Basic Computer Course Model Answers

Model Answers 

Q1. What is a computer?

Ans. A computer is a device that accepts information (in the form
of digitalized data) and manipulates it for some result based on a program or
sequence of instructions on how the data is to be processed.

Q2. Which are the 4 main components of a computer system?

Ans. The main components of a computer system are :
CPU
Memory
Input Devices
Output devices

Q3. What are application software?

Ans. Application software is a set of one or more programs,
designed to solve a specific problem, or to do a specific task. For example,
application software for payroll processing products pay slips as the major
output, and application software for processing examination results
produces mark sheets as the major along with some other statistical reports.

Q4. What are System Softwares?
Ans. System software is computer software designed to operate the
computer hardware and to provide and maintain a platform for running
application software.

Q5. What are hardware and software?
Ans: Computer hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer
and related devices. The software is the information that the computer uses
to get the job done. Software needs to be accessed before it can be used Q6.

Q6.What are the different types of system software?
Ans. The most basic types of system software are: The
computer BIOS and device firmware,.
The operating system (prominent examples being Microsoft
Windows, Mac OS X and Linux),.
Utility software.

Q7. What is I.E.C.T. and its applications?
Ans. Applications of I.E.C.T. (Information Electronics and
Communication Technologies) I.E.C.T. is a branch of DOEACC society,
that deals with the training of government sponsors program in computer
fundamentals, operation system, MS Office, Internet, Troubleshooting and
Maintenance of PC etc.
Applications of I.E.C.T.
1. E-governance :- In simple words e-governance refers to the use by
government agencies of information technologies (such as Wide Area
Networks, the Internet, and mobile computing) that have the ability to
transform relations with citizens, businesses, and other arms of government.
These technologies can serve a variety of different ends: better delivery of
government services to citizens, improved interactions with business and
industry, citizen empowerment through access to information, or more
efficient government management.
2. Entertainment :- I.E.C.T. has a very important role to play in general
entertainment With the creation of the Internet and faster processors, the
live general and educational entertainment has got a big boost. Computers
now have almost unlimited access to any song by any artist.

Q8. What are the types of memory?
Ans. Primary and secondary.

Q9. What are the types of secondary memory devices?
Ans. CDs, DvDs, External Hard Discs etc.

Q10. What is a program?
Ans. A program is a set of instructions.

Q11. What are the main components of a computer?
Ans. Input, CPU and Output.

Questions for self practice
Q1. What is a computer?
Q2. What are the basic applications of a computer?
Q3. What are computer hardware enlist a few?
Q4. What are softwares and its types?
Q5. What are application softwares and its types?
Q6. What are system softwares and its types?
Q7. What are the various applications of IECT?

Multiple Choice Questions
Q1. What is the format of computer processing a) Output-cpuinput
b) input-cpu-output c) Both of these d) None of the above

Q2.What are the types of computer memories?
a) Primary b) Secondary c) Hard Disk d) A and B

Q3. Keyboard is an
a) Hardware b) Software c) Memory Device d) None.

Q4. _______ is a secondary storage device?
a) Speakers b) Internal Hard Disk c) Pen Drive d) Mouse

Q5. Whatis the computer screen refered to as?
a) Visual display unit or monitor b) Glass c) Tv d) None of the above

Q6. There are _______ types of softwares?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

Q7. What is the full form of I.E.C.T.?
a) Indian Electronics and Computer Training.
b) International Electrical and Computer Tribunal.
c) Information Electronics and Communication Technologies.
d) None of the above.

Q8. A computer has _____ types of memories

a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 2
Answers : 1-b; 2-d; 3-a; 4-c; 5-a; 6-b; 7-c; 8-d True and Fales
:-
1. Computer is a man made device.
2. Computer can be used to feed data.
3. Computer has 4 types of memories.
4. CDs are an example of primary memory.
5. Softwares are of 2 types.
6. Utility programs are a part of application softwares.
7. Primary memory is long lasting.
8. Software is a device that processes the input.
9. Keyboard is an output device.

Answers: 1-true; 2-true; 3-false; 4-false; 5-true; 6-false; 7-false;
8-true; 9-false.