Chapter 1 – Computer System
Exercise
Question 1:
Name the software required to make a computer functional. Write down its two
primary functions.
Question 2:
What is the need of RAM? How does it differ from ROM?
Question 3:
What is the need for secondary memory?
Question 4:
Draw the block diagram of a computer system. Briefly write about the
functionality of each component.
Question 5:
Differentiate between proprietary software and freeware software. Name two
software of each type.
Question 6:
Mention any browsers used for browsing the internet.
Answer:
Google Chrome is a cross-platform web browser developed by Google and is a
mostly used browser for browsing the internet nowadays. It was first released in
2008 for Microsoft Windows and later was made available for various other
platforms like Linux, macOS, iOS, Android. Some of its features include
synchronization with Google services and accounts, tabbed browsing, and
automatic translation and spell check of web pages.
Question 7:
Name the input/output device used to do the following:
a) To output audio
b) To enter textual data
c) To make hard copy of a text file
d) To display the data/information
e) To enter audio-based command
f) To build 3D models
g) To assist a visually impaired individual in entering data
Answer 7:
(a) Speakers are common output devices that are used for the audio output from
computer systems and its main purpose is to produce audio output that can be
heard by the listener or the user.
(b) A keyboard is a typing device used to enter textual data in computers. the
keyboard includes the arrangement of buttons or keys. Interaction via keyboards
became the main input method for computers.
(c) A printer is an output device that produces hard copies of text files and paper
documents. The output of the printer includes text documents, pictures or
images, or a combination of both.
(d) The monitor is an output device that is used to display the data/information,
user interface of the computer system, and open programs. It allows the user to
interact with the computer by using the keyboard and mouse.
(e) A microphone is an input device that is used to enter audio-based commands
from the user. It collects audio by converting sound waves into an electrical
signal.
(f) 3-D modeling is a process of developing a mathematical representation of any
three-dimensional surface or object using specialized software.3-D modeling is
built using the keyboard and mouse.
(g) The Braille Keyboard is invented to assist a visually impaired individual in
entering data in a computer system. The Braille keyboard is designed for people
who are blind or have low vision.
Question 8:
Identify the category (system, application, programming tool) of the following
software:
a) Compiler
b) Assembler
c) Ubuntu
d) Text editor
Question 9:
Convert the following into bytes:
a) 2 MB
b) 3.7 GB
c) 1.2 TB
Answer 9:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Question 10:
What is the security threats involved when we throw away electronic gadgets that
are non-functional?
Answer 10:
• There is a possibility that if the gadgets that are non-functional are no
longer being used by you, they are still vulnerable to hacking.
• With the help of suitable tools, cybercriminals can obtain essential data
stored in these gadgets.
• These electronic gadgets can be used as a medium for hacking the rest of
your home network.
• If the data present in these gadgets is not wiped clean properly, then there
will be chances of obtaining crucial information from these gadgets.
Question 11:
Write down the type of memory needed to do the following:
a) To store data permanently
b) To execute the program
c) To store the instructions which cannot be overwritten.
Answer 11:
(a) Secondary storage is non-volatile, long-term storage which is used to store
data permanently in the Computer system. In the absence of secondary storage,
all programs and data would be lost when the computer is switched off.
(b) RAM (Random Access Memory) is known as the internal memory of the CPU,
which is used for storing data, program, and its result. It is a read/write type of
memory that stores data until the machine is working. when the computer is
switched off then data will be erased.
(c) ROM stands for Read-Only Memory. In this type of memory, we can only read
but cannot write on it. It is a non-volatile type of memory and the information is
stored permanently in such memories at the time of manufacture.