Term 1 · Class 6 Science · Chapter 7

Samacheer Class 6 Science - Computer

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Chapter-wise textbook exercise answers for Computer with step-by-step solutions.

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Sections in this chapter
I. Choose the correct answer: 5II. Fill in the blanks: 1III. State True or false. 1V. Answer the following 4VI. Answer in Details. 1
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1I. Choose the correct answer:5 questions
Q.1Who is the father of computer?v
  1. A. Martin Luther King
  2. B. Graham Bell
  3. C. Charlie Chaplin
  4. D. Charles Babbage
Answer:

d. Charles Babbage

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Q.2Which of the following is another form of computer?v
  1. A. Blackboard
  2. B. Mobile
  3. C. Radio
  4. D. Book
Answer:

(b) Mobile

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Q.3When was the first computer introduced?v
  1. A. 1980
  2. B. 1947
  3. C. 1946
  4. D. 1985
Answer:

c. 1946

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Q.4Who is the computer’s first programmer?v
  1. A. Lady Wellington
  2. B. Augusta ado Lovelace
  3. C. Mary Curie
  4. D. Mary Comb
Answer:

(b) Augusta ado Lovelace

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Q.5Pick out the odd one?v
  1. A. Calculator
  2. B. Abacus
  3. C. Flash Card
  4. D. Laptop
Answer:

c. Flash Card

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2II. Fill in the blanks:1 questions
Q.G1Data is ………… Information. World’s first general purpose computer is ………. Information is ……… data Fifth generation computer has ………. Intelligence. ………… is the device that uses Index number.v
Answer:

Processed
Electronic Numerical Integrator and computer
a form of processed
Artificial
Analog Computer

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3III. State True or false.1 questions
Q.G2The computer is an Electronic device. Sir Isaac Newton invented the Computer. The computer can do calculations fast.v
Answer:

True
False
True

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4V. Answer the following4 questions
Q.2Who are the pioneers/forerunners of computers?v
Answer:

1. Charles Babbage: a professor in mathematics has designed an analog computer. He is known as the father of computers.
2. Augusta Ada Lovelace: the first programmer as she developed essential commands for mathematical operations.

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Q.3Write a short note on Data.v
Answer:

Data is the information that has to be processed.
They are in the form of numbers, alphabets, and images.

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Q.4Name any four input devices.v
Answer:

Keyboard, Mouse, Bar code reader, Digital camera, etc.

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Q.5Differentiate Hardware and Software.v
Answer:

Hardware: The parts that are available on the computer that helps the software to work.
Software: The commands or programs that are used on a computer.

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5VI. Answer in Details.1 questions
Q.1Explain in detail the Applications of the computer.v
Answer:

The computer is used in textile shops for billing purposes.
It is used in the railway station for issuing tickets.
It is used in the banks for multi-purpose.
It is used in ATMs.
It is used in the Post office.

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