Computer - 1

1. Introduction to Computers

EXERCISE
1. Tick () the correct option:
Ans:
a. Which of the following options is a machine?
(i) flower
(ii) bike [ ]
(iii) ball

b. Which of the following makes our work easy?

(i) computer [  ]
(ii) cat
(iii) flower

c. Which of the following does not help you save time?

(i) car
(ii) toffee [ ]
(iii) aeroplane

2. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. I can see a computer. : [T]
b. I cannot touch a computer. : [T]
c. I can lift a computer. : [T]

3. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. Computer is a machine.
b. Machines make our work easy.
c. Machines are man-made things.
d. A computer works very fast.
e. A computer works on electricity.

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. To watch cartoons (iv) Television
b. To cook food (v) Gas Stove
 c. To listen songs (i) Music player
d. To talk with others (iii) Mobile phone
e. To wash clothes (ii) Washing machine

5. Write the names of any five man-made things:

Ans:
a. Frock
b. Ice-cream
c. Cake
d. Shirt
e. Car

6. Answer the following questions:

a. Name any two machines that you see everyday.
Ans:
Two machines that we see every day are:
i) Motorcycle
ii) Car

b. Name any two machines which run on electricity.

Ans:
Two machines which run on electricity are:
i) Computer
ii) Television

c. Name any three machines which run on fuel.

Ans:
Three machines which run on fuel are:
i) Bike
ii) Car
iii) Aeroplane

d. Write any two features of a machine.

Ans:
Two features of a machine are:
i) A machine helps us do our work easily.
ii) A machine saves our time.

Activity Time
A. Join and colour yourself.
B. Look at the pictures given below. These are machines. Identify them
and write their names:
Ans:
1. Television
2. Scissors
3. Sharpener
4. Music System
5. Computer
6. See-saw
7. Table Trolley
8. Washing Machine

2. Computer and Its Uses

EXERCISE
1. Tick () the correct option:
Ans:
a. A computer can be used to make ……………………. .
(i) food
(ii) pictures [ ]
(iii) cake

b. A computer is used to send ……………………. .

(i) gift
(ii) present
(iii) e-mail [ ]

c. Computers are used in ……………………. .

(i) playgrounds
(ii) parks
(iii) hospitals [ ]

2. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. A teacher teaches us about a computer in school.
b. People in offices work on the computer.
c. A pilot in an aeroplane uses a computer.
d. Computers are used in hospitals.
3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. You cannot send letters on a computer. : [T]
b. You cannot play different types of games
on a computer. : [F]
c. We can play music on a computer. : [T]
d. We can solve sums using a computer. : [T]
e. We cannot play music on a computer. : [F]

4. Name the place where we use a computer for the following purposes:
Ans:
a. To book tickets. : Railway Station
b. To keep record of patients. : Hospital
c. To play games. : Home
d. To withdraw money. : Bank, ATM
e. To make timetable for students. : School

5. Answer the following questions:

a. Write any three uses of a computer.
Ans:
Three uses of a computer are:
i) We can send and receive e-mails.
ii) Employees work in offices and hospitals.
iii) We can use computer for personal work at home.

b. Name any two places where computers are used.

Ans:
Two places where computers are used are:
i) Banks
ii) Hospitals

c. Why are computers used in shops and malls?

Ans:
i) A shopkeeper prepares list of items and also makes bills..
ii) Employees in Malls also keep record of items and also
makes invoices.

d. Write one thing that we can check on a computer.

Ans:
 i) We can check on a computer any kind of information on
any subject.

6. Take out the places where computers are used. Circle them properly.
Ans:
1. Airport
2. Office
3. Shop
4. Home
5. Hospital

Activity Time
Tick () which you can do on a computer:
Ans:
1. I can write. : [ ]
2. I can play games. : [ ]
3. I can sing a song. : [ X]
4. I can swim. : [ X]
5. I can listen music. : [ ]
6. I can swing. : [ X]

3. Computer –
A Wonder Machine

EXERCISE
1. Tick () the correct option:
Ans:
a. A computer is a ……………………. Machine.
(i) rest
(ii) useful [ ]
(iii) busy

b. Machines are made by ……………………. .

(i) God
(ii) man [ ]
(iii) nature

c. A television is a machine. It needs ……………………. to work.

