GOHAR COMPUTER SCIENCE 6

Key Book
Unit 1

A. Answer the following questions in brief.

1. Define a computer.

Ans. A computer is an electronic machine. It can store instructions provided

to it. A computer responds to the new instruction that is given. A computer can
also store data. It can find and get back data or information that has been
stored in the memory of the computer. A computer can also perform different
operations on the data stored in it.

2. Write at least three advantages of using a computer.

Ans. Three advantages of using a computer are:

i. Computers work speedier than human beings. You can easily do a

week’s work in a day.
ii. Computers help us complete our work without mistakes or errors.

iii. The computer is a great source of entertainment.

3. How is the hardware different from the software?

Ans. Hardware is the physical, touchable, material components of the

computer. They are the electronic, magnetic, mechanical, and electric devices
while Software is that part of the computer which you cannot touch. They are
the programs and applications that run on a computer system.

4. In how many categories can you divide hardware components of the

computer? Name them.

Ans. Hardware components can be divided into the following categories:

a) system unit
b) input devices
c) output devices
d) storage devices

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5. How does the processor perform its function?

Ans. The processor has two components: the arithmetic logic unit, and the
control unit. It reads an instruction from memory. Then it interprets the
instruction which is coded. After that processor reads the data for the
execution of instructions. The processor also performs logical or arithmetic
operations on data if necessary. Then it writes the data to give us the results.

6. Name the output devices you have studied in the lesson.

Ans. Names of output devices are:

Monitor, speaker and printer.

7. Write short note on the following.

a) Keyboard b) Printer c) Digital camera d) CD/DVD

e) Hard disk f) USB flash memory g) Monitor

a) Keyboard

The keyboard is a slightly modified form of traditional typewriter keyboard. It

has more than 100 buttons on it that are called keys. A keyboard has the
following types of keys:

1. Alphanumeric keys – all of the letters and numbers on the keyboard. A-Z
and 0-9.
2. Punctuation keys – All of the keys associated with punctuation such as
the comma, period, semicolon, brackets, parenthesis and so on. Also, all
of the mathematical operators such as the plus, minus and equal sign.
3. Special keys – All of the other keys on the computer keyboard such as
the function keys (F1, F2, F3…. F12) , control keys, arrow keys, Caps lock
key, Delete key, Escape key, Enter key, Backspace key, Alt key, etc.

b) Printer
A printer prints text or illustrations on paper. There are many different types of
printers, but the most common of them are laser printers and ink-jet printers.
An output by a printer is called the hard copy.

c) Digital camera

Cameras store images on a film strip. This film strip is developed and photos
are obtained. This process is both expensive and slow. But it is not so with the
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digital camera. It stores images in digital form as can be downloaded to a
computer system and can be used in it.

d) CD/DVD

CD and DVD are storage media. CDs are composed of a polycarbonate plastic
substrate, a thin reflective metal coating, and a protective outer coating. CDs
vary in their data storage capacity. 74 minutes/650 MB, 80 minutes/700 MB
(12 cm), and 21 minute/185 MB (8 cm) discs are available in the market. You
can run a CD in a CD-ROM.

A DVD is somewhat similar to a CD in composition. It can store data more than

a CD can. A DVD has a storage capacity of usually 4.1 GB. These DVDs are one
layered. There is also an 8.54-GB dual-layer version, called DVD-R DL. You can
run a DVD in a DVD-ROM drive. A DVD-ROM drive can play CDs as well.

e) Hard disk

The hard disk is also called hard disk drive (HDD) or hard drive. Hard disks,
these days, are a sealed unit. They have magnetic plates that store data. These
plates are called platters. Hard disks can be divided into two categories: the
internal hard disk drive and the external hard disk drive. The internal HDD is
fixed on the motherboard. It is the main storage device on your computer. It
stores all your data like files and folders, documents, music and video, and the
operating system and computer programs. When the internal drive does not
have any free space, external hard disk drives are used to store more data.
They can be connected to a computer by USB. Several additional hard drives
can be connected to each other at the same time. Hard disks available in the
market have a memory range from 20GB to 1000GB. However, there are hard
disks with a storage capacity of even 2TB (terabytes), which is equal to
2000GB.

f) USB Flash memory

USB flash memory storage device is portable and rewritable drive. It is very
small in size, but can store large amounts of data– in most cases, more than
CDs or DVDs. It can be carried around on a key chain. This type of a secondary
storage device has become incredibly popular. Data can be easily read using
the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. This interface now comes standard
with most of the computers. The flash drives easily available in the market

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usually have a storage capacity ranging from 4 GB to 64GB. The highest storage
of the USB is 256 GB.

g) Monitor
The monitor is a TV-like box. It displays the results of your work on its screen.
This screen is called display screen. Now LCD monitors are also available in the
market for the same purpose.

