Computer Notes
For Class 5
Chapter No. 1
Characteristics and Evolution of Computers
Q1. Choose the correct option.
a. The first fully automatic calculator was the Mark 1.
i. Mark 1
ii. ENIAC
iii. EDSAC
iv. None of these
b. The first mechanical calculator was invented by Blaise Pascal.
i. John Napier
v. Blaise Pascal
ii. Charles Babbage
iii. None of these
c. A Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit has all the components of the CPU on a single chip.
i. Transistor
ii. Vacuum tube
vi. Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit
iii. None of these
d. The first electronic computer that used stored programs was the EDSAC.
vii. EDSAC
i. ENIAC
ii. Mark 1
iii. None of these
e. Charles Babbage invented the difference engine.
viii. Charles Babbage
i. Blaise Pascal
ii. John Napier
iii. None of these
Answer the following.
Q1. List the characteristics of second-generation computers?
Ans. Characteristics of second generation computers are as follow:
a. They used transistors.
b. They were small, faster, cheaper and more efficient than first generation computers.
c. They relied on punched cards for input.
Q2. What were the limitations of first-generation computers?
Ans. The major limitations of first-generation computers were:
a. Their operating speed was low.
b. Their power consumption was very high.
c. They required large space for installation.
d. They were highly expensive.
e. They could only solve only one problem at a time.
Q3. How have the advances in computer technology affected our modern day to day lives?
Ans. Some areas where advancements in computer have a great impact are given below:
i. People use the internet and social media to exchange ideas e.g. send messages through email,
online shopping, chat with family and friends.
ii. Computers are used in offices to keep track of accounts, money and for making
presentations.
iii. Students use computers for their projects and teachers used computers to make result sheets,
notes and syllabuses.
iv. Hospitals use computers to keep records of patients. It helps with research in medical
sciences.
v. Computer Graphics are used in different fields of arts and entertainment.
vi. The production and manufacturing process in industries is also managed by computer
technology.
Q4. Make a list of early calculating devices. Do we still use any of them today?
Ans. Some of the early calculating devices are listed below:
1. Abacus
2. Napier’s Bones
3. Pascaline
4. Difference engine
Today the Abacus is still used commonly in Japan, China, the Middle East and Russia.
Q5. Compare and contrast the two calculating machines of “Napier’s bones” and “Pacaline”.
Do you think one was more advanced than the other? Why?
Ans. Napier’s bones comprised of a calculating device which had numbers carved on bones or
wooden strips which were used for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and square root.
Pascaline was the first mechanical calculator consisting of a rectangular box with moveable wheels.
Pascaline was more advanced than Napier’s bones as it was used to make hundreds and thousands
of calculations.
Q6. In fourth generation computers, what do you think was the biggest advantage for using
microprocessors? Justify your response.
Ans. The biggest advantages of using microprocessors was that it contained all the components of
CPU on a single chip. Microprocessors not only reduced the size of computers but also increased
their speed and efficiency.
Q7. Do you think that, in the future, artificial intelligence might replace teachers in the
classroom? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans. Artificial Intelligence is the ability of a machine to copy human behavior. It is not likely to
replace teachers in near future. It will assist teachers and will play a significant role in reshaping the
way teachers teach.
Chapter No. 3
Objects in Word 2013
Q1. Write True for the true and False for the false one.
a. You cannot move a text box from one position to another. False
b. If you want the shape to be transparent, then select No Fill option. True
c. You can convert regular text into WordArt. True
d. You cannot insert shapes like Star or Callout in a Word document. False
e. You cannot change the order of the shapes, if one shape overlaps the other. False
Q2. Choose the correct option.
a. Which of the following options are available on clicking the INSERT tab all of these.
i. WordArt
ii. Text Box
iii. Edit Shape
iv. All of these
b. If you want to make the outline of a shape transparent, then select the No Outline option.
i. No Outline
ii. No Line
iii. White Line
iv. None of these
c. You can insert pictures from both i and ii.
i. A folder on a computer
ii. The Internet
iii. Both i and ii
iv. None of these
d. Cropping means to remove the unwanted part of an image.
i. Cropping
ii. Removing
iii. Deleting
iv. None of these
e. The Picture Border command is available on the FORMAT tab.
i. HOME
ii. FORMAT
iii. INSERT
iv. None of these
Answer the following.
Q1. What does the WordArt gallery include?
Ans. WordArt gallery includes different styles. These styles can be applied to any text to make it
attractive.
Q2. List the steps to crop an image to a shape.
Ans. The steps to crop an image to a shape are:
i. Select the image.
ii. Click the FORMAT tab that appears under PICTURE TOOLS.
iii. In the size group, click the crop command the cropping handles will appear around the
image.
iv. Click, hold and drag a handle to crop the unwanted part of the image.
Q3. When you are designing a poster is it important to make the headline attractive? Why do
you think WordArt gives you a number of choices to do this?
Ans. Yes, it is important to make the headline attractive. The WordArt gallery gives you a number
of choices to make the headline attractive. This feature is popular and widely used by people.
Q4. How will adding images of varying sizes to your document make it more interesting? Is
this important?
Ans. Yes, it is important because adding pictures will make document more attractive. Adding
images of varying sizes will create a more artistic feel to document.
Q5. How can the option in the “Adjust” group improve the appearance of an image?
Ans. The option in the “Adjust” group are corrections, colours and Artistic effects. The correction
options allow the user to sharpen or soften an image by adjusting the brightness and contrast of the
image. The recolour option allows the user to adjust the tone or colour of the image. It is also
possible to add artistic effects such as water colours.
Q6. Why is text wrapping a valuable feature of the Word program?
Ans. Text wrapping is a valuable feature of the Word program because it allows us to place text
behind an image, in front of an image or around an image.