(i) fuel
(ii) electricity [  ]
 (iii) water

2. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. A computer plays music for you. : [T]
b. A computer does not help us. : [F]
c. A computer can take decisions. : [T]
d. A computer solves sums for you. : [T]

3. Given below are pictures at some machines and their names. Match
them correctly:
Ans:
a. Picture 1st : Fan
b. Picture 2nd : Television
c. Picture 3rd : Aeroplane
d. Picture 4th : Scooter
e. Picture 5th : Bicycle
f. Picture 6th : Cloc

4. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. A computer is a man-made thing.
b. A aeroplane is a man-made complex machine.
c. We use a washing machine to wash our clothes.
d. Computer is a very useful machine.
e. We use a mixer to grind things.

5. Un-scramble the following:

Ans:
a. MACHINE
b. WASHING
c. TRAIN
d. COMPUTER

6. Answer the following questions:

a. Name any two machines which run on electricity.
Ans:
Two machines which run on electricity are:
i) Computer
ii) Television
 b. Name any two machines that work with muscular power.
Ans:
Two machines that work with muscular power are:
i) Bicycle
ii) Sewing Machine

c. Tell any two common features of machines.

Ans:
Two common features of machines are:
i) Machines make our work easier and comfortable.
ii) Machines save our time and complete work quicly.

d. Does a computer remember lots of things?

Ans:
Yes. A computer remembers lots of things. A computer does
not forget at all.

7. Correct the underlined words in the following sentences.

a. A machine is a God made thing.
Ans:
A machine is a man-made thing.

b. We use washing machine to colour our clothes.

Ans:
We use washing machine to wash our clothes.

c. We watch books on television.

Ans:
We watch news on television.

d. We can keep a desktop on our lap.

Ans:
We can keep a laptop on our lap.
Activity Time
Colour yourself.

4. Parts of the Computer

EXERCISE
1. Tick () the correct option:
 Ans:
a. Which of these do you use for typing?
(i) Keyboard [  ]
(ii) Mouse
(iii) CPU

b. Which helps you to draw pictures?

(i) Mouse [ ]
(ii) Keyboard
(iii) CPU

c. Which of these is kept on a mouse pad?

(i) Keyboard
(ii) Speakers
(iii) Mouse [ ]

2. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. A computer has four main parts.
b. A keyboard contains many keys.
c. A Monitor is like a television screen.
d. CPU is known as the Brain of a computer.
e. CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. We can type anything with the help of a
keyboard. : [T]
b. A monitor is unable to show what we do
on a computer. : [F]
c. CPU stands for Central Power Unit. : [F]
d. A keyboard has only a few buttons on it. : [F]
e. We can draw pictures with the help of a
mouse. : [T]

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. Monitor (iii) T.V. screen
b. Mouse (i) Pointing Device
 c. Keyboard (iv) Typewriter
d. CPU (ii) Brain of computer

5. Rearrange the letters to get the names of main parts of a computer:

Ans:
a. KEYBOARD
b. CPU
c. MONITOR
d. MOUSE

6. Answer the following questions:

a. What is a monitor used for?
Ans:
A monitor is used for the following:
1. It looks like a television screen.
2. It shows the work we do on a computer.
3. It also shows movies and cartoons.

b. What does CPU stand for?

Ans:
CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. It is called the brain of
the computer. It resides in the CPU box.

c. What looks like T.V. Screen?

Ans:
A Monitor looks like T.V. Screen.

d. How many parts does computer have?

Ans:
A computer can have many parts. The main parts of a
computer are:
1. Monitor
2. Mouse
3. Keyboard
4. CPU

e. What is called the brain of computer?

Ans:
CPU is called the brain of the computer. CPU stands for
Central Processing Unit. It resides in the CPU box.
 f. Can you watch movies on a computer?
Ans:
Yes, we can watch movies on a computer.

g. What is monitor used for?

Ans:
A monitor is used for the following:
1. It looks like a television screen.
2. It shows the work we do on a computer.
3. It also shows movies and cartoons.
Activity Time
Watch the picture and tell who I am?
Ans:
a) I am just like a television screen.
I show movies, pictures and texts.
I am Monitor.

b) I am made of several small buttons.

I am used to type letters, numbers and words.
I am Keyboard.

5. Kinds of
Computer

EXERCISE
1. Tick () the correct option:
Ans:
a. ……………………. use the personal computers.
(i) individuals [  ]
(ii) public
(iii) employers

b. Which computer is placed on a table particularly?

(i) Palmtop
(ii) Laptop
(iii) Desktop [ ]

c. While travelling, ……………………. computer can be used.

(i) laptop [ ]
 (ii) desktop
(iii) none of them.

2. Fill in the blanks with the help of given words:

Ans:
a. A personal computer is general purpose computer.
b. Desktop computer is used in a single location constantly.
c. Laptop is handy and light.
d. Palmtop is a small computer that fits in your palm.
e. Tablet has a touch screen .

