First Unit Examination

Class XI
Subject: Informatics Practices
1) Draw a block Diagram of computer and explain memory unit in brief.
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2) Explain the following devices:
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i.
Non-impact Printer
ii.
Scanner
iii.
Joystick
iv.
LCD
3) If you are working in MS Word without saving your data and Electrical Power gets cut off,
What
happen to your data and also tell the name of memory in which you are working.
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4) Expand the following:
2
i.
MICR
ii.
OCR
iii.
BCR
iv.
MAR
5) Which unit of CPU is used to perform Arithmetical and Logical Operations.
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6) Which Type of Software is used for basic functioning of Computer.
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7) Which is the most common port used to attached mouse, keyboard, printer etc.?
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8) Differentiate between:
6
i)
Serial Port and Parallel Port
ii)
Scanner and Printer
iii)
Virus and worms
9) Explain the following terms:
4
i)
Compiler
ii)
Interpreter
10)
Which Utility Program helps to store files in contiguous unit and free space on
your computer.
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11)
Expand and explain the Term IDE and also write the tools included in it.
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12)
Expand and explain the term CIA and also write any three threats to it.
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13)
Write any four method to protect your computer from viruses.
14)
Explain the following terms:
4
i)
Cookies
ii) Firewall
15)
Explain General Purpose Application software and write any two categories of it.
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16)

Explain operating system as a Process Manager and as a Memory Manager.

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