Find out odd one in computer?

Combined AIIMS - 2020 (Jodhpur, Bhopal, Patna, Raipur)

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Appeared in: Combined AIIMS - 2020 (Jodhpur, Bhopal, Patna, Raipur)

Explanation

The term 'Window' refers to Microsoft Windows, which is an operating system.
An operating system is a fundamental type of system software, which is a set of instructions that manages the computer's physical components.
Unlike the other options, it is not a physical or tangible part of the computer.
The other three options—Printer, ROM, and RAM—are all physical hardware components.

Option B: A printer is a classic example of a hardware component. It is a physical, external peripheral used as an output device.
Option C: ROM (Read-Only Memory) is an internal hardware component. It is a physical memory chip that stores permanent, non-volatile instructions for the computer, such as the BIOS.
Option D: RAM (Random Access Memory) is an internal hardware component. It is a physical memory chip that temporarily stores data the computer is actively using. It is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when the power is turned off.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Classification of computer components as hardware or software as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses constantly interact with both hardware (computers, monitors, barcode scanners) and software (Electronic Health Record systems, drug database apps) for daily tasks like patient charting, medication administration, and accessing clinical information.
A basic understanding of the difference helps in troubleshooting common technical issues. For example, a slow EHR system is a software issue, whereas a non-functional printer is a hardware issue.
What if? If a nurse's computer at the nursing station is not turning on at all, the issue is almost certainly with the hardware (e.g., power supply, internal components), not the software (like the Windows OS or the EHR application).

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the question, which asks to find the 'odd one' among the given options related to a computer.
Next, categorize each option based on its fundamental nature in computing.
Categorize 'Window' (as in Microsoft Windows), 'Printer', 'ROM', and 'RAM'.
You will notice that 'Printer', 'ROM', and 'RAM' are all physical, tangible parts of a computer system, known as hardware.
In contrast, 'Window' is an operating system, which is a set of instructions or programs, known as software.
The option that belongs to a different category from the rest is the 'odd one out'. Therefore, 'Window' is the correct answer.

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