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C. Application-based questions.
1. Imagine you have two types of software on your computer: a
multimedia and a word processor. Write one sentence for each
type of software explaining what it helps you do.
2. Shikha just got a new computer. Her father told her to put antivirus software
on it. Why do you think he told her to do that?
Subject Enrichment
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
1. Imagine you are explaining the concept of software to your friend who is
unfamiliar with computer. How would you describe the difference between
software and hardware using everyday examples?
2. You have just received a new computer for your birthday, but it does not have
an operating system installed. How would you explain the importance of an
operating system to your parents and why the computer cannot function
properly without it?
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Critical Thinking
Answer the following questions in one word:
1. Siya's father wants to type a letter to his friend. Which
type of software should she use? ..........................
2. Ramesh's mother wants to check whether her system has
virus or not. Which software does he need for this? ..........................
3. Suman wants to compress some files on her system.
Which utility should she use? ..........................
Experiential Learning
With the help of your teacher, run and observe how:
a. a virus scanner scans the system.
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