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WorksheetsSECTION A. Choose and circle the correct answer (10 Marks)
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
The physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch are called:
Software
Hardware
Programs
Data
Which of these is an output device?
Keyboard
Mouse
Scanner
Monitor
The IPO cycle stands for:
Input-Program-Output
Input-Process-Output
Internet-Process-Output
Input-Print-Output
Which software is used to control the overall working of a computer?
MS Word
Paint
Operating system
Calculator
MS Word is an example of:
System software
Operating system
Application software
Hardware
Paint is used for:
Writing letters
Drawing and coloring pictures
Playing videos
Typing documents
The brain of the computer that processes data is:
Monitor
Keyboard
CPU
Mouse
Which is a multi-user operating system?
Microsoft Windows
Mac OS
Linux
MS Word
The result that computer gives after processing is called:
Input
Output
Hardware
Software
A mouse is an example of:
Output device
Storage device
Input device
Processing device
A computer is an ________ device that accepts data, processes it and gives results.
electronic
mechanical
manual
optical
The processed data is called ________.
information
raw data
input
storage
________ are the set of instructions that tell the hardware how to perform a task.
Software
Hardware
Firmware
Peripheral
Microsoft Windows is a ________ operating system.
multi-user
single-user
real-time
network
The ________ supports the input and output, while software supports the processing.
hardware
network
database
monitor
Look at the IPO cycle diagram. Label the three stages shown.
Input, Process, Output
Initiate, Perform, Observe
Insert, Produce, Operate
Import, Prepare, Organize
Identify whether the following are Hardware (H) or Software (S):
a) Monitor - H b) Paint - S
a) Monitor - S b) Paint - H
a) Monitor - S b) Paint - S
a) Monitor - H b) Paint - H
Select the option that correctly lists TWO input devices.
Mouse and Keyboard
Monitor and Printer
Speaker and Projector
Scanner and Monitor
Select the pair that correctly lists TWO output devices.
Monitor and Printer
Keyboard and Mouse
Scanner and Microphone
Joystick and Webcam
Look at the pictures and write whether they are System Software or Application Software:
a) Windows 10 - System Software b) MS Word - Application Software
a) Windows 10 - Application Software b) MS Word - System Software
a) Windows 10 - Application Software b) MS Word - Application Software
a) Windows 10 - System Software b) MS Word - System Software
Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer. Which of the following are examples of hardware?
Monitor and Keyboard
Windows and Linux
MS Word and Excel
Google Chrome and Firefox
Software refers to the programs and applications that run on a computer. Which of the following are examples of software?
Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop
Keyboard and Mouse
Monitor and Printer
RAM and Hard Disk
The IPO cycle refers to:
the process of Input, Processing, and Output in a system
the Initial Public Offering of a company
the cycle of investment, profit, and operation
the stages of internet protocol optimization
Name two types of software.
System software and Application software
Hardware and Firmware
Input and Output devices
Binary and Decimal software
An operating system is:
A software that manages computer hardware and software resources
A type of computer virus
A programming language
A hardware device
Unscramble the words to get their meaning
COMPUTER
TELEPHONE
TEACHER
ELEPHANT
SECTION F. Unscramble the words to get their meaning (10 Marks) 2. WAHRARED - ________
HARDWARE
WARDHEAR
REDWARHA
RAWHARED
SECTION F. Unscramble the words to get their meaning (10 Marks) 3. ESWOAFRT - ________
SOFTWARE
FOREST
WAFTERS
AFTERSWO
SECTION F. Unscramble the words to get their meaning (10 Marks) 4. TPINU - ________
INPUT
POINT
UNTIP
PUNIT
SECTION F. Unscramble the words to get their meaning (10 Marks) 5. PTOUTU - ________
OUTPUT
PUTOUT
UPTOUT
TOPUTU
The Input-Process-Output (IPO) cycle can be explained with a simple example. Which of the following best describes the IPO cycle?
