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Computer Science Questions

The document contains a series of questions related to computer science, covering topics such as hardware and software, input and output devices, storage devices, the binary system, number base conversion, and ASCII. It seeks to clarify definitions, provide examples, and explain concepts fundamental to understanding computer systems. This structured format serves as a study guide or quiz for learners in the field of computer science.

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Computer Science Questions

The document contains a series of questions related to computer science, covering topics such as hardware and software, input and output devices, storage devices, the binary system, number base conversion, and ASCII. It seeks to clarify definitions, provide examples, and explain concepts fundamental to understanding computer systems. This structured format serves as a study guide or quiz for learners in the field of computer science.

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Computer Science Questions

Hardware & Software

1. What is the difference between hardware and software?

2. Give two examples each of system software and application software.

3. What is the role of an operating system?

4. Define firmware and give an example.

Input & Output Devices

5. What is an input device? Give two examples.

6. What is an output device? Give two examples.

7. Is a touchscreen an input or output device? Explain your answer.

8. What type of device is a printer?

Storage Devices

9. What is the difference between primary and secondary storage?

10. Give two examples of volatile and non-volatile memory.

11. How does an SSD differ from an HDD?

12. What is cloud storage? Give one advantage and one disadvantage.

Binary System

13. What is the binary number system?

14. Convert the decimal number 25 into binary.

15. Convert the binary number 1101 into decimal.

16. How many bits are in a nibble?

Number Base Conversion

17. Convert the hexadecimal number A3 into decimal.

18. Convert the decimal number 45 into octal.

19. Convert the binary number 1010 into hexadecimal.


20. What is the base of the hexadecimal number system?

ASCII

21. What does ASCII stand for?

22. What is the ASCII value of the letter 'A'?

23. How many bits are used in standard ASCII encoding?

24. Explain the difference between ASCII and Unicode.

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