CMP 100 Revision

Computer Hardware and Software,

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The physical parts of the computer system that you can touch and feel such as the CPU (central processing unit), keyboard, monitor, and computer case.

Hardware

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A computer input device that can read text, images and barcodes, and translate them into digital code.
Scanner

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System Software necessary for a computer to operate. Controls the basic functions of input, output processing and storage
Operating System

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An example of operating system software

Windows, Mac OS, Lynux

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A small storage device used for storing large amounts of files and data
USB, Flash Memory

Question 6 A global network connecting millions of computers, linking more than 100 countries for the exchange of data, news and opinions.
The Internet

Question 7 A term used to describe when many computers are linked together to share the same software and other devices (printers, hard disks, etc.)
Network

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Computer code that gives a detailed set of instructions to tell the computer exactly what to do.
Software

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A computer input device that uses a set of keys to put data into the computer.
Keyboard

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Input device that is used for video on the web

Web camera

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The main circuit board of a computer housing the microprocessor and providing the means of connecting all the devices that make up the computer.
Motherboard

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An output device used with paper

Printer

Question 13
The size of the hard drive is measured in

Giga Bytes (Gb)

Question 14

The speed of the processor (CPU) is measured in

Mega Hertz (Mhz)

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A small and mobile storage device that can be plugged into any Computer
USB (Flash memory)

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Software used to keep your computer safe when using email and the internet.

Anti Virus Software

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Temporary memory that is used to store the programs and data the computer is currently working with.
RAM Memory

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The actual brain of a computer. It is responsible for processing instructions and carrying out users' commands. Other parts of the computer serve the microprocessor, enabling it to do its job
CPU ( Central Processing Unit )

Question 19

RAM

Random Access Memory

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An example of a Search Engine

Google, Yahoo, Bing

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Application software used to create reports, letters and other written documents. Also has the facility for displaying tables and wordart.

Word Processing

Question 22

A storage device that is located inside the computer system

Hard Drive