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The document provides a comprehensive overview of computer fundamentals, including definitions of computers, data, and information, as well as components like CPU, memory, and storage. It also covers input and output devices, operating systems, and software applications such as MS Word and MS Excel, along with internet and email basics. Additionally, it addresses computer security concepts like antivirus and firewalls.

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Computer Operator Test Notes Expanded

The document provides a comprehensive overview of computer fundamentals, including definitions of computers, data, and information, as well as components like CPU, memory, and storage. It also covers input and output devices, operating systems, and software applications such as MS Word and MS Excel, along with internet and email basics. Additionally, it addresses computer security concepts like antivirus and firewalls.

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Computer Operator Test Notes (Expanded)

Computer Fundamentals

Q1. What is a computer?

A computer is an electronic device that accepts data as input, processes it according to instructions,
and produces output.

Q2. What are data and information?

Data are raw facts, while information is processed data.

Q3. What are the main parts of a computer?

Input Unit, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Output Unit, and Memory.

Q4. What is CPU?

CPU is the brain of the computer that performs calculations and controls operations.

Q5. What are ALU and CU?

ALU performs arithmetic and logical operations, CU controls all activities.

Memory and Storage

Q6. What is primary memory?

Primary memory is internal memory used temporarily (RAM, ROM).

Q7. What is cache memory?

Cache is high-speed memory that improves CPU performance.

Q8. What is secondary memory?

Secondary memory stores data permanently, such as HDD, SSD, CD, DVD, and Pen Drive.

Q9. What is a bit and byte?

Bit is the smallest unit of data; 8 bits make 1 byte.


Input and Output Devices

Q10. Name some input devices.

Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Microphone.

Q11. Name some output devices.

Monitor, Printer, Speaker, Projector.

Q12. What is a printer?

A printer produces hard copy output.

Operating System

Q13. What is an operating system?

An operating system is system software that manages hardware and software resources.

Q14. What are types of operating systems?

Single-user, Multi-user, Batch, Real-time.

Q15. What is booting?

Booting is the process of starting a computer.

MS Word

Q16. What is MS Word used for?

It is used to create letters, reports, and documents.

Q17. What is a shortcut key for copy and paste?

Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V.

Q18. What is header and footer?

Text that appears at the top or bottom of each page.


MS Excel

Q19. What is MS Excel?

It is spreadsheet software used for calculations and data analysis.

Q20. What is a workbook and worksheet?

A workbook contains worksheets; a worksheet is a single spreadsheet page.

Q21. What is SUM function?

It adds numerical values (=SUM(A1:A5)).

Internet and Email

Q22. What is Internet?

Internet is a global network of interconnected computers.

Q23. What is WWW?

World Wide Web is a collection of web pages.

Q24. What is email?

Electronic mail used to send messages digitally.

Q25. What is a URL?

Uniform Resource Locator is the address of a website.

Computer Security

Q26. What is antivirus?

Software used to protect computer from viruses.

Q27. What is a firewall?

A security system that prevents unauthorized access.

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