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Question 13 Marks
What is Software?
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Software: It is a general term for the various kind of programs used to operate computer and related devices. Software is a set of instructions on the basis of which a computer operates. Unlike computer hardware, computer software cannot be seen or touched. The hypothetical or imaginary part of the computer which is used with hardware to perform computer applications is known as Software.
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Question 23 Marks
Can a Computer take a decision?
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Lakh of Decision-making: Computers are only helpful in taking the decision while they can not take decisions on their own. Decision-making is a complex process which requires a lot of understanding, information, intelligence and ability to decide. Computers need to be programmed beforehand in order to become able to take decisions.
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Question 33 Marks
Give one feature of a Computer.
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Features:
  1. Computer is an automatic machine: Once the data and instructions are fed into a computer, it executes them one by one without human intervention.
  2. Memory or Storage: The memory of a Computer is so large that it can store any volume of information or data for being processed. Such informations can be stored in it on a permanent basis on magnetic discs, floppy discs, punched cards or microfilms etc. The information stored in it can also be recalled at any time when required.
  3. High Speed: Computers are known for their lightning speed of operations. The speed is so high that it is ordinarily expressed in microseconds (1 micro second $= \frac{1}{10,00,000}$ of one second). In other words, they can perform millions of operations in one second. Moreover, the calculations will be error-free and the speed is rapidly increasing day-by-day.
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Question 43 Marks
Write Short Notes on:
Software.
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Software: It is a general term for the various kind of programs used to operate computer and related devices. Software is a set of instructions on the basis of which a computer operates. Unlike computer hardware, computer software cannot be seen or touched. The hypothetical or imaginary part of the computer which is used with hardware to perform computer applications is known as Software.
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Question 53 Marks
What is Binary System?
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Binary (or base-2) a numeric system that only uses two digits- 0 and 1. Computers operate in binary, meaning they store data and perform calculations using only zeros and ones .... In fact, any integer can be represented in binary. Below is a list of several decimal (or "base-10") numbers represented in binary.
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Question 63 Marks
What is the difference between a Computer and a Calculator?
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A Computer contains much more than a Calculator. A Calculator can work only with numbers whereas a Computer can work with both numbers and words. Another difference is that a Calculator is not capable of storing the data, whereas a Computer can store large volume of data in its memory and reproduce any part of it, as and when needed.
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Question 73 Marks
What is keyboard?
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Keyboard: It is an input device that is used for input of text or numbers into the computer in the CUI (Character User Interface). Keys placed on the Keyboard are in a special sequence, according to the make up and strength of the human hand. The standard arrangement of alphabetic keys is known as Qwerty Keyboard, its name derived from the arrangement of five keys at the upper left of the three rows of the alphabetic keys.
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Question 83 Marks
Give one difference between a Computer and a Calculator.
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A Computer contains much more than a Calculator. A Calculator can work only with numbers whereas a Computer can work with both numbers and words. Another difference is that a Calculator is not capable of storing the data, whereas a Computer can store large volume of data in its memory and reproduce any part of it, as and when needed.
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