COMPUTER SKILLS Book 1- Answer key

Chapter 1 - Machines we use

Practice time
A. Choose the correct answer
1. How is a machine useful to us?
a. Makes work easier b. Makes work difficult

2. Which machine helps us travel faster?

a. Car b. Refrigerator
Ans. 1a, 2a

B. Match the following.

1. Machines can run on a. everywhere
2. Machines are found b. batteries
3. Aeroplanes help us travel c. machine
4. A ship is a very big d. faster
Ans.
1.b
2.a
3.d
4.c

C. How do these machines work? Fill in the correct alphabet.(Pictures given)

a. runs on human power b. runs on batteries c. runs on electricity
Ans.
1.c
2.a
3.b

D. State whether the following statements are True(T) or False(F)

1. A car helps us travel faster than walking.
2. A refrigerator keeps food warm.
3. All machines run on batteries.
4. A washing machine is used to cook food.
5. A computer can do many activities.
Ans
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. F
5. T

E. Answer the following questions.

1. Why do we need machines?
Machines make our work easy. They help us to finish our work faster.

2. Name two machines found in your house.( any two suitable examples)
Washing machine
Grinder

VBQ
When we are spending time with our family, we should not play on the computer. Why?
Tick the correct answer.
a. We need to spend quality time with our family.
b. Computers need to do other things.
Ans. a

Chapter 2. The Computer – A smart Machine

Practice Time
A. Where am I used?
Juhi uses a computer in her shop to make bill for vegetables Tick the picture.
Ans: 3rd picture

B. Choose the correct answer.

1. Where do you find a computer?
a. Railway stations b. Parks
2. Which computer can be held in a hand?
a. Palmtop computer b. Laptop computer
3. What can you use to finish your homework?
a. Television b. Computer
4. Which of the following is true?
a. Computers are always big b. Computers are small in size today
5. Which of the following is sent using a computer?
a. Speed post b. Email

Ans:
1a
2a
3b
4b
5b

C. Get invited to the party.

It is Mira’s birthday party and they are playing a sequence game. Each one should complete
the name of the computer at each level to move to the next level.The one who completes first
gets a toy computer as a gift.
Level 1: DESKTOP
Level 2: LAPTOP
Level 3: PALMTOP

D. Name the places where these computers are found (pictures given)
1. Office
2. Shop
E. Answer the following questions
1. Name two fun activities that you can do with computers.(Any two)
Play games
Watch cartoons

2. Write two places of work where computers are used.(Any two)

School
Office

3. Write three ways in which computers are used at home.( Any three)
Computers can be used for the following:
 To send and receive messages.
 To store photos ,videos and music
 To book bus ,train and plane tickets.

VBQ
You are playing a game on the computer. Your grandfather asks you to get some water for
him. What will you do?
a. Tell him you will get it later.
b. Stop playing and get water for him
Ans. b

Chapter 3. Basic Parts of a Computer

Practice time
A. Choose the correct answer
1. Which part of a computer is used to type words?
a. Mouse b. Keyboard
2. Which is the main part of a computer?
a. CPU b. Monitor
3. What is the screen of a computer called?
a. Mouse b. Monitor
4. Which part of the computer is used to point things?
a. CPU b. Mouse
Ans:
1.b
2.a
3.b
4.b

B. Match the following

Ans:
1. Mouse d
2. Keyboard c
3. CPU a
4. Monitor b

C. Answer the following questions

1. What is mouse used for?
The mouse is used to point things on the monitor, draw pictures or play games.
2. What are the four main parts of the computer?
 CPU
 Monitor
 Keyboard
 Mouse

3. Which part controls all the work done by the computer?

CPU

4. Which one do you use more- a mouse or a key board while typing?
Keyboard

VBQ
Read the sentence on the computer screen. Is it correct or wrong
We should respect our elders.
Ans. Yes

Chapter 4. Keyboard –An Input Device

Practice time
A. Choose the correct answer.
1. Which is the longest key on the keyboard?
a. Spacebar key b. Enter Key

2. Which keys are used to type your name?

a. Alphabet keys b. Number keys
Ans:
1. a
2. a

B. Match the following

1. Caps Lock key a. 45
2. Alphabet key b. Moves the cursor to the next line
3. Numeric key c. Mary
4. Enter key d. ROW
Ans:
1. d
2. c
3. a
4. b

C. Colour the cups that have letters typed with Caps lock on.
First and Last cup to be coloured

D. Answer the following questions.

1. Name the different types of keys in a keyboard.
Basic keys on a keyboard:
 Alphabet keys
  Number keys
 Special keys

2. Which keys are used to type letters?

Alphabet keys

3. How many Enter Keys are there in a keyboard?

There are twoEnter Keys on a keyboard.

