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*     Making a Toolbar Visible or Invisible   MS Word allows setting Word environment according to your requirements. You can make toolbar visible or invisible according to your requirements. To make the toolbar visible: Right click menu bar to open the popup menu. This popup menu contains a large list of tool bar, such as Standard, Formatting, Auto Text, Drawing, Forms, Frame and Tables and Borders. Select the appropriate tool bar by clicking popup menu. While clicking the selected tool bar will become visible immediately. If you want to make toolbar invisible, you just need to right click menu bar and click selected toolbar. The selected tool bar is checked from the list and toolbar will become invisible on the screen immediately.       Question.jpg        You can open the new document by file menu or click new or by using short cut key. Which one of the following short cut keys allows to open a new document? (A) Ctrl + O                                                                          (B) Ctrl +N (C) Ctrl + S                                                             (D) Ctrl +P (E) None of these     Answer: (B)   Explanation Correct Option: (B) While pressing Ctrl + N short cut key it opens a new document. Incorrect Options: (A) While pressing Ctrl + O short cut key it displays Open dialog box. (C) While pressing Ctrl + S short cut key it saves your opened document. (D) While pressing Ctrl + P short cut key it generates printout of your document.          MS word contains number of toolbars such Standard toolbar. Which of the following tool bars exist in Word 2003? (A) Visual Basic                                                  (B) Wed (C) Web Tool                                                      (D) All of these (E) None of these     Answer: (D) Explanation Correct Option: (D) Visual Basic: Web and Web Tool toolbars exist in Word 2003 Incorrect Options: Rest of the options in incorrect.          Hary wants to open Email toolbar. Which one of the following steps he should perform to open Email toolbar (A) Chick Insert -> Task Pane (B) Click View -> Task Pane (C) Right click on menu bar open the popup menu and click Email                                              (D) All of these (E)  None of these     Answer: (C)   Explanation Correct Options: (c)  To make the toolbar visible: Right chick menu bar to open the popup menu. This popup menu contains a large list of tool bar Select the appropriate tool bar by clicking popup menu, such as task Pane. Incorrect Options: Rest of the options is incorrect

*  Saving and Opening a Document   MS Word allows saving document permanently on any location of hard disk for future use. Word enables the Save or Save As commands that allow saving a document. The Save As command can be used in three cases, these are: To save a document for the first time, to save a document with a new/another name and to save a document at a different location. The Save command allows you to save a document with its current name in its current location. The Save commands updates a saved document.     * The following are the steps to use the Save command: 
  • Click File -> Save                                                        Or
  • Click Save on the Standard toolbar.                         Or
  • Press Ctrl + S shortcut key.  
  * To save a new document you need to apply the following steps: 
  • Click File -> Save As to display the Save As dialog box.
  • Select the appropriate location where the document needs to be saved by selecting a folder from the Save In drop - down list.
  • In the File name text box, type the name of the file and click Save. MS Word enables to open saved document easily. When you open a file, Microsoft Word places a copy of the file in an active document window. To open a document:
  • Select File -> Open or Press Ctrl + O key or click Open to display the Open dialog box.
  • Select the appropriate location where you want to save a file in the look in drop - down list.
  • Select the document that is to be opened and click Open.  

*  Introducing Microsoft Word 2003     Microsoft Word is a powerful and spontaneous word processor. MS Office brings new revolution in documentation. Gone are the days of typewriter. Using word you can create a document by using various fonts and styles. You can also add graphics and pictures in your document. MS Words allows saving a document for future use. You can also take print of your document. MS Office provides fully GUI environment that makes easy to use it. The following are the elements of MS Word:     * Title Bar Is located at the top of the window and displays the name of the document which is active.     * Minimize Button Is located on the upper right corner of the window. It is the first button of existing three buttons.     * Maximize/Restore Is also located on the upper right corner of the window. It is the second button of existing three buttons. It basically changes the size of the window.     * Document Close Button Is located on the upper right corner of the window. It is the third button of existing three buttons. It is basically used for closing the document on window.     * Menu Bar Is the list of main menu choices located below the title bar.     * Standard Tool Bar Provides button for commonly used commands, which are located below the menu bar.     * Formatting Tool Bar Provides buttons which are most commonly used for formatting commands, and located below standard toolbar.     * Rulers Displays information about the left margin, right margin, top and bottom margins, and it also allows horizontal and vertical alignment of the text in a document.     * Scroll Bar Allows scrolling the document up and down or from left to right. There are two types of scroll bar: vertical and horizontal.     * Status Bar Displays information about the active document, such as current line number, column number or page number. It is located across the bottom of the application window.     * Text Area Is the area where you enter your text document is referred as Text Area.       *  To create a new Microsoft Word 2003 document:
  • Click Start to display Start menu.
  • Select Programs  -> Microsoft Office -> Microsoft Office Word 2003   to open Microsoft Word window.
  • Select File -> New or press Ctrl + N to open a new document.  
  • Place the insertion point at the location where you want to type the text.
  • Enter the appropriate text.
  • Press the Enter key to end a short line or a paragraph and to create a blank line.
  • Press more...

