Introduction of Computer Hardware & Peripherals — Summer 2025

Discuss diagnostic software in brief.

Differentiate between software and hardware.

List and explain different types of computer.

Discuss the different types of printers in brief.

Differentiate between hard disk drive and floppy disk drive.

Discuss the features and differences between Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems.

List and explain different types of computer ports.

Describe a method for diagnosing issues with a mouse.

Describe how the control panel are used for computer maintenance.

Discuss the troubleshooting process for network-related issues.

Describe a method for diagnosing issues with a keyboard.

Describe how the system tools are used for computer maintenance.

Explain the steps for hardware troubleshooting and the tools used for diagnosis.

What is BIOS? Describe the role of BIOS in brief.

Differentiate between SRAM and DRAM.

Explain the difference between CISC and RISC microprocessor architectures.

What is SMPS? Describe the role of SMPS in brief.

Explain dynamic random access memory in detail.

What are the components of a motherboard? Describe their functions.

Explain Master Boot Record.

Explain NTFS file system in brief.

Discuss the steps involved in partitioning a hard drive.1

Discuss master-slave drives in brief.

Explain FAT file system in brief.

What is input-output device? Explain the role of input-output device in computer system with suitable example. -------2