Question:What is the different between “operating system” & “Application software”? 

Operating system: operating system works closely with the hardware that we have in-stalled within our computer. If interprets input via the mouse or keyboard & output data to the screen. Ex. LINUX, UNIX, WINDOWS XP.

Question:What does ‘data protection & privacy issues’ mean? 

It means that individual’s information should be sensitive and private. The information should not be abused. This right is ensured under data protection law. The information about individuals has to be treated with respect.

Question:What do you know about password policy? 

It is important to choose a password which cannot be easily guessed by other people. Some important policies are

- Password should be eight characters
- Mixture of word & character
- never share our password
- should be changing our password after specific time

Question:What dose ‘Drag & Drop’ mean? 

The concept of selecting an item and then moving it while keeping the mouse button pressed is often called ‘dragging’ or ‘Drag and drop’. It is called because we drag an item from the old location, and drop it at the new location.

Question:How can you customize your Desktop? 

We can customize our desktop from start->control panel->personalization. We can select wallpaper, resolution, screen server etc.

Question:Discuss about various types of drives? 

Hard Disk Drives: When you save data it is normally saved to the hard diskCD/DVD-ROM Drives: These have largely replaced diskettes as a way of supplying programs. They can hold a lot more data.Flash Drives: It is a small chip often called Memory stick as it is sometimes like.
These drives can hold up to 256GB of dataZip Drives: These are compressed file. You compress file to save disk space or to make them smaller when you send them via an email attachment.

Question:How can you use disk files Searching Option to search on your hard? 

we can search a file based file name, file size and file creation and modification date. We can also use wildcards to search a file.

Question:What is the difference between data and information? 

1. Data refers to discrete item. Ex: 32, temperature, highest.
2. Facts, Statistics used for reference or analysis. 1. Collection of meaningful data. Ex: Highest temperature today is 32 degree Celsius.
2. Information is interpreted data.

Question:What do you know about “Web Browsers”? 

Web Browser: The “Web Browser” allow you to view Web page. Web Browsing application include Internet Explorer, Opera and Firefox.

Question:What is the advantage of using email? 

The advantage of using email:
1. Fast
2. Low cost
3. Worldwide portability
4. Time zone friendly
5. Web-based Email.