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Computer Software VIVA

Q1. Define software. Explain different types of software. Software is a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do. Examples of software are: MS Word, MS EXCEL, MS POWER POINT, WinZip, Norton Anti Virus, MSN Messenger, MS Windows, DOS, Unix Q2. Explain different types of software. The main types of software are system software and application software. 1 . System Software System software is a set of programs to implement certain functions in a computer system. It controls the operations and components of a computer system. Examples of system software are as follows: •   Operating Systems: Operating system is a software to control overall operations and components of a computer system. e.g., Windows, Unix, Linux and Dos etc. •   Utility Programs: Utility program is used to solve a particular problem of software or hardware, for example, Antivirus program, disk scanner and File Viewer etc. •   Device Drivers: device drier is a software that permits a co

Computer Hardware Test Interview VIVA

Q1. Define Hardware. What are different types of hardware? The physical parts of a computer are called hardware. Hardware can be touched or seen by us. Different types of hardware components are as follows: Input devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital camera etc.) The Central Processing unit (CPU/Processor) Output devices (monitor, printer, plotter, speaker, data projector etc.) Memory chips (RAM, ROM etc.) Storage devices (hard disk, Floppy disk, CD, DVD etc.) Q2. Define Input devices. INPUT DEVICES:Input devices are used to enter data and instructions into computer memory from external world. Examples include: Keyboard, Mouse, Track ball, Track Pad, Joy stick, Touch Screen, Light pen, Touch Screen, Scanner, Digital Camera, Microphone, Q3. Define Output device. Output devices:Out put devices are used to display results of processing to the user. They perform the following functions: Examples include: Monitor, printer, plotter, speaker Pr

Introduction To Computer VIVA

Q1. Define computer, explain characteristics of a computer. Computer is an electronic machine that takes data and instructions, processes data according to the given instructions, gives results and stores them. Characteristics of Computer :   1. Speed 2. Storage 3. Processing 4. Accuracy 5. Recalling 6. Communication 7. Versatile 7. No Feelings 9. No Intelligence Q2. Explain uses of computer in different fields of life. OR Explain Impacts of Computer Technology on Society. 1. Uses of Computer at Home 2. Uses of Computer in Education 3.   Uses of Computer in Industry 4. Uses of Computer in Business 5 . Uses of Computer in Medical Field Q3. Write down a note on types of computer. Types of Computer Computers can be divided into the following types on the basis of their working: 1. Analog Computers Analog computer is used to measure continuous values. It measures a physical property like voltage, pressure, speed and temperature Analog computer is mainly used in the field of enginee