Computer Science

10th Class
Important Short Questions

Chapter # 1

Problem Solving

Chapter # 2

Data types, I/O statements

Chapter # 3

Control Structure

Chapter # 4

Arrays

Chapter # 5

Subprogram

and

Handling
Chapter # 6

Graphics in BASIC

Chapter # 7

Microsoft WORD

Designed by:
Muhammad Bilal
Seek Knowledge Academy

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Chapter # 1
Problem Solving
Q#1. What is Analysis Phase?
Ans: In this phase, a technique divide and conquer is used to solve big and complex
problem. In this phase, a problem is divided into smaller pieces, and each sub problem is
Solved independently and then solution of all sub problems is combined to get solution of
original problem. This process is also called top down design.

Q#2. What is debugging? What are different types of errors?

Ans: debugging is a process of finding and removing errors from a program. There are
3 different types of errors.
1) Syntax error
2) Run time error
3) Logical error
Syntax error occurs when program violates grammatical rules (syntax) of programming
language. Example: PINT, 5 = A etc
Runtime error occurs when program performs illegal operation. This error occurs when
program is executing. When this error occurs, program stops execution and show
message. Example: Divide a number by Zero, Memory overflow
Logical error occurs when there is mistake in the logic of the program. In this case
program runs but wrong out put is obtained. Interpreter does not report any error
message. Example: Area of circle A=2**R

Q#3. What is Runtime Error? Give Example.

Ans: Run time errors occur when program performs illegal operation. This error occurs
when program is executing. When this error occurs, program stops execution and show
message. Example: Divide a number by Zero, Memory overflow

Q#4. What is Logical Error? Give Example.

Ans: Logical errors occur when there is mistake in the logic of the program. In this case
program runs but wrong out put is obtained. Interpreter does not report any error
message. Example: Area of circle => A=2**R

Q#5. What is Desk checking? Give Example.

Ans: Desk checking is a process of carefully observing the working of an algorithm on
the paper for some sample data. Algorithm is provided a variable set of input for which
output is checked and algorithm is verified for correctness.

Example:
10 Cls
20 Input Enter Radius of circle, r
Enter r = 5
30 A= 3.14 * r * r
A= 3.14*5*5 => 78.5
40 Print Area = , A
Area = 78.5
50 end
Q#6. What is Algorithm?
Ans:
Algorithm was invented by a Mathematician Mohammad Bin Musa
Alkhawarizmi. It is a step by step procedure to solve a particular task.
Algorithm steps must be well defined clear and effective. Every algorithm must follow
these steps.
Get data (Input)
Perform Calculations (Processing)
Provide Result (Output)

Q#7. What is flow chart? What are different symbols of flow chart?
Ans: The graphical or pictorial representation of an algorithm is called flow chart. It
consists of many symbols.
Terminator symbol
It is oval shape which is used for start and stop of flow chart
Input/Output symbol
It is parallelogram shape which is used for taking input from
user or displaying output to user.
Processing symbol
It is rectangle shape which shows calculations or processing.
Decision symbol
It is diamond shape which is used for decision making.
Connector symbol
It is small circle shape which is used to connect flow from different sides.
Flow Lines
It is arrow shape which shows the direction of flow of the algorithm.

Q#8. What are advantages of flow chart?

Ans: These are advantages of flow charts

It is used to describe logic of program effectively and clearly.

It is used for maintenance of program.
It is a guide for the development of program.
It is helpful during debugging process.

Q#9. What are limitations of flow chart?

Ans: These are Disadvantages of flow charts
It is difficult to draw flow chart of complex problems.
If modifications are required then flow chart is to be redrawn.

Chapter # 2
Data types, I/O statements
Q#1. What are modes of BASIC?
Ans: GW BASIC operates in two Modes
1. Direct Mode
2. Indirect Mode
Direct Mode:

Commands do not preceded by Line numbers.

Commands are executed as they are typed.
Commands are lost after execution.
It is used for debugging and quick computations.

Commands are preceded by Line numbers.

