CHAPTER – TYPICAL CONFIGURATION OF COMPUTER SYSTEM

Q1. ONE MARK QUESTION

1) What is Motherboard?
A- The main Circuit board of the computer, which contains the CPU, Memory, Expansion slots, bus and
video controller is known as motherboard.
2) What is Microprocessor?
A- An integrated circuit on a single silicon chip that makes up the computer CPU
3) What is the purpose of Registers in the CPU?
A- Registers are used to store temporary data and addresses which is required for processing.
4) How does the computer communicate with other devices?
A- Buses are used to communicate with other devices.
5) What is System Bus?
A- A bus which connects major components of a computer such as processor, memory, input and output is
called System /Internal bus.
6) What is the function of control bus?
A- It is used to control the access of data and addresses.
7) What is data bus?
A- It is a bus that provides a path to transfer data between CPU and Memory.
8) What is port?
A- A socket used to connect an external device to the computer is known as port.
9) What is an interface?
A- Hardware used to connect an external device to the computer, is known as interface
10) Expand PCI?
A- Peripheral Component Interconnect.
11) How many bits of data are sent in a serial port?
A- one bit at a time
12) Expand USB?
A- Universal Serial Bus.
13) Give one feature of USB port?
A- USB is a plug – and – play interface between a computer and add-on-device.
14) What is meant by plug and play device?
A- It means a new device can be added to the computer without adding an adapter card or even turning off
the computer.
15) Name any one USB device?
A- Web camera, Digital camera
16) Is device controller a hardware or software?
A- Hardware
 17) What is cache memory?
A- It is a very high speed memory placed in between RAM and CPU.
18) Where is L1 cache located?
A- L1 cache is located on processor.
19) Where is L2 cache located?
A- L2 cache is located on motherboard
20) Expand SDRAM?
A- Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
21) What is the use of SMPS?
A- It supplies power to the motherboard.
22) Expand DDRRAM?
A- Double Data Rate Random Access Memory.
23) Expand SMPS?
A- Switch Mode Power Supply
24) What is the approximate power consumed by a PC?
A- 300 to 450 Watts.
25) Expand UPS?
A- Uninterruptable Power Supply
26) What is the use of UPS?
A- UPS supplies power that includes a battery to maintain power in the event of a power failure.
27) List the types of UPS?
A- There are two types of UPS – 1) Online UPS 2) Standby UPS
28) What is clock speed?
A- Clock speed of a CPU is defined as the frequency with which a processor executes instructions or the
data that is processed.

Q2.TWO MARKS QUESTIONS

1) Name any two types of motherboard?

