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Computer Science IX

Round- I

COMPUTER SCIENCE IX
SECTION – A (Marks 13)
Note: Section-A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on the question
paper itself. It should be completed in the first 20 minutes and handed over to the Centre
Superintendent. Deleting/ overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.
Q1. Encircle the correct option i.e. A/B/C/D. Each part carries one mark. (1×13=13)
i. Which of the following computers support thousands of users at the same time ?
A. Microcomputer B. Minicomputers
C. Mainframe computer D. Laptop computers
ii. Who invented logarithm?
A. Blaise Pascal B. John Napeir
C. Charles Babbage D. Herman Hollerith
iii. Which of the following is the fastest memory?
A. USB flash drive B. RAM
C. ROM D. Cache
iv. When were IC chips developed?
A. Early 1960s B. Early 1970s
C. 1980s D. 1990s
v. What type of software a device driver is?
A. Application software B. Business software
C. System software D. Productivity software
vi. Which software is distributed free of cost?
A. Open source software B. Shareware
C. Freeware D. Productivity software
vii. Who is responsible for protecting information and information systems for unauthorized
people in an organization?
A. System Analyst B. Information Security Analyst
C. Network Administrator D. Hardware Engineer
viii. Which of the following Windows icon allows user to access the contents of computer drives
and manage files and folders?
A. Program icon B. Computer icon
C. Shortcut icon D. Recycle Bin icon
ix. Which of the following is open source software?
A. UNIX B. Linux
C. DOS D. Novell’s Netware
x. In which of following operating system, CPU is switched rapidly between all the programs
to simultaneously execute all of them?
A. Batch Processing System B. Time-sharing system
C. Real-time system D. DOS
xi. The first antivirus software was developed by Bernd Fix in early 1987 to remove
________________ virus?
A. Trojan horse B. Worm
C. Spyware D. Vienna
xii. We can create a new folder in Windows Explorer by simply pressing _______________?
A. Ctrl+Shift+N B. Ctrl+N
C. Shift+N D. Alt+N

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Computer Science IX

Round- I

xiii. The first high speed printer was developed in 1953 by Remington Rand for use on
_________ computers ?
A. ENIAC B. UNIVAC
C. Artificial Intelligence D. All

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Computer Science IX

Round-I

Time allowed: 2.45 hours Total Marks: 42


Note: Answer all parts from Section ‘B’ and all questions from Section ‘C’ on the E-sheet.
Write your answers on the allotted/given spaces.

SECTION – B (MARKS 22)


Q2. Attempt all parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks. (11 x 2 = 22)
i. Compare 1st and 3rd generation computers?
OR
What are the advantages of using GUI?
ii. What is a Menu Driven Interface and write down it’s two types?
OR
What are the tasks performed by operating system?
iii. How can a student use computer to improve academic performance?
OR
Describe Napier’s Bone?
iv. Differentiate between CLI and GUI?
OR
Define cache memory and draw it’s diagram?
v. Write a note on Motherboard?
OR
What is meant by resources of computer?
vi. Define UNIX and Windows Operating System?
OR
What will happen if the storage devices are removed from the system?
vii. Define CAD?
OR
Define CAM?
viii. What are the disadvantages of using a GUI?
OR

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Computer Science IX

Round-I

What are program and file icons used for?


ix. Write a short note on windows defender?
OR
How does Vital Sign Monitoring Unit is used in hospitals?
x. Define cloud computing.
OR
Write a note on Mark-I.
xi. What is a computer program?
OR
Define computer. Draw computer processing system to demonstrate it’s working.
SECTION – C (Marks 20)
Note: Attempt all questions from the following. Marks of each question are given within
brackets.
(4 x 5 = 20)
Q3. Explain the main functions of operating system?

OR

Explain the basic operations of a computer?

Q4. Differentiate between single user and multi user operating system?
OR
Write a short note on the following.
a. Hardware Engineer b. Network Administrator c. Web Designer
Q5. Write a note on mainframe and mini computer?
OR
Explain three types of operating system.
a. Batch processing b. Time sharing c. real time
Q6. Write a note on Macintosh and Linux operating system.
OR
Write a note on microprocessor and explain ALU , CU and Registers.

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