Beginners questions and answers on computer science: part 1
1. Q: What is data?
A: Data refers to raw facts and figures without context. When processed, it becomes
information.
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2. Q: What is information?
A: Information is processed, organized, or structured data that is meaningful and useful.
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3. Q: What is RAM?
A: RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of volatile memory that stores data temporarily
while the computer is running.
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4. Q: What is ROM?
A: ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile memory that stores essential data and
instructions permanently.
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5. Q: What is a hard disk?
A: A hard disk is a storage device used to store data permanently in a computer.
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6. Q: What is an input device?
A: A device used to send data to a computer.
Examples: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner.
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7. Q: What is an output device?
A: A device used to display or output data from a computer.
Examples: Monitor, Printer, Speaker.
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8. Q: What is a motherboard?
A: The main circuit board of a computer that connects all components together.
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9. Q: What is a compiler?
A: A compiler is a program that translates high-level programming code into machine code.
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10. Q: What is a modem?
A: A modem is a device that connects a computer to the internet by converting digital signals
to analog and vice versa.
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11. Q: What is a virus scanner (antivirus)?
A: A program used to detect and remove viruses and malware from a computer system.
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12. Q: What is a GUI?
A: GUI stands for Graphical User Interface, which allows users to interact with a computer
using visual elements like windows, icons, and buttons.
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13. Q: What is the function of a router?
A: A router connects multiple devices to a network and routes data between them, including
connecting to the internet.
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14. Q: What is a database?
A: A database is an organized collection of data that can be easily accessed, managed, and
updated.
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15. Q: What is an IP address?
A: An IP address is a unique string of numbers assigned to each device connected to a
network to identify it.
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16. Q: What is an email?
A: Email (Electronic Mail) is a method of exchanging digital messages over the internet.
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17. Q: What is HTML used for?
A: HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is used to create and design web pages.
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18. Q: What is the function of a browser?
A: A browser lets users access and view websites on the internet.
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19. Q: What is the difference between hardware and software?
A:
Hardware is the physical part of a computer.
Software is a set of instructions that tells hardware what to do.
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20. Q: What is a URL?
A: URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator; it's the address used to access a specific
resource on the internet.
