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CH 1 CS

The document contains a series of questions related to computer systems, covering topics such as software functionality, communication between components, and the differences between various types of software. It also addresses the roles of RAM and secondary memory, as well as data categorization and input/output devices. Additionally, it includes questions on the distinctions between microcontrollers and microprocessors, and the classification of software types.

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CH 1 CS

The document contains a series of questions related to computer systems, covering topics such as software functionality, communication between components, and the differences between various types of software. It also addresses the roles of RAM and secondary memory, as well as data categorization and input/output devices. Additionally, it includes questions on the distinctions between microcontrollers and microprocessors, and the classification of software types.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

CH 1 Computer system

Questions

1. Name the software required to make a computer functional. Write down its two primary services.
2. How does the computer understand a program written in high level language?

3. Why is the execution time of the machine code less than that of source code?

4. What is the need of RAM? How does it differ from ROM?

5. What is the need for secondary memory?

6. How do different components of the computer communicate with each other?

7. Draw the block diagram of a computer system. Briefly write about the functionality of each component.

8. What is the primary role of system bus? Why is data bus is bidirectional while address bus is unidirectional?

9. Differentiate between proprietary software and freeware software. Name two software for each type.

10. Write the main difference between microcontroller And microprocessor. Why do smart home appliances Have a microcontroller instead of
microprocessor Embedded in them?

11. Mention the different types of data that you dealWith while browsing the Internet.

12. Categorise the following data as structured, semi-structured and unstructured:

• Newspaper • Cricket Match Score

• HTML Page

• Patient records in a hospital

13. Name the input or 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 or information
e) To enter audio-based command
f) To build 3D models
g) To assist a visually-impaired individual in Entering data

14. Identify the category (system, application,Programming tool) of the following software:

a) Compiler b) Assembler c) Ubuntu d) Text editor

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