Computer Basics Chapters 1-5

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.

Description

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.