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Basic Computer Questions

The document provides a list of basic computer questions and answers covering fundamental concepts such as the father of the computer, definitions of hardware and software, and various computer components. It includes information on input and output devices, software types, shortcut keys, and computer networking. Additionally, it addresses topics like computer viruses, operating systems, and essential skills for a computer teacher.

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Basic Computer Questions

The document provides a list of basic computer questions and answers covering fundamental concepts such as the father of the computer, definitions of hardware and software, and various computer components. It includes information on input and output devices, software types, shortcut keys, and computer networking. Additionally, it addresses topics like computer viruses, operating systems, and essential skills for a computer teacher.

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Basic Computer Questions and Answers

1. 1. Who is known as the father of the computer?

Charles Babbage

2. 2. What is the full form of CPU?

Central Processing Unit

3. 3. What is the difference between hardware and software?

Hardware: The physical components (keyboard, monitor)


Software: The programs that run (MS Word, Windows)

4. 4. How many main parts does a computer have?

Five – Input, Process, Storage, Output, and Control

5. 5. Give examples of input devices.

Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner

6. 6. Give examples of output devices.

Monitor, Printer, Speaker

7. 7. What is the full form of RAM?

Random Access Memory

8. 8. What is the function of ROM?

It is permanent memory that stores system startup information.

9. 9. What type of software is MS Word?

Word Processing Software

10. 10. What is MS Excel used for?

For tables, graphs, formulas, and calculations.

11. 11. What software is used to open a website?

Web browsers (like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox)

12. 12. What is the difference between Internet and Intranet?


Internet: Global network
Intranet: Internal network of a particular organization

13. 13. What is the shortcut key to save a file?

Ctrl + S

14. 14. Shortcut key to open a new document?

Ctrl + N

15. 15. Shortcut key to print?

Ctrl + P

16. 16. What do Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V mean?

Ctrl + C: Copy
Ctrl + V: Paste

17. 17. What is a computer virus?

A type of program that harms the computer.

18. 18. What software is used to prevent viruses?

Antivirus

19. 19. What is the full form of USB?

Universal Serial Bus

20. 20. Where is data permanently stored in a computer?

Hard Disk

21. 21. What is Google Drive used for?

To store and share data online

22. 22. What does computer booting mean?

Starting the computer

23. 23. What is an operating system?

Software that provides interface between hardware and user (e.g., Windows, Linux)

24. 24. How many types of computer networks are there?

Mainly three – LAN, MAN, WAN


25. 25. What things are necessary to send an email?

Email ID, Internet, Email client (like Gmail)

26. 26. What is PowerPoint used for?

For creating presentations

27. 27. What is the computer language?

Binary language (0 and 1)

28. 28. What is Ctrl + Z used for?

Undo (to revert previous action)

29. 29. What is the full form of HTML?

HyperText Markup Language

30. 30. What skills are required for a computer teacher?

Basic computer knowledge, MS Office, typing, teaching skills, internet use

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