Viva Questions:

1) What is a computer?
Ans: Computer is a electronic device which receive, stores ,process the data and gives output

2) What are the different functions of a computer?

Ans: A computer does the following functions;
a) Accepting data
b) Processing Data
c) Storing Data
d) Displaying Data

3) How a minicomputer different from a mainframe?

Ans: Minicomputer is a midsized multiprocessing and multi user computer. It is also called mid-range
server. But mainframes are huge computers, most commonly occupying entire rooms or floor. It is highly
costly.

4) What is Super computer?

Ans: The fastest type of computer. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for
specialized applications that require immense amounts of mathematical calculations. For example, weather
forecasting requires a supercomputer. Other uses of supercomputers include animated graphics, fluid
dynamic calculations, nuclear energy research, and petroleum exploration.

5) Differentiate Input and Output device.

Ans: Input devices are used for giving input to the computer. But output devices are used to get the result
back from the computer. The examples of input devices are keyboard, mouse, scanner, digital camera
atc...whereas output devices include monitor, printer, projector etc....

6) What is a storage device? What is the common classification?

Ans:Storage devices are used to store data in the computer. The different types of storage devices are;
a) Magnetic Devices.
b) Optical Devices.
c) Solid-State Storage Devices.

7) What do you mean by a processing device? What are the various types of processing devices?
Ans:The main function of a computer is to process data. The various types of processing device in a
computer are;
a) Microprocessor
b) Chipset
c) BIOS

8) Differentiates Serial and Parallel port.

Ans:Serial port and parallel port are used for transferring data in/out of the computer. In serial port
transmission only 1 bit is transmitted at a time. Most serial ports on personal computers conform to the RS-
232C or RS-422 standards. A parallel interface for connecting an external device such as a printer. On PCs,
the parallel port uses a 25-pin connector (type DB-25) and is used to connect printers, computers and other
devices that need relatively high bandwidth. It uses parallel transmission of data.

9) What is an interface?
Ans:These are the communication channel that enables your computer to exchange information with
various devices.
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10) What is a microprocessor?
Ans:The most important electronic component on the computer. It is a programmable logical device for
processing data. In the world of personal computers, the termsMICROPROCESSOR and CPU are used
interchangeably.

11) What are the factors affecting the speed of the microprocessor?
Ans:The following are the factors affecting the speed of the microprocessor.
a) Number of instructions build in the processor.
b) Bandwidth
c) Clock Speed
d) Number of transistors inside the processor

12) What are the differences between Multitasking and Multiprocessing?

Ans: Multitasking- Enables the processor to do multiple programs simultaneously by fast switching
through the programs. Here doesn't have the involvement of multiple processors.
Multiprocessing- Enables the processor to do multiple programs simultaneously by the use of multiple
processors.

13) What the difference between FSB and BSB?

Ans:Front Side Bus. Another name for the system bus. The Front Side Bus connects the CPU to main
memory. A microprocessor bus that connects the CPU to aLevel 2 cache is called Back Side Bus.
Typically, a backside bus runs at a fasterclock speed than the Front Side Bus.

14) What is CISC and RISC?

Ans:Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) and Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC) are two
philosophies by which computer chips are designed. RISC became a popular technology buzzword in the
1990s, and many processors used in the enterprise business segment were RISC-based.

15) What is full name of AMD?

Ans:Advanced Micro Devices.

16) What is Heat Sink? What is its use? If it is not in the system what will happen?
Ans:A heat sink is a component used to lower the temperature of a device.It is most commonly there on the
microprocessor. If it is not properly fixed the system, the system will shutdown automatically to prevent
further damage to the processor.

17) A CPU fan should be placed in system. Why?

Ans:To make the system cool and more functioning.

18) What is Upgrading a microprocessor? Why we have to do it?

Ans:Upgrading a microprocessor is just physically replacing a processor with a new one. Before doing so
we have to make sure that the processor we want to use for your upgrade is physically compatible with the
socket on your computer's motherboard. We also have to make sure that the motherboard has the internal
logic to support the processor.

19) What is main memory in a computer?

Ans:The main memory in a computer is called Random Access Memory. It is also known as RAM. This is
the part of the computer that stores operating system software, software applications and other information

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for the central processing unit (CPU) to have fast and direct access when needed to perform tasks.

20)What is Cache memory? What is the advantage if a processor with more cache memory you are
using?
Ans:Cache memory is the memory area between RAM and Processor. If cache memory increases the speed
of the system will also improved.
21) What is the name of the printed circuit board?

Ans.Motherboard

22) Which Component of pc maintains data and time

Ans:CMOS

23) What is the name of the card that controls read,write head and motor in the hard disk
Disc Controller Card

24) Which of the following retains the information it's storing when the power to the system is turned
off?
ROM

25) Acronym of HDD?

Hard Disk Drive

26) How many bytes a sector of hard disk holds?

512 Bytes

27) What does FDISK do?

creates partitions on the hard drive

28) What is BIOS an acronym for?

basic input output system

29) What does the acronym bits stand for?

Binart Digit

30) Today's PC use what type of RAM..?

DDR SDRAM

31) What is memory bank?

Ans: Sets of physical memory modules is referred to as memory banks. A memory bank serves as a
repository for data, allowing data to be easily entered and retrieved.

