INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS: MIND BLOWING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS: MIND BLOWING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

As you study computer studies, under introduction to computers topic, definition and parts of a computer sub-topic, seek to answer the following questions.

1. What is a computer?
2. Define the terms:
   1. data
   2. information
3. Differentiate between data and information.
4. Explain why a phrase such as '1980' is data and not classified as information.
5. Draw a well labelled diagram to illustrate information processing cycle.
6. State the three functions of a computer.
7. What is the major purpose of a computer?
8. State advantages and disadvantages of computers.
9. State six computer features that makes them smarter than humans.
10. State five similarities between computers and humans.
11. State five differences between humans and computers.
12. Describe the four major parts of a computer.
13. Why is a computer described as:
    1. electronic device;
    2. processing device
    3. programmable
14. Why is a computer chassis also referred to as the system Unit?
15. State the importance of a monitor in computer operations and why it is referred to as the video display unit (VDU).
16. What is a computer program?
17. What are peripheral devices?
18. List any six peripheral devices.
19. Differentiate between the CPU and the System Unit.
20. List six components housed inside the computer chassis.
21. Using a well illustrated diagram, explain how a computer operates.
22. Why do we study computer studies?
23. State the difference between a desktop system unit and a tower system unit. 
24. 
    
    1. Other than a desktop and a laptop, state any other six devices that can be described as a computer.
       
    2. What features/characteristics made you classify those devices (above) as computers.
       
25. Write the following acronyms in full and describe what they are:
    1. VDU
    2. ICT
    3. PC
    4. CPU
    5. µP