Questions and Answers

1. Define the term computers?

 Ans: A computer is an electronic device that stores and processes data.
2. What can a computer do?
 Ans: a computer can:
 Accept data (input)
 Process data
 Produce information (output)
 Store information
3. Why are computers important these days?
 Ans: Because computers are very much accurate, fast and can accomplish
many tasks easily.
4. Differentiate data and information and provide real examples?
 Data (input) is a collection of unprocessed values; like texts, graphics, video
and so on.
 Information (output) is a data that is processed.
 Examples of data and information:

Data Information
5. Number of students in a class. The total number of students in a class is
30.
Differentiate hardware vs software.
Ans:
 Hardware is any part of the computer that has a physical structure.
 Software is a collection of programs which cannot be seen and touch.
6. State types of software.
Ans:
 Application software: group of programs that direct the computer to do
specific tasks.
 System software: a program that runs a computer’s hardware and
application programs.
7. List and describe 5 main components of hardware.
Ans:
 Processor (CPU): interprets and carries out the basic instructions that
operate a computer.
 Memory (RAM): work area of a computer and it is used randomly.
 Input devices: any hardware component that allows you to enter data and
instructions into a computer.
 Output devices: any hardware component that conveys information from a
computer to one or more users.
  Storage devices: any computer equipment on which information can be
stored.
8. What are the two components contained in the processor?
Ans:
 CPU contains Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) & Control Unit
9. Which type of storage device can be used by the schools?
Ans:
 Schools can use USB Flash & External Hard Disk drives for their data.
10. What does RAM stand for and what does it do?
Ans:
 RAM stands for Random Access Memory. And it keeps data that is being
processed by CPU.
11. What does ROM stand for and what does it do?
Ans:
 ROM stands for Read Only Memory. And it contains programs that allow a
computer to start up.
12. Define the terms, input and output?
Ans:
 Simply, input is data while output is information. And their definitions
mentioned above.
13. Define the terms input devices and output devices?
Ans:
 An input device: is any hardware component that allows you to enter data
and instructions into a computer.
 An output device: is any hardware part of a computer that conveys
information from a computer to one or more people.
14. List several types of input and output devices?
Ans:
 Input devices: keyboard, mouse, touchpad, microphone and scanners.
 Output devices: screens (monitors), printers, projectors and speakers.
15. Describe the purpose of pointing device?
Ans:
 A pointing device is an input device that allows a user to control a small
symbol on a screen, called pointer.
16. Describe the following input devices: a) touchpad b) microphone c) scanner?
Ans:
 A) Touchpad: a pointing device that is used in may computers.
 B) Microphone: enables you to speak into a computer or mobile device.
 C) Scanner: allows you to enter information from hard copy into a computer.
17. If you have photograph paper that you want to send as an e-mail, which device
would you use?
Ans:
 I would use a scanner because it can scan the paper into a computer.
18. What do you know about operating system?
Ans:
 Operating System (OS) is a system software that manages the computer
hardware and software resources.
19. List three most common OS in the world.
Ans:
 Microsoft Windows OS
 Apple OS
 Linux OS
20. What are file and folder?
Ans:
 A file is an item that contains information. For example, text, image or video.
 A folder is a specific storage location in the main storage device that stores
related files.
21. Explain a file extension.
Ans:
 Each file should have extension provided by the file name. For instance, the
file named shool.doc, the word school is the file name and the .doc is the file
extension. Thus, a period [.] is used to separate the file name and its extension.
22. What is used for the period [.] before the file extension?
Ans:
 The period [.] is used to separate the file name and its extension.
23. Write down at least five common file extensions.
Ans:
 .exe  .pdf
 .txt  .jpg
 .doc
24. What is used for Notepad?
Ans:
 Notepad is a basic text editor that can be used for creating simple documents.
25. list and describe the commands contained in Notepad – File Menu?
Ans:
 New – is used to create a new file.
 Open – is used to open previously saved document.
