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Computer Fundamentals Question Bank

Unit-1: Fundamentals of Computers

(2 Marks Questions)
1. Define the terms: Compiler, interpreter, Assembler.
2. Define is Computer.
3. What is Number System?
4. Expand: BCD, ASCII, CPU, RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM,
5. What is Boolean algebra?
6. What is software?
7. What are the types of software?
8. Define System Software.
9. Define Utility Software.
10. Define Application Software.
11. Define Assembly Level language.
12. Define Machine Level language.
13. Define High Level language.
14. What are translator programs?
15. Define Assembler.
16. Define Interpreter.
17. Define Compiler.
18. Define Algorithm.
19. Define Flowchart.
20. Define Pseudo code.
21. What is Grey code?
22. What is Unicode?

(5 Marks Questions)
1. Briefly explain the characteristics of computer.
2. Briefly explain the types of computers.(i.e. Analog computer and digital computer)

(10 Marks Questions)

1. Explain the basic organization of a Digital computer.
2. Write a note on History and Evolution of Computers.
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Unit-2: Introduction to Computers

(2 Marks Questions)
1. What is Microcomputer?
2. What is Minicomputer?
3. What is Mainframe computer?
4. What is Super computer?
5. What is Microprocessor?
6. What are storage units?
7. Define: input device and output device.
8. What is microcontroller?

(5 Marks Questions)
1. Write a short note on Central Processing Unit (CPU).
2. Write a short note on Microprocessor.
3. Write a short note on Microcontroller.
4. Write a short note on Storage units.

(10 Marks Questions)

1. Explain the Anatomy of computer.
2. OR Explain the functions and components of a computer.
3. How CPU and Memory works.
4. Explain Program Execution with an illustrative example.

Unit-3: Operating System Fundamentals

(2 Marks Questions)

1. What is an operating system?

2. What are the functions of Operating System?
3. What are the classifications of Operating System?
4. What are System programs?
5. What are Application programs?
6. What are Utility programs?
7. What is Unix Operating System?
8. What is Booting?
9. List the basic UNIX commands.
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(5 Marks Questions)

1. Write a note on Microkernel based operating system.

2. Write a short note on Booting.
3. Difference between Application programs and Utility programs.
4. Difference between System programs and Application programs.

(10 Marks Questions)

1. Briefly explain the functions of an operating system.

2. Explain the classification of operating systems.
3. Explain the Unix Operating System.
4. Explain the Basic Unix Commands.

Unit-4: Introduction to Database Management Systems (DBMS)

(2 Marks Questions)
1. What Database?
2. Expand: DBMS, RDBMS, SQL, DML, DDL, DCL, TCL, DQL.
3. What is Database Management System (DBMS)?
4. What is Structured Query Language?
5. What is Data Definition Language?
6. What is Data Manipulation Language?
7. What is Data Control Language?
8. What is Data Query Language?
9. What are constraints in DBMS?

(5 Marks Questions)
1. Write the difference between File system and DBMS.
2. Briefly explain why do we need Database?
3. OR Write a note on File system vs. DBMS.

(10 Marks Questions)

1. Briefly write about the Data types in SQL.
2. Briefly explain the classification of SQL.
3. Explain DDL with constraints.
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Unit-5: Internet Basics

(2 Marks Questions)
1. What is internet?
2. What is logical address? OR what is IP address?
3. What is physical address? OR what is MAC address?
4. What is Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
5. What is Domain Name System (DNS)?
6. What is Web?
7. What is Web browser?
8. What is http/https?
9. What is URL?
10. What is HTML?
11. What is CSS?
12. Expand: ISP, DNS, WWW, HTTP, HTTPS, URL, HTML, CSS, MAC, IRC, NIC, FTP, TCP, TCP/IP.

(5 Marks Questions)
1. Briefly write about the services of internet.
2. Write the difference between logical address and physical address.
3. Write a short note on Domain Name System.
4. Write a short note on Web or WWW.
5. Write a short note on Web browsers.
6. Write a short note on http/https.
7. Write a short note on URL.
8. Write a short note on HTML5.
9. Write a short note on CSS.

(10 Marks Questions)

1. Write a note on Internet Service Providers.
2. Briefly explain the features of internet.
3. What are the applications of Internet? Explain.

NOTE:
Question Paper Pattern as per NEP is as follows:
Subject: Fundamentals of Computers

2 Marks answer Ten questions (2x10=20)

5 Marks answer Four questions (5x4=20)
10 Marks answer Two questions
(10x2=20)

Total: 60 Marks