Basic ICT Skills Class 10
SUBJECTIVE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SET 01)
1. What is ICT?
Answer – ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It is used for sharing, receiving and processing information. An ICT device helps in storing, processing and sending information to others.
Examples of ICT devices: Laptop, Desktop, Tablet and Smartphone.
2. Objectives of ICT? Advantages and Disadvantages of ICT
Answer – The main objective of ICT is to connect students, teachers and parents through clear and effective communication. It supports modern learning and information sharing.
Advantages of ICT:
- Improves communication methods
- Supports independent learning
- Cost-efficient
- Better data security
- Reduces use of paper
- Improves teaching and learning
- Supports web-based LMS tools
Disadvantages of ICT:
- Traditional learning methods may reduce
- Online course management can be difficult
- Teachers need training to use ICT
- Risk of cyber attacks
- Misuse of technology
3. Difference between Hardware and Software?
Answer – A computer system has two main parts:
Hardware: Physical components that we can see and touch. Examples: CPU, Motherboard, Hard Disk, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer.
Software: Programs that give instructions to the computer. A program is a set of instructions that performs a specific task. Examples: OpenOffice Base, Spreadsheet, Presentation software.
4. What is BIOS?
Answer – BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. It checks connected devices when the computer starts and helps in loading the Operating System properly.
5. Types of Keys in Keyboard
Answer –
- Function Keys: F1 to F12, used for specific functions.
- Control Keys: Shift, Ctrl, Alt, Spacebar, Tab, Caps Lock.
- Enter Key: Used to confirm commands or move to next line.
- Punctuation Keys: Colon (:), Semicolon (;), Question mark (?), etc.
- Navigation Keys: End, Home, Page Up, Page Down, Arrow keys.
- Command Keys: Backspace, Insert, Delete.
- Windows Key: Opens the Start Menu.
6. Purpose of Mouse
Answer –
- Hover: Shows file details.
- Click/Double Click: Selects or opens files.
- Drag and Drop: Moves files from one place to another.
7. What are Files and Folders?
Answer –
File: A file stores information. Every file has a name and extension.
Folder: A folder is a collection of files.
8. How to Maintain a Computer System?
Answer –
Daily:
- Clean email inbox
- Save important attachments
Weekly:
- Clean keyboard, monitor and CPU
- Backup data
Monthly:
- Delete unused files
- Uninstall unused programs
- Run virus scan and disk cleanup
Yearly:
- Clean social media accounts
- Update Operating System
9. How to Increase Computer Performance?
Answer – Remove unnecessary applications, delete temporary files and keep antivirus updated to improve speed.
10. What is a Security Break?
Answer – A security break means leakage of personal or confidential information stored in a computer. It may happen if we share passwords on unsafe websites or if someone gets unauthorized access to our system.
11. What are the Threats?
Answer – Threats are dangers that can harm or steal personal information.
- Theft: Physical theft or identity theft.
- Software Piracy: Illegal copying of software.
- Virus: Harmful program that damages data.
- Worm: Self-replicating virus.
- Trojan Horse: Malicious program hidden as useful software.
- Online Predator: Person using fake identity online.
- Internet Scam: Fake offers to steal money or information.
12. How Can We Protect Our Data?
Answer –
- Use Strong Password: Combine small letters, capital letters, numbers and special characters.
- Install Antivirus and Firewall: Protects from viruses and hackers.
- Encrypt Data: Keeps information secure.
- Open Secure Websites: Always check for https:// in website address.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SET 02)
Q1. What do you mean by ICT?
Ans. ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It includes all the digital tools used for storing, recording and sharing information.
Q2. Differentiate between Hardware and Software?
Ans.
Hardware: The physical parts of a computer that we can see and touch. Examples: Monitor, Keyboard.
Software: A set of programs or instructions that perform a specific task. Examples: MS Paint, MS Word.
Q3. What do you mean by Operating System?
