Work sheet- Computer Fundamental

1. Define Microcomputer
2. What is data and what is the output of data processing system.
3. what is the function of memory and what are its measuring units
4. What do you mean by language processor?
5. What the difference is between save and save as command.
6. Expand the following:
7. i) CPU ii) ROM iii)MICR iv)CD
8. Define Analog an Digital Computer
9. What are the different types of printer? Explain in brief
10. What is the difference between copying and moving files and folders
11. What functions are performed by an operating system as a resource manager?
12. Explain different types of RAM
13. What do you mean by ports? Explain in brief all types of ports
14. What are the different functions of operating system?
15. How the information can be used as a data explain?
16. What are the different parts of CPU? Explain every part in brief.
17. Define System Software and what are its two main types? Give examples.2
18. What is Booting?
19. Which of the following are hardware and software? (i) Capacitor (ii) Internet Explorer (iii) Hard disk (iv) UNIX
20. What is the function of memory? What are its measuring units?
21. Explain IPO cycle?
22. What are the differences between hardware, software, firmware and Humanware?
23. Write the difference between Application Software and System Software?
24. How is compiler different from interpreter?
25. Name the super computers developed in India.
26. What are the major strengths and weaknesses of computer?
27. Define and distinguish between Data and Information.
28. Distinguish between CPU and ALU.
29. Write a short note on- (a) Control Unit (b) Memory Unit (c) Operating System
30. What is a Byte? What Is Binary code
31. Write a short note on (a) Micro computer (b) Super computer (c) Laptops (d) Digital computers (e) Hybrid computers
32. Give Full forms of the following (A) ENIAC (B) EDVAC (C)EDSAC (D) UNIVAC
33. What is booting?
34. What is cold booting and warm booting?
35. Short note on windows 7 and windows 8.
36. What is the role of windows in windows operating system?
37. What the significance of recycle bin and taskbar?
38. What are major components of computer system?
39. What are the functions of an operating system?
40. What is meant by the terms multiprogramming and multitasking?
41. What are utilities and name some utilities.
42. Write a short note on- (i) desktop (ii) icons (iii) start button
43. Write a short note on- (i) word processing software (ii) electronic spreadsheets (iii)database management system
(iv) customized software
44. What is microprocessor?
45. What is clock speed?
46. Write a short note on following devices-Mouse ,keyboard, monitor, Touch screen monitor, TFT,LCD, Plasma monitor,
USB port, Bluetooth
47. -What is difference between RAM and ROM and Impact Printer and Non –impact printer and Primary Memory
and Secondary Memory?
48. What is the significance of cache memory? And what are two types of cache memory?
49. Write short notes on blue ray disk.
50. Which memory is responsible for booting of system?
51. Where do you find analog computers in daily life?
52. What do you mean by term firmware?
53. What do you mean by language processors? Why we need it?
54. Give any example of hybrid computer in daily life.
55. Can we think of a computer system without operating system? Justify your answer.
56. Fifth generation of computer is a symbol of intelligence. Why?
57. Which is better for translator & why? Compiler or Interpreter. (Do yourself)
58. What do you mean by Defragmentation?
59. What do you mean by RISC & CISC?
60. Which port a mouse should be connected?
61. What do you mean by LPT port?
62. What is difference between USB & Firewire Port?
63. What is cache memory?
64. Explain in brief features of 1St 2nd 3rd and 4th generation computers.