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Write short notes on Magnetic Storage Devices

August 28, 2020April 2, 2018 by Tanmay Chakrabarty

Storage Device: Those memory devices where we can store data and the data remains in it even without electricity are called storage devices. Along with various programs and system software, user can also keep, delete, move, update the data in storage devices, while this can not be done in memory devices by the user. Storage … Read more

What is software? What are the various types of software.

August 28, 2020April 2, 2018 by Tanmay Chakrabarty

Software Software is a set of instructions that make the computer perform tasks. In other words, software tells the computer what to do. Though the array of available programs is vast and varied, most software fall into two major categories; system software and application software. Types of software System software Operating system software Network operating … Read more

“Software brings the machine to life” – Justify this statement.

August 29, 2020April 2, 2018 by Tanmay Chakrabarty

Software Brings The Machine to Life: The ingredient that enables any computer to perform any task is software, which contains instructions. Set of instructions that drive a computer to perform specific tasks is called a program. These instructions tell the machine’s physical components what to do; without the instructions the computer can not do anything. … Read more

What are the various kinds of key groups in keyboards?

August 28, 2020March 30, 2018 by Tanmay Chakrabarty

Keyboard

Keyboard is an input device used to enter text, numbers and many more symbols and commands into the computer system.

5 Differences between disk and diskette drives

June 13, 2020March 28, 2018 by Tanmay Chakrabarty

Differences between disk and diskette drives: The differences between disk and diskette drives are as follows. No. Subject Disk Drives Diskette Drives 1 Number of drives Every computer has at least one disk driver Diskette drives are optional 2 Capacity Storage capacity can reach up to a few terabytes Very little capacity, up to few … Read more

How computer accepts input from keyboard?

August 29, 2020March 28, 2018 by Tanmay Chakrabarty

Keyboard is one of the most used input devices. Keyboard is a device with keys for alphanumeric characters along with various other keys to assist using the computer by sending instruction to the computer. The process of sending an instruction to the computer from keyboard when a key in the keyboard has been pressed is described below.

“Keyboard is considered as an input device” – why?

August 29, 2020March 28, 2018 by Tanmay Chakrabarty

Input Device

As it’s name implies, input devices are devices which can send signals to the CPU. That means, the device we use to send or enter a signal or data to CPU are called input device, such as; keyboard, mouse, microphone etc.

What are the basic four parts of computer. Describe.

August 29, 2020March 28, 2018 by Tanmay Chakrabarty

No matter how big it is or how it is used, every computer is a part of a system. A complete computer system consists four basic parts, such as; (a) Hardware (b) Software (c) Data (d) User (a) Hardware: The mechanical devices that make up the computer are called hardware. Hardware is any part of … Read more

Write short notes on desktop computers, workstations, notebooks, tablet PCs, handheld PCs and smart phone

August 28, 2020March 27, 2018 by Tanmay Chakrabarty

Desktop Computers: The most common type of computer is desktop computers. It has been designed to sit on a desk. Today’s desktop computers are much more powerful than the others and used for an amazing array of task. Not only do these machines enable people to do their jobs with greater ease and efficiency, but … Read more

Compare between the working procedure of a computer and a human being

August 28, 2020March 27, 2018 by Tanmay Chakrabarty

Comparison Between the Working Procedure of a Computer and a Human Being: There are some similarities between the working procedure of a human being and a computer. The main deference is that human has a sense using which it takes decisions and perform a task by itself, whereas a computer need instructions or data to perform … Read more

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