Class IX – Computer Science
Elite’s Secondary School
Multiple Choice Questions
Total Marks: 12 Time: 30 minutes
1 The device that converts hard copy into soft copy is:
a) Printer b) Plotter c) Scanner d) Barcode Reader
2 The volatile memory:
a) is permanent
b) loses contents as the power is disconnected
c) possesses large storage
d) manages hardware resources
3 Media players are:
a) Business software b) Education software
c) Entertainment software d) Productivity software
4 The programs that are generally installed to manage and maintain overall computer
resources is:
a) Operating system b) Utility program
c) Language translator d) Device driver
5 Modern languages use:
a) Compiler b) Interpreter c) Convertor d) Assembler
6 A collection of wires connecting the CPU with main memory that is used to identify
particular locations is:
a) Control bus b) Data bus c) Address bus d) Memory bus
7 The inexpensive and most commonly used computers are:
a) Super computer b) Mainframe computer
c) Minicomputer d) Microcomputer
8 Computer cannot start without:
a) Operating system b) Utility program
c) Device drivers d) Business software
9 Graphical User Interface (GUI) was developed in:
a) Second generation b) Fourth generation
c) Mechanical era d) Electro-mechanical era
10 A person who uses different programming languages to develop programs is:
a) Database administrator b) Web designer
c) Software engineer d) Graphic designer
11. The software which performs all basic tasks is:
a) antivirus b) start menu
c) operating system d) office automation
12. A program that enables user to interact with computer is called:
a) my document b) start menu
c) desktop d) interface
Section B – Short Answer Questions
Attempt any 10 questions
Each question carries equal marks (3 marks) Total Marks: 30
1 What is a computer?
2 Define hardware and software.
3What is an input device? Give two examples.
4 Name any two storage devices.
5 Define input and output devices.
6 What is Microprocessor?
7What is an operating system?
8 What are the basic functions of an operating system?
9 Define multitasking.
10. Define computer according to purpose
11 write major steps for installing windows
12. write uses of a computer
Section C – Short Answer Questions
Attempt any 3 questions
Each question carries equal marks (6 marks) Total Marks: 18
[Link] careers in It field?
14 Write components of a microprocessor?
15 write generation table
[Link] bus and it’s types?
17 Write basic components of a computer