Chapter - 7

Charts In Excel

Exercises :

1. Fill in the blanks.

a. A ........................ is known as a chart in Microsoft Excel.

figure | diagram | graph

b. The area that encloses all the objects of the chart is the ...............................

axis area | chart area | plot area

C. A group of related data in a chart is called .........................................

data series | data label | title

d. You can use a chart ................................. to change the colour and format of your chart.

layout | style | design

e. Chart Tools has ............................... chart context tabs.

three | four | five

2. Write T for true and F for false,

a. The x-axis is also called the category axis.

b. The chart changes automatically to reflect the changed data.

c. You must include row and column headings

if you want them displayed as labels in the chart.

d. The buttons in the Axes group control both the axes and gridlines.

e. By default, titles are added when you create a basic chart.

3. Finish the sentences.

a. Various kinds of charts available in Excel are .................................................

b. Chart Tools are....eign layout and format..........................................................

c. Legend is .....................................................................
d. The x-axis is ..............................................................

e. The y-axis is ..............................................................

4. Give short answers.

a. How is a chart useful?

Answer:

b. What are gridlines?

Answer :

c. What are chart area and plot area?

Answer :

d. What happens to a chart if you change the data in it?

Answer :

e. How can you change the type of the chart you have created?

Answer :

5. Put the steps for the following actions in the correct order.

a. To create a chart

From the list of column chart sub-types, click your option.

Select the data to chart.

From the Insert tab, on the Chart group, click Column.

b. To display the Primary Horizontal Axis,

From the Layout tab, on the Axes group, click the Axes button

Choose Primary Horizontal Axis then Show Left to Right Axis.

 Click your chart.

Chapter 3

Charts in Excel

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Fill in the blanks

Question 1

F11 function key is used to insert a chart instantly in a worksheet.

Question 2

The mini charts that fit into a single worksheet cell to provide the visual representation of the data are known
as Sparklines

Question 3

Legend depicts the colours, patterns, and symbols assigned to the data series.

Question 4

Radar chart looks similar to a spider net.

Question 5

Chart Title describes the aim and contents of the chart.

State True or False

Question 1

A chart is a textual representation of data in a worksheet.

False

Question 2

Area chart displays data in the form of long rectangular rods also called bars.
False

Question 3

Line chart is in the form of lines and is used to illustrate trends in data at equal intervals.
True

Question 4

Scatter chart is the default chart type in Excel.

False

Question 5

Stock chart has been designed specifically for plotting data related to stocks and shares.
True

Application Based Questions

Question 1

Ritu is a student of class VII. Her geography teacher has asked her to prepare a chart on the population of four
Metro cities of India. Suggest her the chart type that suits her project.
Answer

As Ritu needs to show only one data series which is the population of four Metro cities and as the number of
cities is small (only 4) so a Pie chart will be best suited for her project.

Question 2

Tripti has created a chart. She wants to improve the appearance of her chart by changing the background
colour of its Plot area. Which option will you suggest her to perform this task?

Answer

Tripti can use the Format Plot Area option that comes on right-clicking the plot area.

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

What type of chart is used to emphasize the magnitude of change overtime?

1. Pie

2. Area ✓

3. Bar

Question 2

.......... chart is designed specifically for plotting data values related to stocks and shares.

1. Pie

2. Area

3. Stock ✓

Question 3

What is the other name for the horizontal axis of a chart?

1. Y-axis

2. Value axis

3. Category axis ✓

Question 4

Which type of chart is used for representing huge amount of data?

1. Line ✓

2. Bar

3. Scatter

Question 5

What is the other name for XY chart?

1. Area

2. Bar

3. Scatter ✓

Answer the following

Question 1

What is a Chart?
Answer

A Chart is a graphical representation of data in a worksheet. It helps to provide a better understanding of large
quantities of data. Charts make it easier to draw comparisons and see growth and relationship among the
values and trends in data.

Question 2

How is a Column chart different from a Bar chart?

Answer

In Column chart, categories are organized horizontally and values vertically to emphasize the magnitude of
change over a period of time. In Bar chart, categories are represented on the vertical axis and values are
represented on the horizontal axis.

Question 3

Explain the different components of a chart.

Answer

The different components of a chart are:

1. Chart Area — Chart area includes all the area and objects in the chart.

2. Category Axis — Category axis or X-axis is the horizontal axis of a chart.

3. Value Axis — Value axis or Y-axis is the vertical axis used to plot the values. It is located at the left side.

4. Data Series — Data series are the bars, slices or other elements that show the data values. If there are
multiple data series in the chart, each will have a different colour or style.

