Computer -A Smart Machine Class -1

 Computer—A Smart Machine

Learning Octomus...

• Identify the different types of machines.
• Know the features of a computer
• Start and shut down the computer.
• Conclusion
• FAQ

Machines:

Machines are created by humans. They make our work easier. Some common examples of machines are fans, refrigerators, microwave ovens, etc.

Some machines work on muscle power, some work on fuel, some work on electricity, and some work on batteries.

Machines work on power:

• Bicycle
• Boat
• Sewing Machine

Machines work on fuel:

• Car
• Bus
• Airplane

Machines work on electricity:

• Mixer Grinder
• Washing machine
• Television

Machines work on battery:

• Clock
• Calculator
• Remote

Computer—A Smart Machine

You know that machines are created by humans, and each machine is used for a different purpose.

Now you will learn about a smart machine that is a computer. It is used for different purposes.

Solve Sums

Play Games

Listen Music

Watch Videos

Type Letters

Draw and Colour Pictures

Start and Shut Down a Computer

Let's learn how to start and shut down a computer step-by-step.

Starting a computer

• Switch on the power supply button.
• Press the power button of the UPS.
• Press the power button of the monitor.
• Press the power button of the CPU box.
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After a few seconds, the first screen will appear on the monitor. This screen is known as the desktop.

There are some small pictures on the screen. These small pictures are known as icons.

Shutting down a Computer

• Click on Start icon
• Click on the power option
• Select the shutdown option
• Press the power button of the monitor to switch it off.
• Press the button of the UPS.
• Now, switch off the power supply.

Conclusion

• Machines are created by humans. 
• They make our work easier. 
• Some common examples of machines are fans, refrigerators, microwave ovens, etc.
• A computer is a smart machine.
• A computer helps you to type letters, play games, watch videos, solve sums, etc.

FAQ

Which of the following works on muscle power?

1. Juicer
2. TV
3. Washing Machine
4. Bicycle

Which of the following works on battery?

1. Car
2. Boat
3. Sewing Machine
4. Clock

Who had created the machine?

1. Human
2. Cow
3. Computer
4. Dog

Which of the following is not a use of a computer?

Think

1. Draw Picture
2. Type letter
3. Listen Music