Commands are not executed as they are typed.
Commands are not lost after execution.
It is used for typing a program in BASIC.

InDirect Mode:

Q#2. Write steps to SAVE a file in BASIC.

Ans: After writing program, It must be stored on hard disk for later retrieval.
Following are steps to save file in BASIC.
Press F4 key OR type SAVE command.
Type the full path with valid file name and extension.
Press Enter key. File will be saved on specified location.

Q#3. Write steps to LOAD a file in BASIC.

Ans: Before executing a program, It must be loaded from hard disk to the RAM.
Following are steps to Load file in BASIC.
Press F3 key OR type LOAD command.
Type the full path with valid file name and extension.
Press Enter key. File will be loaded in memory.

Q#4. What are reserved words in BASIC? Give Examples.

Ans: Reserved words are also called Keywords. They have predefined meanings
in BASIC. They can only be used for the purpose for which they are developed.
They cant be used for other purposes like as name of variables.
Examples:
IF, ELSE, FOR, NEXT, DIM, THEN, WHILE, WEND
GOTO, GO SUB, LET

Q#5. What is a variable? Write 5 rules for naming variables.

Ans: It is a quantity whose value may change during the execution of the
program. It is name of the memory location. It is used to store input data or results
of computations.
Rules for variable Declaration
Variable name cant be more than 40 characters long.
First character of name must be alphabet.
Reserved words cant be used as variable name.
Blank spaces are not allowed in name.
Name can contain alphabets, digits, and special characters.

Q#6. What is SAVE command? Give syntax with example.

Ans: This Command is used to store file on disk for later use.
Syntax:
SAVE path with filename, [a]
SAVE path with filename, [p]
Explanation:
By default file is saved in compressed binary format.
If [a] is used then file is stored in ASCII format. If [p] is used then file is stored in
encoded binary format (protected).

Example:
SAVE C:\Sum.BAS => Compressed binary format
SAVE C:\Factorial.BAS, a => ASCII format
SAVE C:\ Matrix.BAS, p => Encoded binary format
Q#7. What are I/O statements in BASIC? Give examples.
Ans: I/O statements mean input and output statements.
Input Statement:
A statement which is used to give input to the program is called
input statement.
Example:
Examples of Input statement are
READ/DATA Statement

INPUT Statement

Output Statement:
A statement which is used to display output of the program is
called Output statement.
Example:
Examples of Output statement are
PRINT Statement
PRINT USING Statement

Q#8. What are type declaration characters in BASIC?

Ans: In BASIC, type declaration characters are used to represent data type of a
specific variable.

Character

Data Type

Example

Size in memory

$
%
!
#

String
Integer
Single precision
Double precision

Name$
Marks%
Avg!
Area#

String length
2 Byte
4 Byte
8 Byte

Chapter # 3
Control Structure
Q#1. What is control structure? What are its types?
Ans: Control structure is used to control the flow of execution of a program.
There are 3 types of control structure in BASIC.
1) Sequence control structure
2) Selection control structure
3) Repetition control structure
Sequence Control Structure:
In this structure, code is executed in the same order
in which it is written. No line is skipped. It is mostly used structure.

Selection Control Structure:

In this structure, code is executed depending upon
the condition. One block of code will be executed and other block will be skipped.
Example:
IF-THEN
IF-THEN-ELSE
ONGOTO
Repetition Control Structure:
In this structure, code is executed again and again
until given condition is true.
Example:
FOR NEXT LOOP
WHILE WEND LOOP

Q#2. What is control transfer? What are its types?

Ans: Control transfer means moving control from one place to another
Place in the program. It has 2 types.
Unconditional
Conditional
Unconditional control transfer:

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In this transfer, control moves from one point to other specific point by skipping
one or more lines without any condition.
Example:
GOTO Statement
Conditional control transfer:
In this transfer, control moves from one point to other specific point by skipping
one or more lines depending on a certain condition.
Example:
ON GOTO Statement
IF-THEN-ELSE Statement

Q#3. What is IF-THEN statement? Give syntax with example.