B. Choose the correct answer and circle it.

i) A computer stores the data in?

A. mouse B. keyboard C. memory D. printer

ii) What type of device is a hard disk?

A. Input B. Output C. Processing D. Storage

iii) Which of the following device is used for the Internet?

A. Mouse B. keyboard C. Modem D. Scanner

iv) F1, F2, F3… keys are called

A. Alphanumeric keys B. Control keys C. Escape keys D. Function

keys

v) An output through a printer is called

A. Software B. Soft copy C. Hard copy D. Hardware

C. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

i. A computer can perform different processes on _____________.

ii. Hardware devices function according to the _______ provided by

software applications.

iii. A _____________ is the place on a computer to which you can connect a

device.

iv. Integrated microphones are usually _____________in front of the

computer.

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v. The process of providing instructions to the computer is called
_____________.

Ans: i. data ii. command iii. port iv. a small hole v. input

D. Match column ‘A’ with ‘B’.

Column A Column B

a. Input c. CD/DVD
b. Output e. MoDem
c. Storage a. Scanner
d. Processing b. Printer
e. Communication d. CPU

E. Label the different parts of the keyboard.

(Labeled pic of keyboard)

Lab activities

1. Identify different parts of the computer system.

Read section 2 of the unit, “The components of the computer” and
identify all the components in the lab.
2. Identify Input and Output devices attached to the computer.
In the lab, with the help of the list below, identify all devices:
Input: mouse, keyboard, scanner and microphone.
Output: monitor, speaker and printer.

3. Identify different storage devices.

Storage devices are hard disk, CD/DVD and flash drive.

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Unit 2

Exercise

A. Answer the following questions.

1. What is Windows? Can your computer run properly without it?

Ans. Windows is an operating system that runs our computer. No, our
computer can’t do anything without an operating system.
2. What is the use of a mouse?
Ans. The mouse is used to interact with the computer in Windows
environment. It is used to point, click, drag, open or close any file or folder.
3. Define a file and a folder. How are they different from one another?
Ans. A file is a collection of data or information that has a name and can be
stored on a storage device, whereas a folder is a name given to a reserved
location for data storage. It is used to contain files and sub-folders.
4. Is it always possible to restore a deleted file or folder? Explain.
Ans. Deleted files can be restored to their source location from the Recycle
Bin. But if we delete a file permanently, then we can’t restore the file.
5. What functions are performed by the Windows?
Ans. Some functions performed by Windows are:

I. Windows recognizes input from keyboard or any other input device.

II. It sends output to the display screen or other output devices.
III. It keeps the track of files and directories on disks.
IV. It controls the devices attached to the motherboard.
V. Windows provides a software platform on top of which other programs
or applications can run.
VI. It manages all the programs/applications in the computer.
VII. It enables linkage of various computers. This is called a network.
VIII. Windows enables different users to work separately on the same
computer.

6. Write down short keys for cutting, copying, and pasting a file or folder.
Ans.
Operation Shortcut key
cut Ctrl + x
copy Ctrl + c
paste Ctrl + v

B. Choose the best possible answer and circle it.

1. What recognizes input from the keyboard and other input devices?
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 A. Modem B. Desktop C. Windows D. Monitor
2. The arrow head that moves on the screen when you move the mouse is
called
A. right-click B. pointer C. scroll wheel D. dragging
3. Where is the Start button located on the Desktop?
A. On the title bar B. On the upper right corner C. On the lower
right corner D. On the lower left corner
4. The bar just below the title bar is called
A. Menu bar B. Toolbar C. Scroll bar D. Status bar
5. A__________ has a name and an extension.
A. folder B. directory C. file D. subfolder

C. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

1. The Clock button is displayed in the ___________ area.

2. A menu that appears in the upward direction is called a ___________
menu.
3. The Close button is on the right of ___________ button.
4. The ___________ option allows you to easily navigate through
different locations.
5. Files of the same application with the same name cannot stay in the
same ___________.
6. Deleted files can be restored to their source location from the
___________.
Ans:
1. notification area 2. popup 3. maximize 4. explore 5. folder
6. Recycle Bin

