Grade 6 Miss Lakshmi Edirisooriye ICT
Grade 6 - Information & Communication Technology
1. Importance of Computers
1) What is a Computer?
A computer is an electronic digital device that is working with information. This information
can be numbers, words, pictures, movies, or sounds. Computer information is made by
processing data. Computers can process huge amounts of data very quickly.
2) What are the basic functions of a computer?
Entering data, processing them and producing processed data (information)
3) What are the Significant Features of a Computer?
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4) What is the meaning of “Embedded Computers”?
An embedded computer device is a special-purpose computer. An embedded computer device
has specific requirements and performs pre-defined tasks, unlike a general-purpose personal
computer.
5) Mention few “Embedded Computers” devices.
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6) Name the components.
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8) What are “Input Devices”?
The devices which are used to enter data and instructions to computers.
9) Mention few “Input Devices”.
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10) What are “Output Devices”?
The devices which are used to retrieve data and information
11) Mention few “Output Devices”.
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12) What is “Central Processing Unit (CPU)”?
Controlling the computer and processing data according to the given instructions
13) Where is CPU located?
The Central Processing Unit is located inside the system unit. It cannot be seen from outside.
14) What is “Main Memory” or “Primary Memory”?
The device which is used to store data, information and instructions temporarily
15) What are “Storage Devices”?
The devices which are used to store data, information and instructions
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17) Mention an “Internal Storage Devices”.
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18) Mention few “External Storage Devices”.
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19) What are “Communication Devices”?
The devices which are used to exchange the processed data and information
20) Mention few “Communication Devices”.
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21) What is a “Software”?
A software is a set of programmes designed to execute certain tasks by using a computer.
Things that cannot be touched such as programmes with data and instructions.
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22) Mention few “Software”.
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23) What is “Hardware”?
All the things that you can touch in a computer
(All the “devices” you learned above belong to this category)
24) Mention few examples of various sectors that use Computers?
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25) Mention few examples where you can see the use of Computer at the school.
Simplify work and bring effectiveness to office work in the school system.
Used instead of blackboard and books in the learning process
Obtain additional knowledge related to subjects by accessing the internet.
26) Mention few examples where you can see the use of Computer at the banking.
Use of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to deposit and withdraw money.
Using electronic cards to settle bills when purchasing goods.
Internet banking and mobile banking are latest trends in the banking system.
27) Mention few examples where you can see the use of Computer at the hospital.
Digital thermometer is an embedded computer device which can be used at home.
Use of computer and embedded computer devices in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Use of computers and computer embedded devices in an operation theatre.
28) Mention few examples where you can see the use of Computer at the factories.
Production is increased by replacing human labour by computer devices.
The use of robotic technology in industrial work to make them easier.
29) Mention few examples where you can see the use of Computer in Agriculture.
Use of computer embedded devices that are used at harvesting, weeding and water
supplying to increase productivity by minimizing expenditure.
30) Draw a mind map for the whole lesson.
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