ICT Skills

Subject : Artificial Intelligence Class: IX

I Multiple Choice Question:

1. ICT stands for _______________

Information and Communication Technology
Information and Communication Terminology
Information and Common Technology
Information to Communication Technology
2. A computer is an _____________ machine
mechanical electrical
electronic None of the above
3. ICT refers to all the methods, tools, concepts related to__________
storing digital information. recording digital information.
sending digital information. All of the above
4. Which of the following ways are used to record or store information?
handwritten on paper written using a typewriter
typed in computer All of the above
5. Physical part of computer is called ___________
Hardware Software
Shareware None of the above
6. Which of the following is not computer hardware?
RAM Keyboard
MS Paint Monitor
7. Which of the following is/are examples of software?
MS Word MS Excel
OpenOffice Calc All of the above
8. ______ act as an interface between the user and the computer.
Operating System Ms Excel
Impress Digital Documentation
9. Software that starts working as soon as we switch on a computer is
RAM ROM
Operating System None of the above
10. Hardware would not be able to function without ___________
Shareware Freeware
Software None of the above
11. Which of the following is an output device?
Monitor Speaker
Printer All of the above
12. Which of the following is mobile operating system?
Apple iOS Android
Both of the above None of the above
13. BIOS stands for
Basic Input/Output System Base Input/Output System
Basic Input and Output Systematic None of the above
14. Identify the input device
Printer Speaker
Mouse Monitor
15. A __________ is a device used to type text, numbers and commands into the computer.
Mouse Keyboard
Joystick None of the above
16. Keys labeled from F1 to F12 are __________ keys
Input System
Function Help
17. The function of the F1 key in most programs is to ___________
open save as dialog box open help
delete a file None of the above
18. You use the _______________ key to move the cursor to the beginning of a new line.
 Enter Return
Both of the above None of the above
19. Navigation keys are
Arrow Keys Page Up
Page down All of the above
20. When the INSERT key is turned ON, it helps you overwrite characters to the ______ of the
cursor
left right
both of the above None of the above
21. DELETE key is used to remove typed text on the _______ side of the cursor.
left right
both of the above None of the above
22. Backspace key is used to remove typed text on the _____ side of the cursor.
left right
Both of the above None of the above
23. _____________ key opens the start menu.
Arrow Ctrl
Windows None of the above
24. A _____________ is a device that you can use to move, select and open items on your
computer screen.
Mouse Joystick
Scanner None of the above
25. When you click a particular file by mouse, it may gets __
Selected Deselected
Both of the above None of the above
26. When you move the item to the new location with the help of a mouse. This is
called ________________
Move and drop Move and leave
Drag and drop None of the above
27.Double-clicking means to quickly click the ______ mouse button twice
right left
both of the above None of the above
28. We can ___ a file by mouse by double click on file.
Close Save
Open Delete
29. ______functions are performed by mouse?
Click Double Click
Drag and Drop All of the above
30. Prevent others from using your computer by __________
using username and password using antivirus
using UPS using internet
Hide Answer
31. Electronic files in computer can be ____________
Copied Moved
Rename All of the above
32. Each file in computer has _______________
Name Extension
Both of the above None of the above
33. The file name and file name extension are separated by a _______
period comma
semicolon None of the above
34. Sneha created a file in Notepad and saved the file by name “hello” so the complete name
of file will be _____________
hello.doc hello.docx
hello.txt hello.jpg
35. The extension of image file is _____________
.xls .jpg
.doc .docx
36. A __________ is a location where a group of files can be stored.
 folder main file
super file none of the above
37. 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?
Notepad Wordpad
MS Word All of the above
38. Which of the following is a text editor?
MS Excel MS Paint
Notepad All of the above
39. Shortcut to save file is ________________
Ctrl + S Ctrl + F1
Alt + S None of the above
40. We need to protect our computer from ____________
Air Dust
Both of the above None of the above
41. We should avoid _______ to protect our computer/laptop.
Eating near computer Keeping a glass of water near computer
Dropping laptop All of the above
42. The CPU has an ______________ to keep it cool.
internal fan external fan
cooling pipe None of the above
43. Overcharge your mobile/laptop battery will _______ the battery life.
increase decrease
no change None of the above
44. Backing up data means to save the information present on your computer on another
device.(T/F)
True False
45. ___________ is used to protect our computer from virus.
Worm Anti Spyware
Anti virus None of the above
46. __________ software, help us to clean up the unnecessary files.
Data Cleaner Disk Cleaner
Cleaner None of the above
47. Unwanted mails are called ______________
A-SPAM SPM
SPAM N-SPAM
48. What happens if you plugged in mobile/laptop even after 100% charge?
Device will break Device will stop working
Device will overheat None of the above
49. Pressing ____________ key opens the Start menu.
Windows Alt + Windows
Ctrl + Windows None of the above
50. ________ key helps to move the cursor to the beginning of a new line.
Ctrl + Home Ctrl + End
Enter None of the above
51. Extension of temporary file is ____
.tmp .exe
.bmp .xls
52. Press _____ on the keyboard to open Run dialog box.
Ctrl + R Alt + R
Windows button + R None of the above
53. To open Temp folder type ____________ in Run dialog box.
temp% %temp%
#temp# Any of the above
54. A device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on user-
defined security rules is ________
Antivirus Malware
Firewall None of the above
