CHAPTER- 1 Basics of Computer QUESTIONS

Answer any 10 questions:

1. Define hardware and software.

2. What is the function of an input unit?

3. Name any three input devices.

4. What is an operating system?

5. Differentiate between RAM and ROM.

6. Explain the use of CPU.

7. What is the function of the monitor?

8. Mention any three types of system software.

9. Define output devices with examples.

10. What is the role of application software?

11. What do you mean by soft copy and hard copy?

12. Give two differences between primary and secondary memory.

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Section C: Long Answer Questions (4×10 = 40 Marks)

Answer any 10 questions:

1. Explain the basic components of a computer system.

2. Describe the role and functions of CPU in detail.

3. Write a note on the types of software with examples.

4. Explain various types of storage devices.

5. Discuss the working of the input-process-output cycle.

6. What is the difference between system software and application software?

7. Describe various types of input devices.

8. Explain the classification of computer memory.

9. What are the characteristics of a computer?

10. Write short notes on the following:
    a) ALU
    b) GUI
    c) Motherboard

11. Describe five different types of output devices.

12. How does data flow in a computer system? Illustrate with a diagram.