cbse class x Class-10 Basic ICT Skills study material notes

Class-10

Basic ICT Skills 

Q1. ICT stands for _______________

a. Information and Communication Technology

b. Information and Communication Terminology

c. Information and Common Technology

d. Information to Communication Technology

Ans. a. Information and Communication Technology


Q2. A computer is an _____________ machine

a. mechanical

b. electrical

c. electronic

d. None of the above

Ans. c. electronic


Q3. ICT refers to all the methods, tools, concepts related to

a. storing digital information.

b. recording digital information.

c. sending digital information.

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q4. Which of the following ways are used to record or store information?

a. handwritten on paper

b. written using a typewriter

c. typed in computer

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q5. Physical part of computer is called ___________

a. Hardware

b. Software

c. Shareware

d. None of the above

Ans. a. Hardware


Q6. Which of the following is not computer hardware?

a. RAM

b. Keyboard

c. MS Paint

d. Monitor

Ans. c. MS Paint


Q7. Which of the following is/are examples of software?

a. MS Word

b. MS Excel

c. OpenOffice Calc

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q8. ______ act as an interface between the user and the computer.

a. Operating System

b. Ms Excel

c. Impress

d. Digital Documentation

Ans. a. Operating System


Q9. Software that starts working as soon as we switch on a computer is

a. RAM

b. ROM

c. Operating System

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Operating System


Q10. Hardware would not be able to function without ___________

a. Shareware

b. Freeware

c. Software

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Software


Q11. Which of the following is an output device?

a. Monitor

b. Speaker

c. Printer

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q12. Which of the following are mobile operating system?

a. Apple iOS

b. Android

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Both of the above


Q13. BIOS stands for

a. Basic Input/Output System

b. Base Input/Output System

c. Basic Input and Output Systematic

d. None of the above

Ans. a. Basic Input/Output System


Q14. Identify the input device

a. Printer

b. Speaker

c. Mouse

d. Monitor

Ans. c. Mouse


Q15. A __________ is a device used to type text, numbers and commands into the computer.

a. Mouse

b. Keyboard

c. Joystick

d. None of the above

Ans. b. Keyboard


Q16. Keys labeled from F1 to F12 are __________ keys

a. Input

b. System

c. Function

d. Help

Ans. c. Function


Q17. The function of the F1 key in most programs is to ___________

a. open save as dialog box

b. open help

c. delete a file

d. None of the above

Ans. b. open help


Q18. You use the _______________ key to move the cursor to the beginning of a new line.

a. Enter

b. Return

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Both of the above


Q19. Navigation keys are

a. Arrow Keys

b. Page Up

c. Page down

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q20. When the INSERT key is turned ON, it helps you overwrite characters to the ______ of the cursor

a. left

b. right

c. both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. b. right


Q21. DELETE key is used to remove typed text on the _______ side of the cursor.

a. left

b. right

c. both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. b. right


Q22. Backspace key is used to remove typed text on the _____ side of the cursor.

a. left

b. right

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. a. left


Q23. _____________ key opens the start menu.

a. Arrow

b. Ctrl

c. Windows

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Windows


Q24. A _____________ is a device that you can use to move, select and open items on your computer screen.

a. Mouse

b. Joystick

c. Scanner

d. None of the above

Ans. a. Mouse


Q25. When you click a particular file by mouse, it may gets _______

a. Selected

b. Deselected

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. a. Selected


Q26. When you move the item to the new location with the help of mouse. This is called ________________

a. Move and drop

b. Move and leave

c. Drag and drop

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Drag and drop


Q27.Double-clicking means to quickly click the ______ mouse button twice

a. right

b. left

c. both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. b. left


Q28. We can ___ a file by mouse by double click on file.

a. Close

b. Save

c. Open

d. Delete

Ans. c. Open


Q29. ______functions is performed by mouse?

