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Clearing Cookies

                 Cookies are small files which are stored on a user’s computer when you visit a website on the Internet.
                 When you visit a website, it sends a cookie to your computer, which stores it for later retrieval. In general,
                 only the website that creates a cookie can access the information it stores. Cookies can help you protect
                 your privacy online.
                 Cookies are not always bad. Cookies contain information about your visit to the web page, or record your
                 login information. Cookies can enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and
                 streamlining online tasks.


                    Recap Zone


                       Information and Communication Technology (ICT) refers to the wide range of tools and technologies
                     that enable us to gather, store, process, and share information electronically.
                      The Operating System (OS) is like the brain of a computer, it starts working the moment you turn on
                     the machine and allows you to interact with it through the desktop on your screen.
                      Multi-User operating system supports multiple users running programs concurrently on a network.
                     Examples: Linux, Unix.
                      Folders are organisational tools used to arrange and manage files on a computer’s storage system.
                       Files stored on the computer must be properly organised and defragmented to avoid slowing down
                     of the computer.
                      Protect your computer from harmful viruses by installing antivirus software.
                      Malware refers to infectious programs that hamper the functioning of a computer system.

                      Cookies are small files which are stored on a user’s computer when you visit a website on the Internet.



                                                            Exercise


                                                   Section A (Objective Type Questions)
                 A.  Multiple choice questions.
                    1.  Which of the following functions is not performed using a mouse?                          [NCERT]
                       i.  Turn on            ii.  Hover               iii.  Right click             iv.  Drag and Drop

                    2.  ................................ operating system enables multiple users to work on the same computer at different times or
                      simultaneously.
                       i.  Multiprogramming    ii.  Multiprocessors    iii.  Multi-user              iv.  Multitasking
                    3.  What happens when you press the Windows key + R on your keyboard?
                       i.  It opens the File Explorer                  ii.   It activates the Start menu
                       iii. It shuts down the computer                 iv.  It opens the Run dialog box
                    4.  What is the term used when you press and hold the left mouse key and move the mouse around?
                                                                                                         [CBSE Handbook]
                       i.  Highlighting       ii.  Dragging            iii.  Selecting               iv.  Moving

                    5.  Which of the following is a valid file extension for image file?
                       i.  .jpg               ii.  .doc                iii.  .text                   iv.  .txt




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