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C. Fill in the blanks using the words given below:
Hints
instructions, operating system, application software,
disk defragmenter, programming, microcomputer, laptop
1. A computer is controlled by .............................
2. ............................ manages computer resources.
3. CAD is an example of .............................
4. ............................ organises fragments of files into continuous blocks.
5. A ............................ is a small computer that is used by one person at a time.
6. A ............................ is a portable and small digital personal computer that is suitable for use
while travelling.
7. The process of writing a program is called .............................
D. Short answer type questions.
1. Define a computer.
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2. What is an operating system?
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3. What is an application software?
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4. What is minicomputer?
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5. What do you mean by embedded computer?
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E. Long answer type questions.
1. What is system software? What are the different types of system software?
2. Mention the types and examples of application software.
3. What do you mean by handheld computer? Write the name of any two handheld computers.
4. Define digital computer. Give any two examples of it.
Mind Boggler
A. Application based questions.
Experiential Learning
1. Siya's father wants to type a letter to his friend. Which type of
software should he use?
2. Ramesh's mother wants to check if her system has virus or not. Which software does she need
for this?
3. Suman wants to compress same files on her system. Which utility should she use?
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