hardware and software Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is hardware?
Hardware consists of the physical
components of a computer system.
What is software
Software are programs that control the
operations of a computer and process
data.
what two groups can hardware be categorized
- internal hardware devices
- external hardware devices.
what is a motherboard
The motherboard is a printed circuit board found in all computers that allows other computer hardware to function and communicate with each other.
what is RAM
RAM is an internal chip where data is temporarily stored when running applications.
What is ROM
ROM is a memory used to store information that
needs to be permanent.
definition of HDD and SSD
HDD & SSD are storage devices used for storing
data.
What is a sound card
A sound card is an integrated
circuit board that provides a
computer with the ability to
produce sounds.
What is a graphics card
A graphics card allows the computer
to send graphical information to a
video display device such as a
monitor, television, or projector.
what is application software
Applications software provides the services
that the user requires to solve a given task.
What is system software
System software is the software designed to
provide the services that the computer
requires to operate.
What is system software
System software is the software designed to
provide the services that the computer
requires to operate.
What is system software
System software is the software designed to
provide the services that the computer
requires to operate.
Examples of system software
compilers
linkers
device drivers
operating systems
utilities.
examples of application software
word processing
spreadsheet
database
(management system)
control and
measurement
software
apps and applets
Examples are:
video editing
graphics editing
audio editing
computer-aided
design (CAD).