55. Firewall is a _____________________
Software Hardware
Hardware or Software None of the above
56. ___________ are small files which are stored on a user’s computer when a user visits a
website on the internet.
Image Cookies
Firewall None of the above
57. Identify which of the following is a temporary file?
flower.jpg temporary.doc
temporary.docx web.tmp
58. Cookies are always harmful.(T/F)
True False
59. _______ typically contain information about your visit to the webpage or record your login
information.
Cookies Image
Firewall None of the above
60. Press ______ to select all files.
Ctrl + S Ctrl + A
Ctrl + D Ctrl + P
61. VIRUS is an acronym for
Vital Information Resource Under Seize
Vital Information Resource Under Size
Vital Information Remark Under Seize
Vital Informative Resource Under Seize
62. A _________ is a software program that attaches itself to other programs and alters their
behavior.
Cookie Computer virus
Firewall None of the above
63. A computer virus can infect only ________
Hardware Software
Both of the above None of the above
64. A computer can get infected with virus by
Infected files Infected pen drives
Infected file attachment of emails All of the above
65. A computer virus cannot ____
infect files on CD or DVD, if they are closed for writing.
infect computer hardware like, keyboard, mouse, etc.
Both of the above
None of the above
66. Common signs of a virus attack is/are :
Computer runs very slow There is change in the file size
Computer restarts on its own All of the above
67. To prevent virus infection we should
Install and use anti-virus software.
not open e-mails of an unknown person/sender
not allow any untrustworthy person to use your system.
All of the above
68. Which of the following is an Antivirus?
Norton AntiVirus Quick Heal
McAfee Virus Scan All of the above
69. An anti-virus program can be effective when
it run in the background at all times. it is regularly updated
it scan full disk periodically All of the above
70. Characteristics of computer virus is :
it makes copies of itself. it makes the system slow.
it may get activated at a certain date and time. All of the above
71. Regular care and maintenance of computer is required
to detect any issues at an early stage so that system works efficiently
to avoid a condition of System Failure All of the above
 72. Regular maintenance of the system includes
installing updates of the software
check the security of the system
taking backups of important files and documents
All of the above
73. Precaution to be taken while cleaning the computer components are :
Power Off the computer before cleaning
Never spray cleaning fluid directly on the component of the computer.
Both of the above
None of the above
74. We should never spray any liquid cleaner directly on
Keyboard Monitor
Mouse All of the above
75. Disk defragmentation help to
remove the virus from the system
use the disc space at an optimal level.
Both of the above
None of the above
76. System Performance can be increased by
increasing RAM disk defragmentation
Both of the above None of the above
77. __________parts of the computer system should be cleaned so that it can work properly.
Internal External
Both internal and external None of the above
78. DOS stands for ______________
Disk Operating System Dot Operating System
Disk Open System Disk Operating Secure
79. Which of the following is Microsoft Product?
DOS Windows
Android Linux
80. ________________ operating system is an example of an interactive operating system.
Windows DOS
Linux None of the above
81. GUI stands for _______________________
Graphical User Interface Graphical User Interaction
Graphical User Interactive None of the above
82. Which operating system allows only one user to do a task on the computer and one thing
at a time?
Single-user, multi-task operating system
Single-user , single-task operating system
Multi-user
None of the above
83. Which Operating System is used to control machinery like robots in complex animations
and computer controlled automated machines
Real Time Multi-user
Single-user, multi-task operating system Distributed
84. Examples of real-time operating systems is :
Windows CE Lynx OS
Both of the above None of the above
85. Examples of distributed operating systems is
Windows Unix
Linux All of the above
86. ___________ operating system enables multiple users to work on the same computer
simultaneously.
Single-user , single-task operating system
Single-user, multi-task operating system
Multi-user
None of the above
 87. Which Operating System enables single user to operate on several programs at the same
time.
Single-user, multi-task operating system
Multi-user
Single-user , single-task operating system
Real Time
88. Example of Multi Tasking Operating System is
Windows Apple MacOS
Both of the above None of the above
89. An operating system in which commands can be entered by clicking/double-clicking/right-
clicking a mouse is :
GUI-based CUI-based
TUI-based None of the above
90. Examples of Mobile operating Systems is :
Android Symbian
iOS All of the above
91. The first screen that appears on monitor after loading OS is called ________________
Icons Desktop
Wall paper None of the above
92. Small pictures on the desktop are called _______
Desktop Symbols
Icons Pictures
93. Picture used for the desktop background is called __________
Wallpaper Background image
Wall image Desktop image
94. Start button is present on _________ side of the Taskbar.
right left
top bottom
95. Bar present at the bottom of the desktop is called ____________
Status bar Scroll bar
Taskbar None of the above
96. Components of Windows 7 Desktop is/are :
Desktop Wallpaper
Taskbar All of the above
97. Which icons allows user to access all drives, files, and folders on the computer.
Recycle Bin Computer
Application Start button
98. The main components of Taskbar is/are
Start button Active Applications
Date/Time icon All of the above
99. Deleted files and folders are stored in _______________
Recycle bin My Computer
Control Panel None of the above
100. Everything we store in computer is stored in the form of a __________
Folder Sub folder
File None of the above
II Answer the following questions:

