deck 2 Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is hardware?
Physical components of a computer system.
What is software?
Instructions or programs that tell the hardware what to do
What is an input device?
A device used to enter data into a computer.
What is an output device?
A device that displays or produces the result of a computer’s process.
Example: Printer, monitor.
What is a storage device?
A device used to store data permanently or temporarily.
Example: Hard drive, USB.
What is an output device?
A device that displays or produces the result of a computer’s process.
Example: Printer, monitor.
What is a network?
Two or more computers connected to share resources.
Example: Home Wi-Fi network
What is a LAN (Local Area Network)?
A network in a small geographical area.
Example: School lab network.
What is a WAN (Wide Area Network)?
A network that spans a large geographical area.
Example: The internet.
What is an IP address?
A unique number that identifies a device on a network.
What is bandwidth?
The amount of data that can be transmitted per second.
Example: 100 Mbps fibre line.
What is a firewall?
Software or hardware that protects a network from unauthorized access.
Example: Windows Defender Firewall.
What is a bit?
The smallest unit of data (0 or 1).
What is a byte?
A group of 8 bits, used to represent one character
What is RAM (Random Access Memory)?
Temporary memory used while a computer is running.
Example: 8GB RAM lets you run multiple programs.
What is ROM (Read-Only Memory)?
Permanent memory that stores startup instructions.
Example: BIOS is stored in ROM.
What is an operating system?
Software that manages hardware and runs other software.
Example: Windows 11, macOS.
What is a file extension?
A suffix that shows the file type.
Example: .docx, .jpg, .mp3.
What is file compression?
Reducing file size to save space.
Example: Zipping a file.
What is a backup?
A copy of data stored in case the original is lost.
Example: Saving to Google Drive or a USB.
What is malware
Malicious software meant to damage your system.
Examples: Virus, spyware, ransomware.
What is plagiarism?
Using someone’s work without giving credit.
Example: Copying a paragraph from a website.
What is hacking?
Gaining unauthorized access to a system.
What is word processing software?
Software used to create/edit text documents.
