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Chapter - 01: Ques.01: What Is Computer?

This document contains questions and answers about computers. It discusses what a computer is, how it solves problems, its basic components including hardware, software, and human operators. It describes the importance of computers in handling large volumes of data quickly and accurately. Limitations are that computers cannot think or reason on their own. The document classifies computers based on purpose into special and general purpose machines. It also categorizes computers based on capacity as microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers. Finally, it distinguishes between workstations, servers, clients, and terminals.

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Chapter - 01: Ques.01: What Is Computer?

This document contains questions and answers about computers. It discusses what a computer is, how it solves problems, its basic components including hardware, software, and human operators. It describes the importance of computers in handling large volumes of data quickly and accurately. Limitations are that computers cannot think or reason on their own. The document classifies computers based on purpose into special and general purpose machines. It also categorizes computers based on capacity as microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers. Finally, it distinguishes between workstations, servers, clients, and terminals.

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CHAPTER -- 01

Ques.01: What is computer?


Computer is an electrical machine that store, retrieves and processes data. It
can’t think or reasons. It can only carry out instructions given to it. A set of instructions that
directs it actions in called a program. Different program are used to solve different problems.
Input Processin Output
Keyboard gProcessor Monitor

Ques.02: How computer solve a problem describe it with appropriate block


diagram?
A computer reads a program a stores it in the memory and executes instructions to:
1. Input data from disk, keyboard and other storage media.
2. Process data and
3. Output result to display scream disk or other media.

Ques.03: Define the Components of a computer?


A computer used to process data and a data processing system consists of more than just
machines. A computer system contain

1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Human ware/Operator/Instructor
4. Operational procedure/Instructions

Ques.04: Importance/characteristics and limitation of a computer?


There are some important criteria, which can easily justify the use of computers.
1. Volume of data: The computer is accustomed to handle a large volume of data with in a second.
2. Accuracy: Computers assure high degree of accuracy and the consistency of data is reliable.
3. Repetition: Processing cycles that repeat time again and again. Once a computer executes
programs, it goes on automatically performing the task as many times as required.
4. Complexity: Computer can perform complex calculations, after executing the complex
calculations, it provide the required answers.
5. Speed: Computer works on very high speed. It enables to respond very quickly to a given
situation.
6. Common data: Many computers can use a single data item at a time.
Limitations of a computer:
1. Computers can not think
2. Computers can not do any think without instructions.
3. It can not think or justify as a human being.
Ques.05: Comparison between system and application program?
System programs:
System programs are system functions. We can also say these are back-end functions help
operate the computer. Inner systems of a computer are controlled by system program.
Example: Firewall, Operating system configured function.
Application programs:
Application program carries out a task for the user. Application programs get users work done
and system program help a computer manage itself.
Example: Command-prompt window.

Ques.06: Computer can be classified into two categories based on purpose:


1. Special purpose
2. General purpose
Special purpose:
Uses: Controlling traffic light, Collections of tolls on highways, Automobiles,
Weapons, Appliances, Games etc.
General purpose:
Uses: Variables kinds of tasks.

Ques.06: Classify computer based on its capacity?


Computer systems can be divided into four major categories based on throughput:
1. Micro computer
2. Mini computer
3. Mainframe computer
4. Super computer
Micro computer:
Micro computer (also known as personal computer-PCs) are micro processor based small
Laptop or Desktop or Notebook systems with varying capabilities.
Early micro computer had limited processing power and limited choice of input-output devices.
Mini computer:
A mini computer system performs the basic arithmetic and logic functions and supports. They
are physically smaller, less expensive have small storage capacity compared to mainframes.
Mainframe computer:
A largest computer generally consists of modules mounted on mainframe. That’s why its called
mainframe computer.
Advantages: Greater processing speed, storage capacity larger variety of input-output devices.
Super computer:
A very large and powerful mainframe computer is called super computer.
Example: Cray x-MP is a super computer.
Uses: Sophisticated, Scientific problems, National security purpose.
Ques.07: Comparison among workstation, clients, servers and terminals
(Definition)?

Workstation:
High-end microcomputers are known as workstations. It represents the bridge between
microcomputers and minicomputers.
Servers:
Servers make programs and data available for users having access to a computer network.
Clients:
Users who run programs called clients which known how to contract the server and obtain
information from the server.
Terminals:
Terminals have only screen and a keyboard and the electronics that allow them to communicate
with the computer.
Example: PC (Personal Computer)

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