a. Click

b. Double Click

c. Drag and Drop

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q30. Prevent others from using your computer by __________

a. using username and password

b. using antivirus

c. using UPS

d. using internet

Ans. a. using username and password


Q31. Electronic files in computer can be ____________

a. Copied

b. Moved

c. Rename

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q32. Each file in computer has _______________

a. Name

b. Extension

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Both of the above


Q33. The file name and file name extension are separated by a _______

a. period

b. comma

c. semi colon

d. None of the above

Ans. a. period


Q34. Sneha created a file in Notepad and saved the file by name “hello” so the complete name of file will be _____________

a. hello.doc

b. hello.docx

c. hello.txt

d. hello.jpg

Ans. c. hello.txt


Q35. The extension of image file is _____________

a. .xls

b. .jpg

c. .doc

d. .docx

Ans. b. .jpg


Q36. A __________ is a location where a group of files can be stored.

a. folder

b. main file

c. super file

d. none of the above

Ans. a. folder


Q37. When a student, Neha, joins a class, the teacher creates a file on the computer to store Neha’s information, such as name, address, phone number. In which of the following application, we can store such information?

a. Notepad

b. Wordpad

c. MS Word

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q38. Which of the following is a text editor?

a. MS Excel

b. MS Paint

c. Notepad

d. All of the above

Ans. c. Notepad


Q39. Shortcut to save file is ________________

a. Ctrl + S

b. Ctrl + F1

c. Alt + S

d. None of the above

Ans. a. Ctrl + S


Q40. We need to protect our computer from ____________

a. Air

b. Dust

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. b. Dust


Q41. We should avoid _______ to protect our computer/laptop.

a. Eating near computer

b. Keeping a glass of water near computer

c. Dropping laptop

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q42. The CPU has an ______________ to keep it cool.

a. internal fan

b. external fan

c. cooling pipe

d. None of the above

Ans. a. internal fan


Q43. Overcharge your mobile/laptop battery will _______ the battery life.

a. increase

b. decrease

c. no change

d. None of the above

Ans. b. decrease


Q44. Backing up data means to save the information present on your computer on another device.(T/F)

a. True

b. False

Ans. a. True


Q45. ___________ is used to protect our computer from virus.

a. Worm

b. Anti Spyware

c. Anti virus

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Anti virus


Q46. __________ software, help us to clean up the unnecessary files.

a. Data Cleaner

b. Disk Cleaner

c. Cleaner

d. None of the above

Ans. b. Disk Cleaner


Q47. Unwanted mails are called ______________

a. A-SPAM

b. SPM

c. SPAM

d. N-SPAM

Ans. c. SPAM


Q48. What happens if you plugged in mobile/laptop even after 100% charge?

a. Device will break

b. Device will stop working

c. Device will over heat

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Device will over heat


Q49. Pressing ____________ key opens the Start menu.

a. Windows

b. Alt + Windows

c. Ctrl + Windows

d. None of the above

Ans. a. Windows


Q50. ________ key helps to move the cursor to the beginning of a new line.

a. Ctrl + Home

b. Ctrl + End

c. Enter

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Enter


Q51. Extension of temporary file is ____

a) .tmp

b) .exe

c) .bmp

d) .xls

Ans. a) .tmp


Q52. Press _____ on the keyboard to open Run dialog box.

a. Ctrl + R

b. Alt + R

c. Windows button + R

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Windows button + R


Q53. To open Temp folder type ____________ in Run dialog box.

a. temp%

b. %temp%

c. #temp#

d. Any of the above

Ans. b. %temp%


Q54. A device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on user-defined security rules is ________

a. Antivirus

b. Malware

c. Firewall

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Firewall


Q55. Firewall is a _____________________

a. Software

b. Hardware

c. Hardware or Software

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Hardware or Software


Q56. ___________ are small files which are stored on a user’s computer when a user visit a website on the internet.

a. Image

b. Cookies

c. Firewall

d. None of the above

Ans. b. Cookies


Q57. Identify which of the following is a temporary file?

a. flower.jpg

b. temporary.doc

c. temporary.docx

d. web.tmp

Ans. d. web.tmp


Q58. Cookies are always harmful.(T/F)

a. True

b. False

Ans. b. False


Q59. _______ typically contain information about your visit to the webpage or record your login information.

a. Cookies

b. Image

c. Firewall

d. None of the above

Ans. a. Cookies


Q60. Press ______ to select all files.

a. Ctrl + S

b. Ctrl + A

c. Ctrl + D

d. Ctrl + P

Ans. b. Ctrl + A


Q61. VIRUS is an acronym for

a. Vital Information Resource Under Seize

b. Vital Information Resource Under Size

c. Vital Information Remark Under Seize

d. Vital Informative Resource Under Seize

Ans. a. Vital Information Resource Under Seize


Q62. A _________ is a software program that attaches itself to other programs and alters their behavior.

