Scribd
Upload
24 views4 pages

Computer System-WPS Office 1

Uploaded by

hteinlin.hl66
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
24 views4 pages

Computer System-WPS Office 1

Uploaded by

hteinlin.hl66
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

Computer System (207)

Question Show

1. The "processor" or "CPU (Central Processing Unit)," is a critical device that can be

considered the brains and nucleus of a computer.

2. "Control" functions that send instructions to the various devices.

3.A "16-bit CPU" and "32-bit CPU" can process 16 and 32 bits at a time respectively.

4. Storage device categorized into "memory" or "storage media" based on their type and

function.

5. Parallel Interface is an interface that transfers data in groups of multiple bits.

6. Device driver is a piece of software that enables the use of a peripheral device.

7. The storage capacity of floppy disk is 720 KB or 1.44 MB.

8. The "clock frequency" indicates the number of signals per second.

9. Wireless Interface is an interface that transfers data using infrared or wireless

transmission technology.

10. Flash memory is a non-volatile type of rewriteable memory that retains stored

content after the power is turned off.

11. The latest operating system are "plug and play" that automatically configures the

setting for a peripheral when it is added to a computer.

12. ROM is a non-volatile type of memory that retains stored content after the power is

turned off.
13. Higher bits indicate greater throughput and a higher performance CPU.

14. Serial Interface is an interface that transfers data one bit at a time.

15. The storage capacity of CD is 650 MB or 700 MB.

16. The clock frequency is indicated in Hz.

17. Hard disk is a permanent storage device.

2. What is random access memory? (8 marks)

A volatile type of memory in which stored content is lost when the power is turned off.

Comparison item DRAM SRAM

Capacity Large Small

Processing speed Slow Fast

Cost Low High

Refresh function(re-supply of electricity) Available Not available

Power consumption High Low


3. Describe the five function of configuration? (8 marks)

The five functions of computer configuration are "input", "output", "control", "operation",

and "storage."

Drive Task

Control device Interprets program and sends instructions to other

devices.

Operation device Performs calculations according to the instructions within

programs. Combined with the control device, it is referred

to as the CPU.

Storage device Stores programs and data. Divided into "main memory"

and "auxiliary storage devices".

Input device Input data to the main memory.

Output device Outputs data from the main memory (display, print, etc..)
1. Draw the memory diagram. (4 marks)

DRAM

RAM

SRAM

Memory
Mash ROM

ROM EPROM

EEPROM

2. Describe the types of computer? (4 mark)

The types of computer are,

• Supercomputer

• General Purpose Computer (Mainframe Computer)

• Office Computer (Mini Computer)

• Workstation Computer (Micro Computer)

You might also like