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Q1easy

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between computer hardware and software?

Q2medium

Consider the following pairs of computer components and their categories: 1. Intel Core i7: CPU 2. DDR5: RAM 3. NVMe M.2: HDD 4. Aadhaar Biometric Scanner: Output Device Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q3easy

Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?

Q4medium

With reference to computer memory, consider the following statements: 1. RAM is volatile memory, meaning its contents are lost when the power is turned off. 2. ROM is typically used to store the BIOS, which is essential for booting the computer. 3. Cache memory is slower than RAM but faster than storage devices like SSDs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5hard

The 'Make in India' initiative in the electronics sector primarily focuses on which aspect of computer systems?