Computer Fundamentals and Applications (CFA)

Practice Questions

#Computer_Software

  1. Define software.
  2. List and Explain the Types of Software.
  3. Differentiate between program and software.
  4. Define computer virus with its types.
  5. Explain an antivirus with example.
  6. Write down virus defense technique.
  7. List down seven different antivirus software.
  8. Explain the symptoms of computer virus.
  9. Write short notes on:
    1. Trojan Horse
    2. Spyware
    3. Adware
  10. What is utility software? Explain function of defragmenter?

#Operating System

  1. What is operating system? Write objectives of operating system.
  2. What is the relationship between operating systems and computer hardware?
  3. What do you mean by Open source OS?
  4. What are real-time systems? Explain the example.
  5. Write down functions of operating system.
  6. Explain the types of operating system.
  7. What is multitasking?
  8. What is process? Explain the various state of process.

#Protocols

  1. Define Client/Server Technology.
  2. Explain internet as a Client/Server Technology.
  3. Define Email and explain its types.
  4. Demonstrate Video-Conferencing.
  5. Define ISP and list its roles.
  6. Define DNS and Explain its Importance.
  7. Define internet address. Explain physical and Logical address with example.
  8. Define the IP, TCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP, Telnet, Gopher and WAIS protocols.
  9. Differentiate between intranet, extranet and internet with their advantages and disadvantages.
  10. Explain the www and its evolution.
  11. Sketch the architecture of web.
  12. Define the URL with its components.
  13. Define browser. Make the decision to select appropriate browser.
  14. List the features of different web browsers.
  15. Define Proxy Server with its advantages.
  16. Explain HTTP and FTP protocols in details.

#Database

  1. Define Database and DBMS with their advantages and Disadvantages.
  2. Explain the different database models with their merits and demerits.
  3. Write down the steps to design the database with example.
  4. What do you mean by data security. Explain authorization and authentication with example.
  5. Define Data Warehouse with its pros and cons.
  6. What is data mart? Differentiate between data warehousing and data mart.
  7. Who ois DBA? Write the responsibilities of DBA.
  8. What is data mining? Explain the data mining process.
  9. What is SQL? Explain types of Query Language.
  10. What is flat file? Discuess its limitation.

#Memory

  1. What is the purpose of memory?
  2. 1TB = ?MB and ? Byte
  3. What is register?
  4. Wat are the purpose of cache memory?
  5. Explain RAM in computer.
  6. Write down the characteristics of primary memory.
  7. Write down the characteristics of secondary memory.
  8. Differentiate between primary and secondary memory.
  9. What is volatile and non-volatile memory.
  10. Differentiate between SRAM and DRAM.
  11. Why ROM is required in computer system.
  12. Write down the characterstics of ROM.
  13. Explain EPROM
  14. Write advantages and disadvantages of cache memory.
  15. Explain the working mechanism of Hard disk.
  16. What is optical disk?
  17. Write down two application of SD Memory.

#Computer_Network

  1. What is comptuer network? Explain advantage and disadvantage?
  2. Define Communication system? Explain components of it.
  3. Explain the mode of communication with example.
  4. Explain the characteristics and applications of peer-to-peer network.
  5. Discuss strength and weakness of peer to peer and client/server architecture.
  6. Explain the types of network on the basis of geographical area it covers in detail.
  7. What is network topologies? Explain the important factors whille designing topologies.
  8. Explain ring and mesh topology along with pros and cons?
  9. What is communication media? Explain guided and unguided communication media.
  10. Write down the importance of OSI model? Explain all the layers of OSI.
  11. Differentiate between Centralized and distributed system.
  12. Explain major network devices.
  13. Define protocol. Explain the role of protocols in communications.
  14. What is router? Explain the characters of routher.