5. Category Name — Category names are the labels, which are displayed on the X and Y-axis.

6. Plot Area — Plot area is a window within the Chart area. It contains the actual chart itself, and
includes plotted data, data series, category, and value axis.

7. Legend — It depicts the colours, patterns or symbols assigned to the data series. It helps to
differentiate the data.

8. Chart Title — It describes the aim and contents of the chart.

9. Gridlines — These can either be Horizontal or Vertical lines depending on the selected chart type.
They extend across the plot area of the chart. Gridlines make it easier to read and understand the
values.

Question 4

What is a Pie chart? Describe its features.

Answer

Pie chart displays data in the form of a circle that is divided into a series of segments. These segments show
the relative size of each item in the chart. It always shows only one data series and is useful when you want to
emphasize on a significant element. This chart type works best with smaller number of values.

Question 5

Differentiate between Category Axis and Value Axis of a chart.

Answer

Category axis or X-axis is the horizontal axis of a chart whereas Value axis or Y-axis is the vertical axis used to
plot the values. It is located at the left side.

Question 6
Explain the process of resizing a chart.

Answer

To resize the chart, position the mouse pointer on any of the corner border of the chart. The mouse pointer
will change to a double-headed arrow. Now drag the handle in the desired direction to change the size
accordingly.

Question 7

How can a chart be moved to another location?

Answer

To move the chart,

place the cursor on the chart area. A four headed arrow appears, press and drag it in order to move the chart
in any direction. Release the mouse button to place it at the desired location.

Chapter 4

Algorithms and Flowcharts

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Question 1

The step-by-step procedure to solve any problem is called Algorithm.

Question 2

Flowcharts are the pictorial representation of a program.

Question 3

The process of drawing a flowchart for an algorithm is known as Flowcharting.

Question 4

An algorithm should involve Finite number of steps to reach a solution.

Question 5

The Decision box is used for checking or applying any condition in the program.

State True or False

Question 1

A flowchart is not a pictorial representation of steps to get the solution of a problem.

False

Question 2

Algorithm means a set of rules which specify how to solve a specific problem.
True

Question 3

Flowcharts are helpful in analyzing the logic of problems.

True

Question 4
Connectors are used to connect the boxes.
False

Question 5

The general direction of flow in any flowchart is from bottom to top or from right to left.
True

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

In a flowchart, .......... indicate the sequence of steps and the direction of flow.

1. Flow lines ✓

2. Decision box

3. Processing box

Question 2

.......... is used to accept input and give output of a program.

1. Flow lines

2. Input/Output box ✓

3. Decision box

Question 3

The .......... represents the starting or ending point of a program.

1. Decision box

2. Flow lines

3. Start /Stop box ✓

Question 4

.......... connectors are used to join the parts of a flowchart contained within the same page.

1. On Page ✓

2. Off Page

3. None of these

Draw the flowchart symbols for the following

Start:

Stop:

Input A, B:

A= A + 1:
Is A > B:

Print A:

Answer the following

Question 1

What is an algorithm? Write any three characteristics of an algorithm.

Answer

The step-by-step procedure to solve any logical and mathematical problem is called an Algorithm. Three
characteristics of an algorithm are:

1. Input — An algorithm accepts an input.

2. Generality — An algorithm works in a set of inputs.

3. Definiteness — Each instruction should be written in a simple and precise manner so that everyone
can understand it.

Question 2

Define the term flowchart. Write any two advantages of a flowchart.

Answer

A flowchart is a pictorial representation of the steps or an algorithm used to solve a particular problem. Two
advantages of a flowchart are:

1. Communication — The pictorial representation of the flowchart provides better communication. It is

easier for the programmer to explain the logic of a program.

2. Effective Analysis — It is a very useful technique, as flowchart is a pictorial representation that helps
the programmer to analyze the problem in detail.

Question 3

What is the use of input/output box?

Answer

It is used for accepting inputs or giving output of the program.

Question 4

When do we use the Process box?

Answer

It is used for writing the processing instructions and doing calculations.

Question 5

What is the use of Decision box?

Answer

It is used for checking or applying any condition in the program.

Write algorithms for the following problems

Question 1
To polish your shoes.

Algorithm

Step 1: Start
Step 2: Open the shoe polish
Step 3: Put shoe polish on brush
Step 4: Polish one shoe
Step 5: Put shoe polish on brush
Step 6: Polish the other shoe
Step 7: Close the shoe polish
Step 8: Stop

Question 2

To input three sides of a triangle and print if it is scalene, isosceles or equilateral.

