Assignment

1. Write any 4 differences between a soft copy and a hard copy.

2. Identify the following memory:
a. I am known as main memory - 
b. Unsaved data can be lost if a computer turned off – 
c. I perform POST – 
d. I used to increase the speed of CPU-
e. I am known as auxiliary memory -
3. Write equivalent memory units of the following:
a. 596 MB = __________  KB
b. 14 PB = ____________ GB
c. 135 YB = __________   PB
d. 10000 MB = ________  PB
e. 1000000 KB = _______GB 
4. Can you distinguish CPU and ALU?
5. Differentiate compiler and interpreter.
6. What is operating system and how it is important for any
computer?
7. What are the functions performed by control unit in computer?
8. What is the basic building block of any computer?
9. 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.
10. What is the function of memory? What are its measuring
units?