First Term Revision Information Technology SS1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Week 12: Revision of All Topics Covered (SS1 Information Technology, First Term)

Class: SS1
Subject: Information Technology
Term: First Term
Week: 12
Duration: 90 minutes
Topics Covered: Overview of Computer Systems, Historical Development of Computing Devices, Hardware, Input Devices, Output Devices, Computer Software, Operating Systems, Python Programming (Introduction to Python I & II)

Part A: Review and Revision (20 FAQ with Answers)

1. What is a computer system?
   • A computer system is a device that can process data, store information, and display results.
2. What are the main parts of a computer system?
   • The main parts are hardware, software, and humanware.
3. Who is known as the father of computers?
   • Charles Babbage.
4. What is the purpose of the system unit?
   • It houses important parts like the CPU and memory.
5. What is an input device?
   • It is a device used to enter data into a computer, like a keyboard or mouse.
6. What does a monitor do?
   • A monitor displays information and images.
7. What is software?
   • Software is a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
8. What are the two types of software?
   • System software and application software.
9. What is Python?
   • Python is a programming language used to create computer programs.
10. What does the ‘print’ command do in Python?
    • It displays text or numbers on the screen.
11. What is an operating system?
    • It’s a software that manages computer hardware and software.
12. What is the difference between input and output devices?
    • Input devices send data to the computer, output devices show the results.
13. What is a CLI (Command Line Interface)?
    • It’s an interface where you type commands to control the computer.
14. What is a GUI (Graphic User Interface)?
    • It uses icons and visuals to control the computer.
15. What is a function in Python?
    • A function is a block of code that performs a specific task.
16. What does the term ‘hardware’ mean?
    • Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer.
17. What is the function of storage devices?
    • They save data and files for future use.
18. Why is Charles Babbage important in computer history?
    • He designed the first mechanical computer.
19. What is the purpose of the ‘input’ function in Python?
    • It takes data from the user.
20. What is the difference between system software and application software?
    • System software manages the computer, while application software helps users do specific tasks.

Part B: Objective Questions (Multiple Choice)

1. The computer’s physical parts are called:
   a) Software
   b) Hardware
   c) System
   d) Function
2. The father of computers is:
   a) Bill Gates
   b) Charles Babbage
   c) Steve Jobs
   d) Mark Zuckerberg
3. Input devices include:
   a) Printer
   b) Monitor
   c) Keyboard
   d) Hard disk
4. The main function of an operating system is to:
   a) Take pictures
   b) Manage computer resources
   c) Show images
   d) Make calculations
5. Python is a type of:
   a) Hardware
   b) Software
   c) Storage device
   d) Operating system
6. Output devices include:
   a) Monitor
   b) Keyboard
   c) Mouse
   d) System unit
7. A system unit is part of the:
   a) Input devices
   b) Hardware
   c) Output devices
   d) Software
8. The function of a storage device is to:
   a) Display information
   b) Save data
   c) Enter commands
   d) Connect to the internet
9. The ‘print’ command in Python is used to:
   a) Save data
   b) Display text
   c) Take input
   d) End a program
10. CLI stands for:
    a) Common Line Interface
    b) Computer Language Interface
    c) Command Line Interface
    d) Control Language Interface
11. Which device stores information?
    a) Hard disk
    b) Keyboard
    c) Mouse
    d) Monitor
12. GUI stands for:
    a) General User Interface
    b) Graphic User Interface
    c) Graphic Utility Interface
    d) General Utility Interface
13. Charles Babbage created the:
    a) Abacus
    b) Calculator
    c) Analytical Engine
    d) Mouse
14. Python is used for:
    a) Typing documents
    b) Making calculations
    c) Programming
    d) Playing games
15. The mouse is used for:
    a) Input
    b) Output
    c) Storage
    d) System
16. A keyboard is a type of:
    a) Storage device
    b) Output device
    c) Input device
    d) Processing unit
17. An operating system is an example of:
    a) Application software
    b) Hardware
    c) System software
    d) Input device
18. The difference between CLI and GUI is that CLI uses:
    a) Voice commands
    b) Text commands
    c) Pictures
    d) Sound
19. The purpose of application software is to:
    a) Manage hardware
    b) Help users with specific tasks
    c) Control input and output
    d) Save data
20. The ‘input’ command in Python is used to:
    a) Display text
    b) Take user input
    c) Save files
    d) Control the computer

Part C: Theory Questions

1. Define computer system.
2. What is the role of hardware in a computer?
3. Describe software with an example.
4. Explain the function of input devices.
5. Name two output devices.
6. Differentiate between system software and application software.
7. What is a function in Python?
8. Who is known as the father of computers?
9. What does GUI stand for?
10. Define operating system.
11. What is Python used for?
12. Name two input devices.
13. What is the function of storage devices?
14. Give one example of system software.
15. Explain the ‘print’ command in Python.
16. What is the purpose of the mouse?
17. Define Command Line Interface (CLI).
18. What is a keyboard used for?
19. Describe Charles Babbage’s contribution to computing.
20. Name one function of an operating system.

Part D: True or False Questions

1. The abacus was an early computing device. (True)
2. Input devices display data to users. (False)
3. Hardware refers to the computer’s physical parts. (True)
4. Python is an operating system. (False)
5. An operating system manages computer resources. (True)
6. System software includes operating systems. (True)
7. A monitor is an input device. (False)
8. Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine. (True)
9. The mouse is used for storing data. (False)
10. Python is used to write programs. (True)
11. The keyboard is an output device. (False)
12. GUI stands for Graphic User Interface. (True)
13. Operating systems are only found in computers. (False)
14. A storage device saves data. (True)
15. Functions in Python help organize code. (True)
16. CLI means Command Line Interface. (True)
17. Input devices include the mouse and keyboard. (True)
18. Application software is a type of hardware. (False)
19. Python functions are defined with def. (True)
20. Output devices take in data from users. (False)

Part E: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions

1. The monitor is an ___ device.
2. Python is a type of ___ language.
3. Charles Babbage created the ___ ___.
4. CLI stands for ___ ___.
5. Keyboard is an ___ device.
6. GUI uses ___ to help users interact with computers.
7. Storage devices help to ___ data.
8. An operating system is ___ software.
9. Mouse is an ___ device.
10. The print command in Python shows ___ on the screen.
11. System software controls ___ resources.
12. Input devices include the keyboard and ___.
13. Software is a set of ___.
14. Functions in Python help in organizing ___.
15. The abacus is an ___ computing device.
16. Charles Babbage is known as the ___ of computers.
17. The keyboard allows us to enter ___ into the computer.
18. CLI is based on typing ___.
19. The system unit holds the CPU and ___.
20. Application software helps users perform ___.