shortcut Icon
c. Network Icon
__________ option is used to search any particular word or phrase in a document.
a. Find
b. Search
c. Replace
________ option divides a document in two or more columns.
a. Tab
b. Columns
c. Header
The selected text can be shifted inch away from the left margin using _______ button.
a. Decrease indent b. Increase indent
c. Spacing
To move a paragraph or line to a specific number of places, ________ features is used.
a. Format Painter b. Indenting
c. Inserting
Which calculating device is still in use today?
a. Pascaline
b. Abacus
c. Difference Engine
The first adding machine was developed by __________
a. William Aughter
b.Blaise Pascal
c. Ada lovelace
__________ invented the Difference Engine.
a. Blaise Pascal b.George Boole
c. Charles Babbage
Analytical Engine was developed in ______
a. 1842
b. 1822
c. 1833
Which computers are battery operated and can be carried in briefcase?
a. Laptop
b. Desktop
c. Minicomputer
Fourth generation computers use ______ as input device.
a. Magnetic disk b. Mouse, Keyboard
c. Punched cards
__________ was the first commercial electronic computer.
a. ENIAC
b. Mark I
c. UNIVAC
_________ were used as storage device in the 3rd generation of computers.
a. Magnetic Tape
b. Punched cards
c. Magnetic Disks
Which device was developed by Charles Babbage?
a. Difference Engine
b. Napiers Bones
c. Mark I
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A set of instructions is called ______
a. Hardware
b. Software
c. Output
Which software is used for drawing?
a. MSDOS
b. Wordpad
c. MS Paint
Lotus 123 is an example of _______
a. Word Processing Software
b. Electronic Spreadsheet
c.Desktop Publishing
Software
Which software is used for calculation purpose?
a. MS Excel
b. MS Paint
c. Coreldraw
Which kind of software is used to create images such as chart, graphs, photographs, logos,
cartoons?
a. Utility program b. Word Processing Software c. Graphics Software.
Which of these is not an operating system program?
a. Windows
b. Pagemaker c. MS-DOS.
MS DOS stands for _______________.
a. Macrosoft Disk Operating System
b. Microsoft disk operating system
c. Microsoft data operating system
DBMS stands for _________________
a. Data bound management system.
b. Database multiple system
c. Database management system.
The first edition of Windows was introduced in ______
a. 1991
b. 1995
c. 1998
Windows was developed by ______
a. Microsoft
b.Ubuntu
c. IBM
______ is an application that provides detailed information about files, folders and drives.
a. Desktop
b. Windows Explorer c. Taskbar
_____ contains all the deleted files, folders and programs.
a. Windows Explorer
b. Computer
Icon c. Recycle bin
To customize our desktop we need to select _____ option from context menu.
a. Personalize
b. New c. Refresh
Windows contains mini programs called______
a. Apps
b. Shortcuts
c. Gadgets
Which of these is not a Gadget?
a. Tuxpaint
b. Clock
c. Calendar
In Windows 7 _____ takes you right to the documents, pictures, songs or websites you use every
day.
a. Aeropeek
b. Jumplists
c. Desktop
Microsoft company was founded by _____
a. Bill Gates
b. Vinod Dham c. Bill Kendrick
Microsoft word is a ________ type of software.
a. Electronic Spreadsheet
b. Word Processor
c. Desktop Publishing Software
_______ tool is used to copy the formatting effects of a piece of text to another selection.
a. Copy format
b. Same effect
c. Format Painter
_______ option places the selected text slightly below the line & smaller than the rest of the text.
a. Superscript
b. Subscript
c. Strike through
_______ option places the text slightly above the line but smaller than the rest of the text.
a. Superscript
b. Subscript
c. Strike through
______ button helps to search for a particular word or phrase in current document.
a. Search
b. Replace
c. Find
In paper orientation, _______ displays the page in a vertical order.
a. Portrait
b. Standing
c. Landscape
________ is used to place some information on top and at the bottom of every page.
a. Top and Bottomb. Up and Down
c. Header and Footer
_______ button replaces all the searched text with the new text at once.
a. Find
b. Replace
c. Replace all
Header and Footer are not displayed in _________
a. Normal View b. Print Preview
c. Print Layout View

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Who invented the mechanical digital calculator?