E. Which keyboard shows typing of the word ‘hat’? Tick the correct option.
Second picture to be ticked.
Life Skills
Practice makes perfect. How can you improve your typing skills?
a. Practice typing on the keyboard
b. Watch a cartoon
Ans. a

Chapter 5. Operating The Mouse

Practice time
A. Fill in the blanks
1.The right hand should be used to hold the mouse. (right/left)
2.Thescroll wheelis used for moving a page up or down. (scroll wheel/left button)
3. Pressing the mouse button is called a click. (click/trick)
4.The mouse is attached to the computer using a wire. (stick/wire)

B. Choose the correct answer

1. How did this device get the name ‘mouse’?
a. It looks like a mouse b. It squeaks like a mouse

2. What is the use of mousepad?

a. To rest your arm b. To avoid scratches on the mouse
Ans:
1. a
2. b

C. Tick the tasks that can be done using a mouse.(Pictures given)

Picture 2

D. Answer the following questions.

1.Name two ways to keep the mouse safe.(Any two)
 Always use a mousepad
 Do not pull the mouse too hard.

2.What are the buttons found on a mouse?

There are two buttons on a mouse, the left button and right button.

E. Which of the following is not a living thing? Tick the correct answer. (pictures given)
Picture 2
Life skills
Which is the right thing to do? Tick the correct option
a. Have snacks while playing a computer game.
b. Have snacks in the dining room after playing.
Ans b

Chapter 6- Operating the Computer

Practice time
A.Ram wants to play a car racing game. Help Ram to arrange the steps in order. Write
the correct number in the box.
1. Move the cursor to the game icon using a mouse. 3
2. Switch on the CPU and monitor. 2
3. Switch on the computer power plug. 1
4. Click on the icon of the game. 4

B. Choose the correct answer

1. What is the use of a computer speaker?
a. To speak into the computer b. To listen to music

2. What is the first step in shutting down a computer?

a. Click Stop button b. Click Start button
Ans:
1.b
2.b

C. Fill in the blanks

1. An icon is a small image of a task. (icon/idol)
2. You should sit straight when using the computer. (sit straight/bend)
3. An adult should switch the computer power plug on. (child/adult)
4. You need speakers to listen to music. (keyboard/speakers)
5. The mouse should be connected to the CPU. (CPU/Monitor)

D. Answer the following questions

1. How should you sit in front of the computer?
We should sit straight at the right height.

2. Which two buttons do you click in order to shut down the computer?
Start button then the Shut down button

E. What is the task being carried out? Tick the correct option (pictures given)
Ans:
1. aA song is being played
2. cPlaying a game on the computer

F. State whether the following statements are True or False

1. We can play games on the computer. T
2. The mouse is used to place the cursor on the icon. T
3. The mouse should be connected to the CPU. T
4. An icon is the name of a game. F
5. Pressing both buttons of a mouse is called a double-click F

VBQ
You love the song ‘Let it go” and want to listen to it, but your sister is preparing for her
assessment. What will you do?
a. Play the song loud
b. Listen to the song later.
Ans. b

Chapter 7 - Getting started with MS Paint

A. Choose the correct answer
1. The shape used to draw the petals in a flower
a.Oval shape
b.Star shape

2. The shape used to draw a star in the Christmas tree

a.Oval shape
b.Star shape
Ans:
1. a
2. b

B. State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
1. MS stands for Micropaint. F
2. Airbrush tool is used to spray colours. T
3. The Shapes group has many shapes to choose from. T
4. You have to first click Start to open MS Paint. T
5. The Save option is in the Quick Access Toolbar. T

C. Match the following

Ans.
1b Area where we paint
2d Save, Undo, Redo
3a Shapes, Colors, Tools
4c Paint Button

D. Answer the following questions.

1. Which tools are used to draw a red lollipop?
Line and Oval shape tool from the Shapes group are used to draw the lollipop. Fill tool is
used to fill the red colour.

2. In which group will you find the star shape?

Star shape is found in the Shapes group.

3. What is the name of the drawing area in MS Paint?

The drawing area in MS Paint is called Canvas.
VBQ
Your friend draws a lovely picture of a house using MS paint during your lab period on
Monday. On Tuesday, you want to add a tree next to it. What will you do?
a. You will ask your friend if you can use his work.
b. You will start painting a tree without asking your friend.
Ans. a

Chapter 8 -Fun with MS Paint

Practice time
A. Choose the correct answer.
1. How does help?

2. Whichtool is used to select brushes?

3. Which shape cannot be filled with colour?
Ans:
1.b
2.a
3.b

B.Fill in the correct alphabet to name the pictures.

