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CHAPTER 3: ICT SKILLS - I

  CHAPTER 3: ICT SKILLS - I 1.   What do you mean by ICT? ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It includes a diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate, create, disseminate, store, and manage information. 2. What are the basic ICT Skills required by a person? The basic ICT Skills required by a person are Knowing how to operate computers; and Knowing how to browse the internet for collecting, storing and disseminating information.   3. Mention some uses of ICT in our day-to-day life. Some uses of ICT in our day-to-day life are Pay bills online Watch movies online Watch matches online Purchase commodities online Order food online Book Bus, Train, Flight, Movie tickets online   4. Name the various ICT Tools The various ICT Tools are Mobiles & Smartphones With a simple mobile phone we can only make phone calls and receive calls.   With a smartphone we can make calls and do things that we normally do using

CHAPTER 8: DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION

CHAPTER 8: DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION 1. What is a word processor? Word processor is a program that allows the user to edit, store and rearrange the text. 2. What are the two types of word processors? The two types of word processors are Desktop based and Internet/Cloud based.   3. Give examples of Desktop Based Word Processor software. Examples of Desktop based Word Processor software are Microsoft Word and OpenOffice /Libreoffice Writer. 4. Give examples of Internet/Cloud Based Word Processor software. Examples of Internet/Cloud based Word Processor software are Google Docs. 5. What are the main features of a Word Processing software? The main features of  Word Processing software are We can create professional documents fast using custom templates We can check spelling and grammatical mistakes in the document We can easily change font, style and size of text We can take printouts of the document We can create tables We can insert images and other objects We can crea

CHAPTER 5: GREEN SKILLS - I

  CHAPTER 5: GREEN SKILLS - I   1. What is the meaning of the word ‘environment’?       The meaning of the word ‘environment’ is to encircle or surround. 2. Give any two definitions of environment Environment is a surrounding, external conditions influencing development or growth of people, animals or plants and living or working conditions. or Environment refers to the sum total of conditions which surrounds man at a given point in space and time. 3. What are the various types of environment? The various types of environment are biotic and abiotic. 4. What are natural resources? Resources which are drawn from nature and used without much modification are called natural resources. 5. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources. Renewable resources are those which get renewed or replenished quickly (Ex: sunlight, air, water) while non-renewable resources are those which have a limited stock and once the stock is exhausted it may take thousands of

CHAPTER 9: ELECTRONIC SPREASHEET

  CHAPTER 9: ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEET   1. What is a spreadsheet?      A spreadsheet is a collection of data and information organized in the form of rows and columns. 2. What is a range of cells? A group of adjacent cells is known as a range of cells. 3. Define an active cell. A cell with a dark boundary is known as active cell. 4. Can you insert a new worksheet in a workbook? If yes, tell the keyboard shortcut to insert it. Yes a new worksheet can be inserted in a workbook. The shortcut key to insert it is Shift + F11 key 5. How do you enter the data into an active cell using the formula bar? We enter data into an active cell using the formula bar by clicking in the formula bar and then typing the data. 6. What do you do if you want to edit an existing entry of cell? To edit an existing entry of cell select the cell and press F2 key. Then move the cursor to the required position and correct it. Finally press the Enter key. 7. Tell the keyboard shortcut to

CHAPTER 4: ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS - I

1. What do you understand by Business? Business refers to all economic activities which are concerned with the production or purchase and sale or exchange of goods and services with the objective of earning profits. 2. Define Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is the process of discovering and opportunity, mobilizing resources, launching an enterprise to exploit the opportunity and an attempt to create value.  3. What is Hybrid business? Hybrid businesses are companies that may be classified in more than one type of business.   4. What do you understand by a cooperative society? Cooperative society is the one which is organized with the purpose of rendering service to its members and to the public in general. It is organized on the principle of mutual self-help. As an incorporated association of persons, it enjoys perpetual life. It has a distinct identity and the liability of its members is limited.   5. State the roles of an Entrepreneur. The roles of an Entrepreneur

CHAPTER 7: DATA ENTRY AND KEYBOARDING SKILLS

                            DATA ENTRY AND KEYBOARDING SKILLS   Q1. Which keys are used to delete characters? The backspace key and delete key is used to delete characters.   Q2. Why do we use the spacebar key? The spacebar key is used to enter space between two words.   Q3. Write the use of shift key. The shift key is a modifier key which is used to type capital letters and other alternates for uppercase letters.   Q4. How can you increase your typing speed? We can increase our typing speed by following the rules of touch typing.   Q5. What is Home row? The row which starts from the beginning of Caps Lock key and contains letters F, D, S, A and J, K, L, ; is called the Home row.   Q6. Write any four rules of touch typing. Any four rules of touch typing are as follows: Place the required fingers on the Home row. To press the spacebar use the thumb of whichever hand is more convenient. Use the right little  finger to press the enter key To type Uppercase letter