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. Desktop computer is a one piece
computer. : [F]
b. Palmtop computer is a big
computer. : [F]
c. Desktop computer is difficult to
carry. : [T]

4. Answer the following questions:

a. What is a tablet computer?
Ans:
A Tablet computer is a small computer that is easy to carry with
a large touch screen and without a physical keyboard. A Tablet
computer is a one-piece mobile computer.

b. What is a palmtop computer?

Ans:
A Palmtop computer is a small computer that fits in our palm.
It has a small screen and compressed keyboard. It is so small
that one can easily carry it in one’s hand.

c. What is a desktop computer?

Ans:
A Desktop computer is widely popular for daily use in the
offices and houses. It is kept on a table. We can work on a
Desktop computer sitting in front of it. It is difficult to carry.
Therefore, it is used in a single location constantly.
 d. What is a laptop computer?
Ans:
A Laptop computer is a battery or AC-powered personal
computer. It can be easily carried to different places. It is very
handy and light.

e. Which computer is a one-piece mobile computer?

Ans:
A Tablet computer is a one-piece mobile computer. It has a
touch screen.

f. What kinds of computers are in your school?

Ans:
We have mostly Desktop and Laptop computers in our school.

g. Name the types of computers that you can easily carry in your hand.
Ans:
The types of computers that we can easily carry in our hand are:
1. Tablet computer
2. Palmtop computer
Activity Time
Pictures of different types of computers are given below. Identify them and
write their name.
Ans:
1. Tablet computer
2. Desktop computer
3. Laptop computer
4. Palmtop computer

6. MS-Paint:
The Colouring Task

EXERCISE
1. Tick () the correct option:
Ans:
a. ……………………. tool is used to draw lines.
(i) Eraser
(ii) Fill with color
(iii) Line tool [ ]
 b. ……………………. tool is used to draw square.
(i) Rectangle [  ]
(ii) Line
(iii) Oval

c. Which tool is used to erase drawing?

(i) Oval
(ii) Eraser [ ]
(iii) Line

2. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. Shapes group contains different ready-made shapes.
b. This tool works like our normal Eraser.
c. You can choose colours from Colors Group.
d. You can draw in drawing area.

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. Pencil Tool is used to make free hand drawing. : [T]
b. Brushes Tool is used to draw thick lines. : [F]
c. MS-Paint is calculating software. : [F]
d. Title Bar shows the name of the file. : [T]
e. Status Bar contains tools and colours. : [F]

4. Answer the following questions:

a. In which group do you find Fill with color?
Ans:
In Color Group, we find Fill with color.

b. Which shape is used to draw a circle?

Ans:
Oval shape is used to draw a circle.

c. What is the use of Eraser Tool?

Ans:
Eraser Tool is used for erasing our drawing or a part of a
picture. It works like our normal eraser. We use Eraser Tool
by:
1. Click on Home Tab.
 2. Click on the Eraser in Tools group.
3. Click and drag on the part of the drawing we want to
erase.
4. Press the left mouse button and move pointer wherever
we want to erase.

d. Write any three groups you find on the Home Tab?

Ans:
Three groups you find on the Home Tab are:
1. Tools Group
2. Shapes Group
3. Colors Group
Activity Time
A. Search the names of given shapes and tools in the following grid:
Ans:
1. PENCIL
2. RECTANGLE
3. ERASER
4. OVAL
5. LINE

B. Do it yourself.

C. Write the names of the tools:

Ans:
1. Pencil
2. Oval
3. Line
4. Eraser
7. The Keyboard

EXERCISE
1. Tick () the correct option:
Ans:
a. ……………………. keys are used to type letters.
(i) Delete
(ii) Alphabet [  ]
(iii) Backspace

b. ……………………. key is used to remove words.

 (i) Spacebar
(ii) Backspace [  ]
(iii) Enter

c. ……………………. key is used to type capital letters.

(i) Caps Lock [  ]
(ii) Enter
(iii) Spacebar

2. Fill in the blanks with the help of given words:

Ans:
a. We need a keyboard to write on the computer.
b. The keys are manly of three types.
c. We use the delete and backspace keys to erase our mistakes.
d. Delete key removes letters from the right side of the cursor.

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. There are two enter keys on a keyboard. : [T]
b. A keyboard has two set of number keys. : [F]
c. Enter key is the longest key of a keyboard. : [F]
d. Backspace key works like an eraser. : [T]
e. Alphabet keys are used to type numbers. : [F]

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. Type letters (ii) Letter keys
b. Type numbers (iii) Number keys
c. Erase a letter from the right. (i) Delete key
d. Give space between two words. (v) Spacebar key
e. Move to the next line. (iv) Enter keys

5. Answer the following questions:

a. Which key takes the cursor to next line?
Ans:
Enter key takes the cursor to next line.

b. What do you type using number keys?

