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Chapter 3: Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Skills

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Session 1: Introduction to ICT(5 questions)

1

True/False: The full form of ICT is Information Commuting Technology.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False (Information and Communication Technology)
2

True/False: Live sports and news can only be shown using ICT.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False
3

Give any two uses of ICT at home.

School Level Solution

Ans.
• Watching news/entertainment on TV • Using smartphones/internet for communication, banking and online shopping
4

What are the emerging skills in ICT?

School Level Solution

Ans.
• Cloud computing • Data analytics • Artificial Intelligence and automation • Cyber security • Mobile app development
5

What are the key skills one should possess to use ICT?

School Level Solution

Ans.
• Basic computer/smartphone operating skills • Internet browsing and email skills • Typing and digital communication skills • Awareness of online safety and security

Session 2: ICT Tools — Smartphones and Tablets I(2 questions)

1

Identify the following symbols and write their names.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Common smartphone icons include: Wi-Fi signal, Bluetooth, Battery status, Camera, Gallery/Photos, and Settings (gear icon).
2

Write any two differences between a smartphone and a tablet.

School Level Solution

Ans.
A smartphone is smaller, fits in a pocket, and is mainly used for calling. A tablet has a larger screen for reading/viewing but usually cannot make regular phone calls.

Session 3: ICT Tools — Smartphones and Tablets II(3 questions)

1

What is a short-range wireless communication technology called?

  1. a.(a) Wi-Fi
  2. b.(b) Internet
  3. c.(c) Bluetooth
  4. d.(d) PS

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) Bluetooth
2

Which part of the home screen is visible on all pages?

  1. a.(a) Status bar
  2. b.(b) Main icon area
  3. c.(c) Dock
  4. d.(d) Clock

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) Dock
3

What does GPS stand for?

  1. a.(a) Global Positioning System
  2. b.(b) Global Payment System
  3. c.(c) Global Program System
  4. d.(d) Global Pointing System

School Level Solution

Ans.
(a) Global Positioning System

Session 4: Parts of Computer and Peripherals(4 questions)

1

Which of the following units make up the CPU? (Tick all correct)

  1. a.(a) Processing Unit
  2. b.(b) Input Unit
  3. c.(c) Memory Unit
  4. d.(d) Control Unit
  5. e.(e) Output Unit

School Level Solution

Ans.
(a) Processing (Arithmetic-Logic) Unit, (c) Memory Unit, (d) Control Unit
2

Which of the following are names of ports in a computer? (Tick all correct)

  1. a.(a) HDMI
  2. b.(b) Input
  3. c.(c) VGA
  4. d.(d) USB
  5. e.(e) Ethernet

School Level Solution

Ans.
(a) HDMI, (c) VGA, (d) USB, (e) Ethernet
3

There is a talent contest in your town. For the audition, you need to send a recording of a song. What would you connect to your computer to record your song?

  1. a.(a) Keyboard
  2. b.(b) Microphone
  3. c.(c) Scanner
  4. d.(d) Mouse

School Level Solution

Ans.
(b) Microphone
4

Write the purpose of the I/O devices: Mic/microphone, Scanner, Camera, Barcode Reader, Printer, Speaker.

School Level Solution

Ans.
• Mic/microphone – records sound/voice input • Scanner – converts paper documents/images into digital form • Camera – captures photos/videos as input • Barcode Reader – reads barcodes to fetch product information • Printer – gives printed (hard copy) output • Speaker – gives sound/audio output

Session 5: Basic Computer Operations(5 questions)

1

Which of the following functions are performed using a mouse? (Tick all correct)

  1. a.(a) Turn on computer
  2. b.(b) Typing
  3. c.(c) Right click
  4. d.(d) Drag and Drop an Icon

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) Right click, (d) Drag and Drop an Icon
2

What is the term used when you press and hold the left mouse key and move the mouse around?

  1. a.(a) Highlighting
  2. b.(b) Dragging
  3. c.(c) Selecting
  4. d.(d) Moving

School Level Solution

Ans.
(b) Dragging
3

Rearrange the steps for starting a computer: (a) Desktop appears after login (b) Login screen appears (c) Power on Self-Test (POST) starts (d) Operating system starts (e) Welcome screen appears

School Level Solution

Ans.
Correct order: (c) POST starts → (d) Operating system starts → (e) Welcome screen appears → (b) Login screen appears → (a) Desktop appears after login.
4

Describe the functions of at least 5 types of keys.

School Level Solution

Ans.
• Alphanumeric keys – type letters and numbers • Function keys (F1-F12) – perform special software-specific tasks • Arrow keys – move the cursor • Enter key – confirms a command/moves to a new line • Shift key – types capital letters/symbols
5

Describe the functions of a mouse.

School Level Solution

Ans.
A mouse is a pointing device used to move the on-screen cursor, select/open items with a click or double-click, right-click for options, and drag-and-drop to move objects on screen.

Session 6: Performing Basic File Operations(3 questions)

1

Which shortcut key is used to paste a file?

  1. a.(a) Ctrl + C
  2. b.(b) Ctrl + P
  3. c.(c) Ctrl + V
  4. d.(d) Ctrl + X

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) Ctrl + V
2

Which of the following is a valid file extension for a Notepad file?

