Assignment I Informatics Practices(XI) 1. What is a Computer? Write the main characteristics of a computer. 2. Explain magnetic storage media. 3.

Explain application software and its type. 4. What is booting? 5. What is a Computer virus? explain its types. 6. Explain the types of computer. Differentiate between Analog and Digital Computer? 7. Expand CPU and the function of its parts. 8. What is the difference between a compiler and Interpreter? 9. What is the difference between primary memory and secondary memory. 10. Explain the two categories of printers. 11. Explain any two functions of ALU. 12. Differentiate between system software and application software? Give example of each type of software. 13. Define the term input and output. 14. What is the difference between software and hardware? 15. Difference between volatile and non- volatile memory. 16. What are various types of operating System Explain? 17. What are the disadvantages of first generation computers . 18. Explain following devices in brief and write advantages and disadvantages: a) Keyboard b)Printers c)Graphics Tablets d)Light pen e)Touch screen

19. What is an Operating System? Why it is necessary for a computer system? 20. Explain briefly the functions of Operating system?