D. Tick T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.

1. Windows cannot link various computers.

2. Scroll bar is along the bottom of the Desktop.
3. A dot separates the file name and extension.
4. When you press and hold the Shift key, the dragged and dropped file or
folder is moved to the new location.
5. Ctrl+X is the short key to copy a file or folder.
Ans: 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F

E. Match Column A with Column B.

Column A Column B
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 Pointer mouse

Programs Start menu

Ctrl+C copy

Open a file double-click

Deleted items Recycle Bin

F. Label the components of desktop.

Labeled pic of desktop, book page no 38.

G. Lab Activities

I.Start the computer in your lab and identify different components of the
Desktop.
Ans. Plug in the cables properly, then switch the computer on and press the
power button in front of system unit. After Windows starts up, see page 24 of
your book and identify the components of the desktop.
II.Practice the use of mouse and perform various actions through it.
Ans. Start computer and click and double-click different files and folders. Try
“drag & drop” different files and folders. Move the pointer on some file and
right-click, you will see a popup menu.
III.Open different files or programs from the following locations:
a. Desktop
b. Search box
c. Start menu.
Ans. a. You see different icons of programs or applications on the Desktop. In
order to open any of them do the following:
Point the mouse on the application you want to open.

Double-click now and the application opens.

You can also open a program by right-clicking its icon and then clicking Open in
the menu.
b. In order to open a program through Search box, follow these steps:
Click the Start button.
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Click in the search box just above the Start button.
Write program name and Search box displays a list upward.
Click the desired program and it opens.

c. When you click the Start button, there appears a menu in the upward
direction. In this popup menu, you see various buttons. One of them is,
for example, All Programs. Point on the All Programs button now.
Another menu appears now. In this menu, all the programs installed by
the Windows are listed here. Click any program and it runs.

iv. Perform the following in Windows:

1. Create a new folder on the desktop.

Ans. Right-click on any empty area of desktop, a menu appears. Click
New, another menu appears. Click Folder. A folder is created.

2. Copy and paste a file/folder to another folder/location.

Ans. Right-click the file/folder you want to paste at another location. A
menu appears. Click copy. Now, from Computer folder, open the location
where you want to paste the file/folder. For example, double-click
Computer folder. Double-click Local Disk D. Local Disk D will open, right-
click at some empty area of Disk D window. A menu appears, click paste.

3. Drag & drop to copy a file/folder to another folder/location.

Ans. Click and hold down the left mouse button on a file/folder, drag the
pointer to some other location where you want to copy it. Now leave the
mouse button. File/older is copied. Remember, by ‘drag & drop’ within
the same folder will not copy the file/folder. Better open two folders and
drag a file/folder from one folder to the other.

4. Cut a file/folder and paste it to another folder/location.

Ans. Right-click the file/folder you want to paste at another location. A
menu appears. Click cut. Now, from Computer folder, open the location
where you want to paste the file/folder. For example, double-click
Computer folder. Double-click Local Disk D. Local Disk D will open, right-
click at some empty area of Disk D window. A menu appears, click paste.

5. Delete a folder/file from Local Disk (D:).

Ans. Right-click the file/folder. A menu appears. Click delete. Or point any
file/folder, and press delete button. A dialog box opens. Click Yes.
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Unit 3

Exercise

A. Answer the following questions.

1. What can you do with a picture drawn with Paint?

Ans. We can print our drawing; use it for our desktop background; or paste
it into another document.

2. What is the use of Color 1 and Color 2 in Paint?

Ans. The Color 1 is used for lines, borders of shapes and text. The Color 2 is
used to fill the inside of closed shapes and the background of text frames,
and when we use the eraser.

3. Why do you display gridlines in Paint application window?

Ans. By displaying gridlines, we can easily make detailed changes to the

design and color of an image.

4. You have worked with Paint. What happens to a picture when you skew
it?

Ans. It turns or places the picture at an angle.

5. Explain how to use a picture as desktop background step by step?

Ans. In order to set a picture as desktop background or wallpaper, do the

following:

 Double-click your picture from the location where you saved it. It
becomes visible.
 Right-click the picture view. A menu opens.
 Click Set as desktop background on the menu.
 The picture gets applied as a desktop background.