Howard Aiken invented the mechanical digital calculator.
Who is considered as the father of computers?
Charles Babbage, a British Mathematician, is considered as the father of computers.
Which was the first electronic digital computer and who invented it?
The first electronic digital computer was ENIAC(Electronic Numeric Integrator and Calculator). It was
invented by John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckart.
Which technology was used in the first generation of computers?
Vacuum tube was used in the first generation of computers.
Name the types of Micro computers. Explain any one.
Micro computers are divided into three types. They are 1) Desktop computers 2)Laptop computers
3)Handheld computers.
What is software? Name its types.
Software is the collection of programs that are stored and run on computer hardware and help users to
work on the computer. Software is of two types : 1)System software 2)Application software
What is the function of Word Processing software?
A Word Processing software helps us to create professional looking documents quickly and efficiently.
It provides many features to change the text in a desired manner.
What is the use of Multimedia software?
Multimedia software is used to create video, animation, sound, graphics and text with a high degree of
interaction. Example: Games software, Windows Media Player, etc.
What is Windows Explorer?
Windows Explorer is an application that provides detailed information about files, folders and drives.
You can use it to see how your files are organized and can copy, move, rename and search for files and
folders.
What are Gadgets?
Windows contains mini programs called Gadgets, which offer information at a glance and provide easy
access to frequently used tools. Windows 7 Gadgets are Calendar, Clock, CPU meter, Currency,
Weather, Slide Show, Picture Puzzle, etc.
Why do we use Header and Footer option?
Header and Footer is used to place important information on top and at the bottom of every page
respectively where we can include the title, chapters heading, date, page number, authors name etc. in
this section.
What do you understand by indenting text?
Indenting feature is used to move the complete paragraph or the first line to a specific number of places
from the left or right margin. Indenting basically draws the readers attention.
What are the default settings of Left and Right margins?
The default settings of Left and Right margins are 1 for both.
What do you understand with Print Preview option?
Print Preview option allows us to preview a document before sending it to print. You can visualize how
the document will look like.

WRITE LONG ANSWERS.

1. Write any three features of fourth generation computers.
A. 1. The fourth generation of computers used Microprocessors.
2. It used keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc. for data input operation.
3. It used Monitor, Printers, etc. for data output operation.
2. What is an operating system? Briefly explain its any two functions.
A. An operating system controls the overall activities of a computer. It acts as a link between the user and
the hardware and enables them to work together.
Its two main functions are.
1) Device management: It controls the working of all input and output devices.
2) Memory management: It assigns memory to various programs whenever required. It also frees
memory when it is not in use.
3. What is Utility software?
A. Utility programs perform specific tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices or its
programs. These programs assist in the smooth functioning of the computer system and help computer
to perform better.
4. Mention any four features of Windows 7 that have made it so popular.
A. 1. Faster, more reliable and secure.
2. Better Memory Management.

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3. Jump Lists takes you right to the documents, pictures, songs and websites you use every day.
4. Windows Taskbar with better thumbnail, easier to see icons and pinned them as desired by the user.
How will you copy a file from C: drive to D: drive?
Steps to copy a file from C: drive to D: drive are:
1. Double click on Computer icon on the desktop to open it.
2. Double click on C: drive icon to view files in it.
3. Select the file by clicking on left mouse button on it .
4. Click on Organize button and select the Copy option from it.
5. Double click on D: drive icon to open it.
6. Click on the Paste option from the Organize button.
Explain the method to bring back any file from the Recycle Bin.
To bring back any file from the Recycle Bin is called restoring the file.
Steps to restore a file from Recycle Bin are:
1. Open the Recycle Bin folder.
2. Right-click on a file and select Restore option.
3. The file name is disappeared from the Recycle Bin window and gets restored to its original place.
How can we change the colour scheme of desktop?
Steps to change the colour scheme of desktop are:
1. Right click on the blank area of desktop and select the Personalize option.
2. Click on the Window Colour option located at the bottom of the dialog box. Select any colour to
change the window borders, Start menu and taskbar.
3. Click on Save button to reflect the changes.
What do you understand by Subscript? How will you apply it on the text?
The Subscript option places the selected text slightly below the line of normal printed text and makes it
appear smaller than the rest of the text. Steps to apply Subscript to the text are: For example M2
1. Type M2 and select 2.
2. Click on Font option in Home tab.
3. Click on the Subscript check box under Effects section. Click on Ok.
How will you copy the formatting to another selection?
Steps to copy the formatting to another selection are:
1. Select the text with the formatting you want to copy.
2. Click on the Format Painter button in the Clipboard group on the Home tab.
3. The pointer changes into brush shape. Apply the copied format by selecting the text and clicking on
it.