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Computer Proficiency License (CPL) (CS001)

Subjective, Short Questions from Past Papers

 

Subjective Questions

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(Mid Term, Marks = 2, Lesson No. )

What is the use of storage devices in computers?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 2, Lesson No. )

What are the two risks associated with computer if we do not shut down it properly?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 3, Lesson No. )

How application softwares are different from utility softwares? Give at least one example of each software.

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(Mid Term, Marks = 3, Lesson No. )

Write the steps to change display settings of window?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 5, Lesson No. )

Identify each of the following device as an input or an output device.

  1. Printer
  2. Keyboard
  3. Scanner
  4. Monitor

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(Mid Term, Marks = 5, Lesson No. )

You are assigned to write an application addressing to account department of Virtual University, Pakistan in notepad. Write the steps to save this file in "D" drive of your computer.

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(Mid Term, Marks = 2, Lesson No. )

What does formatting mean with respect to storage devices?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 2, Lesson No. )

Where does Quick Launch bar exist on the desktop of computer? What is the purpose of this bar?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 3, Lesson No. )

If some important data is deleted and we want that data back then is there any way to restore that data? If yes then how?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 5, Lesson No. )

Suppose you are working on a computer in VU campus. You want to transfer a file from this computer to your home computer but internet facility is not available. Write the steps to transfer your file through floppy disk.

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(Mid Term, Marks = 2, Lesson No. )

What does it mean when we say that antivirus works in background?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 2, Lesson No. )

Why are personal computers so popular among people? Give at least two reasons.

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(Mid Term, Marks = 3, Lesson No. )

Which category of computer is suitable for large organizations and why? Give at least two examples of such organizations.

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(Mid Term, Marks = 5, Lesson No. )

Suppose you want to store large amount of data on your computer for later use. In this situation what type of storage device will be used and why? Give at least two examples of such storage device.

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(Mid Term, Marks = 5, Lesson No. )

Suppose, you are using windows very first time, so how you will add icons on desktop?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 2, Lesson No. )

What could cause the "screen burn out"?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 2, Lesson No. )

How optical disks are different from Hard Disks?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 3, Lesson No. )

How backspace key is different from delete key with respect to its functionality?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 3, Lesson No. )

If we want to change desktop background then what necessary steps we need to perform?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 5, Lesson No. )

Why do we use an Email and what are the important components of an email?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 5, Lesson No. )

How would you change the current date and time of the system?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 2, Lesson No. )

How standard bar is different from status bar?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 2, Lesson No. )

If you want to type some text in notepad then how will you open notepad application?

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(Mid Term, Marks = 3, Lesson No. )

Compare the situation when scroll lock is on and when it is off.

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(Mid Term, Marks = 3, Lesson No. )

How can we make backup of our important files or folder?

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