a. Cookie

b. Computer virus

c. Firewall

d. None of the above

Ans. b. Computer virus


Q63. A computer virus can infect only ________

a. Hardware

b. Software

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. b. Software


Q64. A computer can get infected with virus by

a. Infected files

b. Infected pen drives

c. Infected file attachment of e-mails

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q65. A computer virus cannot ____

a. infect files on CD or DVD, if they are closed for writing.

b. infect computer hardware like, keyboard, mouse, etc.

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Both of the above


Q66. Common signs of a virus attack is/are :

a. Computer runs very slow

b. There is change in the file size

c. Computer restarts on its own

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q67. To prevent virus infection we should

a. Install and use anti-virus software.

b. not open e-mails of an unknown person/sender

c. not allow any untrustworthy person to use your system.

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q68. Which of the following is an Antivirus?

a. Norton AntiVirus

b. Quick Heal

c. McAfee VirusScan

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q69. An anti-virus program can be effective when

a. it run in the background at all times.

b. it is regularly updated

c. it scan full disk periodically

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q70. Characteristics of computer virus is :

a. it makes copies of itself.

b. it makes the system slow.

c. it may get activated at a certain date and time.

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q71. Regular care and maintenance of computer is required

a. to detect any issues at an early stage

b. so that system works efficiently

c. to avoid a condition of System Failure

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q72. Regular maintenance of the system includes

a. installing updates of the software

b. check the security of the system

c. taking backups of important files and documents

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q73. Precaution to be taken while cleaning the computer components are :

a. Power Off the computer before cleaning

b. Never spray cleaning fluid directly on the component of the computer.

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Both of the above


Q74. We should never spray any liquid cleaner directly on

a. Keyboard

b. Monitor

c. Mouse

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q75. Disk defragmentation help to

a. remove the virus from the system

b. use the disc space at an optimal level.

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. b. use the disc space at an optimal level.


Q76. System Performance can be increased by

a. increasing RAM

b. disk defragmentation

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Both of the above


Q77. __________parts of the computer system should be cleaned so that it can work properly.

a. Internal

b. External

c. Both internal and external

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Both internal and external


Q78. DOS stands for ______________

a. Disk Operating System

b. Dot Operating System

c. Disk Open System

d. Disk Operating Secure

Ans. a. Disk Operating System


Q79. Which of the following is Microsoft Product?

a. DOS

b. Windows

c. Android

d. Linux

Ans. b. Windows


Q80. ________________ operating system is an example of an interactive operating system.

a. Windows

b. DOS

c. Linux

d. None of the above

Ans. a. Windows


Q81. GUI stands for _______________________

a. Graphical User Interface

b. Graphical User Interaction

c. Graphical User Interactive

d. None of the above

Ans. a. Graphical User Interface


Q82. Which operating system allows only one user to do a task on the computer and one thing at a time?

a. Single-user, multi-task operating system

b. Single-user , single-task operating system

c. Multi-user

d. None of the above

Ans. b. Single-user , single-task operating system


Q83. Which Operating System is used to control machinery like robots in complex animations and computer controlled automated machines

a. Real Time

b. Multi-user

c. Single-user, multi-task operating system

d. Distributed

Ans. a. Real Time


Q84. Examples of real-time operating systems is :

a. Windows CE

b. Lynx OS

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Both of the above


Q85. Examples of distributed operating systems is

a. Windows

b. Unix

c. Linux

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q86. ___________ operating system enables multiple users to work on the same computer simultaneously.

a. Single-user , single-task operating system

b. Single-user, multi-task operating system

c. Multi-user

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Multi-user


Q87. Which Operating System enables single user to operate on several programs at the same time.