*  Understanding Network Topology   Topology determines the physical configuration of a network. Basically it provides the way how to connect computer while developing computer network. There are number of topology available, such as bus topology, star topology, ring topology, tree topology and hybrid topology.     * Star Topology Star Topology is one of the most common network setup. In this topology each node is directly connected with hub. Thus the devices in the network are not directly linked to each other. The main advantage of star topology is that if any node fails, it does not affect the entire network. It is also less expensive than mesh, and hence easy to configure and maintain. The main disadvantage of star topology is that if the central hub fails, all computers connected with hub are disconnected automatically and whole network would fail. The following is the figure of star topology: (See Figure. 9.4.4)       * Bus Topology Bus Topology provides one of the simplest network structures. In this topology all nodes are connected together to the parallel cable by drop lines and taps / T- connectors. The cable is arranged in a straight line and each node connects to the cable with a T-connector. The advantage of bus topology is low cost because it requires less cable, It is also easy to install. It is difficult to reconfigure. It has parallel network cable. The major disadvantage of this type of topology is if cable breaks, then entire network fails down. The following is the figure of bus topology: (See Figure. 9.4.5)         * Ring Topology In Ring Topology all computers are connected in a ring shape. In this topology each node has an input and an output connection. It contains wiring that allows information to pass from one device to another in a circle or ring. The main advantages of ring topology is, it is easy to install and provides good signal quality. The main disadvantages of ring topology: If one node fails or the ring is broken, then the network is down. The following is the figure of ring topology: (See Figure. 9.4.6)       Question.jpg        Topology determines the physical configuration of a network. Which one of the following is not a network topology? (A) Star                                                                                 (B) Bus (C) Ring                                                                                (D) Tree (E) None of these   Answer: (E) Explanation   Correct Option: (E) None of these is the correct answer because star, ring, bus and tree all are network topology. Incorrect Options: Rest of the options is incorrect.         In which of the following topologies each computer is directly attached with hub? (A) Bus                                                                 (B) more...

*   Types of Network     While connecting more than one computer with each other through wire or wireless is called computer network. The first network was implemented by both IBM's SNA (Systems Network Architecture) and Digital's network architecture. Using network you can share peripheral and software. You need to load software only on the file server. All interconnected users use these software form server. This technique saves time and cost compared to installing and tracking files on independent computers. Using network you can also share several resources and files, such as printers, scanners, fax machines and modems which reduces the cost of hardware.   * There are three types of computer network. They are the following: 
  • LAN
  • WAN
  • MAN  
  *  LAN (Local Area Network) A local area network can be of two computers and a printer in office, home or it can be extended throughout an organization. A computer lab in a school or college is a good example of LAN. It enables multiple users in a relatively small geographical area to exchange files and messages, as well as access shared resources such as file servers and printers. (See Figure. 9.4.1)       The following figure shows a LAN structure   * WAN (Wide Area Network) A Wide Area Network is one of the computer networks which is established on a large geographical area. While accessing through the Internet and connecting to the locations of an organization to each other it uses data links provided by the carrier services. It generally carries a variety of traffic types such as data, video and voice. Data services and telephone services are the most commonly used services. Today, high-speed LANs and switched internet works are becoming widely used, largely because they operate at very high speeds and support such high-bandwidth applications, as multimedia and video conferencing. The following image shows a WAN: (See Figure, 9.4.2), Internet is the best example of WAN. It allows people to access a vast information resource, talk to each other by email and join electronic news, discussion and special mailing groups.           * The Fallowing are the advantages of the Internet: 
  • Email: Using Internet you can send any information, greeting and any type of file, such as picture to any location of the world.
  • Buy or sell products: Using internet you can buy and sell products all over the world. There are many websites available in market, such as www.baazi.com that provides the facility to buy or sell product.
  • Ticket booking: Using Internet you can book your railway ticket, air ticket and cinema ticket. You do not need to go anywhere just connect your computer with the Internet.
  • Banking: Using Internet you can check the status of your bank account. You can also transfer money from more...