  1. a.(a) .jpg
  2. b.(b) .doc
  3. c.(c) .text
  4. d.(d) .txt

School Level Solution

Ans.
(d) .txt
3

Which key do you use to copy something?

  1. a.(a) Ctrl+X
  2. b.(b) Ctrl+C
  3. c.(c) Ctrl+Z
  4. d.(d) Ctrl+T

School Level Solution

Ans.
(b) Ctrl+C

Session 7: Communication and Networking — Basics of Internet(3 questions)

1

To connect to the Internet, the computer has to be connected to the ______.

  1. a.(a) Internet Society
  2. b.(b) Internet Architecture
  3. c.(c) Internet Service Provider
  4. d.(d) Large Area Network

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) Internet Service Provider
2

What is the Internet?

  1. a.(a) Phone connections
  2. b.(b) Collection of computer networks
  3. c.(c) Network of computers in an office
  4. d.(d) None of the above

School Level Solution

Ans.
(b) Collection of computer networks
3

Write a short note on the uses of internet.

School Level Solution

Ans.
The internet is used for communication (email, messaging), gathering information, online education, entertainment, online banking and shopping, and social networking with people worldwide.

Session 8: Communication and Networking — Internet Browsing(3 questions)

1

What do I need to get information from the World Wide Web?

  1. a.(a) Computer
  2. b.(b) Browser
  3. c.(c) Internet Connection
  4. d.(d) All of the above

School Level Solution

Ans.
(d) All of the above
2

Which of the following is a web browser?

  1. a.(a) Internet
  2. b.(b) Chrome
  3. c.(c) Windows
  4. d.(d) None of the above

School Level Solution

Ans.
(b) Chrome
3

List the steps to search for information using a web browser.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Open the browser → click on the address bar → type the search engine name (e.g. google.com) or keyword → press Enter → review the search results → click the relevant link to view information.

Session 9: Communication and Networking — Introduction to E-mail(3 questions)

1

True/False: Email cannot be sent to more than one person at a time.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False
2

True/False: Email is an electronic message sent over the Internet or a computer network.

School Level Solution

Ans.
True
3

True/False: Pictures, videos, audio files, and spreadsheet files cannot be attached with an e-mail.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False

Session 10: Communication and Networking — Creating an E-mail Account(4 questions)

1

Steps to sign in to your Gmail account: (i) Type username (ii) Go to www.gmail.com (iii) Click Sign in (iv) Type password. Choose the correct order.

  1. a.(a) i>ii>iv>iii
  2. b.(b) ii>i>iii>iv
  3. c.(c) ii>i>iv>iii
  4. d.(d) ii>iii>i>iv

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) ii > i > iv > iii
2

Which of the following statements is false?

  1. a.(a) You need to create an account before you can send an e-mail.
  2. b.(b) You should sign out of your account when not using the computer.
  3. c.(c) You do not need an Internet connection to use your Gmail account.
  4. d.(d) You must not share your password with others.

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) You do not need an Internet connection to use your Gmail account – this is FALSE (an internet connection is required).
3

Which of the following is an e-mail service?

  1. a.(a) WhatsApp
  2. b.(b) WeChat
  3. c.(c) Gmail
  4. d.(d) Facebook

School Level Solution

Ans.
(c) Gmail
4

What characters should the password have in an e-mail address, to make it more secure?

School Level Solution

Ans.
A secure password should have a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters (like @, #, $), and should be at least 8 characters long.

Session 11: Communication and Networking — Writing an E-mail(6 questions)

1

What do you type in the "To" field?

  1. a.(a) The topic of the e-mail
  2. b.(b) The main message
  3. c.(c) Email address of the person you're sending a copy to
  4. d.(d) Email address of the person you are sending the mail to

School Level Solution

Ans.
(d) Email address of the person you are sending the mail to
2

You want to send an e-mail to your friend Sushil. In which order will you perform: (i) Type Sushil's e-mail address, subject and message (ii) Click on the Compose button (iii) Click Send (iv) Open your e-mail account.

  1. a.(a) (iv)>(ii)>(i)>(iii)
  2. b.(b) (iv)>(i)>(ii)>(iii)
  3. c.(c) (iv)>(i)>(iii)>(ii)
  4. d.(d) (iii)>(i)>(ii)>(iv)

School Level Solution

Ans.
(a) (iv) Open your e-mail account > (ii) Click Compose > (i) Type address, subject, message > (iii) Click Send
3

In "To:" section ________ is typed for sending a message through e-mail.

School Level Solution

Ans.
the recipient's e-mail address
4

The Attach button in e-mail often has a ________ as its symbol.

School Level Solution

Ans.
paperclip
5

In the ________ section of the e-mail, the topic of the mail is written.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Subject
6

After typing the message in the main body of the e-mail, you need to click on ________ button to send the e-mail.

School Level Solution

Ans.
Send

Session 12: Communication and Networking — Receiving and Replying to E-mails(3 questions)

1

True/False: By choosing the "Reply" option, the e-mail address of the sender of the original message will appear in the "To" field.

School Level Solution

Ans.
True
2

True/False: Email is an electronic message transmitted over the Internet or computer network from one user to another.

School Level Solution

Ans.
True
3

True/False: You can forward the e-mail by clicking on the delete icon.

School Level Solution

Ans.
False

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