Questions and Answers
----------- is not the software part of a computer.
Hard disk
-----------software helps us perform a specific type of job.
Application
The image in the background of the icons is called the Desktop -----------.
Wallpaper
The process of loading an operating system into computer’s main memory is called -----------.
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To create a document, you can select ---------- option from the File tab.
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Study Notes
Computer Hardware and Software
- Hardware excludes components like CD, Scanner, and Calculator.
- Storage devices include Hard-disk but not Printer or Joystick.
- Microphone is used to record sound, unlike Speaker or Monitor.
- Mouse is used for selecting items on the screen; Keyboard is also an input device.
- Monitor is often referred to as VDU (Visual Display Unit).
- Hard disk is not software; it is hardware storage.
Types of Software
- Application software performs specific tasks; examples are Word and Paint.
- System software includes operating systems like Windows 10.
- The most popular operating system listed is Windows 10.
Windows Operating System Features
- Desktop is the primary screen that appears after OS loads.
- Wallpaper is the background picture on the desktop.
- Taskbar, Navigation pane, and Booting are parts of the desktop, while Booting is not.
- Notification area is located at the bottom side of the Taskbar.
Document Handling in Word
- The extension for a Word document is .docx.
- The Title bar shows the name of the program and document.
- There are two rulers in Word for layout purposes.
- The Status bar displays the current page number and word count.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Document Actions
- Ctrl + P is the keyboard shortcut for printing a document.
- New document creation is done by selecting the 'New' option from the File tab.
- The working area for typing text is referred to as Document.
- The 'Undo' command cancels a previous action.
- Ctrl + A selects the entire document, while a double-click selects a paragraph.
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Test your knowledge of computer hardware and foundational concepts with this quiz covering Chapters 1 to 5. Answer multiple choice questions that challenge your understanding of essential computer components and their functions.