Input is the data received, process is the action performed, and output is the result produced.
Input is the result produced, process is the data received, and output is the action performed.
Input is the action performed, process is the result produced, and output is the data received.
Input, process, and output all refer to the same step in a cycle.
The difference between hardware and software can be explained with examples such as:
Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer like keyboard, while software refers to programs like MS Word.
Hardware refers to computer programs, while software refers to physical devices like mouse.
Hardware and software both refer to physical parts of a computer.
Hardware and software both refer to computer programs.
There are two types of software: System software and Application software. Which of the following correctly matches each type with an example?
System software - Operating System; Application software - Word Processor
System software - Word Processor; Application software - Operating System
System software - Spreadsheet; Application software - Device Driver
System software - Antivirus; Application software - BIOS
Identify the two types of operating systems and provide one example for each.
Batch and Time-sharing; Example: Batch - IBM OS/360, Time-sharing - UNIX
Single-user and Multi-user; Example: Single-user - MS-DOS, Multi-user - Windows 10
Real-time and Embedded; Example: Real-time - Windows CE, Embedded - Linux
Distributed and Network; Example: Distributed - Windows Server, Network - Android
We need software in a computer because:
It allows the computer to perform tasks and operations.
It makes the computer hardware visible.
It increases the computer's physical size.
It replaces the need for electricity in a computer.
Rahul wants to write a story about his summer vacation. Which application software should he use to write his story?
Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop
VLC Media Player
Google Chrome
Which application software should he use to draw pictures?
Word Processor
Spreadsheet
Paint
Presentation
These are examples of application software or system software.
Application software
System software
Both application and system software
Neither application nor system software
Name the hardware devices Rahul will use to type his story.
Keyboard and mouse
Monitor and printer
Speaker and scanner
Webcam and microphone
What type of operating system is being used in the lab?
Network operating system (NOS) or Multi-user operating system
Single-user operating system
Real-time operating system
Embedded operating system
Give one example of this type of operating system.
Windows Server, Linux, UNIX
Android, iOS, Windows Phone
MS-DOS, CP/M, FreeDOS
macOS, Chrome OS, Haiku
Is this operating system hardware or software?
Software
Hardware
Peripheral
Firmware
What is the difference between this operating system and the one used at home?
A network/multi-user operating system allows multiple users to access and use resources simultaneously, while a home operating system is typically single-user and does not manage networked resources for multiple users.
A home operating system is designed for gaming and entertainment, while a network operating system is only for business applications.
A network operating system is always cloud-based, while a home operating system is always installed locally.
A home operating system can only be used on mobile devices, while a network operating system is for desktops only.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a real-time operating system?
Designed for single-user environments
Requires constant internet connection
Processes data in real-time with minimal delay
Primarily used for gaming applications
What is the primary function of system software?
To provide entertainment and media playback
To create and edit documents
To manage hardware and software resources
To perform specific tasks for the user
Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?
Google Chrome
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Illustrator
Windows 10
Which of the following is an example of an output device?
Mouse
Keyboard
Printer
Scanner
What does the acronym RAM stand for?
Rapid Access Memory
Readily Available Memory
Random Access Memory
Read Access Memory
Which of the following is NOT a type of software?
Router
Firmware
Application Software
Operating System
Which of the following is a characteristic of application software?
It is used to perform system diagnostics
It is designed for specific tasks
It operates independently of the operating system
It manages hardware resources
Identify the two types of system software and provide one example for each.
Real-time Software and Batch Software; Example: Real-time - RTOS, Batch - Job Scheduler
Application Software and Firmware; Example: App - Excel, Firmware - BIOS
Operating System and Utility Software; Example: OS - Windows, Utility - Disk Cleanup
Device Drivers and Middleware; Example: Driver - Printer Driver, Middleware - Database Middleware
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Microsoft Excel
Google Chrome
Linux
Adobe Reader
