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Class 6 Computer Science Functioning of Computer Notes and Questions
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Question 1 …………… is the process of entering Data and Instructions to the computer.
(1) Input Devices (2) Output Devices (3) CPU (4) None of these
Answer
Input Devices
Question 2 The process of saving data and instructions permanently is known as …….
(1) Input (2) Storage (3) Processing (4) Output
Answer
Storage
Question 3 The process of producing results from the data for getting useful information is called
(1) Input (2) Output (3) Processing (4) None of these
Answer
Processing
Question 4 Primary storage is also known as……………. Memory.
(1) Secondary (2) Main (3) Auxiliary (4) All of these
Answer
Main
Question 5 Secondary storage is also called……………….. storage.
(1) Secondary (2) Main (3) Auxiliary (4) all of these
Answer
Auxiliary
Write down True or False:
Question 1 A computer is an electronic machine.
Answer
True
Question 2 The Process of entering data and programs into the computer is called Output.
Answer
False
Question 3 Intermediate results of processing are stored in Storage.
Answer
True
Question 4 A super computer is most powerful computer.
Answer
False
Question 5 Memory is of two types : Primary Memory and Secondary Memory.
Answer
True
Short Answer type Questions :
Q 1. Draw the diagram of basic functions of a Computer.
Ans.
Q 2. Draw Block Diagram of C.P.U. and name three parts of it.
Q 3. Define memory and name of two types of memory.
Ans: 1. Primary Memory
2. Secondary Memory
Q 4. Differentiate between Primary memory and Secondary memory.
Ans:
Q 5. Describe about Laptop.
Ans: It is a portable PC. It is light weight and small. Laptop has a battery and charger. A person can carry a
laptop.
Q 6. What is Tablet?
Ans: It is a very thin portable computer. It is usually battery-powered. It has a touch screen as input device.
Long Answer type Questions:
Q 1. What are the basic functions of a Computer?
Ans: 1. Input : The process of entering data and programs in to the computer system.
2. Storage : The process of saving data and instructions.
3. Process : The process of performing operations on data and instructions.
4. Output : The process of producing result from data and instructions.
Q 2. Describe Primary Memory?
Ans: 1. It is called main memory.
2. It stores data temporary.
3. It has limited storage.
4. It is very expensive.
5. It is not easily portable.
6. Examples: RAM, ROM
Q 3. Describe secondary memory?
Ans: 1. It is called auxiliary memory.
2. It stores data permanently.
3. It has large storage.
4. It is not so expensive.
5. It is easily portable.
6. Examples: CD, DVD
Q 4. Describe Control Unit.
Ans: The control unit is also called central controller. It directs the various components of a computer.
Basic functions are1.
1. To read the code.
2. To decode the numerical code.
3. To provide the data to an ALU.
Q 5. Describe A.L.U.
Ans: An arithmetic logic unit (ALU) performs arithmetic and logical operations.
Operations
:1. Arithmetic operations (for example : addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
2. Bitwise logic operations (greater than, smaller than, equal to)
Q 6. Describe Microcomputer.
Ans: Microcomputers are the most common type of computers. These Computers are used at school or at home.
Examples 1. Laptop
2. Notebook
3. Tablet
4. Palmtop
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