1.2.1 Hardware, software, peripheral, network, human resources

Question 1

what is computer hardware?

Answer 1

physical elements of a computer. (ex, CPU, screen)

Question 2

what is software?

Answer 2

a series of instructions that can be understood by a CPU. these instructions guide the CPU to perform specific operations. comprised of programs and data.

Question 3

what is a peripheral device?

Answer 3

any auxiliary device that can communicate and work with a computer. (ex, output/input devices, printer). Peripheral devices extend the capabilities of the computer its connected to. The peripheral is not a core, essential part of the computer.

Question 4

what is a computer network?

Answer 4

a set of computer systems that are interconnected and share resources as well as data. (ex, local area network, wide area network)

Question 5

what is Human Resources?

Answer 5

people who are used or could be used in an organization, business, or economy