ICT Skills Class 9 Important Questions with Answers | Employability Skills

ICT Skills Class 9 Important Questions – fully aligned with the latest CBSE syllabus, covering every topic and helping you prepare with a clear focus on scoring high in your exam. 🚀

Q1. What is ICT?

Answer: ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology. It includes technological tools and resources used to communicate, create, store, manage and share information.

Q2. How is ICT useful at the workplace?

Answer: ICT is used at workplaces for-

• Preparing documents
• Calculations, tables
• Online banking
• Managing data

Q3. Write any two differences between a smartphone and a tablet.

Answer: Differences between smartphone and tablet are-

• A smartphone has a smaller screen, whereas a tablet has a bigger screen.
• A tablet generally provides better viewing and higher storage capacity than a smartphone.

Q4. What do you mean by apps?

Answer: Apps are software programs that perform different functions on a smartphone or tablet, such as taking photographs, playing music or browsing the Internet.

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Q5. What is Bluetooth? What does GPS stand for?

Answer: Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that connects devices within about 30 feet. GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a navigation system that helps find directions and locations..

Q6. Define Wi-Fi.

Answer: Wi-Fi is a wireless network technology used to connect a device to a local area network and access the Internet.

Q7. Name the three main units of a computer.

Answer: Three main units are-

1. Input Unit
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
3. Output Unit

Q18. What are peripherals?

Answer: Devices that are attached to a computer are called peripherals. They are connected to the computer using ports. Mostly these are input or output devices.

Q9. What is the function of an input device? Give one example.

Answer: An input device is used to enter information into a computer. For example, a keyboard is used to enter letters, numbers and commands.

Q10. What is the function of an output device? Give one example.
Answer: An output device brings processed information from the computer to the user. For example, a monitor displays the output.

Q11. Name the three main parts of the CPU.

Answer: Three main parts are-

1. Control Unit (CU)
2. Processing/Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
3. Memory Unit (MU)

Q12. What is RAM?
Answer: RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It temporarily stores information while the computer is being used. Its information is lost when the computer is switched off.

Q13. What is ROM?
Answer: ROM stands for Read Only Memory. It stores information permanently and the information is not easily changed. It is mainly used when starting the computer.

Q14. What is a motherboard?
Answer: A motherboard, or system board, is the main circuit board inside a computer. It connects the all the input, processing, output and storage devices.

Q15. What is a web browser? Give two examples.
Answer: A web browser is an application software used to access and open or view information on the Website. Examples – Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.

B. 18 Long Answer Questions

Q1. Write any four importance of ICT in daily life.

Answer: Importance of ICT in daily life are-

• Search and collect information from the Internet.
• Send and receive e-mails and messages.
• Watch videos, news and educational programmes.
• Perform activities such as online shopping, booking tickets and online banking.

Q2. Differentiate between RAM, ROM and Flash Memory.

RAM	ROM	Flash Memory
Temporarily stores information	Permanently stores information	Can store information in removable devices
Information is lost when computer is switched off	Information is not lost when computer is switched off	Information is not lost when the device is switched off
Information can be changed easily	Information cannot be changed easily	Information can be changed

Q3. Explain the importance of login and logout.

Login and logout help protect a user’s work and information. A login ID and password identify an authorised user and allow that person to access the computer. After completing the work, the user should log out so that another person cannot access the user’s files and applications.

Q4. Explain any five types of keyboard keys.

1. Function Keys: F1 to F12 perform specific functions.
2. Control Keys: CTRL, SHIFT, ALT, CAPS LOCK and TAB perform special functions.
3. Enter Key: Moves the cursor to a new line or confirms a task.
4. Navigation Keys: Arrow keys, HOME, END, PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN help move through a document.
5. Command Keys: INSERT, DELETE and BACKSPACE perform editing functions.

Q5. Explain any four mouse operations.

1. Hover: Moving the pointer over an item to view information.
2. Point and Click: Moving the pointer and clicking an item to select it.
3. Drag and Drop: Holding the mouse button and moving an item to another location.
4. Double-click: Quickly clicking the left mouse button twice to open a file or item.

Q6. Explain files and folders in a computer.

• FIles: All information stored on a computer is kept in files. A file has a name and an extension that identifies its type, such as .txt, .doc, .xls and .jpg.
• Folder: A folder is a location where files and sub-folders can be stored. Files can be copied, moved, renamed and deleted.

Q7. List the common uses of the Internet.

• Searching for information.
• Online shopping.
• Entertainment.
• Online booking of tickets and hotels.
• E-mail and chatting.
• Online learning.
• Online banking.

Q8. What is bandwidth? Explain its measurement.

Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network in a certain amount of time. In digital devices, bandwidth is generally expressed in bits per second or bytes per second.

• 1 Kbps = 1000 bits per second
• 1 Mbps = 1000 Kbps
• 1 Gbps = 1000 Mbps

Q9. Explain the advantages of e-mail.

• It is quick and messages reach people quickly.
• A message can be sent to multiple people at the same time.
• Files can be sent as attachments.
• It is environment friendly because it does not require paper.

D. 4 Case-Based Questions

Case Study-1:
Meena is preparing a digital presentation. She types information using a keyboard, processes it using the computer and views the final presentation on a monitor. She also connects a printer to obtain a hard copy.

a. Is the keyboard an input or output device?
Answer: Keyboard is an input device.

b. Which unit processes the information entered by Meena?
Answer: Central Processing Unit (CPU).

c. Name the three main parts of the CPU.
Answer: Control Unit, Processing Unit/ALU and Memory Unit.

d. Which device displays the presentation?
Answer: Monitor.

e. What is the function of the printer?
Answer: A printer produces a hard copy of the information processed by the computer.