NEB - GRADE XI
2076 (2019)
Computer Hardware and Architecture
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Group 'A'(Very Short answer questions) (5x2=10)
1. Give the short description of the USB port.
2. Define microprogram.
3. What is Cache Memory ?
4. Define the mobile touch screen.
5. List the five names of modern operating system.
Group 'B'
(Short answer questions) (5x6=30)
6. Compare the second and third generation computer.
7. Describe the memory hierarchy. Explain the purpose of secondary memory.
8. Write short notes on RAID 3 and HDMI port.
9. What is disaster recovery ? Describe the different data backup techniques.
10. What do you mean by computer bus ? Explain the data and address bus in brief.
Group 'C'(Short answer questions) (1x10=10)
11. List out any ten common PC problems. Explain the PC troubleshooting strategies for these problems in detail.