Computer Fundamentals and PC Software

Q.1
(a) Differentiate between Microcomputers, Minicomputers and Mainframes.

(b) Draw and explain the basic structure of a Von-Neumann machine. Also, explain the key feature of a Von-Neumann machine.

(c) Explain five types of media through which data may be communicated.

(d) What is a Screen Saver? How can we protect a Screen Saver using a password?

Q.2
(a) What do you mean by Normal view and Page Layout view of a document? How do they differ from each other?

(b) Define the term Parallel Processor. Explain the four categories of parallel processors.

Q.3
(a) Draw and explain any three topologies of a LAN.

(b) Write the process of creating a folder in Windows. How can you copy the files in an existing folder to the newly created folder?

Q.4
(a) Explain the terms Soft page break and hard page break in MS-Word.

(b) Explain the four categories of programming languages. Also, indicate the category that is perceived to be the hardest to program.

Q.5
(a) Define the term Virus. Explain the features of at least four prevalent viruses in the computer industry.

(b) Define the term Multimedia. Explain any four multimedia tools.