ICSE Class 8 Computer Studies — Flashcards
ICSE Class 8 Computer Studies flashcards, chapter by chapter — 273 flashcards across 7 chapters. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.
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Q: What is an operating system?
A: An operating system is an integrated set of programs that manages various resources and the overall operations of a computer. It works like a manager that controls the computer and helps it function s
Q: Why is an operating system needed in a computer?
A: An operating system is needed to act as an interface between the user and the computer. It helps the computer run smoothly, manages memory, controls connected devices, coordinates hardware and softwar
Q: What is booting?
A: Booting is the process of loading the operating system into the main memory. It begins when the computer is switched on and prepares the computer for use.
Q: What is a cell in a worksheet?
A: A cell is the smallest unit of a worksheet formed at the intersection of a row and a column. Each cell has a cell address for reference.
Q: How is a cell address written in Excel?
A: A cell address consists of the column letter followed by the row number. For example, A4 means column A and row 4.
Q: What is an active cell?
A: The active cell is the cell in which the cell pointer is located in a worksheet. It has a dark boundary around it. The default location of an active cell is A1.
Q: What is an algorithm?
A: An algorithm is a sequence of instructions written in a step by step manner to get the desired results. It gives a clear order for solving a problem.
Q: Why is an algorithm needed before coding?
A: An algorithm helps to develop the fundamental logic of a problem. It gives the steps in the correct order, so the program can be written without confusion or ambiguity.
Q: Who is credited with the origin of algorithm?
A: Al Khwarizmi is credited with the origin of algorithm in 850 A.D. He was a Persian astronomer and mathematician.
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