B. Choose the correct option.

1. Microsoft Paint can create pictures in

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A. black and white B. color C. both A and B D. animated

2. Which menu do you use to zoom a picture?

A. File B. Edit C. View D. Image
3. In Paint, you can enter text in a textbox
A. Once B. Twice C. Thrice D. Never
4. Image resize handles are used to
A. Stretch a picture B. Skew a picture C. Change the size of picture
D. Save a picture
5. Fill with color tool is used to

A. Rotate an object B. Copy color C. Fill color D. Select an area

C. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1. Paint is a ___________.
2. You can remove the gridlines from the ___________ menu in the menu
bar.
3. To undo up to three changes, on the ___________ menu, click Undo for
each change.
4. You might need to maximize the window to see the ___________
handles.
5. To use the Color 2, hold down the ___________ and drag the pointer.

Ans:

1. drawing tool 2. view 3. edit 4. resize 5. right mouse

button/shift key

D. Tick T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.

1. To set a background color, click a color in the color box.

2. Curve tool is used to draw a straight line.
3. When you click outside a textbox, it changes to a graphic image.
4. To erase an entire image, you use the Image menu.
5. To select a rectangular area of the picture, click Free-form selection tool.

Ans: 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F

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 E. Label the names of different tools and bars.

Labeled pic from book page no 63

F. Lab Activities

1. Open a new paint window from the File menu.

Ans. Click File menu, a dropdown menu appears. Click New. A new
paint window opens.
2. Use different tools to draw different shapes.
Ans. See page no. 47 mad 48 of your book and follow the
instructions.
3. Draw some picture with Paint and then save it on the desktop.
Ans. Draw any picture using different tools. When you complete
your drawing, click on File in the menu bar. A menu appears. Click
on the Save as option in this menu. A window appears. In this
window, choose the location where you want to save your work
from Save in option. Now, click on Save option. Your work is saved
at your desired location.
4. Apply your picture as the desktop background.

Ans. In order to set a picture as desktop background, or wallpaper, do the

following:

 Double-click your picture from the location where you saved it. It
becomes visible.
 Right-click the picture view. A menu opens.
 Click Set as desktop background on the menu.

The picture gets applied as a desktop background.

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Unit 4

Exercise

A. Answer the following questions.

1. Where should a typist rest his fingertips while typing?
Ans. Following table shows that where a typist rests his fingertips while
typing.
Right hand Left hand
Little finger A :
Ring finger S L
Middle finger D K
Index finger F J

2. Which keys on the QWERTY row are controlled by the left-hand fingers?

Ans. There are six keys: Tab, Q, W, E, R and T.

3. How do you type capital letters?

Ans. We press and hold the Shift key to type capital letters. Or press
Caps Lock key once.
4. What is special in the sentence ‘A quick brown fox jumps over the lazy
dog’? What role can it play in learning typing?
Ans. The above sentence contains all letters, from A to Z. So by typing
this sentence we learn to type all letters of the English alphabet.
5. Write at least three tips for typing faster.
Ans. Three tips for typing faster are:
I. Learn the correct position of fingers on the keyboard.
II. Learn to type without looking at the keyboard.
III. Avoid correcting mistakes immediately.

B. Choose and circle the correct answer.

1. The index finger of the left hand rests on

A. C key B. M key C. J key D. F key.

2. I key is controlled by __________ finger of right hand.

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 A. Index finger B. Middle finger C. Ring finger D. Little
finger.
3. By pressing and holding Shift key and then pressing B key, you type

A. r B. d C. B D. b

C. Label the diagram with the names of the fingers that control the keys.

Labeled pic from book page 76

Lab activities

1. Learn the correct sitting position while typing.

Ans. See page no. 73 of your book and try to sit according to the point 5.
2. Recognize keys for right and left hands on the keyboard.
Ans. See page no. 67 of your book. In the picture ‘Right hand and Left
hand’, all the keys are colored specifically for each finger. Recognize the
keys from this picture.
3. Learn basic Keyboarding points for proper typing.
Ans. First try to learn that how many rows are there on the keyboard.
And then have a look at the keys each row consists of. Now go to
Question 2 to learn where we should rest our fingertips while typing.
4. Practice typing the home row.
Ans. ASDF row is home row. Put your fingers properly at their resting
position. Now type the following:

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add dad sad lad had ;gad glad fad slag fag dad; had a lad lass had a lag flag jag
kad jad k g l l k g f h lakh; hash flash ask dash gash lash ash fall gall hall shall
salad alas half flask

5. Improve your typing speed and accuracy through tests and results by
practicing various lessons offered by typing tutor on your computer.
Ans. Open any typing tutor installed on your computer. It will instruct you
for learning how to type. You can play typing games also.

