CBSE Class 6 Computer Revision Worksheet Set 03

CLASS - 6
SUBJECT - COMPUTER
TOPIC - MORE ON MS WINDOWS 7

Fill In The Blanks :

Question : Aero peek is a unique feature that turns all open _______ transparent.

Answer : windows

Question : Status Bar is placed at the _______ of the window .

Answer : bottom

Question : Scroll bar is of _______ types.

Answer : two 

Question : The address bar displays the name of the current _______ running on the screen .

Answer : program

Question : Control panel window contains many ______ .

Answer : icons

Question : The _______ option is used to make changes to the pointer type and trail.

Answer : mouse

Question : We can click on the _______ button in Mouse Properties Dialog Box to change the replaced pointer to its default shape.

Answer : use default

Very Short Answer Type Questions :

Question : What is a folder within a folder called ?
Answer : A subfolder.

Question : Name the option to make many open windows on the screen transparent .
Answer : Aero Peek option.

Question : What is the difference between a file and a folder ?
Answer : Files store data whereas folders store files.

Question : Name the button used to shrink an open window to the taskbar .
Answer : Minimize button .

Question : Name some common variants Windows 7 .
Answer : Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7.

Question : Name three components of a window .
Answer : Menu Bar, Back Button , Forward Button.

Question : Name two storage devices where a file can be stored .
Answer : CD and Pen Drive .

Question : Name the option used to make the taskbar disappear from the window.
Answer : Auto Hide the Taskbar .

Short Answer Type Questions :

Question : What is a Control Panel ? Name its constituents .
Answer : The Control Panel is a feature of the windows operating system that allows the user to modify system settings and controls.
The Control Panel constitutes of an Address Bar, a Search Bar and the window area which displays the names of all the functions that can be taken on by the control panel.

Question : Explain Components of MS-Window.
Answer : Components of MS-Window-
(i) Address Bar- An Address bar displays the address of the currently opened window.
(ii) Menu Control Bar- This bar comprises of different menus and icons.
(iii) Back Button- The button is used to view folders step by step backwards.
(iv) Forward Button- This button is used to return back to me current folder after viewing the previous folder .
(v) Minimize Button- This button is used to shrink the opened window to the taskbar.
(vi) Restore Button – When we maximize a window the minimize button looks ,it resizes the window back to its original size.
(vii) Maximize Button – This button is used to increase the size of a window to its maximum.
(viii) Close Button- This button is used to close an open window.
(ix) Scroll Bar- This bar appears if the text or document in a window is longer or larger than the display area. There are 2 types of scroll bar-
(i) Horizontal Scroll Bar (ii) Vertical Scroll Bar
(x) Status Bar- This bar is placed at the lower end of a window . It shows information about the status of a file or folder including date of creation, its modification ,etc .

Question : How will you change the mouse button setting in windows 7?
Answer : Change the mouse button setting in window-
1. Open Control Panel and click on Hardware and Sound option.
2. Click on Mouse option from Devices and Printers .
3. There is a checkbox for switch Primary and Secondary Buttons. This checkbox is to be selected if the operator works with his left hand.
4. Click on Apply. The button functions are inter changed.

Question : Write the steps to resize a window.
Answer : Resizing a window-
1. Click on the upper left corner of a window .
2. Click on Size option from the menu.
3. Use arrow keys to resize to the required size .
4. Press enter key after completing the task.

Question : Write the steps to moving a window .
Answer : Moving a window-
1. Click on the upper left corner of the window.
2. Click on the move option .
3. Use the arrow keys to move the window to the new place .
4. Press the enter key.

Question : List the steps to change the appearance of windows .
Answer : Changing the appearance of windows-
1. Open Control Panel .
2. Click on Appeareance and Personalization .
3. Click on the required theme to apply it.

Section I: Very Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Which of the following represent the cell with fifth column and seventh row.
(a) 7E
(b) EE7
(c) E7
(d) E&7
Answer: (c) E7
Columns in a spreadsheet are represented by letters (A, B, C, D, E for the fifth column) and rows are represented by numbers (7 for the seventh row). Column letters always come before row numbers.
In simple words: Spreadsheet cells are named by combining the column letter and row number, giving E7.

Exam Tip: Always remember that spreadsheet cell references start with the column alphabet followed by the row number.

Question 2. Identify the shortcut key that is used to select all the data in a spreadsheet.
Answer: The shortcut key used to select all the data in a spreadsheet is Ctrl + A.
In simple words: Pressing Ctrl and A together highlights and selects every cell and data item in the active worksheet.

Exam Tip: Ctrl + A is a universal shortcut for Select All across almost all computer software applications.

Question 3. State true or false.
a. Flowchart is known as a list of instructions in proper order to solve a problem.
Answer: False
In simple words: A flowchart is a pictorial or graphical representation of a process or algorithm, whereas a list of text instructions is called an algorithm.

