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    d.  Supercomputers are used for which of the following purposes?

                             (i)  Playing games                             (ii)  Simple calculations

                            (iii)  Weather forecasting                      (iv)  Typing letters

                     2.  Fill in the blanks using the words from the help box.

                                             Battery, Desk, Money, Results, Tablet

                        a.  A desktop computer is kept on a ________________.

                        b.  A laptop runs on a ________________ that can be charged.

                        c.  A ________________ is smaller than a laptop and has a touchscreen display.

                        d.   Computers in banks are used for transferring ________________ from one
                            account to another.

                        e.   In  schools, computers  are used  to prepare  test  papers, worksheets  and
                            ________________.

                     3.  Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false.

                        a.  Computers can take decisions on their own.

                        b.  Humans cannot work as fast as computers.

                        c.  A smartphone cannot be carried easily in our pockets.

                        d.  Supercomputers use a lot of power and take up a lot of space.

                     4.  Answer in one or two words.

                        a.   What type of computer is designed to solve complex

                            calculations and used in specialised fields?                           ________________

                        b.  Where are computers used to prepare and print bills?                   ________________

                        c.   Which type of computer can fit in our laps and be carried
                            easily?                                                                ________________

                        d.   Where do we use computers for launching and controlling
                            satellites?                                                            ________________

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