1. What are commonly used ICT tools?

ICT tools are devices or objects used in information and communication technology, e.g.,
computer, cell phones, Internet, Email, video conferencing, software, radio, television,
laptop, tablet etc.

2. Define peripheral devices.

A peripheral device is any external device that provides input and output
for the computer.
3. What is the significance of Recycle bin?
Recycle bin is the place that holds the deleted files temporarily. If one wants to undelete a file,
then it may be restored from trash. However, if items are deleted from the Recycle bin itself,
 then all of its items in it are permanently deleted and cannot be restored later.
4. Explain about launching an application.
● If the application you want to launch is not in the Favourites panel, use the Ubuntu
Launcher. Click on the Ubuntu Launcher icon in the top left corner of the screen.
● Write down the name of the application. A list of applications matching the name you
are searching will show up, for and press Enter or click on the icon of the application.
5. Define blog.
A blog refers to an online journal where entries are posted. The word
blog has been derived from we BLOG.
6. Explain the types of keys on Keyboard.
Function keys: Keys from F1 to F12 which performs special functions
Control Keys: Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Shift are control keys
Enter Key: to enter the data
Navigation Key: The four arrow keys(Up, Down, Left, Right) are navigation keys
Command Keys: Delete and backspace are command keys.
Windows Keys: It opens the start menu
7. Explain about Pointing Devices:
Mouse: It allows controlling the pointer of the mouse on the screen and selecting icons.
Joystick: It is commonly used for video games
Light pen: used to make graphic designs
Graphic Tablet: It allows you to write on the screen.
Touchscreen: To send touch signals to a computer
Trackball: It is just like a mouse but used for special purpose
Scanner: It scans the document and converts it into digital form
MICR: Magnetic Ink Character Reader used to read Cheques in Banks.
OCR: Optical Character Reader to convert books and prints to electronic form
OMR: Optical Mark Reader used to detect marks on paper of MCQ type exams
Barcode Reader: It is used to read barcodes on different things like books, food packets etc
Microphone (Mic): To Input audio
Web Camera: to input Video
Biometric Sensor: To input Fingerprints
Smart Card Reader: It reads Credit and Debit Cards
8. Write a short note on output Devices
● Output Devices are used to get the output of the task done on the computer. First of
All, we input some data and then it goes into processing. After all, we get the final
result.
● We get output from these devices: Monitor, Printer, Plotter, Speaker, Headphone,
Projector, Speech Synthesizer
9. What are the functions of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
● It is the part of the computer which carries out all the tasks. It mainly processes the
input data and gives the output data.
● ALU: Arithmetic and Logic Unit carries out all logical and arithmetic tasks like
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, <,>,= etc.
● Control Unit (CU): It mainly coordinates with input and output devices.
10. Define Motherboard.
A motherboard, also referred to as a system board, is the main circuit board inside a
computer. It connects input, processing and output devices.
11. Explain Computer memory in detail.
It is a storage area where all the data is stored.
Primary Memory
RAM: Random Access Memory is an internal memory that is volatile means no data is saved
in RAM. Only tasks are carried out in this memory.
ROM: Read Only Memory stores all the data. It is non-volatile, which means once data is
saved it remains there until you delete it.
Secondary Memory
It is an external device to store data. Example: Pen Drives, CDs, External Hard Disk Drive,
Memory Card etc.
 12. What are the measuring units of computer memory?
● Bit – 0 and 1
● Nibble – 4 bits
● Byte – 8 bits
● 1 Kilobyte - 1024 Byte
● 1 Megabyte – 1024 KB
● 1 Gigabyte – 1024 MB
● 1 Terabyte – 1024 GB
● 1 Petabyte – 1024 TB
● 1 Exabyte – 1024 PB
● 1 Zettabyte – 1024EB
● 1 Yottabyte – 1024 ZB
13. What are the uses Of Internet?
● Search information
● Shopping
● Online booking
● Entertainment
● E-mail and chatting
● Online learning
● Social networking
● Online banking
14. What are the types of network connections?
● Wired connections: When the internet is connected through a wired medium like
Ethernet cable.
● Wireless connection: When the internet is connected through a wireless medium like
Wifi.
15. Write the advantages of e-mail
● Delivery of mail is very fast.
● Cost of mail is almost free.
● Multiple copies can be sent at a time
● Pictures, documents can be attached
16. What is a web browser?
A web browser is an application software designed to access web information through
hyperlinks, web pages and websites.
17. List two impacts of ICT in entertainment.
● Online shows and series.
● Availability of satellite television.
18. What is the impact of ICT in our personal life?
ICT has impacted our lives in the following ways: Shopping, communication,
entertainment, education, healthcare, socialising, source of information.

