Class 5 Computer & AI Chapter 1: Computers Around Us — practice questions with answers
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25 questions10 easy, 12 medium, 3 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
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Q1. Which of these is an INPUT device?
- Keyboard
- Monitor
- Speaker
- Printer
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Answer: A. Keyboard
Why: An input device sends information into the computer. We type on a keyboard to give the computer letters and numbers. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Why: An input device sends information into the computer. We type on a keyboard to give the computer letters and numbers. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Q2. Which of these is an OUTPUT device?
- Printer
- Mouse
- Microphone
- Scanner
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Answer: A. Printer
Why: An output device shows or gives us the result. A printer puts the computer’s work on paper. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Why: An output device shows or gives us the result. A printer puts the computer’s work on paper. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Q3. What do we call the physical parts of a computer that we can touch?
- Hardware
- Software
- Internet
- Password
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Answer: A. Hardware
Why: Hardware means the parts you can touch, such as the keyboard, monitor and CPU. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Why: Hardware means the parts you can touch, such as the keyboard, monitor and CPU. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Q4. A drawing app on a tablet is an example of ______.
- software
- hardware
- an input device
- a cable
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Answer: A. software
Why: Software is a set of instructions (a program) that tells the hardware what to do. Apps are software. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Why: Software is a set of instructions (a program) that tells the hardware what to do. Apps are software. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Q5. Software can be touched with our hands.
True or false?
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Answer: False
Why: Software is a set of instructions stored inside the computer. We see what it does on the screen, but we cannot touch it. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Why: Software is a set of instructions stored inside the computer. We see what it does on the screen, but we cannot touch it. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Q6. Which one is NOT a good habit when using a computer?
- Eating and drinking near the keyboard
- Sitting straight
- Keeping the screen at eye level
- Taking short breaks
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Answer: A. Eating and drinking near the keyboard
Why: Crumbs and spilled drinks can damage a keyboard. Good posture and breaks keep us and the computer healthy. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
Why: Crumbs and spilled drinks can damage a keyboard. Good posture and breaks keep us and the computer healthy. [NAL syllabus, Unit 1]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 Computer & AI Chapter 1: Computers Around Us?
25 questions (10 easy, 12 medium, 3 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 5 Computer & AI syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.