EMMAUS SWISS REFERRAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL

Formative Assessment – I
Class: VIII
Subject: Computer Science Max Marks: 25M

I. Fill in the blanks

4M
1. _____ Software is a set of programs used to perform specific tasks.
2. _____ is a free UNIX based operating system introduced by Sun Microsystems.
3. _____ User interface is more user friendly.
4. _____ Operating System allows a user to run and work on multiple applications at the same
time.
II. Mention true or false. Write the correct statement if it is false 4M
1. A software is of three types.
2. System software constructs a program which interacts with the hardware.
3. Operating system is a set of programs, which is used to operate the system.
4. A GUI uses characters on screen that are controlled with keyboard.
III. Match the following 4M
1. Mobile operating system a) is Microsoft’s first operating system
2. DOS 1.0 b) operates on digital mobile devices
3. Spreadsheet c) is a hardware
4. Mouse d) is an application software
IV. Answer the following 2M
1. Give an example of application software.
2. Windows 1.0 is launched in which year.
3. Name any two popular operating systems.
V. Answer the following 10M
1. Differentiate between CUI and GUI.
2. Explain the types of operating system.
3. Explain the functions of operating system.
4. Define hardware and software.
5. Explain the need of operating system.