Computer Application Test Chapter 1
Q. Fill in the blanks
1. _______________________________ refers to the physical parts of a
computer that you can see and touch.
2. ___________________________________ is the most common example of
system software.
3. _____________________________________ software helps you do a specific
type of work on the computer.
4. _______________________________ is an example of a presentation
software.
5. Adobe Photoshop is an example of a
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Q. Write True or False
1. Hardware and software are the same thing.
2. A printer is an input device.
3. Word processing software is used to create slides.
4. Multimedia software is used to create videos, animations, sounds,
graphics and text.
5. A hard disk is used to store a huge amount of data.
Q. Your school is setting up a new computer lab. Name the essential
hardware and software components required for the lab.
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Q. Your grandmother wants to scan some old family photographs. Which
hardware device would you recommend for this task?
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Q. Select the correct option
1. Which of the following is an input device?
a. Keyboard b. Monitor c. Speaker
2. What is the main function of CPU?
a. To display output b. To process data c. To store data
3. Which of the following is an operating system?
a. Word b. PowerPoint c. Windows
4. Which of the following is an image editing software?
a. Illustrator b. Word c. PowerPoint
5. What is the purpose of application software?
a. To control the overall working of a computer
b. To perform specific tasks on a computer
c. To process and store data on a computer
Q. Write answers
1. Define hardware. Name any 2 hardware devices.
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2. Define software. Name its types.
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3. Define operating system. Name any 2 operating systems.
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4. Differentiate between system software and application software.
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5. Explain spreadsheet software with an example.
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Q. Fill in the blanks
1. The small, labelled pictures on the desktop are called _________________.
2. The horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop is called
______________________.
3. To move the taskbar, you must _______________________ it first.
4. The __________________________ menu appears when you right-click on
the desktop.
5. The _______________________________________ of the taskbar includes a
clock and status icons.
6. The ______________________________ is an image that pops up on the
computer screen whenever the computer is idle for a certain time.
7. The main screen that comes after the computer boots up is called
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8. Which key is used to select adjacent icons?
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9. Which feature of Windows 10 helps organize open windows by snapping
them to the edges of the screen? ______________________________
10. What is the name of image that appears when the computer is idle?
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11. To which bar can you add frequently used applications?
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Q. True or False
1. Desktop background is also known as screen saver.
2. Windows 10 uses a Command-Line Interface (CLI).
3. The Start Menu appears when you click on the Start button.
4. Quick Launch Bar is in the middle of the taskbar.
5. You can select multiple non – adjacent icons by pressing and holding
the Ctrl key.
Q. Your desktop background is boring and you want a new one. Which
option from the shortcut menu will you select to change the background?
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