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Understanding Firmware and Computer Hardware

Firmware is specialized software in ROM that controls hardware functions. Jumpers are used for configuring hardware settings and enabling/disabling features. Primary memory is fast and temporary, while secondary memory is slower and permanent, and various keyboard types exist, including QWERTY and AZERTY.

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Understanding Firmware and Computer Hardware

Firmware is specialized software in ROM that controls hardware functions. Jumpers are used for configuring hardware settings and enabling/disabling features. Primary memory is fast and temporary, while secondary memory is slower and permanent, and various keyboard types exist, including QWERTY and AZERTY.

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1. What is firmware?

Firmware is a specialized software stored in ROM that controls hardware functions of a device.

2. List out the uses of Jumpers.

- Configure hardware settings

- Enable or disable motherboard features

- Set device priorities (e.g., hard drives)

3. Differentiate primary memory from secondary memory.

Primary memory (RAM) is fast, temporary, and used for active processes.

Secondary memory (like HDD) is slower, permanent, and stores data long-term.

4. List the types of keyboard.

- QWERTY keyboard

- AZERTY keyboard

- DVORAK keyboard

- Mechanical and Membrane types

5. Define cold booting.

Cold booting is starting a computer from a completely powered-off state.

6. Define POST.

POST (Power-On Self-Test) is a diagnostic test run by BIOS to check hardware before booting.

7. What is hardware up-gradation?

Hardware up-gradation means improving or replacing components like RAM, hard drive, or CPU to

enhance system performance.

8. Why do we need WLAN in Laptop?

WLAN allows wireless internet access, enabling mobility and convenience without cables.

9. What is RDMA?

RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) lets one computer access another's memory without

involving the OS, boosting data transfer speed.

10. State Moore's law.


Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on a chip doubles approximately every two years,

increasing processing power.

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