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Chapter 1 - Computer Systems - Practice Questions

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Chapter 1 - Computer Systems - Practice Questions

CBSE Class 11 Computer Science - Chapter 1 practice questions

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CHAPTER 1:

COMPUTER SYSTEM
### 2 Marks Questions
1. What is the main difference between a microcontroller and a microprocessor?
2. Why do smart home appliances have a microcontroller instead of a
microprocessor embedded in them?
3. Mention two types of data you deal with while browsing the Internet.
4. What is a nibble in computer memory?
5. Define primary memory in a computer system.
6. What are the two types of primary memory?
7. Name any two input devices used to enter data into a computer system.
8. Identify the category (system, application, programming tool) of the software
'Compiler'.
9. Name the two primary services of the software required to make a computer
functional.
10. What is the primary role of the system bus?
11. Differentiate between RAM and ROM.
12. What is secondary memory used for?
13. What are the main components of a computer system?
14. What is an operating system's role in device management?
15. Name any two-system software installed on your computer.
16. What does the term 'bit' represent in computer memory?
17. Why is the execution time of machine code less than that of source code?
18. Name any two secondary storage devices available at your school or home.
19. Define 'memory controller' in a computer system.
20. What is the significance of a computer's clock speed?

### 3 Marks Questions


1. Categorize the following data as structured, semi-structured, and unstructured:
Newspaper, Cricket Match Score, HTML Page, Patient records in a hospital.
2. Explain the need for RAM in a computer system.
3. What is the difference between proprietary software and freeware software?
Name two software for each type.
4. Describe the components of a computer system's block diagram.
5. How does the computer understand a program written in high-level language?
6. Mention any two device drivers installed on your computer and their functions.
7. Explain the term 'system bus' and its components.
8. How does the operating system manage different I/O devices?
9. What is the need for secondary memory in a computer system?
10. List the types of software required for a computer to function and explain their
primary services.
11. How does a microprocessor differ from a microcontroller?
12. What are the advantages of using a GUI-based operating system over a
command line interface?
13. Describe the role of memory management in an operating system.
14. How does a file management system protect data in secondary memory?
15. Explain the difference between input and output devices with examples.
16. What is the function of the memory controller in a computer system?
17. Describe the significance of binary numbers in computer memory.
18. Explain the process of data transfer between components through the system
bus.
19. What are the characteristics of primary memory?
20. Discuss the evolution of personal computing devices from desktops to
wearable gadgets.

###5 Marks Questions


1. Draw and explain the block diagram of a computer system, detailing the
functionality of each component.
2. Describe the primary roles of the operating system in resource management,
including memory, file, and device management.
3. Compare and contrast the functionalities of RAM and ROM in a computer
system.
4. Discuss the importance of secondary memory and list various types of
secondary storage devices.
5. Explain the process by which a computer converts high-level language code into
machine code, including the roles of compilers and interpreters.
6. What are the key differences between proprietary software and freeware
software? Provide examples of each and discuss their benefits and drawbacks.
7. Illustrate the data transfer process between CPU, primary memory, and
secondary storage through the system bus. Describe each step in detail.
8. Discuss the significance of the system bus in a computer system, including the
functions of the data bus and address bus.
9. Explain how the operating system manages different I/O devices, including the
role of device drivers and security measures implemented by the OS.
10. Describe the evolution of computer memory from primary to secondary
memory, including the different types and their respective roles in data storage
and processing.
11. How do microprocessors and microcontrollers differ in terms of architecture
and application? Provide examples of their usage in different devices.
12. Analyze the role of the memory management system in an operating system
and its impact on the performance of a computer system.
13. What is the significance of the clock speed in a microprocessor, and how does
it affect the performance of a computer system?
14. Describe the concept of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
with examples and their relevance in data management systems
15.Explain the importance of using both system software and application software
in a computer. Provide examples and discuss their roles in enhancing computer
functionality.

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