Paper Name: Information Technology Tools and Network Basics
Paper Code: M1-R5.1, Practical Code: PR1
Q1: What is a computer?
A: An electronic device that processes data and performs tasks based on instructions.
Q2: What are the main components of a computer?
A: CPU, input/output devices, memory, and storage.
Q3: Define hardware and software.
A: Hardware is the physical components; software is the set of programs that run on hardware.
Q4: What is the CPU?
A: The Central Processing Unit executes instructions and processes data.
Q5: Give examples of input and output devices.
A: Input: Keyboard, Mouse; Output: Monitor, Printer.
Q6: Differentiate between system and application software.
A: System software (OS) manages hardware; application software (MS Word) performs user tasks.
Q7: What is open-source software?
A: Software with publicly available source code (e.g., Linux).
A: Software that manages computer hardware and software resources.
Q9: Name some OS for desktops and mobiles.
A: Desktop: Windows, Linux; Mobile: Android, iOS.
Q10: What is the function of a taskbar?
A: Provides quick access to applications and system functions.
Q11: How do you change system date and time?
A: Via system settings or control panel.
Q12: What is file management?
A: Organizing, storing, and accessing files and folders.
A: Creating, editing, formatting, and printing text documents.
Q14: What is the use of the "Save As" option?
A: Saves a document with a new name or format.
Q15: How do you insert a table in a document?
A: Use the "Insert Table" option in the toolbar.
Q16: What is mail merge?
A: A feature to generate multiple personalized documents from a template.
A: A tool for organizing, calculating, and analyzing data in tabular format.
Q18: What is a cell address?
A: A unique reference to a cell (e.g., A1, B2).
Q19: Name common spreadsheet functions.
A: SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT.
Q20: What is a pivot table?
A: A tool for summarizing and analyzing data in a spreadsheet.
Q22: What is slide transition?
A: The visual effect when moving between slides.
Q23: How do you insert a picture in a slide?
A: Use the "Insert" tab and select "Picture".
Q24: What is the Internet?
A: A global network that connects millions of computers.
Q25: Define IP address.
A: A unique identifier assigned to a device on a network.
Q26: Name popular web browsers.
A: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera.
21: What is a slide in a presentation?
A: A single page containing text, images, or multimedia.
Q27: What is an email?
A: A method of exchanging messages electronically.
Q28: Name popular social media platforms.
A: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.
Q29: What is UPI?
A: Unified Payment Interface – a real-time digital payment system.
Q30: What is NEFT?
A: National Electronic Funds Transfer – a banking transaction system.
Q31: What is IoT?
A: Internet of Things – a network of interconnected smart devices.
Q32: What is cyber security?
A: Protection of systems from cyber threats and attacks.