Terms Related to Computers


 
 
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Terms Related to Computers

Terms Related to Computer :

1. Hardware It is the collection of physical elements that constitutes a computer system. It is a comprehensive term for all the physical parts of a computer. e.g. Display screens, discs, keyboards, etc.

2. Software It is a set of programs and procedures. Software tells the hardware what to do and how to accomplish a task. e.g. Web browsers, word processors, etc.

3. Data Unprocessed raw facts and figures, like numbers, text on piece of paper, are known as data.

4. Information When data is processed, organised, structured or presented in a given context so as to be useful, then it is called information.

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Question : 1

Match the following:

A. Data (i)It is a set of instructions given to a computer in order to perform some task.
B. Information (ii)The most important software that runs on a computer
C. Program (iii)Unprocessed raw facts and figures, like numbers, text on piece of paper
D, Operating System (iv)When data is processed, organised, structured or presented in a given context so as to be useful

 

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Which of the following protocols is primarily used for secure data transmission over a network?

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Data or information used to run the computer is called __________________

Right Option : D
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