How a computer works Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 3 major functions performed by the computer.
A
Input, processing and output
2
Q
What is input?
A
The process of giving instructions to the computer and putting in data.
3
Q
What is data?
A
It is information.
4
Q
What is processing?
A
The calculation work the computer does with the data or information that was input.
5
Q
What is output?
A
The result of work done by the computer.
6
Q
Give examples of the input process?
A
- Putting oranges in juicer. 2.Keeping water on an ice tray and putting it in the freezer.
7
Q
Give examples of processing?
A
- The juicer squeezing the oranges. 2. The freezer cooling the water in the ice tray.
8
Q
Give examples of the output process?
A
- The result of squeezing oranges is the juice you pour out into the glass. 2. The result of cooling the water is ice cubes.
9
Q
Which 2 devices are used for the input process?
A
Keyboard and mouse
10
Q
Which part is used for processing?
A
CPU
11
Q
Which device is used to display the results of the output process?
A
Monitor