a. Single-user, multi-task operating system

b. Multi-user

c. Single-user , single-task operating system

d. Real Time

Ans. a. Single-user, multi-task operating system


Q88. Example of Multi Tasking Operating System is

a. Windows

b. Apple MacOS

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Both of the above


Q89. An operating system in which commands can be entered by clicking/double-clicking/right-clicking a mouse is :

a. GUI-based

b. CUI-based

c. TUI-based

d. None of the above

Ans. a. GUI-based


Q90. Examples of Mobile operating Systems is :

a. Android

b. Symbian

c. iOS

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q91. The first screen that appears on monitor after loading OS is called ________________

a. Icons

b. Desktop

c. Wall paper

d. None of the above

Ans. b. Desktop


Q92. Small pictures on the desktop are called _______

a. Desktop

b. Symbols

c. Icons

d. Pictures

Ans. c. Icons


Q93. Picture used for the desktop background is called __________

a. Wallpaper

b. Background image

c. Wall image

d. Desktop image

Ans. a. Wallpaper


Q94. Start button is present on _________ side of the Taskbar.

a. right

b. left

c. top

d. bottom

Ans. b. left


Q95. Bar present at the bottom of the desktop is called ____________

a. Status bar

b. Scroll bar

c. Taskbar

d. None of the above

Ans. c. Taskbar


Q96. Components of Windows 7 Desktop is/are :

a. Desktop

b. Wallpaper

c. Taskbar

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q97. Which icon allows user to access all drives, files, and folders on the computer.

a. Recycle Bin

b. Computer

c. Application

d. Start button

Ans. b. Computer


Q98. The main components of Taskbar is/are

a. Start button

b. Active Applications

c. Date/Time icon

d. All of the above

Ans. d. All of the above


Q99. Deleted files and folders are stored in _______________

a. Recycle bin

b. My Computer

c. Control Panel

d. None of the above

Ans. a. Recycle bin


Q100. Everything we store in computer is stored in the form of a __________

a. Folder

b. Sub folder

c. File

d. None of the above

Ans. c. File


Questions ans Answers:


Q1. Mention any three functions of operating system.

Ans. Three functions of operating system are : (Write any three)

1 It checks whether the device is functioning properly or not.

2. It controls software resources of the computer.

3. It manages the computer memory

4. It manages the structure of the files and directories on a computer system.

5. It keeps track of the amount of disk space used by a specific file.

6. It allows you to create, copy, move and delete files


Q2. What is the name given to the screen that appears after Windows operating system is loaded?

Ans. Desktop


Q3. Small images on the desktop are called _________.Ans. Icons


Q4. Name two common icons on the Desktop .

Ans. Two common icons on the Desktop are

a. Computer Icon

b. Recycle bin


Q5. Name the icon that provides access to all the drives, files and folders on a computer.

Ans. Computer icon provides access to all the drives, files and folders.


Q6. Name the button to the left of the taskbar.

Ans. Start Button


Q7. Picture for the desktop background is called ____________.

Ans. Wallpaper


Q8. Write any four components of Windows 7 Desktop.

Ans. Four components of Windows 7 Desktop are :

a. Taskbar

b. Wallpaper

c. Icons

d. Start Button


Q9. Taskbar is the long horizontal bar present at the ________________ of the screen.

Ans. Bottom


Q10. To left of the Taskbar is the ___________(Start button, Date/Time) and to the right appears ________________ (Start button, Date/Time)

Ans. Start button, Date/Time


Q11. Files and folders deleted by the user are stored in the _________

Ans. Recycle Bin


Q12. To change the name of the folder, right-click and select _______________option from the Shortcut menu.

Ans. Rename


Q13. Expand GUI and CUI.

Ans. GUI : Graphical User Interface

CUI : Character User Interface


Q14. Windows Operating System is an example of ______ (GUI / CUI)

Ans. GUI


Q15. Disk Operating System is an example of ___________ (GUI / CUI)

Ans. CUI


Q16. How can you delete a folder?

Ans. To delete a file or a folder:

  1. Click the file or the folder.

  2. Press the Delete key.
    Or
    Right-click and select Delete option from the Shortcut menu.


Q17. Name the place where deleted files are placed.

Ans. Recycle Bin


Q18. How can you empty the recycle Bin?

Ans. We can empty the recycle Bin

Right-click the Recycle Bin icon and then
click Empty Recycle Bin.
(OR)

  1. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon.

  2. The Recycle Bin window appears.

  3. Click Empty the Recycle Bin.


Q19. What is the possible cause of slowing down of computer?

Ans. A large number of files are stored on the computer. These files can be disorganized and fragmented
and may result in slowing down of the computer.



Q20. Why keyboard should be covered if not in use?

