CBSE Class 6 Computer Functioning of Computer Worksheet

Question: Secondary storage is also called……………….. storage.
a) Secondary
b) Main
c) Auxiliary
d) All of the options
Answer: c

Question: The process of producing results from the data for getting useful information is called
a) Input
b) Output
c) Processing
d) None of the options
Answer: c

Question: …………… is the process of entering Data and Instructions to the computer.
a) Input Devices
b) Output Devices
c) CPU
d) None of the options
Answer: a

Question: The process of saving data and instructions permanently is known as ……
a) Input
b) Storage
c) Processing
d) Output
Answer: b

Question: Primary storage is also known as……………. Memory.
a) Secondary
b) Main
c) Auxiliary
d) All of the options
Answer: b

Write down True or False:

Question: Intermediate results of processing are stored in Storage.
Answer: True

Question: A super computer is most powerful computer.
Answer: False

Question: The Process of entering data and programs into the computer is called Output.
Answer: False

Question: A computer is an electronic machine.
Answer: True

Question: Memory is of two types : Primary Memory and Secondary Memory.
Answer: True

Short Answer type Questions :

Question: Draw the diagram of basic functions of a Computer.
Answer:

Question: Draw Block Diagram of C.P.U. and name three parts of it.
Answer:

Question: Define memory and name of two types of memory.
Answer: 1. Primary Memory
2. Secondary Memory

Question: Differentiate between Primary memory and Secondary memory.
Answer:

Question: Describe about Laptop.
Answer: It is a portable PC. It is light weight and small. Laptop has a battery and charger. A person can carry a laptop.

Question: What is Tablet?
Answer: It is a very thin portable computer. It is usually battery-powered. It has a touch screen as input device.

Long Answer type Questions:

Question: What are the basic functions of a Computer?
Answer:
1. Input : The process of entering data and programs in to the computer system.
2. Storage : The process of saving data and instructions.
3. Process : The process of performing operations on data and instructions.
4. Output : The process of producing result from data and instructions.

Question: Describe Primary Memory?
Answer:
1. It is called main memory.
2. It stores data temporary.
3. It has limited storage.
4. It is very expensive.
5. It is not easily portable.
6. Examples: RAM, ROM

Question: Describe secondary memory?
Answer:
1. It is called auxiliary memory.
2. It stores data permanently.
3. It has large storage.
4. It is not so expensive.
5. It is easily portable.
6. Examples: CD, DVD

Question: Describe Control Unit.
Answer: The control unit is also called central controller. It directs the various components of a computer.
Basic functions are1.
1. To read the code.
2. To decode the numerical code.
3. To provide the data to an ALU.

Question: Describe A.L.U.
Answer: An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) performs arithmetic and logical operations.
Operations
:1. Arithmetic operations (for example : addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
2. Bitwise logic operations (greater than, smaller than, equal to)

Question: Describe Microcomputer.
Answer: Microcomputers are the most common type of computers. These Computers are used at school or at home.
Examples 1. Laptop
2. Notebook
3. Tablet
4. Palmtop