Ans: This is type of selection structure. This is a decision making structure. In
this structure the statements are executed if the condition is true. Otherwise
statements are not executed, and control moves to statement next after the IFTHEN structure.

Syntax:
IF Condition THEN Statement
OR
IF Condition THEN Line number
Example:
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Input Enter a character, Y$

IF Y$ =Y THEN 10
end

Q#4. What is IF-THEN-ELSE statement? Give syntax with example.

Ans: This is type of selection structure. In this structure, depending on the
condition, one block of code is executed and other block of code is skipped.
Syntax:
IF Condition THEN Statement ELSE Statement
OR
IF Condition THEN line number ELSE line number
Explanation:
Condition is expression which evaluates to either true or false. If
condition is true then the 1st block is executed and 2nd block is skipped. Else 2nd
block is executed and 1st block is skipped. Both blocks can never be executed
together.
Example:

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10 cls
20 Input Enter 1st Number =, A
30 Input Enter 2nd Number =, B
40 IF A>B THEN PRINT First number is greater ELSE PRINT
Second number is greater
50 end

Q#5. What is loop? What are its types?

Ans: It is Repetition control structure which is used to repeat a set instructions
for a specified number of times or until condition is true.
It has two types
FOR-NEXT Loop
WHILE-WEND Loop
FOR-NEXT Loop:
This loop is used to execute a set of statements for
specified number of times.
WHILE-WEND Loop:
This loop is used to execute set of statements until given
condition is true. When condition is false, loop terminates.

Q#6. What is nested loop? Give example.

Ans: Loop inside body of another loop is called nested loop. Any loop can be
nested in the body of any other loop.

Example:
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cls
REM this program prints asterisks
FOR I =1 to 5 step1
FOR J= 1 to J
Print *
Next J
PRINT
Next I
end

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Chapter # 4
Arrays
Q#1. What is Array? What are its types?
Ans: An array is a collection of variables of same data type which are placed
contiguously (closely) to each other in memory.
Each array has a name and each array consist of elements which can be accessed
with the help of index value. Array is also called subscripted variable because it
store variables of same data type. We can access individual elements of array with
the help of subscript / index. By default index starts from zero. But it can be
started from 1 as well.
Types:
Array has two types
1-Dimensional Array (1-D)
2-Dimensional Array (2-D)

Q#2. What is 1-D Array? Write its syntax with example.

Ans: It is also called linear array or Vector array. It consist of only one Row and
one or more columns. Its elements are accessed with single index (loop).

Syntax:
DIM arrayname (size)

Explanation:
DIM is key word used to declare array. Array name is valid
name similar to variable name. Size is the total number of elements which
are contained in array. It is a positive integer value.

Example:
DIM Marks (5)
Name of array is Marks and its size is 5.index from 0-4
Marks (0) Marks (1) Marks (2) Marks (3) Marks (4)
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80
91
65
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Q#3. What is 2-D Array? Write its syntax with example

Ans: It is also called table or matrix. It consists of many Rows and many
columns. Its elements are accessed with double index (nested loop).

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Syntax:
DIM arrayname (Row, Column)

Explanation:
DIM is key word used to declare array. Array name is valid
name similar to variable name. Row is the size of rows and Column is size
of columns contained in array. These are positive integer values. It has 2
indices Row 0-4 and Column 0-3

Example:
DIM Arr (5, 4)
Name of array is Arr and its size is 5x4=20 elements.
Arr(0, 0)

Arr(0, 1)

Arr(0,2)

Arr(0, 3)

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Arr(1, 0)

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Arr(1,1)

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Arr(1, 2)

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Arr(1, 3)

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Arr(2, 0)

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Arr(2, 1)

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Arr(2, 2)

34
Arr(2, 3)

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Arr(3, 0)

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Arr(3, 1)

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Arr(3, 2)

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Arr(3, 3)

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Arr(4, 0)

34
Arr(4, 1)

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Arr(4, 2)

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Arr(4, 3)

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Q#4. What is meant by DIM statement?