19. What is the difference between data and information?

Data: It is the collection of raw facts or figures in the form of text, numbers, graphs etc.
Also called raw data or unprocessed data. Provided to the computer using input devices
like keyboard, mouse, scanner etc.
Information : It is the processed data which has been manipulated and arranged in the
form the user wants. It is also called meaningful data or information. Given to the user
through output devices like monitor, printer, plotter, speaker etc.
20. What are icons? Give an example.
Icons are graphical representations of files, folders, programs or shortcuts on the desktop.
These icons provide us a direct and easy way to access a specific program or data without
going into a menu or submenu using the Start button.

21. Difference between smartphone and tablet.

22. Explain the main parts of a CPU?
● Control unit - It controls different parts of the computer.
● Processing unit - Performs all the mathematical and logical operations.
● Memory unit - It works as a storage room, where data is stored temporarily in RAM as well
as for a long time (ROM).

23. Difference between RAM and ROM.

24. What are the types of ports?

25. Differentiate between hardware and software.

Hardware : The physical parts that we can see, and touch are called the hardware.
Example, keyboard, monitor, CPU etc.
Software: The software that we cannot see makes the hardware work the way we want. For
example, operating systems, LibreOffice Writer, MS Excel, etc.

26. What are the functions of a mouse?

Roll over/hover - Moving a mouse over a file or folder in File Explorer, it will show the
details of file and folder.
Point and click - The mouse allows you to select an item on the screen.
Drag and drop - Mover the item to a new location.
Double - click - When we double-click the file icon, it will open the file.

27. What is the difference between file and folder?

● All the information in the computer is stored in files, every file name has a file name
and extension that identifies the file type.
● The file name and file extension are separated by a period or a dot . For example,
notepad file has an extension ‘.txt’, for image file .jpg, for sound file ‘.mp3’.
● Folder is a collection of files and subfolders.

28. What is the internet?

 ● The internet is a global network of interlinked computers and electronic
devices.
● It is a vast network system that links computers worldwide.
29. What is WWW?
● World Wide Web is a hypertext based information, files, images and videos
stored in web pages and accessible through the internet. This hypertext helps
you to navigate between the web pages.
● It is made up of - Web page, web browser, a system to transfer information
between web browser and the web pages.
30. What is a web page?
● A web page is a document that is shared online and stored on a web server.
● Every web page has a unique address which is known as a domain name. For
ex, the address of CBSE website is http://cbse.nic.in to open the web page you
required web browser on your computer.
31. What is hyperlink?
● Websites contain multiple hyperlinks; these hyperlinks are highlighted and
underlined words with a blue color.
● This hyperlink helps you to navigate from one page to another page or
another section of the same page.
32. What is an internet browser?
● An internet browser is an application or a software program on your computer
or laptop which helps you visit the various websites.
● Some examples of browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft
Edge.
Parts of a web browser:
● Address bar (Alt + d)
● Tabbed browning (Ctrl + T)
● Back and forward buttons (Alt + Left or right arrow keys)
● Refresh button (F5)
33. What is e-mail?
Electronic mail, or e-mail, is a quick way of sending messages to people using the
Internet. An e-mail address is made up of two parts separated by the @ symbol.

34. What are the advantages of email?

● E-mail can be sent to multiple users along with the attachments.
● E-mail are fast as they reach anyone around the world immediately.
● E-mail most services are free.
● E-mail is environment friendly, as no paper is used.
35. Difference between email and postal mail.