*           Mnemonic Mnemonic word comes from the Greek mnemonikos which refers to the mind. Basically it is a special word that is used to help a person remember some thing. Many mnemonics also take the form of acronyms. Basically mnemonics are verbal, such as a very short poem or a special word.   *           Compiler vs. Linker Linker is a program that combines the one or more object which is generated by compiler into a single executable program. They are also useful to convert object code into executable code. Compiler is system software that executes the computer program and converts it into machine language. It also debugs syntax error and run time error.   *           Compiler vs. Interpreter Compiler is system software that executes the computer program and converts it into machine language. Compilers are widely used in translating code of high-level languages, such as C. It provides faster execution speed. Interpreter is a type of translator that translates the program line by line. It is very slow for executing large programs. Hence, interpreters are not suitable for most of the applications development.   *           Generation of Languages   *                First Generation Languages (1 GL) Basically first generation languages are low level languages that consists machine language. This language is directly processed by microprocessor. There is no need to any translator.   *                Second Generation Languages (2 GL) It is also a low level language that consists of assembly language. This language is not directly processed by microprocessor. A translator namely Assembler converts it into machine language. That machine code is directly understood by microprocessor.   *                Third Generation Language (3GL) Basically third generation languages are high level language. It is a type of advanced computer programming language, such as FORTRAN, C, Prolog and PASCAL. They support OOP concept and helps in development of large programs.   *                Fourth Generation Language (4GL) These kinds of languages are easy to write computer program. They are similar to English language statements. This kind of languages is used in data base programming and scripts. ABAP, SAS, Visual FoxPro and Uniface are the some well known languages that are categorized in 4GL.   *                Fifth Generation Language (5GL) Visual Basic is the best example of fifth generation languages SG- such as Mercury is mainly used in aircraft intelligence research.   Question.jpg     Mnemonic is a special word that is used to help a person remember something. Mnemonic word comes from the Greek word ............... which refers to the mind.  (A) Mnemonikoes                                          (B) Mnemonikose (C) Mnemonekos                                            (D) Mnemonikos (E) None of these   Answer: (D)   Explanation Correct Option: (D) Mnemonic word comes from the Greek mnemonikos which refers to the mind. Incorrect Options: Rest of the more...

*   High Level Languages   High Level Programming language is a type of advanced computer programming language. FORTRAN, C, COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), Prolog and PASCAL are some of the common examples of High Level Language.     * Main features of High Level Language are the following: 
  • Helps in development of large programs faster.
  • Provides OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) features.
  • Provides string handling routines.
  • Provides file Input /Output also.  
    Question.jpg        Machine language is the lowest level computer language that is directly accessed by a program. It is also called......... (A) 1GL                                                                 (B) 2GL (C) 3GL                                                                 (D) 4GL (E) None of these     Answer: (A)   Explanation Correct Option: (A) The machine language is also called 1GL. Incorrect Options: Rest of the options is incorrect.          Assemblers translate the assembly language code (source program) into machine language code (object program). Which one of the following is a popular assembler program? (A) BASICA                                                          (B) GWBASIC (C) TASM                                                             (D) All of these (E) None of these     Answer: (C)   Explanation Correct Option: (C) The Microsoft Assembler Program (MASM) and Borland Turbo assembler program (TASM) are the two popular assemblers.   Incorrect Options: (A) BASICA is an interpreter. (B) GWBASIC is an interpreter.          Compilers are widely used in translating code of high - level languages. Which of the following languages use compiler? (A) PASCAL                                                         (B) COBOL (C) FORTRAN                                                     (D) All of these (E) None of these   Answer: (D)   Explanation Correct Option: (D) Compilers are widely used in translating code of high-level languages, such as COBOL, FORTRAN, PASCAL, Turbo/Quick BASIC, Turbo/ Microsoft C, Java, etc. Incorrect Options: Rest of the options is incorrect.  

