PERIODIC TEST-I

2017-18
SUBJECT: COMPUTER MAXIMUM MARKS: 20
GRADE: IV TIME ALLOWED: 30 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This paper has 2 pages.
2. This paper has only 1 section.
3. Reading time of 15 minutes will be provided for this paper. The paper will commence after the
reading time and continue for the duration mentioned above.
4. All questions are compulsory.
5. All questions are to be attempted separately.

1. Fill in the blanks: [5]

1. .………………….. is a permanent memory.

a. RAM b. ROM c. ALU d. CU

2. Find the odd one out.

a. Scanner b. Printer c. Plotter d. Monitor

3. Name the first calculating device ………………………………...

4. ALU stands for ……………………………………………………….

5. Find the output device.

a. printer b. mouse c. keyboard d. scanner

2. Read the following features of various generations of computers. Choose the correct answer
by selecting the generation the computer belongs to. [4]
a. A special language called machine language was used to operate the computers.
o Third generation
o Fourth generation
o First generation
o Second generation

b. It can be connected to other computers to exchange information.

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 o Third generation
o Fourth generation
o First generation
o Second generation

c. Users can interact with the computer in English or any other language.
o Third generation
o Fourth generation
o First generation
o Second generation

d. It used to take a few nanoseconds to calculate or process any information.

o Third generation
o Fourth generation
o First generation
o Second generation

3. Identify the generation of computers based on the important devices used to make it.
[4]
a. Punch Card : ...................................
b. Integrated Circuits : .............................
c. Magnetic Tape : .....................................
d. Micro Processor : ......................................

4. Answer the following questions. [7]

i. Write some storage devices [2]

ii. Label the devices [2]

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iii. State the difference between RAM and ROM. [3]