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Class 3 Computer Hardware and Software
Fill in the blanks:
…………… is the part of the computer that can be touched and seen. [Hardware]
Those devices which are used to store data are known as ………. devices. [Storage]
The devices that produce results after processing are called ………. devices. [Output]
………… is a set of instructions given to a computer. [Software]
The ………. system manages the overall operation of a computer. [ operating]
Hardware and ………. are the two basic components of a computer. [ software]
…………is a set of programs that controls the overall operation of a computer. [System Software]
Scanners are ………devices. [ input]
The printer is an ………. device. [ output]
…….in computers perform all arithmetic calculations and take logical decisions. [ ALU]
Windows is an ………. system. [ operating]
Calculator is an ………. program. [ application]
A webcam is an ………. device. [ input]
Answer the following questions:
[Q] Define input devices?
Input devices are used to input words, numbers, or pictures into a computer.
[Q] Define output devices?
A device that displays the information and results is called an output device
[Q] Define storage devices?
The devices that are used to store data are called storage devices.
[Q] What is software?
Software is a part of the computer that cannot be seen or touched.
[Q] What is system software?
Software that controls the overall operation of a computer is called system software.
[Q] What is application software?
A program or application that performs a certain type of work is called an application software.
[Q] What is the ALU?
The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic and logic operations is known as ALU.
[Q] What is an operating system? Give any two examples.
A software that controls the overall functioning of the computer is known as operating system. The two examples of an operating system are Windows 7 and Windows 10.
[Q] Give some examples of input devices.
Keyboard, Mouse, Mic, Scanner are examples of input devices.
[Q] Give some examples of output device
Monitor Printer and Speaker are examples of output device.
[Q] Give some examples of application software.