32) What we need to consider before connecting a memory to the system?

Ans: a) Capacity of the RAM required
b) Check if installed memory is supported by motherboard and processor
c) Form factor of the RAM d) Type of RAM needed e) Warranty of the RAM

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33)What is Upgrading the memory?
Ans: Adding a memory module to the existing bank on the available slot or replacing the previous one with
the increased memory size is also called upgrading memory. This will surely increase the performance of
the computer.

34) What is BIOS beep code? What it does mean?

Ans:BIOS beep codes are the signs of different issues of the computer. The beep code may vary depends on
the manufacture of BIOS. For example in case of Award BIOS the beep code will be,
1 long beep- shows memory problem 1 long beep and 2 short beeps- failure of DRAM parity
1 log beep and 3 short beeps- signifies Video error
Continuous beep- signifies failure in memory or Video memory.

35) What is RDRAM?

Ans:Short for RAMBUS DRAM, a type of memory (DRAM) developed by Rambus, Inc.

36) What is SIMM? Is it is using now?

Ans:Acronym for Single In line Memory Module, a small circuit board that can hold a group
of memory chips. Typically, SIMMs hold up to eight (on Macintoshes) or nine (on PCs) RAM chips. On
PCs, the ninth chip is often used for parity error checking. Unlike memory chips, SIMMs are measured
in bytes rather than bits.
Now a days this memory module is not used.

37) Why do we call motherboard a motherboard?

Ans:Motherboard is the basic integrated board of the computer on which all other components are
connected. So that usually we call motherboard a "motherboard".

38) What is motherboard? What are the different types of it?

Ans:Motherboard is the basic integrated board of the computer on which all other components are
connected. This is classified mainly into three Desktop, Laptop and Server motherboard.

39) What is the difference between integrated and non-integrated motherboard?

Ans:In integrated motherboard all of the external ports will be present. But in case of non-integrated
motherboard only some important ports will be available instead of all. The non-integrated motherboard is
an old type of motherboard which now a day's not commonly available.

40) How a server motherboard different from a desktop?

Ans:A server motherboard is different from a desktop in features and performance. The number of
processor support, RAM slots ,Expansion card slots etc...are more. For example the Intel® Server
Board S5000PSL has the performance and features for growing businesses demand. It provides excellent
data protection, and advanced data management. It support 64-bit Multi-Core Intel® Xeon®
processor. Eight fully buffered 533/667 MHz DIMMs. Up to six SATA 3Gb/s ports.

41) What is form factor of motherboard?

Ans:The form factor of a motherboard determines the specifications for its general shape and size. It also
specifies what type of case and power supply will be supported, the placement of mounting holes, and the
physical layout and organization of the board. Form factor is especially important if you build your own
computer systems and need to ensure that you purchase the correct case and components.

42) What is ATX? How it is different from AT? Which is using now?
Ans:AT is a short for advanced technology, the AT is an IBM PC model introduced in 1984. It includes
an Intel 80286 microprocessor, a 1.2MB floppy drive, and an 84-key AT keyboard. The ATX form factor
specified changes to the motherboard, along with the case and power supply. Some of the design
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specification improvements of the ATX form factor included a single 20-pin connector for the power
supply, a power supply to blow air into the case instead of out for better air flow, less overlap between the
motherboard and drive bays, and integrated I/O Port connectors soldered directly onto the motherboard.
The ATX form factor was an overall better design for upgrading.

43) What is the need of expansion slot in motherboard?

Ans:Alternatively referred to as an expansion port, an expansion slot is a slot located inside a computer on
the motherboard or riser board that allows additional boards to be connected to it.

44) What is PCI slot? How is different from PCI Express (PCI-E)?
Ans:Short for PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT, a local bus standard developed by Intel
Corporation. PCI Express (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express), officially abbreviated as PCIe, is
a computer expansion card standard designed to replace the older PCI, PCI-X, and AGP bus standards.

45) What is AGP slot? What is its use?

The Accelerated Graphics Port (often shortened to AGP) is a high-speed point-to-point channel for
attaching a video card to a computer's motherboard, primarily to assist in the acceleration of 3D computer
graphics. Since 2004 AGP has been progressively phased out in favor of PCI Express (PCIe).

46) What is jumper? What is the need?

A metal bridge that closes an electrical circuit. Typically, a jumper consists of a plastic plug that fits over a
pair of protruding pins. Jumpers are sometimes used toconfigure expansion boards. By placing a jumper
plug over a different set of pins, you can change a board's parameters.

47) What CMOS and CMOS battery?

Short for complementary metal oxide semiconductor. Pronounced see-moss. The CMOS chip holds the
date, time, and system setup parameters. This chip is powered by a 3Volt CMOS battery.

48) What is chipset?

A number of integrated circuits designed to perform one or more related functions. This is one of the
processing device in a computer.

49) What is power supply unit?

A power supply unit (PSU) supplies direct current (DC) power to the other components in a computer. It
converts general-purpose alternating current (AC) electric power from the mains to low-voltage (for a
desktop computer: 12 V, 5 V, 5VSB, 3V3, −5 V, and −12 V) DC power for the internal components of the
computer.

50) What are the different types of Form Factors of Power Supply?
AT , ATX, Flex ATX, Micro ATX etc…

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