LODHA WORLD SCHOOL, LSG

ANSWER KEY SAMPLE PAPER PERIODIC TEST - I 2024-2025

Student’s name : Roll No.:

Invigilators Sign: Date: Class & Div: III/

Subject: Computer Studies Duration: 1 HOUR 30 MIN Total Marks: 30

General Instructions:

1. This question paper will have 3 sections A, B, and C

2. Section A has multiple choice questions (MCQs) or objective-type questions carrying 1 mark each.
3. Section B has very short answer (VSA) type questions carrying 2 marks each.
4. Section C has short answer (SA) type questions carrying 3 marks each.
5. All questions are compulsory.

Question Section A Section B Section C Total Marks

Marks Allotted 15 10 5 30

Marks Obtained

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 SECTION A (MCQ/OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS)
I. Choose the correct option from the following and circle it. [5]

1. The working of a computer is based on the .................................... cycle.

i POI

ii IOP

iii IPO

iv IPU

2. Which mouse pointer is used for pointing and selecting.

i Busy

ii Normal

iii I Beam

iv Working in background

3. The image in the background of the icons is called

i wallpaper

ii clock

iii Screen saver

iv taskbar

4. What do you call the small pictures or symbols on the desktop that represent programs,
files, or shortcuts?
i Taskbar Icons
ii Desktop Symbols
iii System Icons
iv Desktop Icons

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5. Which type of computer is a general-purpose computer?

i supercomputers

ii microcomputers

iii mainframe computers

iv minicomputers

II. State whether the following statement is true or false. [5]

1. Computers can do work with high speed and accuracy. TRUE

2. Double-headed arrow is used for inserting text in a document._FALSE

3. The CPU has two components: CU and DU. FALSE

4. The screen saver is a moving animation or image that appears on the screen after a period
of inactivity. TRUE

5. Hiding desktop icons is a reversible action, and you can make them visible again later.
TRUE

III Look at the picture and fill in the missing letters. [5]

1.

_ O _ _ E -MOUSE
2.

S_ _ _ K _ _ -SPEAKER

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 3.

H_ _ _ D_ _ _-HARDDISK
4.

_ A_ L _ T - TABLET
5.

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A_-TASKBAR

SECTION B (VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)

I Answer the following questions: [10]

1. Describe two different types of computers based on their application. [2]

Ans. Microcomputers-Used by individuals for general computing tasks such as word

processing, browsing the internet, gaming, and multimedia entertainment.
Minicomputers-Scientific and engineering computations, business transaction
processing,file handling, database management
Mainframe- Big organizations, like banks
Supercomputers- Big organisation, government department, weather forecasting , rocket
launching.

2. What is IPO cycle? [2]

Ans. The IPO cycle is like giving the computer something to work on (input), then the
computer does its job (process), and finally, it gives you the answer or result (output).

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 3. What is a desktop? [2]

Ans. A desktop is the main screen you see when you turn on your computer. It has icons for
programs and files you can use._

4. What is an input device? Write two examples. [2]

Ans. An input device is something you use to give commands or put information into a
computer.
Examples:
Keyboard - You use it to type words and numbers into the computer.
Mouse - You move it around to point at things on the computer screen and click on them.

5. Write the examples of storage devices. [2]

Ans. Harddisk, DVD, CD, Pendrive etc

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SECTION C ( SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)

1. Write two features of Windows 10 [2]

Ans. ● It has GUI

● Work is done with the click of mouse
● Can run several program at the same time
● Very easy to learn and undestand
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2. Write the steps to hide the icons. [3]

Ans. Step 1: Right click on any blank area of the desktop .

Step 2: Click on the view option from the pop up menu
Step 3: From the sub menu click on the show desktop icons to uncheck it.
Step 4: All the icons on the desktop become invisible.
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