CBSE – Class IX
Vocational Subject: Information Technology (402)
Assignment
Instructions:
All questions are descriptive.
Answer each question in detail.
Use diagrams/examples wherever required.
1. Explain the term Information Technology. Why is it important in today’s world?
2. Describe the main components of a computer system.
3. Explain the difference between data and information with suitable examples.
4. What is hardware? Explain different types of computer hardware.
5. Define software. Explain the two major types of software.
6. Explain the functions of an Operating System.
7. What is a CPU? Describe its main parts and their functions.
8. Explain RAM and ROM. How are they different from each other?
9. What are input devices? Explain any four input devices.
10.What are output devices? Explain any four output devices.
11.Explain the concept of storage devices. Describe primary and secondary storage.
12.What is a computer network? Explain its advantages.
13.Define the Internet. Write any five uses of the Internet.
14.What is an email? Explain its advantages and disadvantages.
15.Explain the term cyber safety. Why is it important for students?
16.What is cyber bullying? How can we prevent it?
17.Explain the concept of strong passwords. Write rules for creating strong passwords.
18.What is malware? Explain different types of malware.
19.Explain the importance of antivirus software.
20.What is digital footprint? Explain with examples.
21.Define plagiarism. Why should it be avoided?
22.Explain the term intellectual property rights.
23.What is word processing software? Explain its uses.
24.Describe the basic features of a word processor.
25.Explain the steps to create, save, and open a document in a word processor.
26.What is formatting in a document? Explain different types of formatting.
27.Explain the use of spell check and grammar check features.
28.What is a spreadsheet? Explain its applications.
29.Describe rows, columns, and cells in a spreadsheet.
30.Explain the concept of formulas and functions in spreadsheets.
31.What is a presentation software? Explain its importance.
32.Explain the features of presentation software.
33.What is communication technology? Explain its role in modern society.
34.Explain the difference between wired and wireless communication.
35.What is cloud computing? Explain its advantages.
36.Explain the concept of e-learning.
37.What is e-commerce? Explain its benefits.
38.Explain online banking and its advantages.
39.What are social networking sites? Write their advantages and disadvantages.
40.Explain the concept of digital payment methods.
41.What is a computer virus? How does it spread?
42.Explain the precautions to be taken while using the Internet.
43.What is an operating system update? Why is it necessary?
44.Explain the difference between desktop and laptop computers.
45.What is a mobile operating system? Give examples.
46.Explain the importance of backup of data.
47.What is file management? Explain its importance.
48.Explain the concept of recycle bin/trash.
49.What are green computing practices? Why are they important?
50.Explain how Information Technology helps in education.