Fatima Academy (Girls & Boys)
Fatima Nagar, Itki, Ranchi,Jh.
Summative Assessment 1 (2025-2026)
F.M :80
Time: 3 Hours Subject :Computer
Class : 6 Girls
Section1: MultipleChoiceQuestions(20Marks)
Instructions: Choose the correct option. Each question carries 2 marks.
1. What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer system?
a) Store data permanently
b) Connect all hardware components
c) Display output
d) Run software applications
(2 marks)
2. Which type of memory is volatile?
a) ROM
b) RAM
c) Hard Disk
d) Flash Memory
(2 marks)
3. In MS PowerPoint, which tab is used to insert audio files?
a) Home
b) Insert
c) Design
d) View
(2 marks)
4. What does the AutoSum feature in MS Excel do?
a) Formats cells
b) Calculates the sum of selected cells
c) Creates charts
d) Inserts images
(2 marks)
5. Which component of a computer system stores the BIOS?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) CPU
d) Hard Drive
(2 marks)
6. In MS Excel, what is a cell reference?
a) A formula name
b) The address of a cell (e.g., A1)
c) A chart type
d) A file extension
(2 marks)
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7. Which PowerPoint feature controls the movement between slides?
a) Animation
b) Transition
c) Slide Layout
d) Theme
(2 marks)
8. What is the purpose of computer memory?
a) To permanently store data
b) To temporarily hold data for processing
c) To display graphics
d) To connect to the internet
(2 marks)
9. In MS Excel, which function is used to automatically fill a series of numbers?
a) AutoSum
b) AutoFill
c) AutoFormat
d) AutoCorrect
(2 marks)
10. In PowerPoint, where can you apply animation effects to objects?
a) Transitions Tab
b) Animations Tab
c) Insert Tab
d) Design Tab
(2 marks)
Section 2: Short Answer Questions (30 Marks)
Instructions: Answer the following questions briefly. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Explain the role of RAM and ROM in a computer system. (5 marks)
2. Describe the steps to insert an audio file into a PowerPoint presentation. (5 marks)
3. What is the function of the motherboard in a computer system? Provide two
examples of components it connects. (5 marks)
4. Explain how to use the AutoFill feature in MS Excel with an example. (5 marks)
5. Describe the difference between animation effects and slide transitions in Power-
Point. (5 marks)
6. Write an MS Excel formula to calculate the average of numbers in cells B1 to B5.
Explain the elements of the formula. (5 marks)
Section 3: Long Answer Questions (30 Marks)
Instructions: Answer the following questions in detail. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Explain the working of a computer system, including the roles of the CPU, memory,
and motherboard. (10 marks)
2. Describe the process of creating a PowerPoint presentation, including how to insert
a video file, apply animation effects, and add slide transitions. (10 marks)
3. Discuss how to edit worksheets in MS Excel, including the use of cell references,
formulas, and the AutoSum feature. Provide an example
2 of a formula with cell
references. (10 marks)