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Unit 5

Exercise

A, Answer the following questions.

1. What is the use of Microsoft Word?
Ans. It is used for preparation of documents. We can write letters,
applications, essays, and books in it. This program is used to create
journals, fax messages, calendars, and other documents of this type also.
2. Describe the procedure for selecting many words or lines in the Word
program.
Ans. To select many words or lines, drag the insertion point over the text
you want to select. You can do it by pressing and holding the Shift key
and then pressing the arrow keys in the direction of selection.
3. What is meant by undo or redo?
Ans. The Undo and the Redo buttons are used to cancel the changes or
to recall them.
4. What do the header and footer do?
Ans. Header and footer insert text on top and bottom of each page.
5. Write down shortcut keys for the following operations:
Ans.
Operation Shortcut key

 Save as ___________________ F12

 Find _____________________ Ctrl + F
 Replace __________________ Ctrl + H
 Subscript _________________ Ctrl + =
 Left alignment _____________ Ctrl + L
 Undo ____________________ Ctrl + Z
 Redo _____________________ Ctrl + Y
 Go to the end of the document_____ Ctrl + End
 Go to the start of the line_______ Home
 Select from cursor to the end of line____ Shift + End

B. Choose the correct answer and circle it.

The top bar in a window is
A. Toolbar
B. Title bar
C. Menu bar
D. Scroll bar.

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When you double-click a word, it gets
A. typed twice
B. deleted
C. copied
D. selected

The Enter key is used to

A. start a new line
B. increase indent
C. save file
D. format text

The command Ctrl+N is used to

A. open a document
B. open a new blank document
C. select a paragraph
D. Drop caps

Which is the short key for printing a document?

A. Ctrl+O
B. Alt+P
C. Ctrl+P
D. P+Ctrl

C. Fill in the blanks using appropriate words.

1. Microsoft Word is a powerful _____________.
2. View buttons are located on the right hand side above the _____________ bar.
3. When the bulleted list is finished, press the Enter key _____________.
4. In order to drop caps, you use _____________menu in the menu bar.
5. It is worthwhile to take a _____________ before printing a document.
Ans:
1. word processor 2. status 3. twice 4. Insert 5. print preview

D. Label the components of the Microsoft Word window.

Labeled pic from book page no 96

E. Tick T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false.

1. Microsoft Word is also called Office shortly.

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 2. The document window is the area in Word where you type your text.
3. From the File tab, you can adjust Page Setup.
4. A word gets selected if you click it twice.
5. Do not forget to save a document off and on.
Ans:
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. T

Lab Activities
1. Create a new document and type a paragraph in it.
Ans. Click File in the menu bar. Click New. A new window appears.
Double-click Blank document. A new document opens. Start typing and
write four to five lines, may be, from any of your books.
Shortcut key to open a new document is Ctrl + n.
2. Open a file saved previously.
Ans. Click File in the menu bar. Click Open. A window appears. Browse
your saved file and double-click it. File opens.
3. Select a block of text from your document. Cut it and then Paste it in a
new location or document.
Ans. Click the paragraph thrice. Right-click over the selected text. A menu
appears. Click Cut and right-click again where you want to paste the text. A
menu appears, click Paste. To paste it in a new document, open a new
document and then right-click. Now click Paste.

4. Select a line of text from your document. Copy it and then Paste it in a
new location or document.
Ans. To select a word, double-click the word. To select a line, drag the insertion
point over the text you want to select. You can do it by pressing and holding
the Shift key and then pressing the arrow keys in the direction of selection.
Right-click over the selected text. A menu appears. Click Copy and right-click
again where you want to paste the text. A menu appears, click Paste.

