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Section A
Section A: Objective Questions (20 × 1 = 20 Marks)
- Which part of the computer is
responsible for executing instructions?
(a) Hard Drive
(b) CPU
(c) RAM
(d) Motherboard - Which memory is used to store
data permanently?
(a) RAM
(b) ROM
(c) Cache
(d) SSD - What is an example of
non-volatile memory?
(a) RAM
(b) ROM
(c) Cache Memory
(d) Registers - Which of the following is a
function of an operating system?
(a) Image Editing
(b) Memory Management
(c) Hardware Manufacturing
(d) Web Browsing - What type of software is an
operating system?
(a) System Software
(b) Application Software
(c) Utility Software
(d) Network Software - What is a byte composed of?
(a) 2 bits
(b) 4 bits
(c) 8 bits
(d) 16 bits - Which device is responsible for
processing and displaying images on a monitor?
(a) CPU
(b) GPU
(c) Hard Disk
(d) Motherboard - What does CLI stand for in
computing?
(a) Common Language Interface
(b) Command-Line Interface
(c) Code Language Integration
(d) Computer Language Input - Which of the following is not
an output device?
(a) Monitor
(b) Speaker
(c) Mouse
(d) Printer - Which number system is base 16?
(a) Decimal
(b) Binary
(c) Hexadecimal
(d) Octal - Which Linux command is used to
copy files?
(a) cp
(b) rm
(c) ls
(d) mv - Which of the following is a
markup language?
(a) C++
(b) JavaScript
(c) HTML
(d) Python - Which component holds the memory
and CPU together?
(a) GPU
(b) Hard Drive
(c) Motherboard
(d) Power Supply - What is the full form of RAM?
(a) Random Access Memory
(b) Read Access Memory
(c) Real Application Memory
(d) Rapid Access Module - Which memory retains data when
the computer is turned off?
(a) RAM
(b) Cache Memory
(c) ROM
(d) Registers - Which command is used to view
the present working directory in Linux?
(a) pwd
(b) ls
(c) cat
(d) mkdir - Which of the following is a
spreadsheet software?
(a) Excel
(b) Photoshop
(c) Visual Studio
(d) Notepad - Which of the following is
secondary storage?
(a) RAM
(b) SSD
(c) Cache
(d) CPU - Which Linux command is used to
remove directories?
(a) rm
(b) rmdir
(c) mv
(d) cp - Which of the following is an
input device?
(a) Printer
(b) Webcam
(c) Speaker
(d) Monitor
Section B
Answer the following questions briefly: 10 × 1 = 10 Marks
- What is the purpose of ROM in a computer?
- What does SSD stand for, and how does it differ from a hard drive?
- Explain the function of a monitor as an output device.
- What is the role of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) in a computer?
- What is proprietary software?
- How is the ls command used in Linux?
- What is the purpose of the kernel in an operating system?
- What does a computer’s task scheduler do?
- What is the difference between a mechanical and optical mouse?
- What does the mv command do in Linux?
11. Short Answer Questions: 5 × 2 = 10 Marks
- Explain the difference between primary and secondary memory.
- What is the role of input devices in a computer system?
- Describe the difference between system software and application software.
- What are the advantages of using a command-line interface (CLI) over a graphical user interface (GUI)?
- Describe the purpose and functionality of file permissions in an operating system.