A-i) XT (eXtended Technology) ii) AT (Advanced Technology) iii) Baby AT
iv) ATX (Advanced Technology eXtended)
2) Mention any two characteristics of motherboard?
A- i) Form Factor ii) Chipset iii) Processor socket
3) Mention the components of motherboard?
A- The components of Motherboard are
1) Processor 2) BIOS 3) CMOS 4) Slots 5) Disk Controllers 6) BUS
7) Input and Output ports and Interfaces
4) Explain System bus?
A- 1)System Bus connects computer components like processor ,memory ,input and output
 2) It is also called as Internal Bus
3) It consists of 3 buses namely – data bus, address bus and control bus
5) What is data bus and address bus?
A- DATA BUS – It provides a path to transfer data between CPU and Memory.
ADDRESS BUS – It connects CPU and RAM with a set of line of wire.
6) What is the purpose of expansion slot?
A- 1) The expansion slot is the area of the motherboard into which expansion boards are inserted to
improve the capabilities of a computer.
2) It is used to add peripheral cards to a PC that gives additional functionality.
7) What is the purpose of AGP slot?
A- AGP slots are used for inserting Graphics card which make graphics application run faster.
8) Name the different types of I/O ports?
A- 1) I/O Ports 2) Parallel Port 3) USB Port 4) AGP Port 5) Game Port
9) Explain serial port?
A- 1) Serial port is called RS-232-C ports.
2) It is used to connect mouse and modem
3) It transfer data serially one bit at a time.
4) It requires single wire to transmit one bit of data.
5) Data transfer is slow.
10) Explain parallel port?
A- 1) Parallel port is used to connect external I/O devices like Printers or Scanners.
2) It transfers one byte data at a time.
3) It comes in the form of 25 – pin connector.
11) What is meant by plug and play card?
A- 1) Plug and play card are interface device between a computer and add-on device like scanner, digital
cameras, web cameras, speaker etc.
12) What is the purpose of ports and buses?
A- PORTS – are used to connect external devices like printers, keyboards or scanner to the computer.
BUS – it is a collection of parallel wires that form a pathway to carry address, data and control signals.
13) Explain USB port.
A- 1) USB port is a plug and play interface between computer and add-on device like audio player,
keyboard, scanner, modem etc.
2) It supports data speed of 12 megabits/sec.
3) It supports up to 127 devices
4) A new device can be added to the computer without adding an adapter card.
 Q3 THREE MARKS QUESTIONS
1) Explain the different components of motherboard.
A- The different component of motherboard are –
1) Processor – it is the main component on the motherboard and known as BRAIN OF COMPUTER. It
consists of Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), Control Unit (CU) and set of registers.
2) BUS – collection of parallel wires that form a pathway to carry address, data and control signals.
3) I/O ports- it is used to connect external devices like printers ,scanner to the computer motherboard.
2) Explain the characteristic of motherboard?
A- The characteristic of Motherboard are –
1) FORM FACTOR – refers to the motherboard’s Geometry,Dimensions, Arrangements and Electrical
requirements.
2) Chipset- It co-ordinates data transfer between various components of Motherboard.
3) Processor Socket – A rectangular connector to which a processor is mounted vertically.
3) Explain the 3 types of motherboard?
A- 1) XT (Extended Technology) – this motherboard is used in earlier times , it has old type of socket for
CPU.
2) AT (Advanced Technology) – this was the first type of motherboard used in PC’s. It’s size was 12
inches wide and 11 inches long.
3) Baby AT Motherboard – It is a combination of XT & AT Motherboard
4) Explain the different types of I/O ports
A- PORT- Port is a socket on back of computer where external devices can be attached.
The different types of I/O ports are –
1) Serial Port – a) they are called RS-232-C ports.
b) It is used to connect mouse and modem.
c) It transfers data serially one bit at a time.
d) Data transfer is slow
2) Parallel Port – a) they are used to connect external I/O devices like printer or scanners.
b) It transfer data one byte at a time
c) It comes in the form of 25-pin connector.
3) USB Port – a) It is a plug and play interface device
b) It supports data speed of 12 megabits/sec.
c) It supports up to 127 devices.
5) Give the features of USB port.
A- a) It is a plug and play interface device between a computer and add-on device like audio
player,keyboards,scanner etc
b) It supports data speed of 12 megabits/sec.
c) It supports up to 127 devices.
d) A new device can be added to the computer without adding an adapter card.
6) Explain cache memory.
A- 1) The cache memory is a high speed memory, which is between the CPU and main memory.
2) There are two types of cache memory – L1 and L2 (L1 – located on processor and L2 – located on
motherboard)
3) It is used to store program instructions that are frequently referred during execution of program.
4) It is expensive.
5) Its sizes range from 256 KB to 2 MB.
7) Explain the types of power supply
A- There are two types of power supply connected to the computer they are –
a) SMPS :- (Switch Mode Power Supply)
1) It converts AC power to DC power.
2) It converts 230 volts of AC to 5 to 12 DC volts.
3) It is a metal box, which is attached to the system board.
4) It contains the power card plug and a fan for cooling.
b) UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) –
1) It is a power supply that includes a battery to maintain power in the event of power failure.
2) It keeps computer running for several minutes to few hours.
3) there are 2 types of UPS –
a) Online – 1) it is directly connected to the device and is always on to give the required current
to the device
2) If the power fails, the battery backup circuit switches on and takes the load.
3) it is costly
b) Standby or Offline – 1) the UPS circuit monitors the voltage level in the mains, if there is
voltage problem it switches to battery until main supply returns to normal.
8) What is the purpose of ports, buses and controllers in the I/O system?
A- Ports – are used to connect external devices like printers, keyboards or scanner to the computer.
Bus – it is a collection of parallel wires that form a pathway to carry address, data and control signals.
Controllers – are the circuit that enables the computer to read and write information to hard drive.
9) What is a slot? Mention any two types.
A-Slot is also called as expansion slots, it is used to add peripheral cards to a PC that give additional
functionality. The types of slots are –
1) ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
2) AGP(Accelerated Graphic Port)
10) Name the different components of North Bridge.
A- the different component of North Bridge are CPU,RAM,Video Card , Chipset
11) Explain the use of CMOS?
A- 1) CMOS is a type of memory chip to store date, time and system setup parameters.
2) These parameters are loaded every time the computer is started.
3) BIOS as well as CMOS are kept powered by small Lithium ion battery located on the Motherboard.