Computer System

Name the software required to make a computer functional. Write down its two primary services.

How does the computer understand a program written in high level language?

Why is the execution time of the machine code less than that of source code?

What is the need of RAM? How does it differ from ROM?

What is the need for secondary memory?

How do different components of the computer communicate with each other?

What is the primary role of system bus? Why is data bus is bidirectional while address bus is unidirectional?

Differentiate between proprietary software and freeware software. Name two software for each type.

Write the main difference between microcontroller and microprocessor. Why do smart home appliances have a microcontroller instead of microprocessor embedded in them?

Mention the different types of data that you deal with while browsing the Internet.

Categorise the following data as structured, semi-structured and unstructured:

Name the input or output device used to do the following:

Ask your teacher to help you locate any two device drivers installed on your computer.

Write any two system software and two application software installed on your computer.

Which microprocessor does your personal computer have? Which generation does it belong to?

Name any two devices in your school or home that have a microcontroller.

Check the size of RAM and HDD of a computer in your school. Make a table and write their size in Bytes, Kilobytes, Megabytes and Gigabytes.

List all secondary storage devices available at your school or home.

Which operating system is installed on your computer at home or school?