students in that class by processing this data, then it will be

more useful. This then is called information.

Computers are used for getting information from a given data
by processing the data.
Various sources of information
A. Ancient sources of information
1. Oral 2. Beating of drums
3. Fire lighting 4. Town criers
5. Making representations
B. Modern sources of information
1. Radio and Television:
These are electronic devices used to
transmit information, in form of sound
and pictures. we can hear and
see pictures of local and foreign
news, advertisements, music,
movies, dramas , etc.
2. Newspaper:
This medium involves the production
of documents on local and foreign
news with pictures and adverts on it
for the reading populace.
3. Letters and Fax Machines :
These are mediums commonly used to
send and receive information. If one
needs to send information to someone
he/she uses letter or fax machine for
this purpose.
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 4. Telephone / Mobile:
Now-a-days, It is the most common
medium to receive as well as to send
texts and messages from one person
to another.
5. Computer:
Today is the world of computers.
Internet and Email are the most
common features of a computer to
receive and send information . It has all
types of information, be it text, sound, voice, pictures,
graphics, videos, etc.
The main function of a computer is to run programs. The
programs they run can help to improve humans’ every day
lives. But, there are four basic functions of a Computer.
They are:
1. INPUT-You input data through input devices which are
keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc
2. PROCESSING - The computer processes it i.e. it
manipulate the data which is done by the C.P.U.
3. OUTPUT - After processing the data the computer
displays the result. Output devices are the monitor,
speakers , printers, etc.
4. STORAGE - You can save your data for future use in the
CPU itself which is stored in the computer’s ROM.
There are several other storage devices also like
removable disks, CDs, etc.
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Don’t Forget
A computer works on the principle of Input-Process-Output.
Data is mainly of two types.
Numeric Data Alpha-Numeric Data
Information is the processed data which becomes useful.
Various sources of information are Radio, Television,
Newspaper, Mobile Phones, Comptuers.

P ractice T ime
A Answer the following questions :
1. What is a computer?

2. How many types of data are there? Give examples.

3. Write the three functions of a computer.

a. b.
c.
4. Write the differences between data and information.

5. State 2 sources of data.

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 6. Write 4 each ancient and modern sources of information.

B Fill in the blacks using the words given in the box :

Input Correct IPO Compute Information
1. The word ‘computer’ has been derived from the Greek
word ___________ .
2. ____________ is data or the command which is
entered into a computer .
3. A computer works on the principle of ____________.
4. If the data is correct, the output will always be
____________.
5. Data that have changed into meaningful and useful
form is called ______________ .
C Write true or false for the following statements :
1. A computer is an electronic machine.
2. The output is the data or command which is
entered into a computer.
3. A computer cannot work very fast.
4. Data is mainly of two types.
5. Beating of drum is a source of information.
6. E-mail is an ancient source of information.
D Filling in the blanks by unscrambling the words :
1. A computer is a _____________ (acmihen)
2. Computer works very ______________ (tafs)
3. Computer is always ______________ (recortc)
4. Information is ______________ data. (dcsosrpee)
5. The result we get from the machine
is called the ______________ (tuptuo)
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3. Mouse
It has one data cable which is connected to the CPU. It
uses the power from the CPU.

4. Printer
The printer is connected to the system unit. The printer
has two cables. It has the power cable which is connected to
the main electric socket while the data cable is connected to
the CPU.
Finally, the power cable of the CPU is connected to the
UPS.

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 Don’t Forget
Cables are of two types __ Data cable and power cable.
All the parts of a computer are connected to each other
via cables.
UPS means uninterrupted power supply.
Power cables are used to provide power supply.
Data cables are used to transfer data between devices.

P ractice T ime
A Answer the following questions :
1. Name the two types of cables.

2. Write the use of Data cable.

3. Differentiate between a power cable and a data cable

4. State the important of UPS.

5. How many cables does a printer have? Where are they

connected.

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B Fill in the blanks :
1. CPU is connected to the UPS through ____________.
2. Keyboard uses ___________ cable to connect to the
CPU.
3. UPS means ____________ power supply.

4. All the parts of the computer are connected together

by _____________.

5. The mouse and the keyboard have ___________

cables(s).

C Write true or false for the following statement.

1. The mouse can be connected to the monitor.
2. The printer can be connected directly to the
UPS.

3. Data cables have the same features as power

cables.
4. The monitor has only one cable.
5. The mouse has two cables.

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 Activity Time

Connect each of them to complete the computer system.

How many cables are used by a printer _____________.

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