VIBGYOR High

First Term Examination

2018-2019
COMPUTER (Theory)
Grade: VI Max. Marks : 60
Date: 19/09/18 Time Allowed : 1.5 hour

INSTRUCTIONS

 Answers to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

 You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
 This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
 The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing
the answers.
 The intended marks for the questions or parts of questions are given
alongside the questions.
 All questions (Q1 to 5) are compulsory

SECTION – A

Question 1

a) Rewrite the following sentences in your answer paper and then fill in the
blank.
Underline the word that you fill in. [6]

1. The second generation computers were characterised by ____________.

2. Files deleted from ___________, will firstly go to the Recycle Bin.
3. _____________is a software used to book air flights, railway seats.
4. ____________ are just normal folders that exist within other folder.
5. USB stands for____________.
6. ________generation of computer is based on the concept of artificial
intelligence.

b) Name the following: [3]

1. It is an interface between computer user and computer hardware.
2. It performs the translation of a program as a whole.
3. It is used to create the copy of the complete or partial data stored in disk on
any other disk.

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 c) Multiple choice question: [3]
1. What is the means of putting information into the computer?
a. Input
b. Output
c. Processor
d. All of the above
2. Which is not the feature of First Generation computer
a. High electricity consumption
b. Used vacuum tubes
c. Occupy large space
d. Cheaper
3. It is the software which is freely accessible and can freely used, modified
copied and distributed by anyone.
a. Free software
b. Freeware
c. Shareware
d. Proprietary
Question 2

a) Match the following: [5]

A B
(i) Compress large files 1) Application software
(ii) Perform specific task 2) Word Processor Software
(iii) Software used for trial purpose 3) Compression utility
(iv) Used to create document 4) Spreadsheet Software
(v) Stores data in tabular form 5) Shareware

b) Draw the diagram on ‘Types of Operating Systems’. [4]

Question 3

Select the odd man out: [6]

I Linux Windows z/OS Database

II C++ COBOL C-- JAVA
III Abacus Neumann Wheels Pascaline Mark I
IV Serial file Text file Object file Source file
V Mini Micro Hybrid Super
VI Open source Close source Free software Freeware

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Question 4

a) Explain the following: [5]

i. Power supply
ii. Interpreter
iii. Folders
iv. File extension
v. Monitor

b) Answer the following: [10]

i. Explain how to delete a file.
ii. Write any two limitation of a computer system.
iii. Write down different types of translators.
iv. Describe how to open a folder?
v. What is the procedure to empty a Recycle bin?

Question 5

a) Long question answer: [16]

(i) Explain how to move file from one location to other.

(ii) Write down steps to view file properties.
(iii) What is a computer language? Explain Low Level Language.
(iv) Differentiate between Third and Fourth Generation of computers.

b) Write a short note on Application Software. [2]