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What is the primary function of a Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
What is the primary function of a Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
- To connect to a network
- To store data
- To provide output
- To process information (correct)
Which of the following is an example of peripheral device?
Which of the following is an example of peripheral device?
- Hard drive
- GPU
- RAM
- Keyboard (correct)
What is the primary role of an operating system?
What is the primary role of an operating system?
- To store data
- To connect to a network
- To manage hardware resources (correct)
- To provide application software
What type of software is freely available and modifiable?
What type of software is freely available and modifiable?
What is the primary function of a router?
What is the primary function of a router?
Which of the following is an example of system software?
Which of the following is an example of system software?
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Hardware
- Physical components of a computer system:
- Input devices: keyboard, mouse, scanner, camera
- Processing devices: CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
- Storage devices: hard drive, solid state drive, flash drive
- Output devices: monitor, printer, speaker
- Networking devices: router, modem, network card
- Types of hardware:
- Peripheral devices: devices connected to the computer but not essential for its operation
- External devices: devices outside the computer case, e.g., keyboard, mouse
- Internal devices: devices inside the computer case, e.g., CPU, RAM
Software
- Programs and operating systems that run on computer hardware:
- System software: operating system, device drivers, utilities
- Application software: productivity software, games, multimedia applications
- Programming languages: Java, Python, C++, etc.
- Types of software:
- Open-source software: freely available and modifiable source code
- Proprietary software: owned and controlled by a single entity
- Freeware: free to use, but may have limitations or restrictions
- Shareware: free to try, but must be purchased for full use
Interaction between Hardware and Software
- Hardware provides the physical platform for software to run on
- Software instructs the hardware on what to do and how to do it
- The operating system acts as an intermediary between hardware and software, managing resources and allocating tasks
- Hardware and software must be compatible for a system to function properly
Hardware
- Physical components of a computer system include:
- Input devices: keyboard, mouse, scanner, camera
- Processing devices: CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
- Storage devices: hard drive, solid state drive, flash drive
- Output devices: monitor, printer, speaker
- Networking devices: router, modem, network card
- Peripheral devices are devices connected to the computer but not essential for its operation
- External devices are devices outside the computer case, e.g., keyboard, mouse
- Internal devices are devices inside the computer case, e.g., CPU, RAM
Software
- Programs and operating systems that run on computer hardware include:
- System software: operating system, device drivers, utilities
- Application software: productivity software, games, multimedia applications
- Programming languages: Java, Python, C++, etc.
- Open-source software has freely available and modifiable source code
- Proprietary software is owned and controlled by a single entity
- Freeware is free to use, but may have limitations or restrictions
- Shareware is free to try, but must be purchased for full use
Interaction between Hardware and Software
- Hardware provides the physical platform for software to run on
- Software instructs the hardware on what to do and how to do it
- The operating system acts as an intermediary between hardware and software, managing resources and allocating tasks
- Hardware and software must be compatible for a system to function properly
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