Unit 1 Flashcards
Q1: What are the main parts of a computer system?
A1: 1) Software, 2) Hardware.
Q2: What are the main components of hardware?
A2: 1) Case, 2) Components inside case, 3) Internal and external storage devices.
Q3: What are the components inside the case?
A3:
1) CPU,
2) Motherboard,
3) GPU,
4) Sound card,
5) Network interface card,
6) Internal memory,
7) RAM,
8) ROM.
Q4: What are the main types of storage devices?
A4:
1) Hard disk drives,
2) Solid disk drives,
3)Optical drives.
Q5: What are the two main types of software?
A5:
1) Application software,
2) System software.
Q6: Can you provide examples of application software?
A6:
(1) Word processing applications.
(2) Spreadsheet applications.
(3) Database management applications.
(4) Presentation applications.
(5) Graphics editing applications.
(6) Video editing software.
(7) Computer-aided design.
(8) Audio production and editing.
(9) Communication software.
(10) Control software.
(11) Measurement software.
Q7: What are the components of a graphical user interface (GUI)?
A7:
(1) Windows.
(2) Icons.
(3) Menus.
(4) Pointers.
Q8: What are some advantages of using a graphical user interface?
A8:
(1) Intuitive as files directories are shown as icons.
(2) No need to learn complicated commands.
(3) Easy to use.
Q9: What are some disadvantages of graphical user interfaces?
A9:
(1) Use up internal memory.
(2) Large and take up space.
(3) Use CPU more than command-line interfaces.
(4) Can be slower for experienced users.
Q10: What are examples of input and devices?
A10: 1) Keyboard, 2) Mouse, 3) Monitor, 4) Speakers, 5) Printer, 6) Camera.
Q11: What are some components included in system software?
A11:
(1) Compilers.
(2) Linkers.
(3) Device drivers.
(4) Operating system.
(5) Utilities.
Q12: What are some advantages of using a dialogue-based interface?
A12:
(1) Hands-free control.
(2) User does not need to be trained.
(3) Safer when operating machinery.
Q13: What are some disadvantages of using a dialogue-based interface?
A13:
(1) Users need to learn which commands can be used.
(2) May be unreliable if there is background noise.
(3) Not suitable for safety-critical commands.
(4) Complex and expensive to program.
Q14: What are the different types of interfaces?
vA14: 1) Command-line interface, 2) Graphical user interface, 3) Dialogue-based interface, 4) Gesture-based interface.
Q15: What actions are performed by the arithmetic logic unit (ALU)?
A15: 1) Addition and subtraction, 2) Multiplication and division, 3) Comparisons and such.
Q16: What are some advantages of using a command-line interface (CLI)?
A16: 1) Requires little processing, 2) Advanced computers operate faster.
Q17: What are some disadvantages of using a command-line interface (CLI)?
A17: 1) Commands need to be learnt often, 2) Looks intimidating for new users.
Q18: What are some advantages of using a gesture-based interface?
A18:
(1) User does not need a mouse or other input device.
(2) Entering commands is not needed.
(3) User does not have to move to the device.
(4) User does not have to touch the screen
Q19: What are some disadvantages of using a gesture-based interface?
A19:
(1) Users have to learn gestures.
(2) System required to recognize gestures.
(3) Motion tracking gloves may be required.
(4) May cause fatigue.
Q20: What are the main actions done by managers?
A20:
(1) Manage all hardware devices.
(2) Control all processes running on the computer.
(3) Manage internal memory.
Q21: What are examples of VR in everyday life?
A21:
(1) Virtually visiting attractions.
(2) Virtual prototypes for vehicles.
(3) Virtual realistic scenarios before heading into real environments.
(4) Looking at products in Virtual Reality before purchasing.
(5) Trying different colors for different real-life objects.
(6) Testing designs of structures and objects.
Q30: What are some common uses of desktop computers?
A30:
1) Office work and business management,
2) Management in education and student learning,
3) Playing computer games,
4) Other entertainment such as movies and editing images.
Q31: How is artificial intelligence utilized?
A31: The robot is able to change its own programming to do different tasks differently without human intervention.
Q.32 What is a computer?
A.32 A device following a set of instructions to carry out a series of operations.
Q.33 What is a computer system?
A.33 Computer combined with other equipment to carry out desired functions.
Q.34 What is hardware?
A.34 Physical parts of a computer system that can be touched.
Q.35 What is software?
A.35 Programs and applications that give instructions to the computer about what to do.
Q.36 What is a component?
A.36 Parts of a computer that make up a whole machine.
Q.37 What is a circuit board?
A.37 A rigid board with thin lines of metal to create electric circuits.
Q.38 What is a motherboard?
A.38 A main circuit board that can connected to other boards.
Q.39 What is internal memory?
A.39 Data storage spaces accessible to CPU.
Q.40 What is a graphics card?
A.40 Printed circuit board that controls display screen or monitor.
Q.41 What is a sound board?
A.41 Circuit board that controls speakers or headphones.
Q.42 What is a network interface card?
A.42 Printed circuit board that allows computer to interact with other networks.
Q.43 What are peripherals?
A.43 External devices that provide input and output for computer.
Q.44 What is a command line interface?
A.44 Text-based interface that allows user to interact with computer using keyboard.
Q.45 What is a graphical user interface?
A.45 Interface that allows a way of interacting with a computer by clicking on icons and symbols.
Q.46 What is a dialogue-based interface?
A.46 Interface that allows a person to interact with a computer with the help of speech.
Q.47 What is a gesture-based interface?
A.47 Interface that allows computer interaction at a distance with various movements of various parts of body.
Q.48 What is a desktop computer?
A.48 Computer system designed to be used at a desk in a fixed position.
Q.49 What are laptops?
A.49 Portable computers with same functionality of a computer.
Q.50 What is a tablet?
A.50 Thin, flat, and portable computer with touch screen, operating system, and battery.
Q.51 What is a smartphone?
A.51 A mobile phone with extra functions that are similar to the abilities of a tablet.
Q.52 What is a phablet?
A.52 A smartphone that is bigger than the average smartphone but smaller than the average tablet in terms of display.