Chapter-1 Hardware concepts - Important Questions

1.What is a computer? What are its characteristics?
2.What are the functional components of computer?
3.What is the function of memory? What are its measuring units?
4.What are the difference between hardware, software, and firmware?
5.Give examples for each of system software and application software. Explain the function of each type. Explain the function of each type.
6.What are the types of computers?
7.How is a compiler different from interpreter?
8.What are the major strengths and weaknesses of computer?
9.Describe various input and output devices.
10.What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
11.What is a port? Name some port types.
12.What is the function of ALU?
13.What are the advantages and disadvantages of using computers?