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Aspirants of various Government exams (https://byjus.com/govt-exams/) like RRB, Bank, Insurance, SSC etc
must update themselves with basic knowledge of Computer hardware and software. At least this is what is
expected of the candidates appearing for various exams. So, aspirants should go through the important
Computer software and hardware questions given in this article carefully.
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The computer awareness section is mostly a part of various Insurance and Bank exams openLogin=y&jsdelay=false&utm_campaign=byjusInteg
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below:
Computer hardware is the physical components of a computer that we can touch and feel. These are machinery
or primary electronic devices that are used to build up the computer or data processing system. Computer Mobile Number
hardware consists of interconnected electronic devices that we can use to control a computer’s operation, input
and output.
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Computer hardware examples:
Computer Software is a programming code executed on a computer processor. It is a set of programs that can
do particular work of the user. The software simply is a collection of documentation, instructions, and
procedures that are capable of performing different tasks on a computer system.
1. System Softwares – System software operates directly on hardware devices of the computer. It provides
a platform to run an application and helps to run the hardware of the computer and the system itself.
Operating systems, diagnostic tools, device drivers are some included in system software. These are
mostly pre-installed on computers. Examples are Windows, Linux, Unix, etc.
2. Application Softwares – Designed for user-bene^t to complete different tasks. These are either pre-
installed in the computers or can be installed as per the need. It includes word processing, Language
processors, web browsing, translators, editors and almost any other task for which we install the
software. Examples are Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, etc.
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Software is generally written or created in a high-level programming language. The language that is readable by
people. These instructions in high-level languages are then converted into “machine language” instructions,
represented in the form of binary code before the hardware can “run the code”. When we install any software, it
is generally already in this machine language or binary form.
With this, candidates can check out the clear difference between Computer software and hardware
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1. VDU
2. Keyboard
3. Monitor
4. Light Pen
Q.2. A light-sensitive device that converts the printed text, drawing, or other images into digital form is called
____.
1. Plotter
2. Printer
3. Scanner
4. OMR
Q.3. Sometimes the mouse pointer moves erratically. This is because of ___.
1. Application programs
2. Relative programs
3. Relative programs
4. Replicate programs
1. Compiler
2. Linker
3. Loader
4. Assembler
1. CMOS
2. Busses
3. Bays
4. Flash memory
Prepare for the Computer Knowledge section with the help of links given below:
1. CPM
2. PPM
3. DPI
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4. LPM
1. a short abbreviation for the data word stored at the operand address
2. a short abbreviation for the operand address
3. shorthand for machine language
4. a short abbreviation for the operation to be performed
1. Single directional
2. Multi-directional
3. Bidirectional
4. None of the above
1. Macro preprocessor
2. Macro processor
3. Macro pro-processor
4. Assembler
1. CPU
2. Hard Disk
3. Floppy Disk
4. ALU
Q.13. As Humans are called Homo Sapiens, _____ is called the Silico Sapiens.
1. Computers
2. Robots
3. Hardware
4. Monitors
1. Bus packages
2. File packages
3. Database packages
4. Software packages
1. Programming
2. Process
3. High-level Language reading
4. Data releasing
Q.16. A device that is used to transmit data over telecommunications lines is called ____.
1. Drive bays
2. Data Busses
3. Drive platforms
4. Modems
Candidates preparing for various government exams can also check the given links for assistance in
comprehensive preparation-
1. CPU
2. ALU
3. Control Units
4. Processors
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Q.18. In a typical computer operation, which of the following memories is put in use?
1. ROM
2. HDD
3. CND
4. RAM
Q.19. The basic goal of computer processors is to convert the given data into ____
1. Programs
2. Information
3. Contents of Main memory
4. Texts, Tables and Graphs
Q 20. Which among the following is not a peripheral hardware device in a computer system?
1. Keyboard
2. Optical Drive
3. Printer
4. HDD
Q 21. Computers process data under the control of sets of instructions called____.
1. Computer data
2. Computer programs
3. Computer buses
4. Computer instructions
Q.22. A microprocessor unit, a memory unit, and an input/output unit form a ____.
1. Microcomputer
2. CPU
3. Compiler
4. ALU
1. Firmware
2. Assembly language programs
3. Flowchart instructions
4. BASIC interpreter instructions
1. 7
2. 9
3. 8
4. 16
Go through the video and understand the difference between Computer Software and Hardware even better and
also know the important topics on which the questions are frequently asked in the examination.
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To ace the other sections as well, candidates can refer to the below-mentioned links:
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Aspirants must know that over the years the competition for various Government exams has increased and a
candidate needs to be thoroughly prepared if he/she wishes to qualify the exam.
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