Ans: DIM is a key word. DIM stands for Dimension. It is used as a statement to
declare an array which has maximum size greater than 10 elements. By default in
BASIC, we can declare array of 10 elements with out DIM key word. But array
with size greater than 10 will be declared using this statement. We can also
declare more than one arrays in one statement.

Syntax:
DIM subscripted var 1, subscripted var 2, subscripted var 3

Example:
DIM A (20), B (20), C (20)
DIM X (2, 3), Y (3, 5), Z (5, 7)

Q#5. What is difference b/w simple and subscripted variable (Array)?

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Ans:
Variable:
Unsubscripted variable (Simple variable) is a variable which can
store only single value.
Its value is used directly with out index/subscript.
It can occupy space any where in memory.

Array:
Subscripted variable (Array) is a variable which can store
multiple values of same data type.
Its value is used with the help of index/subscript.
Its elements occupy consecutive space in memory.

Q#6. What is manipulation of arrays?

Ans: Manipulation means Operations on array. We can perform different types of
operations on array like:
Searching particular element of array
Matching elements of two arrays
Finding Min or Max number from array
Sorting elements of array in ascending or descending order.
Q#7. Write program to find sum of 10 elements of array.

Ans:
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CLS
DIM A(10)
SUM=0
FOR I =1 to 10 step 1
INPUT Enter value, A(I)
NEXT I
PRINT
FOR J=1 TO 10 step 1
SUM=SUM+A(J)
NEXT J
PRINT SUM = , SUM
END

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Chapter # 5
Subprogram and File Handling
Q#1. What is subprogram? What are its types?
Ans:
A main program is sub divided into small and manageable pieces which are called
subprogram.
It is a set of instructions which perform specific action/task. It can be reused any
number of times in a program. It is called by its name and it returns a value to the
position where it is called. It has two types.
Built-in functions
User defined functions
Built-in functions:
These are intrinsic functions which are developed by programmers
of BASIC language. These can be used by just writing their name (function call) and
providing parameters to these functions.
Example:
FIX (n), ABS(x), DATE$, LEFT$, VAL(X$) etc
User defined functions:
These are functions which are developed by user it self for
performing different tasks. Each function do specific task and return value.
These are also called procedures.
Example:
DEF FNX(Y) = (Y*Y + 1) / Y

Q#2. What is FIX function? Give example.

Ans: This function is used to obtain an integer value by simply dropping of the
decimal part. It doesnt round the number.

Syntax:
FIX(x)
x is any fractional number.
Example:
PRINT FIX (-7.098)
OUTPUT:
-7

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Q#3. What is RND function? Give example.

Ans: It is used to generate a random number between 0 and 1.
Syntax:
RND
If we want to generate random numbers b/w zero and n. then
Syntax:
INT (RND*(n+1))
Example:
N=100
FOR I=1 TO 5 STEP 1
PRINT INT (RND*(N+1))
NEXT I
This program will execute 5 times and each time it will generate a random
number b/w 1-100

Q#4. What is DATE$ function? Give example.

Ans: this function is used to set or retrieve current date.
Syntax:
DATE$=v$
Where v$ is string literal
Example:
Print DATE$ => current date will be printed.
To set new date use this code.
DATE$= new date
Print DATE$

Q#5. What is user defined function? Give example.

Ans: User defined function:
These are functions which are developed by user it
self for performing different tasks. Each function do specific task and return
value. These are also called procedures.
Example:
DEF FN X(Y) = (Y*Y + 1) / Y

Q#6. What is difference b/w subroutine and function?

Ans:
Subroutine:

It is self contained set of instructions.

It performs its task and return control to the part of program
where it was called.
It is not given a name and not returns a value.

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Function:

It can be called any number of times in a program.

A function is a block of code that performs a calculation

and returns a value.
It performs its task and then control returns back to the part
of program where it was called.
It is given a name and it returns a value.
It can be called any number of times in a program.

Q#7. What is file handling? What are necessary things for file handling?
Ans: Computer store textual data on files.
A file is a collection of related records.
File handling means to use GW BASIC to read data from or write data to a
text file.
For file handling we must know
1) Open existing file/Create new file.
2) Write data on file.
3) Read data from file.
4) Close file.

