SUMMER VACATIONS TASK
CLASS 8TH
COMPUTER SCIENCE
KINDLY USE SEPARATE NOTEBOOK/REGISTER FOR THE TASK.
Emerging Technologies (15 Questions)
1. Define AI and list three real-life applications where it is used.
2. Compare VR and AR with examples. How are they transforming education?
3. Predict how IoT can make homes smarter. Name three IoT devices.
4. Explain blockchain in simple terms. Why is it considered secure?
5. Design a poster showing how robotics helps in medicine.
6. Analyze the impact of 3D printing on manufacturing. Give examples.
7. Debate: "Self-driving cars are safer than human drivers." Write two pros and cons.
8. Research a recent advancement in quantum computing and summarize it in 5 lines.
9. Identify ethical concerns about facial recognition technology.
10. Create a flowchart showing how cloud computing works.
11. Imagine a future wearable tech gadget. Describe its features and uses.
12. Explain how biometrics (fingerprint/face ID) enhances security.
13. List three green technologies. How do they help the environment?
14. Role-play: You are a scientist introducing a new AI tool. Write a 30-second pitch.
15. Reflect: How can emerging technologies solve Pakistan’s energy crisis?
Computer Networking (15 Questions)
16. Define a computer network. Differentiate between LAN and WAN.
17. Draw a simple network diagram with a router, switch, and three computers.
18. Explain the role of an IP address. How is it like a phone number?
19. List four types of networks (e.g., PAN) and give an example for each.
20. Compare wired and wireless networks using a Venn diagram.
21. Investigate why fiber-optic cables are faster than copper wires.
22. Describe how Wi-Fi works. Name three devices that use Wi-Fi.
23. Debate: "Social media is the best use of the internet." Write two arguments for/against.
24. Identify three cybersecurity threats and how to prevent them.
25. Script a conversation between two computers communicating via protocols.
26. Analyze how VPNs protect privacy. Would you recommend them? Why?
27. Research Pakistan’s internet speed ranking. Suggest two ways to improve it.
28. Predict the future of 6G technology. How will it change connectivity?
29. Create a slogan promoting safe internet practices for students.
30. Role-play: Teach a grandparent how to use Zoom. Write three key steps.
Spreadsheet Software (Excel/Google Sheets) (20 Questions)
31. Define a spreadsheet. List three uses in daily life.
32. Label the parts of the Excel window (ribbon, cell, formula bar, etc.).
33. Differentiate between a workbook and a worksheet.
34. Demonstrate how to enter data in cells (text, numbers, dates).
35. Apply formatting: Make a table with bold headers, borders, and fill color.
36. Use formulas: Calculate the sum, average, and max of 5 numbers.
37. Create a monthly budget for a student using addition/subtraction formulas.
38. Design a marksheet with grades (A-F) using the IF function.
39. Analyze data: Sort a list of 10 cities by population (highest to lowest).
40. Illustrate data with a pie chart showing favorite hobbies in your class.
41. Compare bar charts and line graphs. When would you use each?
42. Protect a sheet with a password. Why is this important?
43. Investigate the VLOOKUP function. Write its syntax with an example.
44. Debug: Find errors in the formula `=SUM(A1+A2+A3)` and correct them.
45. Predict how conditional formatting helps analyze sales data.
46. Collaborate: Share a Google Sheet with a friend. Write two steps.
47. Challenge: Create a timetable for your school subjects using merge cells.
48. Reflect: How can spreadsheets help a small business? Give two examples.
49. Project: Track 7 days of weather data and graph temperature changes.
50. Quiz Time! Make a 5-question MCQ quiz in Excel about networking.