Algorithm

Step 1: Start
Step 2: Read three sides of triangle and store them in a, b, c.
Step 3: Check if a == b and b == c
Step 4: If true, print "Equilateral Triangle" and goto step 8
Step 5: Check if a == b or b == c or c == a
Step 6: If true, print "Isosceles Triangle" and goto step 8
Step 7: Print "Scalene Triangle"
Step 8: Stop

Draw the following flowcharts

Question 1

Draw a flowchart in Microsoft Word for buying stationery from the market.

Flowchart

Question 2

Draw a flowchart in Microsoft Word for the steps required to play music stored in a CD.

Flowchart

Question 3

Draw a flowchart in Microsoft Word to accept two numbers, if the first number is greater than the second
number, print their sum, otherwise print their product.

Flowchart
Question 4

Draw a flowchart in Microsoft Word for the steps required to find the cost of 24 pens when the cost of one pen
is Rs. 12.

Flowchart

Write an algorithm and draw the flowchart for the following

Question 1

Finding the cube of a given number.

Algorithm

Step 1: Start
Step 2: Read the number and store it in a.
Step 3: Calculate cube of number as a * a * a
Step 4: Print cube of number
Step 5: Stop

Flowchart

Question 2

Print the smallest of two numbers.

Algorithm

Step 1: Start
Step 2: Read the two numbers and store them in a and b.
Step 3: Check if a < b
Step 4: If true then print a and goto step 6
Step 5: If false then print b
Step 6: Stop

Flowchart
Correct the Flowchart symbols

Question 1

To wash the face

Corrected Flowchart

Question 2

To multiply the two numbers

Corrected Flowchart

Make flowcharts for the following statements

Question 1

Accept the age of a person. Display the message Eligible For Role if the age is equal to or greater than 18,
otherwise display the message Not Eligible.

Flowchart

Question 2

Input a name. If name is Kabir, then accept marks. If marks are >= 85, then display Good Performance else
display Pass.

Flowchart

Question 3

Accept one character. Display the message Vowel if the entered character is a vowel, otherwise display the
message Not a Vowel.

Flowchart
Question 4

Input a year. Display the message Leap year if the entered year has 366 days, otherwise display the message
Not a leap year.

Flowchart

Chapter 8

Networks

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Question 1

Transmission medium is the physical path through which the message travels from the sender to the receiver.

Question 2

Bluetooth is a communication technology that uses low power radio waves to connect electronic devices
wirelessly.

Question 3

A PAN is a computer network that covers a small area of about 10 meters.

Question 4

A Hyperlink is an image, audio, video, graphics or text that connects one web page to another web page.

Question 5

An IP address is a 32 bit address containing a set of four numbers, which varies from 0 to 255.

Question 6

The set of rules that determines how data should be transferred over networks, compressed, and presented
on the screen is called Protocol.

State True or False

Question 1

A Crossover Ethernet cable has got both its ends identical to each other.
False

Question 2
Infrared technology can connect only two devices at a time.
True

Question 3

Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Filtering.

False

Question 4

CAN covers an area smaller than MAN.

True

Question 5

ISP provides Internet connection to the users free of cost.

False

Application Based Questions

Question 1

Riya wants to transfer pictures of her recent US trip from her mobile to her computer. Suggest a wireless mode
of transmission which she can use for the same.

Answer

Riya can connect her mobile and computer through Bluetooth wireless networking technology. As the mobile
phone can be brought in close range to the computer so the transmission range of Bluetooth is well suited for
this setup.

Question 2

Mr. Nanda is opening a new branch of his office in Noida. He wants to connect the computers of this branch
with the computers of his home branch at Panchkula. Which networking type best suits his requirement?

Answer

As the branches are located in two different cities so Mr. Nanda should use Wide Area Network (WAN) to
connect the computers of the two branches.

Question 3

Which type of network will you recommend in a school for data and hardware sharing?

Answer

To connect the computers present in different buildings of the school, a Cluster Area Network (CAN) is best
suited.

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1

Hypertext appears with an underline and is usually in .......... colour.

1. Green

2. Red

3. Blue ✓

Question 2

Which networking device is used to connect multiple computers and computing devices directly to the
network using cables?

1. Switch
 2. Hub ✓

3. Router

Question 3

A .......... converts digital signals to analog signals and vice versa.

1. Repeater

2. Bridge

3. Modem ✓

Question 4

Cable television is an example of .......... Network.

