PSEB Class 6 Computer Science Chapter 6 Hardware and Software Solution

PSEB Punjab Board Class 6 Computer Science Textbook Solution Chapter 6 Hardware and Software Exercise Questions and Answers

 

Lesson No 6 –  Hardware and Software

Exercise

Q1)  Fill in the blanks:-

 

Q2)  Very short answer type questions :- 

 

1)  Which part of CPU connects the other parts like Processor, Hard Disk, Ram etc.   

Ans :-  The Motherboard which is known as Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is the parts of the CPU that connects the other parts like Processor, Hard Disk, RAM etc.

 

2) What we call a set of instructions given to a computer.

Ans :-  Software is the set of instructions that is given the computer for completing the task.

 

3) Which part of computer cannot be touched but felt.

Ans :-  Software is the part of the computer that can be felt but cannot be touched.

 

4) What are the two types of softwares?

Ans :-  The two types of softwares are Application software and System software.

 

Q3)  Short answer type questions :- 

 

1) What is Hardware

Ans :-  Unlike software, the hard entities such as keyboard, mouse, central processing unit and the other peripheral entities and hence called hardware. Hardware is a comprehensive term for all physical parts of a computer. Printer, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Hard disk etc are some examples of the Hardware.  

 

2) What is Software

Ans :-  Computer is a machine and hence forth it cannot perform any task on its own. It needs data and step by step machine understandable instructions to perform the intended tasks. This set of instructions is called a program. Development of the program becomes easier if a step by step guideline to solve the given tasks called algorithm is designed. The logic prepared for getting the given task done using an algorithm is known as software. Software refers to organized collection of computer programs, data and related documentation (such as comments) about the computer programs. Basically there are two types of softwares which are System software and Application software.

 

3) Write the name of devices which are connected with motherboard

Ans :-  The name of the devices which are connected to the motherboard on the CPU are Hard drive, Video card, Processor, FAN, RAM, Power Supply, CD/DVD.

 

4) Give four examples of Hardware.

Ans :-  Printer, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Hard disk etc are some examples of the Hardware.  

 

5) What are the qualities of features of Software

Ans :- The qualities of features of software are as follows :-

i) It has no weight :- As we know that software cannot be touched but can be felt which means its weight cannot be measured. Software has no weight at all. It is weightless.

ii) Software helps the hardware to work :- One should keep in mind that software, is program that helps the hardware connected to it to perform well/smoothly. Hardware does not works without software whereas vice versa.

iii)  It cannot be seen :-  Software is an invisible i.e means we cannot see software but we can feel it.

 

6) Explain the important points for taking care of hardware.

Ans :-  The hardwares are the important parts of the computer system. Hardwares are used for making our work very easy. If the hardwares are not been taken proper care of, the hardwares become defective/gets spoiled and stops working. Following is the care that one (user) must take care of :-

  • We must always try to keep our computers and its parts clean. We must always wipe it or clean it with a clean cloth.
  • Always the computer must be covered when its sue is been over as a result to protect it from dust.
  • What ever the cables are been connected to the computers, one should not touch or pull it. one must try to avoid to touch the computers electronic components. As there is a possibility of getting electric shock or short circuit.
  • One should make use of the computer hardwares properly. We must not press the keyboard keys roughly or hardly, they must be pressed gently, this will help in smooth functioning of the keyboard.
  • We must not bring any eatable items like biscuits, chocolates, wafers etc to the computer lab and should not eat it in the lab.
  • We must also make sure that whether the hardwares connected to the computer are been connected properly or not. Whether they are kept in their properly at their proper places or no. if not then we have to keep them.
  • Do not take your shoes, sandals, slippers, umbrellas, raincoats etc directly into the computer lab. They must be removed or kept outside the lab, and then must be entered into the lab.
  • The parts of the computers must be taken proper care of and must be make use of (handling) it in  a proper way.
  • We should not use any rough and sharp cloth or brush for cleaning the computer or its parts. We should make use of soft cloth or brush for wiping or cleaning the computer system and its parts.
  • When the computer is been turned on i.e means when you are working don not try to clean your computer or its any part, because there may be a possibility of one getting an electric shock.

 

Q4)  Long answer type questions  :

 

1) Write difference between Application Software and System Software

Ans :-  The difference between System software and Application software  is as followed:-

System Software

Application Software

System software is a software which controls and manages the resources and workings of entire computer system Application software is a software designed for a specific purpose.
System software provides specific functionalities like booting of computers Application software provides application specific functionalities to a user.
properly, managing memory, managing of hardwares.
For ex:-  Windows operating system, Unix and Linux etc For ex:- MS office suite, Tally, Adobe Photoshop etc

 

2) Write a note on Hardware 

Ans :-  Unlike software, the hard entities such as keyboard, mouse, central processing unit and the other peripheral entities and hence called hardware. Hardware is a comprehensive term for all physical parts of a computer. Printer, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Hard disk etc are some examples of the Hardware. The hardwares can be touch or felt. This physical parts of the computer has weight and take space.  

 

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Updated: July 2, 2022 — 4:15 pm

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