FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER
Continued…
SESSION 7: PERFORMING BASIC FILE OPERATIONS
Q What is a file format? Name some file formats.
Ans. Every file has an associated format that defines the way data is stored in the file.
Ex:
.txt (Note pad)
.doc/.docx ( word documents)
.xls (Excel File)
.ppt( Presentation File )
.gif/.jpg/.PNG (image files)
.Mp3(Audio File)
Q. What is a file and folder?
Ans.
File – File is a collection of related information.
Folder – We can organize files using folder. Different files can be stored in a folder.
Q. Write steps to rename a file/folder?
Ans. 1. Select the file/folder.
2. Click the right mouse button.
3. Select the option rename.
4. Type the new name and Press enter key.
Q. Write steps to delete a file/folder?
Ans.
1. Select the file/folder to be deleted.
2. Click right mouse button.
3. Select the option delete.
4. Click on Yes button.
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1. Select the file/folder to be deleted.
2. Select “Delete” key
3. Click On Yes Button
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1. Select the file/folder to be deleted.
2. Select “Shift” and “Delete” key
3. Click On Yes Button
(File Permanently Deleted)
Q. Write steps to copy-paste a file / folder?
Ans. 1. Select the file/folder. Click right button and select copy option.
2. Go to the location where you want to paste the file/folder.
3. Click right button and select paste option.
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1. Select the file/folder. Press Ctrl & C keys together.
2. Go to the location where you want to paste the file/folder.
3. Press Ctrl & V keys.
Q. Write steps to cut-paste a file / folder?
Ans. 1. Select the file/folder. Click right button and select cut option
2. Go to the location where you want to paste the file/folder. Click right button and
select paste option.
OR
1. Select the file/folder. Press Ctrl & X keys together.
2. Go to the location where you want to paste the file/folder. Press Ctrl & V keys.
SESSION 8:- THE INTERNET
Q What is Internet? What are the uses of the internet?
Ans.
The Internet is a worldwide collection of public networks that are linked to each other for
information exchange
1. Internet is used to communicate with people all around the world instantaneously.
2. It helps us to get the latest information on the current events.
3. You can search information on any topic.
4. You can study online and get certification of courses you opt.
5. Internet is a great source of entertainment. We can listen to music, play games, watch
movies or share pictures etc.
6. We can buy and sell products online.
7. We can perform banking transactions.
Q. What are the requirements of an Internet connection? Explain.
1. A Computing Device: It can be a personal computer, portable computer, or even a
mobile device such as a cell phone etc.
2. A Connection Device: such as Modem. Modem is Modulator-Demodulator which
converts digital information into analog information and transmits it over a phone line. It
can either be built-in or externally attached to a computer.
3. An ISP: ISP is Internet Service Provider. It is a company that provides Internet
connectivity to individuals, businesses and organizations
Q. Mention any 4 ISP .
Ans.: Idea, Airtel, Jio , Aircel , BSNL, Vodafone
Q. Mention different types of connection for using Internet?
A. The different types of Internet Connections are as follows:
1. Dial-Up: We can access internet by dialing a particular number provide by the ISP
2. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line): While using DSL Connection, we are always connected to
the Internet. A type of DSL connection is the asymmetric digital subscriber line (ASDL)
connection. To use an ASDL connection, we must have a special ASDL modem. It offers
the data transfer rate of 384 Kbps to 8 Mbps.
3. Cable Modem: We can get a high-speed Internet connection from the cable TV
provider.
4. T1 – T1 lines provide a dedicated phone line connection to connect to the internet.
5. Wireless - We can connect to the Internet by using wireless technology.
Q. What is Internet Browser? Name some.
Ans. Internet Browser – Internet Browser is the software, which helps us to access web
pages from various websites.
Examples – Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Internet
Explorer.
Q. What is Search Engine? Name some search engines.
Ans. A search engine is a program that is used to search information on the web. For
example – [Link], [Link], [Link], [Link], etc.
