Basic Computer Skills - Important Questions and Answers
1. What is Software? Explain different types of Software in detail.
Software is a set of instructions or programs used to operate computers and perform specific tasks.
Types:
- System Software: OS, device drivers, utility programs (e.g., Windows, Linux).
- Application Software: Word processors, browsers (e.g., MS Word, Chrome).
- Programming Software: Tools to write code (e.g., compilers, IDEs).
- Middleware: Connects software and databases (e.g., API software).
2. Explain the block diagram of a computer system.
A computer system has:
- Input Unit: Keyboard, mouse.
- Processing Unit (CPU): Controls and processes data.
- Control Unit
- Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
- Memory Unit: RAM, ROM.
- Output Unit: Monitor, printer.
3. What are the different types of memory?
- Primary Memory: RAM (volatile), ROM (non-volatile).
- Secondary Memory: Hard drives, SSDs.
- Cache Memory: High-speed memory near CPU.
- Virtual Memory: Simulated RAM using hard disk.
4. What is computer? Discuss its characteristics.
A computer is an electronic device that processes data.
Characteristics: Speed, Accuracy, Automation, Storage, Versatility
5. Explain the major components of a computer system.
- Hardware
- Software
- User
- Data
6. Explain input and output devices of a computer.
Input Devices: Keyboard, mouse, scanner.
Output Devices: Monitor, printer, speakers.
7. What is an operating system? What are its functions?
An Operating System (OS) manages computer hardware and software.
Functions: Memory management, Process management, File management, Device management, User interface
8. Explain different Windows accessories.
Notepad, Paint, Snipping Tool, Calculator, WordPad
9. What is word processing?
It refers to creating, editing, formatting text documents (e.g., MS Word).
10. What is table in MS Word?
Used to arrange data in rows and columns.
Insert Table -> Select Rows/Columns
11. Define cell referencing.
- Relative: Changes with formula location.
- Absolute ($A$1): Doesn't change.
- Mixed (A$1 or $A1): One fixed, one relative.
12. Explain mathematical and statistical functions in Excel.
Examples:
=SUM(A1:A5)
=AVERAGE(B1:B3)
=MAX(), =MIN()
13. What is PowerPoint?
A presentation software.
Features: Slides, Transitions, Animations, Templates
14. Discuss various views in PowerPoint.
Normal View, Slide Sorter, Reading View, Slideshow View
15. What is Internet?
Global network connecting computers.
Applications: Communication, Browsing, Online banking, Social media
16. What are connecting devices for internet?
Modem, Router, Switch, Network Interface Card (NIC)
17. Types of networks.
LAN, MAN, WAN, PAN
18. Applications of ICT:
Education, Health, Business, Governance
19. What is an ISP?
Internet Service Provider gives internet access (e.g., Jio, Airtel).
Services: Web hosting, Email, Broadband
20. What is email?
Electronic mail service.
Operations: Compose, Send, Receive, Attach files
21. What is spreadsheet?
A file made of rows and columns (e.g., MS Excel).
22. What is VDU?
Visual Display Unit - another name for monitor/screen.
23. What is multimedia?
Using text, sound, images, video in computing.
24. What is Desktop?
The main screen/interface after computer starts.
25. What are Icons?
Small images representing programs or files.
26. What is Slide Sorter?
A view in PowerPoint to organize slides.
27. What is Control Panel?
Windows setting manager for system control.
28. What is Slideshow?
Presentation of slides in sequence.
29. What is a Web Browser?
Software to access web (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).
World Wide Web:
A system of interlinked webpages using the internet.