5. Delete a block of text from your document.

Ans. Select the block of text. Right-click over the text. A menu appears.
Click Delete. Or press Delete key from the keyboard after selecting the
text.
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 6. Select some text from your document and change the font to ‘Times
New Roman’.
Ans. After selecting the text, click Home from the menu bar. Click Font
name dropdown arrow. Scroll down the menu to ‘Times New Roman’
and click. The font is changed. (Fig. 1)
7. Select the title of your document and change the Font Styles to Bold,
Italics, and Underline.
Ans. . After selecting the text, click Home from the menu bar. Click B, I
and U buttons just under the Font name box. (Fig. 1)
8. Select the title of your document and change the Font size to 16.
Ans. After selecting the text, click Home from the menu bar. Click font
size arrow and click 16. (Fig. 1)
9. Align the title of your document to ‘Center’ and remaining text to
‘Justify’.
Ans. After selecting the text, click any of the following tools in the Paragraph
tools group: Align Text Left { }, Center { }, Align Text Right { }, Justify { }.
The selected text gets aligned as wished. Bold { }, Italic { } and Underline {
} tools on the Font tools group font the text as their names indicate.

10.Change the case of the title to ‘UPPER CASE’.

Ans. Select the text for change of case. Click Change Case button in the Font
tools group in the Home ribbon tab. Now, click UPPERCASE. The case of the
selected text gets changed.

11.Check spelling and grammar of your document.

Ans. . Spelling and Grammar icon { } on the Proofing tools group under the
Review ribbon lets you check the spelling and grammar of a document. Select
the appropriate suggestion and then click Change if you agree with the
suggestion.

12.Save the document.

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 Ans. To save a document, click the Save { } icon in the toolbar or press
Ctrl+s. A Save As window appears. A default file name is highlighted in
this window. Change this name by typing a new name there. After this,
select a location to save the file from Save in option. Now, click Save.
13. Using ‘Save as’ command, save your file under a new name.
Ans. Same as Q12.
14. Print the entire document on paper.
Ans. In order to print a document, open the document. Press Ctrl+p. A
window opens. You can reach this by clicking the Print { } icon also.
Select the name of the printer if there are more than one. Click
properties and set the properties. Click OK. Now, set other options in the
Open window. Click Ok, the document gets printed.

Fig 1: Font toll group, under the Home ribbon.

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Unit 6

Exercise
A. Answer the following questions.

1. How is LAN different from a WAN? Into which category would you place
the Internet?
Ans. LAN is the most common type of computer network. It is a group of
computers linked together through cables. It can work in an area limited
to a few kilometers. You can create a LAN in a single room or in a
building whereas WAN communicates over long distances. These
computers send data over telephone system or wireless medium often
by way of satellite.
Internet is a type of WAN.
2. Write five uses of the Internet.
Ans. We use Internet for
i. sharing information
ii. education
iii. shopping
iv. entertainment
v. communication
3. What is the role of a Modem as a requirement for the Internet?
Ans. A Modem is a device that enables a computer to transmit data over
telephone or cable lines. Computer information is stored digitally;
information transmitted over telephone lines is transmitted in the form
of analog waves. A modem converts between these two forms.
4. What is a web address? Define different parts of it.
Ans. Each website is a collection of one or more pages, usually of the
same type. The documents or pages are accessible through a URL
(Uniform Resource Locator). This URL is also called the web/website
address. A web address usually looks like this:
http://www.google.com.pk
In this, http stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol. A protocol is the
agreed-upon format for transmission of data between two devices.
Next comes the domain name, which is the address of the Internet
Service Provider (ISP). The last part of the domain name represents the
purpose of the organization, etc. for example, com stands for
commercial. In some cases, the end of the domain name stands for the
country of origin. In www.google.com.pk. For example, pk stands for
Pakistan; that is the web address of Google Pakistan.
5. You may have to open a website again and again. How can you avoid the
trouble of typing and retyping its address?

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 Ans. We can avoid this trouble by adding the website to Favorites or to
bookmark it.
6. How do you narrow your search on the Internet? Write some tips.
Ans. Some tips to narrow the search are as follows:
i. narrow your search by using the exact keywords.
ii. some search engines give suggestions for keywords. If any
suggestion matches your purpose of search, use it.
iii. Remember, search through just one engine is not always
sufficient. If one search engine does not satisfy your needs, try
another.

