Chp#17

Orientation of Computers
I. What are two types of computer?
( 2018 )
Ans. The types of computer are as follows:
i. Digital computer
ii. Analog computer
iii. Hybrid computer

II. Define input and output devices.

( 2018, 2017 )
Ans. Input Devices:
The devices that are used to enter data into the
computer memory are called input devices. Commonly
used input devices are: (i) Keyboard (ii) Pointing devices etc
Output Devices:
The devices that are used to return data to the
user are called output devices. For example: (i) Monitor
(ii) Printer etc.

III. Explain super computer.

( 2017 )
Ans. The super computers are large in size. These are used to
process complex scientific operations. A super computer
can perform more than one trillion calculations per
second. Its examples are Cray-I, Cray-II and Cyber 205 etc.

IV. Write any 2 types of Magnetic storage.

( 2016 )
 Ans. Types of storage are as follows:
i. Magnetic tape
ii. Floppy Disc
iii. Hard disc drive

V. List any three examples of pointing devices.

( 2016 )
Ans. Some pointing devices are as follows:
i. Mouse
ii. Joystick
iii. Trackball
iv. Light pen

VI. What is computer?

( 2015 )
Ans. Computer is an electronic device, which accepts our
commands and solves various problems by dividing it into
simple steps according to instructions given to it.

VII. Differentiate between hardware and software.

( 2015 )
Ans. Hardware Software
• The parts of computer • A set of instructions and
which can be seen and commands used to solve a
touched are called problem or to control the
hardware. operations of the
computer is called software
• For example: • Types of software are:
i. Motherboard i. Application software
ii. Hard disk ii. System software
iii. Mouse
VIII. Differentiate between Hard copy and soft copy.
( 2014 )
Ans. Hard Copy Soft Copy
• The output that is • The output that is
permanently temporary and lost
obtained in physical when the computer
form and not affected is turned off is
when the computer is called soft copy.
turned off is called
hard copy output.
• For example: • For example:
Print on paper. Display on computer.

IX. Differentiate between RAM and ROM.

( 2014 )
Ans. RAM ROM
• It stands for Random • It stands for Read Only
Access Memory. Memory.
• It is temporary storage • It is a permanent storage
of data which is lost and data is not lost when
when the computer is the computer is turned
turned off. off.
• It is also called main • It is also called secondary
memory. storage.