Ans:
1.b Save
2.c Star shape
3.d Paint button
4.a Red colour

C. Identify the action and fill in the blanks

Ans:
a. Save
b. Open
c. Exit

D. Answer the following questions.

1. Which tools can be used to draw kite?
Tools that can be used to draw a kite:
Diamond shape
Line shape(For straight line and curved line for the string)
Oval shape
Triangle shape
Fill tool

2. Which two buttons do you click to save a file in MS Paint?

File and Save button.
Look Around
Paper is made from trees. To save trees we have to use less paper. It is your mother’s birthday
tomorrow. What will you do? a. Make a birthday card with a chart paper b. Make a birthday
card in MS Paint
Ans b

Chapter9 -Computer manners

Practice time
A.Choose the correct answer.
1. What will you do if you feel thirsty?
a. You go out of the room to drink water
b. You drink water while using the computer

2. What can you say about learning computers?

a. Very difficult and makes you tired.
b. Fun and interesting
Ans:
1.a
2.b

B. Help Sarvesh make a chart on computer rules. Put a tick( ) for the right action
and cross ( ) for the wrong action.
1. Maintain silence in the computer lab. 
2. Walk into the computer lab with dirty shoes. 
3. Start the computer on your own. 
4.Sit straight while using the computer. 
5. Eat snacks when you are in the computer lab. 

C. Tick the right action and cross the wrong action (pictures given)

D. Fill in the blanks to complete the computer rules.

1.Press the keysgently.
2. Ask your teacher to start the computer.
3. Wipe your feet before you enter the computer lab.
4. Do not listen to loud music on the computer.

Look around
Tick the correct statement.
a. We should only keep ourselves clean.
b. We should keep ourselves and our surroundings clean.
Ans. b

Assessment 1
A. Choose the correct answer.
1. The computer which works on electricity is
a. Desktop b. Laptop c. Notebook d. Tablet
2. The brain of the computer is the
a. Memory b. Keyboard c. Central processing unit d. Monitor
3. An input device used to record our voice is
a. Scanner b. Webcam c. Mouse d. Microphone
4. The tool used to sample and match colors in a picture
a. Color picker b. Magnifier c. Shapes d. Paint
5. The key used to enter capital letters is
a. Caps Lock b. Shift c. Home d. Enter

B. Fill in the Blanks

1. The computer can be used to drawa doll.(wash/draw)
2. The middle finger is used to press the right mouse button.(index finger/middle
finger)
3. The Caps Lock key is used to type in capital letters.(Caps Lock/Spacebar)
4. The monitor is an output device that can be used to watch a
movie.(monitor/scanner)
5. The printer is used to make a copy of a document on paper.(paper/screen)

C. State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
1. We can store a lot of information in a computer T
2. Computers are not used in airports. F
3. The keyboard is the brain of the computer. F
4. A smartphone is a combination of a mobile phone and computer. T
5. The movable button on the mouse is called a scroll button T

D. Answer the following questions.

1. Name any two places of work where computers are used.
School
Office

2. What are the three main parts of the computer?

CPU
Monitor
Keyboard

3. Name the three basic keys on the keyboard.

Alphabet keys
Number keys
Special keys

4. Which keys should be pressed to type the letter B?

Caps Lock key
Alphabet key B

5. Name the buttons found on the mouse.

Left button
Right button
 Assessment -2
A. Choose the correct answer
1. The screen that is seen after the computer boots up is called
a. Icon b. Webpage c. Desktop d. Taskbar

2. The pointer on the computer screen is called a

a. Dot b. Cursor c. Line d. Marker

3. To draw the picture of a mountain, we can use the program

a. Windows Media player b. MS Word c. MS Paint d. Notepad

4. In MS Paint, the triangle tool is found on the group

a. Image b. Shapes c. Colors d. Tools

5.To fill shapes with a colour, select the colour from the group
a. Tools b. Image c. Shapes d. Colors

B. Fill in the blanks

1. Brush tool is the tool that is used to draw freehand in MS Paint. (Paint tool/ Brush
tool)
2.Spacebar is the longest key on the keyboard. (Spacebar/Enter)
3. The picture that is present on the desktop is called thewallpaper
(wallpaper/background)
4. You need a speaker to listen to music. (keyboard/speaker)
5. The white space used for drawing in MS Paint is called a canvas. (canvas/chart
paper)

C. State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).
1. MS is the short form for Microsoft. T
2. We cannot save our file in MS Paint. F
3. The Paint button when clicked displays a list of tasks that help us to paint. T
4. The Airbrush tool is used to spray colours. T
5. We can eat our food in the computer lab. F

D. Answer the following questions

1. Write the steps to shut down the computer.
 Click on the Start button.
 A list of tasks will open.
 Click on Shut down button.
2. Name the four main components of the MS Paint window.
 Canvas
 Paint button
 Quick Access Toolbar
 Ribbon
3. What are the commands found on the Quick Access Toolbar in MS Paint?
 Save
 Undo
 Redo
4. Write the steps to draw a yellow star in MS Paint.
 Choose the star shape from the Shapes group.
 Click on the canvas and draw a star.
 Select yellow color from the Colors group.
 Click on Fill tool.
 Click inside the star shape to fill the color.

5. Write any three rules that should be followed in a computer lab.

 Wipe your feet before you enter the computer lab.
 Maintain silence inside the lab.
 Do not sit too close to the computer.