1. Metropolitan Area ✓

2. Campus Area

3. Wide Area

Question 5

Which one of the following modes of transmission requires the devices to be in a direct line of sight with each
other?

1. Wi-Fi

2. Bluetooth

3. Infrared ✓

Answer the following

Question 1

What is a computer network?

Answer

A Computer Network can be defined as a group of computers and other peripheral devices that are linked
together for the purpose of sharing data and hardware resources.

Question 2

What is the role of transmission medium in a computer network?

Answer

Transmission medium is the physical path through which the message travels from the sender to the receiver.
Twisted pair cable, coaxial cable, fibre optic cable and radio waves are some examples of transmission
medium.

Question 3

Write any two advantages of networking.

Answer

Two advantages of networking are:

1. Reduction in hardware costs — In a network, the hardware devices that are not used very often, like
modems, printers, scanners, CD-writers, etc. can be shared. This reduces the cost of the hardware.

2. Efficiency — In a network, the deletion, modification or upgradation of the software/data is to be

done at a single point only. This brings more efficiency and effectiveness into the working system.
Question 4

What is a Coaxial cable? Differentiate between Broadband and Baseband Coaxial cable.

Answer

A Coaxial cable consists of central copper wire surrounded by insulation and then a shield of braided wire. It is
used in transmission of video, communications and audio specially in the cable television industry.

Difference between Broadband and Baseband Coaxial cable is that Baseband Coaxial cable supports quick
transmission of a single signal at a time and is mainly used for LANs whereas Broadband Coaxial cable
transmits multiple signals at the same time and is used for longer distances.

Question 5

Differentiate between the Bluetooth and Infrared wireless technology.

Answer

Bluetooth Infrared

Bluetooth uses low power radio waves. Infrared uses infrared waves.

Bluetooth has a transmission range of upto 240 metres. Infrared has a transmission range of 5 metres.

Bluetooth is not limited to line of sight communication. Infrared works only in direct line of sight.

Question 6

What is the utility of Domain Name? Explain with the help of an example.

Answer

Domain name is a unique name given to each website or resource connected to the internet. Domain names
are easier to remember than IP addresses since name has strong correlation with the website. For example, to
use Google search engine, the domain name is [Link] and to use Wikipedia, it is [Link].

Question 7

What is the role of a Gateway in Computer Networks?

Answer

A Gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance to another network using different protocols. It is a
shared connection between a local area network and a larger system i.e. WAN. It basically works as the
messenger agent that takes data from one system, interprets it and transfers it to another system.

Question 8

Write short notes on each of the following:

i. Wi-Fi
ii. Modem
iii. Cluster Area Network

Answer

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity. It uses radio waves to create a secure, reliable and fast Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN). The devices require a wireless adapter to connect to the WLAN using WiFi. It is widely used
to share an internet connection among the devices connected to the WLAN. Its advantages are:

1. It can be used to connect to Internet anywhere and anytime and is quickly replacing the wired
medium.

2. It is relatively cheaper compared to the wired medium.

 3. Multiple devices can be connect with WiFi to create a WLAN.

Its limitations are:

1. Higher power consumption.

2. Slower speeds than wired medium.

3. Transmission breaks or slows down when there is noise interference.

Modem

Modem stands for Modulation/Demodulation. Modulation is the process of converting digital signals to analog
and Demodulation is the process of converting analog signals to digital i.e. reverse of Modulation. Thus,
Modem helps in transmitting and receiving data between devices over a transmission medium like telephone
lines, co-axial cables, radio waves, etc. Modem are of two types — internal or built-in modems and external
modems.

Cluster Area Network

Cluster Area Network (CAN) also known as Campus Area Network, is a network comprising a series of small
LANs over a small geographical area, such as a college campus, office building, etc. It is generally limited to an
area between local area network and metropolitan area network.

Question 9

Write two points of differences for each of the following:

i. Hub and Switch

ii. Router and Repeater

Answer

Hub Switch

Ports of hub do not have individual addresses Switch is aware of the addresses assigned to each of its
assigned to them. ports.

Hub sends all data it receives to all the connected Switch sends the incoming data it receives only to the
ports. correct port.

Performance of Hub is relatively lower than Switch. Performance of Switch is relatively greater than Hub.

Router Repeater

A Router is a communication device that is used to A Repeater is a communication device that is used to
connect two different networks. regenerate a signal.

Routers help the data packets to travel from source to Repeaters help signals to travel longer distances with
destination over the best route possible. the same strength or even at a higher power.