B. Choose the appropriate answer and circle it.

1. To connect to the Internet, we do not need a

1. Modem b. ISP c. search engine d. browser

2. DSL transfers data through

a. phone lines b. satellite c. pipelines d. radio waves
3. HTTP stands for
a. Height and performance b. Hieght tools c. Hypertext Transfer
Protocol d. HyperText Performance
4. Navigation buttons are used to
a. open a new website b. delete a previous website
c. move through open pages d. reopen a page

5. Favorites are also called

a. webpages b. books. c. brands d. bookmarks

C. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.

1. The central computer in a network is called the ________________.
2. The information on the Internet is available ________________ a day.
3. ISP is a company that provides access to the ________________.
4. ________________ is a part of the Internet.
5. The last part of the domain name represents the ________________ of
the organization.
6. A simple one word search will yield ________________.

Ans:

1. server 2. 24 hours 3. internet 4. World Wide Web

5. purpose 6. many sites
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 D. Label the diagram of the Internet Explorer window.

Labeled pic from book page no 114

Lab Activities
1. Learn how to connect to the Internet so that you can view a website.
Ans. To connect to the Internet, you'll need an Internet service provider
and a modem. Connect to a network by pointing to the lower-right
corner of the screen, and then clicking the network icon or
(wireless network icon or wired network icon). Click the network you
want to connect to, and the click Connect.

2. Identify different parts of the Internet Explorer window. Open a website

and use these buttons.
Ans. Go to section D (Label the diagram of IE). Here you can learn
different parts of IE window. Now open Internet Explorer window. Type
‘how to connect to the internet’ and press the Enter key. Many results
are listed below. Click any one of them. That link opens.
3. Use Google search engine and search for computer hardware with the
help of your instructor.
Ans. Open Internet Explorer. Type ‘www.google.com’ in the address bar and
hit the Enter key. Google search engine opens. Type computer hardware in the
search box (Fig 1) and press Enter. Google opens a lot of results related to
computer hardware.

search box

Fig 1: Google search engine

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Exercise
A. Answer the following questions.
1. Is Windows 8 a mixture of two operating systems? Explain.
Ans. Windows 8 is two operating systems in one. They have separate
software programs, control panels, Help systems, Web browsers,
application switchers and separate ways of doing things.
2. What is the first screen you see after turning the computer on?
Ans. When you turn on a computer installed Windows 8 on it, the first thing
you see is the Lock screen.
3. What is the purpose of the Lock screen?
Ans. The Lock screen shows date, time, battery status, and new emails etc.
We can add information about more apps on it.
4. Write a short note on the Start screen.
Ans. The Start screen is the page of colorful tiles. The Start screen is
basically the Start menu, spread out. It’s the launcher for the programs,
files, and settings you use most. It’s the launcher for the programs, files,
and settings you use most.
Each tile isn’t just a button that opens the corresponding program; it’s also
a little display. Every tile on the Start screen represents something; a
program, a person, a website or a folder. LiveTile shows information right
on the face of the tile.
5. Write the steps to shut the computer down.
Ans. The Shut down command is available in two places: in the Charms bar
and in the secret Windows menu. To shut down the computer, open the
Charms bar (left). Swipe inward from the right side, or press Windows key +
C. Click Settings. On the Settings panel, select Power, and then “Shut
down.” If you right-click the Windows key, you get a menu
of Shut down command also.

B. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words.

1. ______________ is a new environment designed for touchscreens.
2. __________________ gives a quick glance at the time, the date, WiFi signal
strength, and the weather.
3. On the _____________________ you see the name and photo for each
person who has an account on the computer.
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4. The ______________________ shows information right on the face of the
tile.
5. _______________ is a vertical panel that pops out of the right side of the
screen.

1. TileWorld 2. Lock screen 3. The Account screen 4. LiveTile 5.

Charms bar

Lab activities

1. Turn your computer on, and bypass the Lock screen by all three methods.
Ans. To bypass the lock screen, all three methods are given on the page no
119 of the book.
2. Go to the Start screen and open Desktop.
Ans. On the Start screen, there is a Desktop tile. Click it or tap it and it
opens.
3. Search Control Panel and open it.
Ans. On the Start screen, just start typing “control panel” and it will shows
the Control Panel app below.
4. Go back to the Start screen.
Ans. On the touchscreen: swipe inward from the right margin of the
screen to make the Charms bar appear. Tap Start.
Mouse: click the Windows key. (In TileWorld, it’s hidden until you point to
the lower left corner of the screen.)
Keyboard: press the Windows key on the keyboard.

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