ICT Notes for Class 2 General Information-About-Computers

General Information about Computers

Welcome to the chapter on General Information about Computers for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn what a computer is, where computers are used, the different types of computers, and how to take care of computers. By the end of this chapter, you will know more about computers and how to use them safely and smartly!

Introduction

A computer is an electronic machine that helps us do many things quickly and easily. Computers are used in homes, schools, offices, shops, banks, and hospitals. They help us learn, play, work, and have fun!

Key Concepts

Computer: An electronic machine that helps us do many things.
Uses of Computers: At home, school, office, shop, bank, and hospital.
Types of Computers: Desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone.
Parts of Computer: Monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU, speakers, printer.
Care of Computers: Keep clean, use gently, and ask for help if needed.

1. What is a Computer?

A computer is a smart machine. It can solve sums, draw pictures, play music, show videos, and help us learn new things. Computers work very fast and do not make mistakes.

2. Where are Computers Used?

At Home: For playing games, watching cartoons, and learning.
In School: For studying, drawing, and doing homework.
In Offices: For writing letters, making reports, and keeping records.
In Shops: For billing and keeping track of items.
In Banks: For counting money and keeping accounts.
In Hospitals: For checking patients and keeping reports.

3. Types of Computers

Desktop Computer: Kept on a table, has a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU.
Laptop: Small and easy to carry, has a screen, keyboard, and CPU all in one.
Tablet: Smaller than a laptop, used by touching the screen.
Smartphone: A small computer we can use to call, play games, and use the internet.

4. Main Parts of a Computer

Monitor: Shows pictures, words, and videos.
Keyboard: Used to type letters, numbers, and symbols.
Mouse: Used to point, click, and draw on the screen.
CPU: The brain of the computer.
Speakers: Make sound.
Printer: Prints pictures and words on paper.

5. How to Take Care of Computers

Keep the computer clean and dry.
Do not eat or drink near the computer.
Use clean hands to touch the keyboard and mouse.
Sit properly in front of the computer.
Do not press the keys too hard.
Ask an adult for help if you are not sure what to do.

Fun Activity

Look around your home or school. Can you find different types of computers? Draw and color a desktop, laptop, or tablet.

Summary

A computer is an electronic machine that helps us in many ways.
We use computers at home, school, offices, shops, banks, and hospitals.
There are different types of computers like desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone.
The main parts of a computer are monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU, speakers, and printer.
We should take care of computers and use them safely.

Practice Questions

Try these questions to test your understanding:

What is a computer?
Name two places where computers are used.
Name any two types of computers.
What does a monitor do?
Write two rules for taking care of a computer.

Challenge Yourself

Draw and label any two types of computers.
Ask your family members how they use computers at home or work.

Did You Know?

The first computers were very big and filled whole rooms!
Today, computers can fit in your hand, like a smartphone.

Glossary

Computer: An electronic machine that helps us do many things.
Monitor: The screen of the computer.
Keyboard: The part with keys to type.
Mouse: The part used to point and click.
CPU: The brain of the computer.
Printer: The part that prints on paper.

Answers to Practice Questions

A computer is an electronic machine that helps us do many things.
At home, in school, in offices, in shops, in banks, in hospitals.
Desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone (any two).
A monitor shows pictures, words, and videos.
Keep the computer clean and dry; do not eat or drink near the computer.

Remember, computers are our smart friends. Use them to learn, play, and have fun!

ICT Class 2 - General Information-About-Computers Notes