Exam Tip: Do not confuse algorithms (step-by-step written instructions) with flowcharts (diagrammatic representations).

Question 3. State true or false.
b. RAM stores a special type of program known as BOIS
Answer: False
In simple words: RAM is volatile memory and loses its data when powered off; the permanent startup program is called BIOS and is stored in ROM, not RAM.

Exam Tip: BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System and resides on a ROM chip on the motherboard.

Question 3. State true or false.
c. This symbol is used to take input from the computer in the flowchart.
Answer: False
In simple words: The parallelogram symbol is used for both input and output operations, but the arrow shown points outwards or represents a general flow line rather than a parallelogram input block.

Exam Tip: Input and output operations in flowcharts are always represented using a parallelogram box.

Question 4. _______ statement in QBasic is used to input value from the keyboard.
Answer: INPUT
In simple words: The INPUT command pauses program execution and waits for the user to type a value from the keyboard.

Question 5. Classify OR as Relational, Arithmetic or Logical operator
Answer: Logical operator
In simple words: OR is a logical operator used to combine multiple conditions and returns true if at least one condition is true.

Exam Tip: Common logical operators in programming include AND, OR, and NOT.

Section II: Short Answer Type Questions

Question 1. Expand MICR.
Answer: Magnetic Ink Character Recognition.
In simple words: MICR is a technology used by banks to verify the legitimacy and processing of checks using special magnetic ink.

Exam Tip: Learn full forms thoroughly as they frequently appear in one-mark questions.

Question 2. Identify the icon and give its anyone use.
Answer: The icon shown is the Bold formatting icon (represented by the letter B).
Use: It is used to make the selected text heavier and darker to emphasize headings or important points.
In simple words: Clicking the B icon makes your text bold.

Question 3. Name any two secondary storage devices.
Answer: 1. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
2. Compact Disc (CD) / Universal Serial Bus (USB) Flash Drive
In simple words: Secondary storage devices are permanent storage units used to save data even when the computer is turned off.

Exam Tip: Other valid examples include Solid State Drives (SSD) and Digital Versatile Discs (DVD).

Question 4. Give any two examples of a data type in MS Excel.
Answer: 1. Numeric data type (numbers used for calculations)
2. Text / String data type (alphanumeric characters and labels)
In simple words: Excel cells can store numbers or text words.

Exam Tip: Another important data type in Excel is the Date/Time data type.

Question 5. Explain the purpose of having a namebox in MS Excel spreadsheet
Answer: The Name Box in MS Excel displays the address of the currently active cell (such as A1 or C5). Its main purposes are:
1. To quickly identify which cell is currently selected.
2. To quickly navigate to a specific cell by typing its address into the box and pressing Enter.
In simple words: The name box shows your active cell location and helps you jump to any cell instantly.

Question 6. Identify and define the symbol of flowchart shown below
Answer: Symbol Name: Flow line (Arrow)
Definition: Flow lines are arrows used in a flowchart to indicate the direction of execution and connect different shapes and steps, showing the exact path the program follows.
In simple words: Flow lines act as directional roads showing which step comes next in a flowchart.

Exam Tip: Always draw arrowheads clearly to indicate the correct flow direction.

Section III: Long Answer Type Questions

Question Q1. Differentiate between Wrap text and Merge Cell in MS Excel.
Answer:

In simple words: Wrap text makes long words stack inside one cell, while merge cell joins multiple cells into one big cell.

Exam Tip: Use clear tabular format when asked to differentiate between two computer features.

Question Q2. Write any two uses of Input and Output devices along with example of each.
Answer:
1. Input Devices: Devices used to feed data, instructions, and commands into the computer system.
- Use 1: Entering text and numbers into documents using a keyboard.
- Use 2: Selecting and clicking items on the screen or drawing graphics using a mouse.
- Examples: Keyboard, Mouse.

2. Output Devices: Devices used to display or present processed data and results to the user.
- Use 1: Displaying visual output, text, and videos on a screen using a monitor.
- Use 2: Printing documents, reports, and photographs on paper using a printer.
- Examples: Monitor, Printer.
In simple words: Input devices give data to the computer, and output devices show results back to us.

Exam Tip: Always provide clear definitions and real-world examples to secure full marks in long-answer questions.

Question Q3. Write an algorithm to calculate perimeter of a square.
Answer:
Step 1: Start
Step 2: Read or input the side length of the square (Let it be \(S\))
Step 3: Calculate the perimeter using the formula: Perimeter = \(4 \times S\)
Step 4: Print or display the calculated Perimeter
Step 5: Stop
In simple words: An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure; to find a square's perimeter, input the side length, multiply it by 4, and display the result.

Exam Tip: Every algorithm must always start with "Start" and end with "Stop".