Ans. Dirt and dust can cause damage to the keyboard. Keys of the keyboard may not function properly if dirt enters the keys.


Q21. What general precautions should you take while cleaning the computer/components?

Ans. General precautions to be taken while cleaning the computer components are:

a. Always Power Off the computer system before cleaning.

b. Do not allow the cleaning liquid to drip near the circuit board.

c. Never spray cleaning fluid directly on the component of the computer. First spray the liquid on the cloth and then wipe the component.


Q22. List some of the maintenance activities for the computer system.

Ans. Some of the maintenance activities are:

1 Keep the components of the computer, like keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. clean.

2. Replace hardware that is not functioning properly

3. Keep food items away from the computer.

4. Cables and chords should not be messed up


Q23. Why regular disk defragmentation should be done?

Ans. A regular disk defragmentation should be done to remove all unnecessary information that slows
down the computer. Disk defragmentation done at regular intervals helps the disc space to be used
at an optimal level.


Q24. Mention few ways in which a computer gets infected with virus.

Ans. A computer can get infected with virus in any of the following ways:

a. Infected files

b. Infected pen drives

c. Infected CD-ROMs/DVD-ROMs

d. Through infected file attachment of e-mails


Q25. Can computer virus infect hardware?

Ans. No


Q26. What are the common signs of a virus attack?

Ans. Some of the common signs of a virus attack are:

a. Computer runs very slow

b. There is change in the file size.

c. Computer often stops responding.

d. There is an increase in number of files (unusual)

e. Unusual error message appears on the screen.

f. Computer restarts on its own.


Q27. How can you prevent your computer from virus infection?

Ans. To prevent our computer from being infected with virus, we should install anti-virus software, run it
periodically and keep it updated


Q28. What is the use of antivirus software? Name any two commonly used anti-virus software.

Ans. Antivirus software is used to detect and remove malicious programs from the computer.
Some examples of antivirus software are McAfee Virus Scan, Norton AntiVirus, Microsoft Security essentials, and Quick Heal.


Q29. How are temporary files created in computer?

Ans. Temporary files are created when you are running computer programs. Microsoft Windows and Windows programs often create a .TMP file as a temporary file. Temporary files are also created by web browsers to store your web browser history.


Q30. Why we should remove temporary files from the computer?

Ans. Temporary files take up a large amount of disk space and makes the computer slow so should be removed to clear space.


Q31. Identify which of the following is a temporary file.
a. Project.docx
b. Mathsite.tmp

Ans. Mathsite.tmp


Q32. How can you select all the files in a folder using the keyboard?

Ans. Press Ctrl + A, to select all the files in the folder.


Q33. Which key combination will you press to get the Run dialog box?

Ans. Press Windows button + R on the keyboard to get the Run dialog box


Q34. What command will you write in the Run dialog box to open the Temp folder?

Ans. %temp%


Q35. What are cookies?

Ans. Cookies are small files which are stored on a user’s computer when you visit a website on the internet.


Q36. What is a firewall in computing?

Ans. A computer firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on user-defined security rules.


Q1. What do you mean by ICT?

Ans. ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. ICT refers to all the tools
related to storing, recording and sending digital information.


Q2. Differentiate between Hardware and Software ?

Ans.

Hardware

Software

The physical components that we can see and touch.

It is a set of programs/instructions that perform a specific task

Monitor, Keyboard are examples of Hardware

MS Paint, MS Word are examples of Software.


Q3. What do you mean by Operating System?

Ans. Operating System : It is a software that act as an interface between the user and the computer.


Q4. Give two examples of mobile operating system.

Ans. Two examples of mobile operating system :

a. Apple iOS

b. Google Android


Q5. Name two operating systems for laptops or desktop.

Ans. Two operating systems for laptops or desktop are:

a. Ubuntu

b. Microsoft Windows


Q6. Identify me

a. I am a physical part of computer.

b. I am a collection of instruction doing specific task.

c. I am the software that starts working as soon as we switch on a computer.

d. I am an input device used to type text, numbers etc

e. I am a small device that you can use to move, select and open items on your computer screen.


Ans.

a. Hardware

b. Software

c. Operating System

d. Keyboard

e. Mouse


Q7. Expand BIOS?

Ans. BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System


Q8. What do you mean by Input device? Give two examples.

