Anand 24 April 2025

ITI COPA 2023 Question Paper – Set 4

Section A: Objective Type Questions

  1. Which of the following is used to store the operating system of a computer?
    A) Hard Disk
    B) RAM
    C) CD/DVD
    D) ROM
    Answer: D
  2. What does CPU stand for in computing?
    A) Central Process Unit
    B) Central Processing Unit
    C) Central Program Unit
    D) Computer Processing Unit
    Answer: B
  3. Which software is an example of an operating system?
    A) MS Word
    B) Windows
    C) Photoshop
    D) Excel
    Answer: B

Section B: Short Answer Questions

  1. What are the different components of a computer system?
    Answer: The main components of a computer system include: 1) Input Devices – e.g., Keyboard, Mouse 2) Output Devices – e.g., Monitor, Printer 3) Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4) Storage Devices – e.g., Hard Disk, SSD 5) Motherboard
  2. Explain the term 'IP Address'.
    Answer: An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique string of numbers separated by periods (IPv4) or colons (IPv6) that identifies each device connected to a computer network. It is used to locate and identify devices on the network.

Section C: Long Answer Questions

  1. Explain the concept and types of computer networks.
    Answer: A computer network is a group of computers and other devices connected to share resources and data. The main types of computer networks are: 1) Local Area Network (LAN) – covers a small area like a home or office. 2) Wide Area Network (WAN) – covers a large geographical area, like cities or countries. 3) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) – covers a larger area than LAN but smaller than WAN, usually within a city. 4) Personal Area Network (PAN) – covers a very small area, such as a single room or personal devices.
  2. Describe the functions of the operating system.
    Answer: The operating system is responsible for managing hardware and software resources and providing services for computer programs. Key functions of an operating system include: 1) Process Management – handling processes and multitasking. 2) Memory Management – managing memory allocation and deallocation. 3) File System Management – organizing and storing files. 4) Security – managing user permissions and system security. 5) Device Management – handling hardware components such as printers, monitors, and drives.