Ans:
 By using number keys, we type numbers. Number keys are
placed at two places on the keyboard.

c. What is the use of Caps Lock key?

Ans:
The use of Caps Lock key is as follows:
1. When light on keyboard is ‘ON’, we can write in capital
letters.
2. We press Caps Lock key again and it makes the Caps
Lock key ‘OFF’. Now we can type small letters.

d. What is the use of Spacebar key?

Ans:
The use of Spacebar key is that it gives space between the
words and sentences.

e. What are Alphabet keys?

Ans:
Alphabet keys show letters from A to Z. These keys help us in
typing words and sentences. Alphabet keys are 26 in number.

f. What is the function of Enter key?

Ans:
Enter key is used to move the cursor to the next line on the
monitor. It is also called the Return Key.

g. Differentiate between Backspace key and Delete key.

Ans:
Difference between Backspace key and Delete key is as
follows:
Backspace Key : It removes letters from the left side of
the cursor.
Delete key : It removes letters from the right side
of the cursor.
Activity Time
A. Do it yourself.

B. Label the different parts of a keyboard:

Ans:
1. Alphabet Keys
 2. Number Keys
3. Spacebar Key
4. Enter Key

8. The Mouse

EXERCISE
1. Tick () the correct option:
Ans:
a. What type of device is a mouse?
(i) Typing
(ii) Mobile
(iii) Pointing [ ]

b. Moving an object from one place to another is called

……………………. .
(i) Dropping [  ]
(ii) Dragging
(iii) Clicking

c. Pressing and releasing the left mouse button quickly is called

……………………. .
(i) Clicking [ ]
(ii) Selecting
(iii) Moving

2. Fill in the blanks with the help of given words:

Ans:
a. Mouse is used for pointing.
b. There are three buttons on the mouse.
c. A mouse is a pointing part of a computer.
d. The mouse is moved on the mousepad.
e. Pressing and Releasing the left mouse button is called clicking.

3. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. Mouse is used for giving both input and
output. : [F]
b. We can select any object on the screen by
bringing the mouse pointer on it and
 clicking. : [T]
c. Mouse pad should be used with the
mouse. : [T]
d. We should learn to hold the mouse
properly. : [T]
e. Mouse pad helps to keep away dust. : [T]

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. A mouse is used to draw (iii) pictures
b. A small arrow moving on the screen (iv) mouse pointer
c. Keep your index finger (i) on the left button.
d. Keep your middle finger (ii) on the right button.

5. Write the meaning of the following:

Ans:
a. Double-click : When we double click the mouse, it makes
two sharp CLICK sounds. When we click
the left mouse button twice quickly, this
action is called Double-clicking. It is used
to open or execute a file, folder or software
program.
b. Single-click : Pressing the left mouse button once is called
Single click. We normally use the single-
click action of the mouse to select an object
on the screen.
c. Clicking : When we press and release the left mouse
button quickly, it is called Clicking. We
normally use the single-click action of the
mouse to select an object on the screen.

6. Answer the following questions:

a. What is a mouse?
Ans:
A Mouse is a small rodent that has a pointed snout relatively
large ears and eyes and a long tail. Mouse is used move the
cursor on a computer screen. Mouse is pointer device. When
mouse is moved on mouse pad, the mouse pointer also moves
 on the computer screen in the same direction. Mouse is an
input device.

b. What is dragging?
Ans:
Dragging means to hold down the mouse button and move the
mouse. This action is also called ‘Drag and Drop’ because we
can use it to drag an object from one place and drop it to
another place on the screen. To move an item, we do the
following:
1. Click the left mouse button on the item.
2. Keep it pressed and move the mouse.
3. Release the button to put the item.

c. What is right-clicking?
Ans:
Sometimes, we click right mouse button. This is called Right-
clicking.

Activity Time
A. Join the dots to colour it suitably. Label the buttons against the shown
lines:
Ans:
1. Right button
2. Center button
3. Left button

Model Test Paper - 1

Chapters 1 to 4

1. Tick () the correct option:

Ans:
a. Which of the following options is a machine?
(i) flower
(ii) bike [ ]
(iii) ball

b. A computer is used to send ……………………. .

(i) gift
(ii) present
 (iii) e-mail [ ]

c. A television is a machine. It needs ……………………. to work.