Ans. An Operating System is software that acts as a link between the user and the computer.
Q4. Give two examples of mobile operating system.
Ans. a. Apple iOS b. Google Android
Q5. Name two operating systems for laptops or desktop.
Ans. a. Ubuntu b. Microsoft Windows
Q6. Identify Me
a. I am a physical part of computer. b. I am a collection of instructions performing a specific task. c. I am the software that starts working when the computer is switched on. d. I am an input device used to type text and numbers. e. I am a small device used to move and select items on screen.
Ans. a. Hardware b. Software c. Operating System d. Keyboard e. Mouse
Q7. Expand BIOS?
Ans. BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System.
Q8. What do you mean by Input device? Give two examples.
Ans. Input devices are used to enter data or commands into a computer. Examples: Keyboard and Mouse.
Q9. What do you mean by Drag and Drop?
Ans. Drag and drop means moving an item from one place to another using the mouse button.
Q10. Differentiate between File and Folder.
Ans.
File: A file stores information in a computer. It has a name and extension.
Folder: A folder stores a group of files. It has only a name.
Q11. Write the extensions:
Ans. a. Notepad file – .txt b. Sound file – .mp3 c. Image file – .jpg
Q12. The file name and extension are separated by a ________
Ans. Dot ( . )
Q13. Steps to create a folder on desktop?
Ans. 1. Right-click on desktop and select “New Folder”. 2. Type the folder name.
Q14. Shortcut commands
Ans.
- Cut – Ctrl + X
- Copy – Ctrl + C
- Paste – Ctrl + V
- Undo – Ctrl + Z
- Redo – Ctrl + Y
- Select All – Ctrl + A
Q15. Basic tips for taking care of Computer
Ans.
- Do not eat over the keyboard.
- Clean the screen with a soft cloth.
- Avoid eating or drinking near computer.
- Handle laptop carefully.
Q16. What do you mean by Data Backup?
Ans. Data backup means saving important information on another device like CD/DVD or hard disk.
Q17. What do you mean by Spam?
Ans. Spam refers to unwanted promotional emails sent by companies.
Q18. How can you increase computer performance?
Ans.
- Use updated antivirus software.
- Remove unnecessary files and temporary data.
Q19. ________ is leakage of information stored in a computer.
Ans. Security break
Q20. What do you mean by Virus?
Ans. A virus is a harmful program that can damage data or steal information.
Q21. Name two types of Virus.
Ans. Worms and Trojan Horse
Q22. Difference between Worms and Trojan Horse.
Ans.
Worms: Spread automatically and affect many files.
Trojan Horse: Looks like useful software but damages data once installed.
Q23. What do you mean by Online predators?
Ans. Online predators are people who try to trap others into unsafe online relationships.
Q24. Tips to protect data
Ans.
- Use strong passwords.
- Install Antivirus and Firewall.
- Use data encryption.
- Enter bank details only on secure websites.
Q25. What do you mean by threats to Computer?
Ans. Threats are ways in which personal information can be leaked without our knowledge.
Q26. List various threats to computer and data.
Ans.
- Virus
- Phishing
- Online theft
- Cyber crime
- Hacking
Q27. ________ is stealing of software and using unauthorized copies.
Ans. Software Piracy
Q28. What is ‘s’ in https?
Ans. ‘s’ stands for secure.
Q29. Name the encrypting feature of Windows.
Ans. BitLocker
Q30. Types of keys on Keyboard
Ans.
- Control keys
- Function keys
- Alphabet keys
- Numeric keys
- Navigation keys
Q31. When the ______ key is ON, it overwrites characters.
Ans. INSERT
Q32. Two keys used to remove text
Ans. Delete and Backspace
Q33. ______ key moves cursor to new line.
Ans. RETURN or ENTER
Q34. Pressing ______ key opens Start menu.
Ans. Windows
Q35. Name any two file extensions.
Ans. .txt, .doc, .jpg, .xls (any two)