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Class 9 Computer 3

Chapter 3 of the Class 9 Computer textbook covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software. It defines hardware as the physical components of a computer, while software is described as a set of instructions for the computer, with system and application software as its main types. The chapter also discusses input and output devices, the role of the CPU, and the differences between primary and secondary memory.

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Class 9 Computer 3

Chapter 3 of the Class 9 Computer textbook covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software. It defines hardware as the physical components of a computer, while software is described as a set of instructions for the computer, with system and application software as its main types. The chapter also discusses input and output devices, the role of the CPU, and the differences between primary and secondary memory.

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Class 9 Computer - Sunrise Publication

Chapter 3: Computer Hardware and Software

Important Questions & Answers with Solutions

Q1. What is hardware? Give examples.

Answer:
Hardware is the physical parts of a computer system that you can see and touch.
Examples include: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CPU, Printer.

Q2. What is software? Name two types of software.

Answer:
Software is a set of instructions or programs that tell the computer what to do.
Two main types of software are:

1. System Software
2. Application Software

Q3. Define system software. Give examples.

Answer:
System software helps manage the hardware and provides a platform for running application
software.
Examples: Operating System (Windows, Linux), Utility Programs, Device Drivers.

Q4. What is application software? Give two examples.

Answer:
Application software helps users perform specific tasks such as writing documents, creating
presentations, or playing games.
Examples: Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop.

Q5. List some common input devices and their functions.

Answer:

 Keyboard: Used to enter text and commands.


 Mouse: Used to point, click, and select items on the screen.
 Scanner: Converts printed documents into digital form.
 Microphone: Used to input sound.

Q6. List some common output devices and their functions.

Answer:

 Monitor: Displays text, images, and videos.


 Printer: Produces a hard copy of documents.
 Speakers: Output sound.
 Projector: Displays images on a large screen.

Q7. Differentiate between input and output devices.

Parameter Input Devices Output Devices


Function To send data into the computer To display or produce results from the computer
Examples Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner Monitor, Printer, Speakers

Q8. What is the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

Answer:
The CPU is the brain of the computer that performs all processing tasks. It consists of:

 Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Performs arithmetic and logical operations.


 Control Unit (CU): Directs all operations of the computer.

Q9. What is the purpose of memory in a computer?

Answer:
Memory stores data and instructions temporarily or permanently. It helps the CPU access
data quickly during processing.

Q10. What is the difference between primary and secondary memory?

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