(i) fuel
(ii) electricity [  ]
(iii) water

2. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. I cannot touch a computer. : [T]
b. We can play music on a computer. : [T]
c. A computer solves sums for you. : [T]

3. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. Machines make our work easy.
b. Computer needs our commands to do work.
c. Computers are used in hospitals.
d. A computer is a machine.

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. To watch cartoons (iv) Television
b. To cook food (v) Gas Stove
c. To listen songs (i) Music player
d. To talk with others (iii) Mobile phone
e. To wash clothes (ii) Washing machine

5. Rearrange the letters to get the names of main parts of a computer:

Ans:
a. KEYBOARD
b. CPU
c. MONITOR
d. MOUSE

6. Write the names of any five man-made things:

Ans:
a. Frock
b. Ice-cream
 c. Cake
d. Shirt
e. Car

7. Answer the following questions:

a. Name any two machines that you see every day.
Ans:
Two machines that we see every day are:
i) Motorcycle
ii) Car

b. Why are computers used in shops and malls?

Ans:
i) A shopkeeper prepares list of items and also makes bills..
ii) Employees in Malls also keep record of items and also
makes invoices.

c. Name any two machines which run on electricity.

Ans:
Two machines which run on electricity are:
i) Computer
ii) Television

c. What looks like T.V. Screen?

Ans:
A Monitor looks like T.V. Screen.

8. Colour yourself.

Model Test Paper - 2

Chapters 5 to 8

1. Tick () the correct option:

Ans:
a. Which computer is placed on a table particularly?
(i) Palmtop
(ii) Laptop
(iii) Desktop [ ]

b. Which tool is used to erase drawing?

 (i) Oval
(ii) Eraser [ ]
(iii) Line

c. ……………………. key is used to type capital letters.

(i) Caps Lock [  ]
(ii) Enter
(iii) Spacebar

2. Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement:
Ans:
a. Palmtop computer is a big
computer. : [F]
b. MS-Paint is calculating software. : [F]
c. A keyboard has two set of number keys. : [F]
d. Alphabet keys are used to type numbers. : [T]

3. Fill in the blanks:

Ans:
a. Palmtop is a small computer that fits in your palm.
b. You can draw in drawing area.
c. The keys are manly of three types.

4. Match the following Columns:

Ans:
Column ‘I’ Column ‘II’
a. Type letters (ii) Letter keys
b. Type numbers (iii) Number keys
c. Erase a letter from the right. (i) Delete key
d. Give space between two words. (v) Spacebar key
e. Move to the next line. (iv) Enter keys

5. Write the meaning of the following:

Ans:
a. Drawing Area : Drawing Area is the blank area on the
computer screen is called Drawing Area.
This area is used to draw and colour
pictures. Home Tab on the Ribbon is used to
draw the pictures in MS-Paint. There are
different commands in each group.
 b. Tools Group : Tools Group contains different tools and
brushes to draw the pictures.
c. Alphabet Keys : Alphabet keys show letters from A to Z or a
to z.
d. Number Keys : By using number keys, we type numbers.
Number keys are placed at two places on the
keyboard.
e. Selecting : We can select any object on the computer
screen of the monitor by pointing it by
mouse pointer and clicking. When anything
is selected, it changes its colour.

6. Answer the following questions:

a. What is a tablet computer?
Ans:
A Tablet computer is a small computer that is easy to carry with
a large touch screen and without a physical keyboard. A Tablet
computer is a one-piece mobile computer.

b. Which shape is used to draw a circle?

Ans:
Oval shape is used to draw a circle.

c. What do you type using number keys?

Ans:
By using number keys, we type numbers. Number keys are
placed at two places on the keyboard.

d. What is the use of Caps Lock key?

Ans:
The use of Caps Lock key is as follows:
1. When light on keyboard is ‘ON’, we can write in capital
letters.
2. We press Caps Lock key again and it makes the Caps
Lock key ‘OFF’. Now we can type small letters.

e. What is dragging?
Ans:
Dragging means to hold down the mouse button and move the
mouse. This action is also called ‘Drag and Drop’ because we
 can use it to drag an object from one place and drop it to
another place on the screen. To move an item, we do the
following:
1. Click the left mouse button on the item.
2. Keep it pressed and move the mouse.
3. Release the button to put the item.

f. How many buttons are there on the mouse?

Ans:
There are three buttons on the mouse as follows:
1. Right button
2. Center button
3. Left button

7. Label the buttons against the shown lines:

Ans:
There are three buttons on the mouse as follows:
1. Right button
2. Center button
3. Left button