 Save / Save As – is used to save a current document or file.
  Page Setup – is used to change page properties like paper size.
 Print – is used to print a current document.
 Exit – is used to terminate Notepad.
26. list and describe the commands contained in Notepad – Edit Menu?
Ans:
 Undo – is used to cancel your last action within the program.
 Cut – is used to move a selected text.
 Copy – is used to copy a selected text.
 Paste – is used to insert previously cut or copied text at cursor point.
 Delete – is used to remove selected text from a document.
 Find – is used to search a term within a document.
 Replace – is used to alter text within a document.
 Go to – is used to go to a particular line number.
 Select All – is used to highlight a whole document.
 Time and Date – is used to insert the current date and time.
27. What is used for Microsoft paint application?
Ans:
 Microsoft Paint is a simple graphics editing program.
28. Hardware is any part of the computer that has physical structure that can be
seen and touched.
A. True C. Not sure
B. False D. None of them
29. Components of computer hardware are __________________.
A. Input device and output devices
B. A system unit and storage devices
C. Communication devices
D. All of them
30. There are two primary types of software namely _____________and________________.
A. General purpose and tailor made.
B. Operating system and utility software.
C. Application software and system software.
D. None of them.
31. Notepad enables computer user to create. _______________.
A. Picture C. Audio
B. Document D. Video
32. Which one is the default ‘text editor’ for Microsoft windows?
A. MS-word C. WordPad
B. MS-excel D. Notepad
33. What is a Microsoft Word?
Ans:
 A word processor is an application or software that allows users to
manipulate a text document.
34. List MS Word Viewing options?
Ans:
 Read mode.
 Print layout.
 Web layout.
35. Differentiate among the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar and Ruler?
Ans:
 The Ribbon contains multiple tabs, which you can find near the top part of the
Word window.
 The Quick Access Toolbar is just above the Ribbon and allows you to access
the common command regardless of which tab is selected.
 The Ruler is located at the top part of your document and it makes easier to
adjust your document with precision (accuracy).
36. Explain Find and Replace?
Ans:
 The find and Replace features are useful for finding one or all instances of a
specific word, as well as replacing the word with another.
37. List and discuss page orientations?
Ans:
 Landscape: the page is oriented horizontally.
 Portrait: the page is oriented vertically.
38. State the different usage of Page margins, Page break, Column, Page headers &
footers and Page numbers?
Ans:
 Page margins: the space between the text and the edges of your document.
 Page break: the location in a document where one page ends and a new page
begins.
 Columns: vertical blocks of text in which text flows from the bottom of the
one column to the top of the next.
 Header: a section of the document that appears in the top margin.
 Footer: a section of the document that appears in the bottom margin.
 Page number: can be used to automatically number each page in your
document.
39. Define the term internet?
Ans
 The internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of
businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and individuals.
40. Explain the purpose of a browser?
Ans:
 The purpose of a browser is to navigate the web and enables users to access
and view webpages on a computer or mobile device.
41. Name examples of popular browsers for PCs and mobile devices?
Ans:
 Chrome
 Edge
 Internet Explorer
 Safari
 Opera
42. Distinguish between the web, a webpage and a website?
Ans:
 The Web consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents.
 Each electronic document on the web is called a webpage.
 A website is a collection of related webpages and associated items.
43. What do you know about emails?
Ans:
 E-mail is short for Electronic Mail – a program that lets you send and receive
emails over the internet and over electronic networks.
44. List most popular email providers?
Ans:
 Google Mail (Gmail)
 Outlook
 Yahoo
45. Why are view email providers so popular?
Ans:
 These providers are popular because they allow you to access your email
account from anywhere with an internet connection.
46. Explain the sections of an email address?
Ans:
 The username, for example ablaal
 The @ sign
 The host server name, for example gmail, outlook, or yahoo
 A period (.)
 The domain, for example .com, .edu, .net, .org