Ch- 3 ICT skills

I Answer the following:

1. Differentiate between a) RAM and ROM b) Plotter and Printer c) Web page and website

RAM ROM

RAM is volatile and temporary, used for ROM is non-volatile and permanent,
active programs and data, storing essential startup instructions

RAM is very fast, enabling the CPU to ROM is slower than RAM
retrieve and process information rapidly.

RAM typically has a higher storage ROM is primarily read-only, meaning

capacity than ROM data can only be read from it, not written
to it.

RAM is read/write, meaning data can be ROM has a smaller storage capacity
both stored and retrieved from it.

PRINTER PLOTTER

Printer is an output device Plotter is a output device

printers are designed for general-purpose plotters are specialized for creating large-
printing of text and images format, high-quality vector graphics

A printer is capable of reading the available A plotter is capable of reading the available
files in formats like JPG TIFF, PDF, BMP, etc. files in Al, CDR, DWG, and other types of
vector formats.

These are less cost-effective and much more These are more cost-effective and much
expensive. cheaper.

Web page and Website

Web page Website

Webpage consists of content regarding a Website constitutes content regarding

single entity type several entities

Webpage consists of content regarding a A domain address is used to access it

single entity type

A combination of webpages is created using Information is in HTML language

HTML and CSS

Examples: Contact page, Registration Page, Examples: Flipkart.com, Nykaa.com,

Service Page, About Us page and so on Amazon.com and more

2. Explain ICT. List the areas where ICT is being used.

A. ICT stands for Information and communication Technology .The ICT skills have made our
lives better and easier as these skills help us in doing our day to day tasks flawlessly.

3. State the significance of using light pen.

A. A light pen is a pointing device that can be used to select anything on the computer
screen by simply pointing at it.The tip of the light pen ,termed as stylus.Detects light from
the screen which enables the computer to identify the location of the pen.

4. What are laser printer ? where are they used?

A. These printers use laser technology to produce printed documents .They work just like a
photocopy machine and print good -quality images at high speed.

5. Write the full form of the following a) ALU b) CU c) CPU.

A. ALU - Arithmetic Logic unit , CU - Control unit , CPU -Central Processing unit.

6. What is IPO cycle? Provide examples.

A. The information flows from the input device to the processing device and then to the
output device. Sometimes the result generated acts as an input for the next stage of data
flow. Thus, this whole flow of information follows a cycle which is known as Input–Process–
Output Cycle.

7. Explain the different parts of the Email address.

A. Headers - It contains information about the sender and recipients .it contains subject,
sender ,Date and time , Recipient ,Recipient;s email address.

B. CC and BCC - When sending a message to multiple recipients,cc and Bcc options can be
used.

C. Body - The body of a message contains text that is the actual content

D. Attachment - It consists of files that are attached to the message

E. Email address - An email address is a unique identifier for an email account.

 Ch - 4 Data literacy

I.Answer the following questions.

1.Define data literacy and explain its importance in the modern world.

A. Data literacy is the ability to read , understand , interpret and communicate with data .It
includes a set of skills include gathering ,analyzing and using information effectively.

2. Differentiate between data and information with suitable examples.

A.

Data Information

Raw is structured. Structured & processed.

The data is independent of the information. Information is dependent on the

information.

Lacks context Has context and relevance

3. Describe the DIKW model and explain the significance of each component.

A. The DIKW model is a complete model which allows to understand how different levels of
usefulness of data evolve when we keep adding context and meaning the model popularly
known as the DIKW model.

4. Explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative data . Provide examples of
each type.

5. A. I) Quantitative data is associated with the word”quantity”.All the data values can be
measured ,counted and compared to each other.

II) Qualitative data is derived from the word “ quality”.Qualitative data is used to answer
questions like “What type “ or “What kind”?
 Ch- 4 Enterpreneurial skills

I. Q&A

1. Explain briefly the different types of businesses.

A. There are four major categories of business ,1) Manufacturing business , 2) service
Industry 3) Merchandising Business 4 ) Hybrid business.

Manufacturing business - It is a kind of business that deals with goods in a step by step
approach using raw materials , labour , technology ,capital and production overheads.

Service Industry - Service industry serves consumers with intangible products .These
business establishments offer consultation , accounting , professional expertise , skills and
more.

Mercchandising - It is the most common form of business where products are purchased
and sold in bulk.

Hybrid business - It is a combination of business types like service ,manufacturing and

merchandising.it deals with both goods and services.

2. Who is an entrepreneur ?

A. An enterpreneur is a person who developa new ideas and initiates business process by
investing their time ,energy ,money and all the required efforts for starting a new venture.

3. Explain the significant role an enterpreneur plays in economic development .

A. An enterprenuer acts as one of the pillars of economic development through efficient use
of resources and arranging capital for fruitful long term investments. With the innovative
ideas and practice ,they mobilize public health and benefit people through their growing
business ,there by increasing national wealth.

4. List any four characteristics of enterpreneurship.

A. A) Risk bearing capacity b) Innovation c) Purposeful and goal oriented d) Leadership

qualities.

5. Classify the types of enterpreneur on the basis of ownership.

A. A business can be divided into corporate and non corporate. In non corporate format
businesses are owned by individuals who earn all the profit and are responsible for debts. In
corporate format , the identity of the enterprise is separate from its owners .The owners are
not help responsible for profit making .

6. What are the roles and rewards of entrepreneurship?

A. There are several roles that enterpreneur has to undertake such as

* Economic development

*Generating Employment opportunities

*Contribution towards Industrial development

*Mobilizing Revenue

*Enhancing Standard of Living

Rewards

* Inependence

* Passion

* Adventure and Excitement

* Freedom

* Good status

* Profit making and Financial Stability

7. What is the difference between a businessman and an entrepreneur ?

Businessman Enterpreneur

A business is an established organization or An entrepreneur introduces original ideas,

framework that operates to generate new products, or unique business models
revenue and profit.

Focuses on mitigating risks and maintaining They embrace high risk, uncertainty, and
stability and steady growth within existing potential failure to pursue novel
frameworks opportunities

Aims for consistent, steady growth and Sees themselves as a creator and driver of
stability in market position new opportunities and solutions

Ch - 5 Green SKills - I
I. Q&A.

1. Define the term “Environment”.

.A. The term environment comes from the word environia which means “to surround”.

2. Differentiate between Biotic and abiotic components.

Biotic Abiotic

These are obtained from Biosphere These are obtained from

Lithosphere ,hydrosphere and atmosphere.

It consists of living components It consists of non living component

Some of these renewable For ex: They are non renewable , for ex: Air ,
flora ,fauna, livestock , fisheries Sunlight ,water.

3. What is the relationship between human beings and environment.

4. Explain the term Ecosystem.

5. What is meant by Green Economy ? Give examples.What are its components?

6. Explain the reasons behind the need to develop Green Economy .

7. What do you understand by the term Up cycle? Give examples.

A. Upcycle means a safe and eco friendly alternative should be used in place of a non -
biodegradable

8. List a few green projects taken as appropriate initiatives towards building green
economy.