1.
Which unit is responsible for converting the data received from the user into computer
understandable format?
a) Memory Unit b) Arithmetic & Logic Unit c) Input Unit d) Output Unit
1. The smallest unit of data in computer is ________________
a. a) Byte b) Nibble c) Bit d) KB
2. The two basic types of memory in a computer are ________
a. a) Primary and major b) Primary and Secondary c) Minor and cache d)
Main and virtual
3. The smallest unit of memory is __________.
a. KB b) Byte c) Bit d) Nibble
4. KB corresponds to ___________.
1000 bits b) 1024 bits c) 210 bits d) none of the above.
5. Windows provide an interface for communication called ____________
Desktop b) Contacts c) Icons d) None of these
6. The data access method of magnetic tape is _______________
Random b) Direct c) Sequential d) None of these
7. A floppy disks contains __________________.
Circular tracks only b) Sectors c) Both Circular tracks and sectors d) none of the above
8. A CD-ROM is a
Semiconductor Memory b) Memory Register c) magnetic Memory d) None of these
9. Information retrieval is faster from ______________________________.
Magnetic tape b) Floppy Disk c) hard Disk d) none of these
Hard Disk Set of Instructions
Software Magnetic storage
Windows ASet of Instructions
Bit N0n-Volatile
Program Operating System
ROM Random Access Memory
RAM Binary Digit
Optical disc DVD
CPU Central Processing UNnit
Byte 8 Bits
Answer in one or two lines
1. Define Computer.
2. List the memory units known to you from smallest to largest.
3. List the components of Computer Hardware.
4. What is ALU?
5. Which storage devices are cheaper and faster ?
6. List the five parts of Computer
7. Give any two differences between RAM and ROM.
8. List various types of System Software.
9. What is bespoke software?
10. List various types of keys on keyboard
Q.2. Answer the following in Detail : (any Two ) each question carries equal Marks (10)
1. Write the function of each component in Computer Hardware .
2. What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
3. What are storage device characteristics?
4. What are the characteristics of Computer?
5. What are different types of RAMs . write about them.
6. Write in detail about Software.
7. What are the functions of operating system ?
