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Computer Science (083) Computer Organization

Assignment 1
1. What is a computer? Discuss its characteristics of computers.
2. Define
a) Computer b) Hardware c) Software d) Firmware e) Liveware f) Operating
System?
3. How is Data different from Information?
4. What are the characteristics of Computer?
5. Discuss the evolution of computers.
6. Explain functional components and their inter connection with the help of block
diagram.
7. Differentiate between following
a. Mainframe and Micro computers
b. First generation computers and third generation computers
c. General purpose and special purpose computers
d. Digital, Analog and hybrid computers
e. Hardware and software
f. Compiler and Interpreter.

8. What are different types of software? Explain.


9. What is an OS? Why do we need it?
10. Explain the functions of OS as
a. Process Management
b. Memory Management
c. File Management
d. Device Management
11. Give the examples of most commonly used OS.
12. Give examples of Anti-virus software.
13.Name the father of computer.
14.Who is referred as the first computer programmer?

By Nita Arora, PGT Comp. Sc.


Computer Science (083) Computer Organization

KULACHI HANSRAJ MODEL SCHOOL


CLASS XI
ASSIGNMENT-1-COMPUTER OVERVIEW

By Nita Arora, PGT Comp. Sc.

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