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Chapter # 6
Graphics in BASIC
Q#1. What is SCREEN statement? Give syntax with example.
Ans:
This statement is used to select a screen mode appropriate for particular
Video hardware configuration. Mode numbers are from 0, 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Syntax:
SCREEN [mode]
Example:
SCREEN 0 => text mode
SCREEN 1 => medium resolution color mode
SCREEN 2 => high resolution color mode

Q#2. Define palette.

Ans: It is used to select a color from one of two color sets which are already
available. These color sets are used by color parameter of LINE and Circle
statement.

Syntax:
PALETTE [attribute, color]
Palette can be Even ( 0 ) or Odd ( 1 ).
Attribute is associated with actual display color.
This statement only works for the systems which are equipped with EGA.

Example:
Screen 1
Color 2,1
odd palette
Palette 2,4 magenta (2) is replaced with red(4).

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Q#3. What is LINE statement? Give syntax with example.

Ans:
Line statement is used to draw lines and boxes (filled) on the screen. Its
parameters are x, y co-ordinates of starting and ending points.
Syntax:
LINE [(x1, y1)] - (x2, y2) [attribute] [B [F]], style]]
Explanation:
X1, y1 and x2, y2 are starting and ending points of lines. Attribute means
color of pixel. B means Box and F means filled interior with pixels. Style is 16 bit
integer which specifies line style.
Example:
LINE (0, 0)-(190,160)
LINE (0, 0)-(100,200), 2,BF

Q#4. What is CIRCLE statement? Give syntax with example.

Ans: This statement is used to draw a circle or ellipse on the screen.
Syntax:
CIRCLE (x, y), radius [[color] [start] [end], [aspect]]
Explanation:
x, y is a point center of circle or ellipse. Radius specify
radius of circle and color specify the color of circle and start and end
angle are radian measure for start and end of ellipse. Aspect describe ratio
of x-axis and y-axis.
Example:
CIRCLE (50,100), 10
CIRCLE (10, 40), 30, 1,, 1

Q5. what is color statement?

Ans: This statement is used to select a display color. It has different syntax in 3 modes.
Syntax:
COLOR [foreground] [, background][, border color] Text Mode
COLOR [background][,palette] medium resolution
COLOR [foreground][, background]

Example:
COLOR 1,3,2
COLOR 2,1
COLOR 3,2

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Chapter # 7
Microsoft WORD
Q#1. Write 5 features of MS Word.
Ans:

It is used to create fast and easy documents quickly.

In MS WORD, built-in spell and grammar checker provided.
It is used to open existing documents and edit them.
It provides facility for UNDO and REDO.
It is used to save document for future use.

Q#2. What is Title Bar?

Ans: It is located at the top of the document window. It contains name of the
current document and name of application. It also contains 3 buttons for close,
minimize and restore.

Q#3. How text is moved (CUT) in MS Word?

Ans:

Select the text you want to move

Select CUT from EDIT menu OR Press CTRL+X
The text is moved to clipboard.
Now move pointer where you want to place data.
Select Paste from Edit menu or Press CTRL+V
The text will be pasted here from clipboard.

Q#4. What is drop cap?

Ans:
A drop cap is a large letter which begins a paragraph and drops through
several lines of text. It is used to pay attention of the Reader.
Method:

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Type the paragraph.

Place cursor in that paragraph.
Select Drop cap from Format Menu.
Drop cap dialog box will appear.
Select your desired position.
Press Ok button.

Q#5. What is Status Bar?

Ans:
It is located at the bottom of the document window. It contains necessary
information about the current document. It contains following information
Current page
Total number of pages
Section
Line Number
Column Number
Track changes
Overtype
Spell and grammar checker

Q#6. What are Header and Footer?

Ans: Header:
It provides information on document on top of the page.
Footer:
It provides information on document on bottom of the page.
Header and footer are used to insert following information on document.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Page Numbers
Author Name
Full path
Current date and time etc.