Basic Questions on Cis

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QUESTION 1 1. A Manufacturing company is computerizing its operations. You are required to train show floor people about the Basics of Computers. You are planning to teach the components of a computer system initially. Discuss the functionality of the various components of a computer systems 20 Marks -2009 Q.7. Describe the required configuration of a standard desktop PC. Justify the selection of components described in the configuration maintaining the balance between cost and performance. 20 -2007 Q.5. How does one specify a typical configuration for a desktop computer system, keeping cost and performance in mind, when it is required to be purchased for personal use? For use at office? Give details. 20 Marks 2005 Ans) Components of a computer The internal components and peripherals which make a computer are: 1. Cabinet/computer case 2. Mother board 3. CPU 4. Power supply 5. RAM- Random Access Memory 6. ROM- Read Only Memory 7. Hard or Fixed Drive 8. Compact Disk/ DVD 9. On board Sound card, Display card , Blue Tooth, Wire less. 10. Keyboard- Input devise 11. Speakers- Output devise 12. Monitors- Output devise 13. Printer-Output devise 14. Camera or web cam 1. Cabinet/ Computer Case A computer case is the enclosure that contains the main components of a computer. Cases are usually constructed from steel or aluminium, although other materials such as wood and plastic have been used. Cases can come in many different sizes, or form factors. The size and shape of a computer case is usually determined by the form factor of the motherboard. A form factors is the physical shape and size of the mother board. 2. Mother board The motherboard, also referred to as systemboard or mainboard, is the primary circuit board within a personal computer. Many other components connect directly or

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