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“Basics of Information
Technology”
Activity - Chapter 1
Workbook 8

Question Answer

1. Which inventions were ABACUS invented in China, in 5000 years back.

invented in China and how
long ago?
2. Which inventions were APPLE MACHINTOSH was released it was among the first personal
invented in 1984? Define. computer to use GUI – graphic user interface.

3. What inventions were made The first automatic machine was originated by “CHARLES BABBAGE”
in 1822, and what use did who is known as a father of computers, it was called “Analytic engine”.
the engine serve?
4. Name two main computer Application software
software. System software

5. Name the types of 1. Supercomputer 2. Mainframe computer 3. Minicomputer 4. Desktop

computers. PC/Micro computers 5. Laptops 6. Tablet/iPads.

6. What is Bits and Bytes? The basic unit of storage is bit the value can be “0” or “1” and 1 byte
explain. contains 8 bits (binary digit).

7. Complete the following Bit = 0 or 1

computer memory:
Byte = 8 bits

1 Kilobyte (KB) = 1000 bytes

1 Megabyte (MB) = 1000 kilobytes

1 Gigabyte (GB) = 1000 megabytes

1 Terabyte (TB) = 1000 gigabytes

1 Petabyte (PB) = 1000 terabytes

1 Exabyte (EB) = 1000 petabytes

1 Zettabyte (ZB) = 1000 exabytes

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1 Yottabyte (YB) = 1000 zettabytes

8. Mention 5 basic computer 1. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. Memory 3. Hard disk 4. Input
components. devices 5. output devices.

9. Mention three basic 1. Memory or storage unit 2. Control unit 3. ALU (Arithmetic logic unit).
components of CPU.

10. What is another name and a It is a brain of a computer and full form is “Central processing unit”. The
full form of CPU? Define the basic function of a CPU is to collect all the raw data from input devices
basic function of a CPU. and converts into useful information.
11. Name two types of memory 1. RAM (random access memory) also known as volatile memory.
used by computers to store 2. ROM (read only memory) also known as non-volatile memory.
data during processing.
12. Define Hard disk. Hard disk drives store data on high-speed rotating magnetic disc and
provide fast access program control.

13. What is input unit/device? Input devices are used to feed data and program into the computer.

14. What is output unit/device? Output devices allow you to view information produced after the data
has been processed.

15. Mention various storage Flash Drive: Transferring files between computers.
devices and their capacity.

CD- ROM: use for music, medium sized applications, and games.

Solid state drive (SSD): A device that’s capable of storing large amount
of data.

DVD (Digital Video disk): use to store large files like games, films and
hard disk data backups.

Blu-Ray disk (BDD): Blu-ray disk is used to store large amount of data
such as full-length HD movies.

Magnetic tape: Archiving data as it is low cost per gigabyte of storage,

but very slow.

Hard disk drive (HDD): It is the main storage device inside a personal
computer.
USB (Universal serial bus): These are portable, external storage
devices.

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Online storage: Many websites such a google etc, provides free online
storage. These can also be setup used for an automatic backup of
device data.
16. Fill the missing blocks of a
CPU core component.

Memory Unit

Input Unit Output unit

Control unit

17. Write two advantages and 1. Easily upgraded in include new 1. Desktop PC’s are not easily
two disadvantages of software or hardware. portable, they are large and heavy.
Microcomputer:
2. It is easy to replace an individual 2. Most of them require a separate
part of damaged or worn out. monitor.

18. Mention the use of each Mainframe A large and powerful computer capable of supporting a
computer type in one Computer: large network with 500+ terminals.
sentence.
Supercomputer: Supercomputers are very expensive, and they used for
difficult mathematical calculations.

Personal These types of computers you are working on in schools.

computer: They are the computers separate from monitor.

Laptop: Designed to be portable and used while you are on the

move.

Minicomputer: These are used to manage the data processing needs of

small to medium-sized business.

Tablets/iPads: Much smaller than the other types of computers. It allows

you to keep track of appointments, store details, check
social media, emails and browse internet.