GYAN KUNJ ACADEMY

COMPUTER SCIENCE – 083

CLASS - XI
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark each) (18 questions)
1. Which of the following is a basic component of a computer system?
a) CPU b) Monitor c) Keyboard d) Printer
2. Which part of the computer is responsible for executing instructions?
a) ALU b) CPU c) Memory d) Input device
3. The primary function of the CPU is to:
a) Store data b) Perform calculations c) Provide input d) Output data
4. What is the full form of ‘RAM’?
a) Read-Only Memory b) Random Access Memory
c) Real Access Memory d) Rapid Access Memory
5. The system unit of a computer houses:
a) Monitor b) CPU c) Printer d) Keyboard
6. Which of the following is a storage device?
a) CPU b) Hard Disk c) RAM d) Monitor
7. Which of the following is a binary number?
a) 1011 b) 1523 c) 2002 d) 3278
8. The hardware that communicates with the computer is:
a) Software b) Peripheral c) Algorithm d) Programming language
9. Which of the following is a non-volatile memory?
a) RAM b) Cache Memory c) ROM d) Registers
10. The operating system runs in which mode?
a) User mode b) Supervisor mode c) Both d) None
11. A computer performs which of the following operations?
a) Input, Process, Output b) Input, Store, Output
c) Process, Output, Output d) Input, Process
12. What is the full form of ‘USB’?
a) Universal System Bus b) Unified Serial Bus
c) Universal Serial Bus d) Unified System Base
13. Which component is responsible for reading data from storage devices?
a) Processor b) Input Device c) Disk Drive d) Memory
14. In a computer system, the control unit is responsible for:
a) Performing arithmetic operations b) Controlling input/output operations
c) Directing the flow of data between components d) Storing data
15. Which of the following devices is used for output?
a) Keyboard b) Monitor c) Mouse d) Scanner
16. Which type of memory is used for permanent storage of the BIOS?
a) ROM b) RAM c) Cache d) Flash
17. A microprocessor is an example of:
a) Hardware b) Software c) Peripheral d) Firmware
18. The primary memory of a computer is also called:
a) Cache b) ROM c) RAM d) Hard Disk
Section B: Short Answer Questions (2 Marks each) (7 questions)
19. What is the difference between hardware and software?

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 20. Define the term 'input devices' and give two examples.

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21. Explain the role of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU.

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22. What is the difference between primary memory and secondary memory?

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23. Describe the function of the control unit in a computer system.

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24. What is the significance of the motherboard in a computer?

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25. Explain the concept of machine language and give an example.

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Section C: Long Answer Questions (3 Marks each) (5 questions)

26. Explain the functioning of a CPU with a diagram.

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27. Describe the various types of memory in a computer system.

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 28. What are the different types of input devices? Give examples of each.

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29. Discuss the differences between ROM and RAM in detail.

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30. Explain how data is stored and retrieved from a hard disk.

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Section D: Very Long Answer Questions (4 Marks each) (2 questions)

31. Explain the various components of a computer system and their functions.

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32. Write a short program in Python to calculate the sum of two numbers and display the result.

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Section E: Very Long Answer Questions (5 Marks each) (3 questions)

33. Discuss the role of the operating system in a computer system and list its types.
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34. Differentiate between proprietary software and freeware software. Name two software of each type.
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35. Draw the block diagram of a computer system. Briefly write about the functionality of each component.