Chapter 1 Whiz Looks Back
Answers
Word Whiz (page 3)
History Timeline
Exercise (page 5)
A present day calculator does not have wheels or a hand crank. They have
buttons. The Leibniz calculator did not have a screen. It was much slower than a
modern calculator.
Exercise (page 6)
Three reasons why the present day computer is better than the Mark I:
1. I t is much lighter than the Mark I which weighed 30 tonnes.
2. I t uses less electricity than the Mark I.
4. I t does not break down as often as the Mark I.
Explore with Whiz (page 8)
Picture 1:
In this picture, a cave man is counting on his fingers and his toes.
Picture 2:
In this picture, a boy is using an abacus to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Draw a line from the date of each invention to its name.
1642: Pascaline
1694: Leibniz calculator
1940: Mark I
1946: ENIAC
1951: UNIVAC
Whiz’s Tasks
Place a tick (✓) mark next to the statements which are true and a cross (X) mark next to
the statements which are false.
1. The Pascaline was a mechanical calculator. ✓
[Link] Babbage is the f at her o f the modern computer.
✓
3.A t a b l e t computer is a very large and o l d computer.
[Link] Leibniz calculator was o n l y used f or adding
and subtracting numbers.
✓
[Link] transistor is a more advanced device t h a n
the integrated circuit.
Chapter 2 Evolution of Computer
Answers
Exercise (page 10)
Which modern devices use integrated circuits?
Computers, mobile phones, microwave ovens, TVs, cameras, telephones,
cars, refrigerators, electric ovens,
Exercise (page 11)
How does the Internet help us in our daily life?
The Internet helps us in our daily life in many ways.
The Internet allows us to communicate with our friends and family. We can find
information on any topic on the Internet. The Internet provides us with news from
different parts of the world. We can play games and listen to music on the Internet.
Define LAN and WAN?
LAN Stands for Local Area Network. LAN is computer network Covering a small area such as a
home or an office.
WAN stands for Wide Area Network. WAN covers a larger area and is made up of two or more
LANs. The Internet is an example of a WAN.
Define Query and Search Engines.
A Query is a request for information.
A search engine is a software system that helps us find information on the World Wide Web.
Exercise (page 14)
Answers can vary depending on the students ‘creativity.
Explore with Whiz (page 15)
Write the answers to the given clues.
email, microprocessor, pointer/menu, Internet, microprocessor,
email address, wide area network/WAN
Underline the correct answer.
1. Computers on the Internet are joined by satellites/wheels.
2. WAN stands for wide area/world wide area network.
3. The Internet/satellite is a global system of interconnected computer networks.
4. A computer network within a home is called a local/large area network.
5. Search networks/engines help us find information on the Internet.
6. Electronic/electrical mail enables us to send messages through the
Internet.
Additional Activity
Answers to Additional Activity
integrated circuit, microprocessor, microcomputer, graphical user interface, emai
Identify these important developments that took place during the
1970s and 1980s.
Chapter 3 Interacting with the Computer
Input and output devices (10 minutes)
Input devices: keyboard, mouse, scanner, joystick, display screens;
Output devices: printer, speaker.
Answers
Match the input devices to their names. (page 20)
keyboard, mouse, touch screen, microphone, joystick
Which output devices are shown here? (page 21)
printer, speakers, monitor
Word Whiz (page 21)
Input: data that is entered in to the computer
Output: processed data that is displayed on the monitor
Input Devices: That we use to enter data into the computer
Output Devices: The devices through which we can see the results
Explore with Whiz (page 22)
Write short answers.
1. What are the basic functions of a computer?
The basic functions of a computer are input, processing, and output.
2. Why the mouse is called an input device?
The mouse is called an input device because it is used to enter data and
instructions in to the computer.
3. What is the process of changing computer data in to information called?
The process of changing computer data into information is called processing.
4. Define output.
Output is information or processed data that is presented through the monitor
and other output devices.
State whether the statements are true or false.
[Link]. [Link]. 3. False. [Link].
Answers Additional Activity
I. 1. processing
2. input
3. output
4. input devices II.