Ans. Those devices which are used to feed data/command into the computer are called Input device. for example Keyboard and Mouse.


Q9. What do you mean by drag and drop?

Ans. Moving an item from one location to another with the help of mouse button. This is called drag and drop.


Q10. Differentiate between files and folder.

Ans.

File

Folder

A place where information is stored in computer.

A location where a group of files can
be stored.

It has a name and extension both

It has only name.


Q11. Write the extension for the following.

a. A Notepad file

b. A Sound File

c. An image file

Ans. Extensions are

a. .txt

b. .mp3

c. .jpg


Q12. The file name and file name extension are separated by a ________________

Ans. dot ( . )

Ans. The steps to create folder on desktop are:

1. Right-click on desktop and then choose the ‘New Folder’.
2. Type the name of the folder.


Q14. Write the shortcut command for the following.

a. Cut

b. Copy

c. Paste

d. Undo

e. Redo

f. Select all

Ans. Shortcut commands are:

a. Cut ———– Ctrl + X

b. Copy ———– Ctrl + C

c. Paste ———– Ctrl + V

d. Undo ———– Ctrl + Z

e. Redo ———– Ctrl + Y

f. Select all ———– Ctrl + A


Q15. Write the basic tips for taking care of Laptop/Desktop.

Ans. Basic tips for taking care of Computer are :

  1. Avoid eating anything over a keyboard.

  2. Wipe the screen with a soft cloth.

  3. Avoid eating or drinking near computer.

  4. Handle and move your laptop carefully.


Q16. What do you mean by Data Backup?

Ans. Backing up data means to save the information present on your computer on another device, such as CD/DVD drives or hard disk.


Q17. What do you mean by Spam?

Ans. We get mails from companies who are advertising a product or trying to attract you to their website. Such mails are called Spam.


Q18. How can you increase the performance of a computer?

Ans. We can increase the performance of a computer by

a. Using an updated Antivirus Software

b. Removing unnecessary files and data, such as temporary files and images.


Q19. ________________ is leakage of information stored in a computer.

Ans. Security break


Q20. What do you mean by Virus?

Ans. Viruses are computer programs that can damage the data and software programs or steal the information stored on a computer.


Q21. Name two types of Virus.

Ans. Worms and Trojan Horse


Q22. Differentiate between Worms and Trojan Horse.

Ans.

Worms

Trojan

These are viruses that replicate and
spread to all files once they attack a computer.

A Trojan Horse seems to be a useful program
but once it reaches a computer it starts
destroying data.


Q23. What do you mean by Online predators?

Ans. Online Predator: Online predators are people who trap you into inappropriate relationships.


Q24. Write few tips to protect your data from online theft and viruses.

Ans. Few tips to protect our data from online theft and viruses are:

a. Use passwords to login to your computer:

b. Install Anti-virus and Firewall:

c. Use Data Encryption

d. Give details of your credit card or bank account only on secure sites


Q25. What do you mean by threats to Computer?

Ans. Threats are the ways in which personal information can be leaked from a computer without our knowing.


Q26. List the various threats to a computer and its data.

Ans. The various threats to a computer and its data are:

1 Virus

2. Phishing

3. Online theft

4. Cyber crime

5. Hacking


Q27. __________________ is stealing of software and using of unlicensed and unauthorized copies of a computer software.

Ans. Software Piracy


Q28. What is ‘s’ in “https”?

Ans. ‘s’ stands for secure.


Q29. Name the encrypting feature of Windows.

Ans. BitLocker


Q30. List the various types of keys available on Keyboard.

Ans. The various types of keys available on Keyboard are :

a. Control keys

b. Function Keys

c. Alphabet Keys

d. Numeric Keys

e. Navigation Keys

Q31. When the ____________ key is turned ON, it helps to overwrite characters to the right of the cursor.

Ans. INSERT


Q32. Name two keys available on keyboard which are used to remove typed text or characters.

Ans. Delete and Backspace


Q33. _________ key helps to move the cursor to the beginning of a new line.

Ans. RETURN or ENTER


Q34. Pressing ______________ key opens the Start menu.

Ans. Windows


Q35. Name any two file extensions.

Ans. Two file extensions are :

a) .txt

b) .doc

c) .jpg

d) .xls


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