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NIOS · Class 10 · Data Entry Operations

What Basics of Computer covers in NIOS Class 10 Data Entry Operations: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Computer System and CPU, Input.

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4 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Data Entry Operations · 2026-27

Topics in Basics of Computer

1

Computer System and CPU

  • A computer transforms data into meaningful information.
  • The computer performs five basic operations: input, store, process, output, and control.
  • Input means entering data and programs into the computer system.
2

Input Devices

  • Input devices accept data and instructions from the user.
  • Keyboard is the most common input device.
  • A standard keyboard has 104 keys.
3

Output Devices

  • Output devices return processed data to the user as information.
  • Monitor is the most important output device because people interact with it most often.
  • Two basic types of monitors are CRT and LCD.
4

Software and Operating System

  • Software refers to a set of programs that makes the hardware perform a particular set of tasks in a particular order.
  • Software is mainly classified into System Software and Application Software.
  • Operating system is a system software.

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What are the important topics in Basics of Computer for NIOS Class 10 Data Entry Operations?
Key topics in Basics of Computer include Computer System and CPU, Input Devices, Output Devices, Software and Operating System. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Basics of Computer for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Basics of Computer. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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