*   Assembly language   The assembly language is also called 2GL. This language is not directly processed by microprocessor. A translator namely Assembler converts it into machine language.  That machine code is directly understood by microprocessor A translator namely are close to a one to one correspondence between symbolic instructor's instructions and machine code Writing program in assembly language is typical than writing program in high level language because program needs to have detail knowledge of the processor.     * Main features of assembly languages are the following: 
  • Allows symbolic designation of memory locations.
  • Is very fast. The critical sections of programs written in higher level languages can be written in assembly to speed up sections.
  • Changes should first be made in the source code of assembly language and then reassemble it to create a new object program.
  • Gives direct access to key machine features, such as device drives and machine control.  

*   Machine Language   Machine language is the lowest level computer language that is directly understood by a program. The machine language is also called 1GL. This language is directly processed by microprocessor. There is no need to any translator. Machine language is sometime called native code. Writing program in machine language is very typical task. You can lot write program in machine language directly. Machine language is created by programs called assemblers, interpreter and compiler.     *  Assemblers Assemblers translate the assembly language code (source program) into machine language code (object program), after assembling; a linker program is used to convert the object program into an executable program. The MASM (Microsoft Assembler Program) and Borland TASM (Turbo Assembler Program) are two popular assemblers. Assemblers are used mainly in development of system software.     * Interpreters Instructions of a high-level language are coded in many statements. At the time of their execution, they are converted statement by statement into machine code, by using system software, called Interpreters. For example, programs written in BASIC language are executed by using BASICA or GWBASIC interpreters. There are certain disadvantages of interpreters. As instructions are translated and executed simultaneously using interpreters. They are very slow for executing large programs. Hence, interpreters are not suitable for most of the applications development.     * Compilers Is system software that provides faster execution speed. Compilers do not translate and execute the instructions at the same time. They translate the entire program into machine code. Compilers are widely used in translating code of high-level languages, such as COBOL, FORTRAN, PASCAL, Turbo/ Quick BASIC, Turbo/ Microsoft C, Java, etc. Mostly compilers are preferred in development of application software. Compilers are not only working as a translator they also debug syntax error and compile time error.  

*   Time Sharing Operating Systems   In time sharing system multiple jobs are executed by switching the CPU between them and the CPU time is shared by different processes. In this environment various users are sharing the central processor, the memory and other resources of the computer system in a manner facilitated, controlled and monitored by the operating system. UNIX is the best example of time sharing operating system.       Question.jpg        Multitasking OS allows performing more than one task simultaneously. Which one of the following OS does not support multitasking? (A) Linux                                                                              (B) Windows XP (C) DOS                                                                                (D) All of these (E) None of these     Answer: (C)   Explanation Correct Option: (C) DOS does not support multitasking. Incorrect Option: (A) Linux supports multitasking. (B) Windows XP supports multitasking.          OS is a master control programs which performs various functions. Which of the following are the functionality of an OS? (A) Process Management                            (B) Spooling (C) Memory Management                           (D) All of these (E) None of these     Answer: (D)   Explanation Correct Option: (D) Operating system works as a resource manager. It involves the following: (A) Process management (B) Multiprogramming (C) Memory Management (D) Spooling Incorrect Options: Rest of the options is incorrect.          Which one of the following is the correct full form of Spooling? (A) Simultaneous Peripheral Operations Of Line (B) Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On Line (C) Simultaneous Practical Operations On Line (D) Simultaneous Peripheral On Line Operations (E) None of these     Answer: (B)   Explanation   Correct Option: (B) Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On Line (Spooling) is a process of transferring data program is used to buffer data for the printer and remote batch terminals. Incorrect Options: Rest of the options is incorrect.       You Know.jpg 
  • Steve Jobs and Wozniak, the founders of Apple, came up with the very strange idea of selling information processing machines to be used at home.
  • In the early 1950s, a computer could execute only one program at a time.    
    Important.jpg 
  • Kernel: Is a central controlling part of OS that implements the most primitive of the system's functions.
  • Shell: Is a part of software that serves as a user interface it forms the outer layer of an operating system covering the other modules of the operating system.
  • Spooling: Is a process of transferring data program which is used to buffer data for the printer and remote batch terminals.  
  Summary.jpg 
  • OS is system software that manages the operation of a computer.
  • The command line interface is a textual user interface in which the user gives instruction to the computer by typing command.
  • more...


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