Q1. What units are in computer?

Ans. Input Unit, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Output Unit, Memory
Q2. What is primary storage?
Ans. Primary storage, also known as main storage or memory, is the area in a computer in
which data is stored for quick access by the computer's processor.
Q3. Define minicomputer
Ans. A computer of medium power, more than a microcomputer but less than a mainframe
Q4. Two difference between supercomputer and mainframe computer?
Ans. Supercomputers are focused to execute few programs as fast as possible while
mainframe uses its power to execute as many programs concurrently. The data handled on a
Super computer is much much higher than a Mainframe.
Q5. What are three types of computer?
Ans. Supercomputer, Mainframe Computer, Minicomputer, Microcomputer
Q6. What is RAM?
Ans. RAM (pronounced ramm) is an acronym for random access memory
Q7. Write full form of DVD
Ans. Digital Video Disk
Q8. Write types of memories?
Ans. Cache, primary, secondary
Q9. Write types of Printer?
Ans. Impact and non-impact
Q10. What is live ware?
Ans. Live ware is a term to describe the human system, opposed to hardware or software in a
computer.
Q11. What is Hardware?
Ans. Computer hardware is the collection of all the parts you can physically touch
Q12. Write type of software?
Ans. There are two main types of software: systems software and application software.

Q13. Define computer language

Ans. A programming language is a formal computer language or constructed language
designed to communicate instructions to a machine, particularly a computer
Q14. Write one advantage of multi-tasking system?
Ans. In the case of a computer with a single CPU, only one task is said to be running at any
point in time, meaning that the CPU is actively executing instructions for that task.
Multitasking solves the problem by scheduling which task may be the one running at any
given time, and when another waiting task gets a turn.
Q15. What is batch system ?
Ans. Batch processing is a technique in which Operating System collects one programs and
data together in a batch

Section B

Q1. Write components of Database system ?

Ans. A database system is composed of four components; Data, Hardware, Software, Users
Q2. Write two advantages of DBMS ?
Ans. 1. Controlling Data Redundancy 2. Elimination of Inconsistency
Q3. Differentiate between data and information ?
Ans. Data are simply facts or figures bits of information, but not information itself. When
data are processed, interpreted, organized, structured or presented so as to make them
meaningful or useful, they are called information. Information provides context for data.
Q4. What is animation ?
Ans. A simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures, or frames.
Cartoons on television are one example of animation. Animation on computers is one of the
chief ingredients of multimedia presentations. There are many software applications that
enable you to create animations that you can display on a computer monitor.
Q5. What is design template ?

Ans. A Design Template is a pre-made slide or set of slides that you get when you click File >
New in PowerPoint. For example, if you are designing something for the office, then your
employer may have a Logo that needs to be added to each presentation.
Q6. What is workbook ?
Ans. A workbook is the MS Excel file in which you enter and store related data. A worksheet
(also known as a spreadsheet) is a collection of cells on a single sheet where you actually
keep and manipulate the data. Each workbook can contain many worksheets.
Q7. Explain filtering ?
Ans, In computer graphics, texture filtering or texture smoothing is the method used to
determine the texture color for a texture mapped pixel, using the colors of nearby texels
(pixels of the texture).
Q8. What is Undo?
Ans. Undo is a command in many computer programs. It erases the last change done to the
document reverting it to an older state. In some more advanced programs such as graphic
processing, undo will negate the last command done to the file being edited. The opposite of
undo is redo.
Q9. What is Macro ?
Ans. A macro can be defined as the recording of a series of tasks. It's the simplest form of
automation show a software program the steps you follow to get something done, and the
software will follow along. When used right, macros can save you hours by automating
simple, repetitive tasks
Q10. Short note on FTP?
Ans. The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer
computer files between a client and server on a computer network. FTP is built on a clientserver model architecture and uses separate control and data connections between the client
and the server.
Q11. Write popular email service provider ?
Ans. Gmail , yahoo mail , outlook , rediffmail
Q12. Give two examples of web browser ?
Ans. Mozilla Firefox , Google Chrome

Q13. What is application layer ?

Ans. The application layer is a layer in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) sevenlayer model and in the TCP/IP protocol suite. It consists of protocols that focus on processto-process communication across an IP network and provides a firm communication interface
and end-user services.
Q14. Write Local Area Network?
Ans. A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a
common communications line or wireless link to a server. Typically, a LAN encompasses
computers and peripherals connected to a server within a small geographic area such as an
office building or home.
Q15. Define Analog ?
Ans. As humans, we perceive the world in analog. Everything we see and hear is a
continuous transmission of information to our senses. This continuous stream is what defines
analog data
Section-C
Q1. Compare and contrast traditional file system approach and data base system approach?
Ans. File System vs Data base Management System
1. Files act locally where as DBMS saves directly in a database
2. Saves in temporary locations where as DBMS in well-arranged and permanent data base
locations
3. Data will be accessed through single or various files where as in DBMS, tables (schema) is
used to access data
Q2. Define DDL and DML ?
Ans. Data Definition Language (DDL) is a standard for commands that define the different
structures in a database. DDL statements create, modify, and remove database objects such as
tables, indexes, and users.
A data manipulation language (DML) is a family of syntax elements similar to a computer
programming language used for selecting, inserting, deleting and updating data in a database.
Q3. Define template ?

Ans. The term template, when used in the context of word processing software, refers to a
sample document that has already some details in place; those can be adapted (that is
added/completed, removed or changed, differently from a fill-in-the-blank approach as in a
form) either by hand or through an automated iterative
Q4. Difference between super and mainframe computer ?
Ans. Mainframe uses its processing power to execute multiple programs concurrently.A
Supercomputer utilizes all its processing speed and power in executing a few programs as fast
as possible. For Mainframe, performance is measured in terms of MIPS (Millions of
Instructions per Second). The performance of Supercomputer is measured in terms of Flop/s
(Floating Point Operations per Second)
Section D
Q1. Elaborate generation of computers ?
Ans. First Generation (1940-1956) Vacuum Tubes-The first computers used vacuum tubes for
circuitry and magnetic drums for memory, and were often enormous, taking up entire rooms
Second Generation (1956-1963) Transistors-Transistors replace vacuum tubes and ushered in
the second generation of computer
Third Generation (1964-1971) Integrated Circuits-The development of the integrated circuit
was the hallmark of the third generation of computers
Fourth Generation (1971-Present) Microprocessors-The microprocessor brought the fourth
generation of computers
Fifth Generation (Present and Beyond) Artificial Intelligence-Fifth generation computing
devices, based on artificial intelligence, are still in development, though there are some
applications, such as voice recognition, that are being used today
Q2. What are limitations of file system approach ?
Ans. Separation and isolation of data
-Difficult to access data that is available (eg. from two files Student that achieved good
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Duplication of data
-Cost time and money to enter data more than once
-Additional storage space is needed - cost
-Inconsistencies of data
Data dependence

-File structure is defined in the program code.

-Changes to an existing structure are difficult to make
Incompatible file formats
-Programs are written in different languages, and so cannot easily access each others files.
Fixed Queries/Proliferation of application programs
-Programs are written to satisfy particular functions.
-Any new requirement needs a new program.