1. What are computers? 2. What is the difference between data and information? 3. State the basic steps involved in the computer process. 4. Differentiate between hardware and soft... 1. What are computers? 2. What is the difference between data and information? 3. State the basic steps involved in the computer process. 4. Differentiate between hardware and software. 5. What are the main components in the computer system? 6. What is the most important component in the computer system? And what is its function? 7. What is the function of the main memory? 8. What are peripherals? 9. What is the function of storage devices? Give examples. 10. Differentiate between input and output devices. Give examples for each of them. 11. What is meant by a port? 12. Match the terms with the appropriate explanation or definition. i. The brain of the computer. ii. Physical parts that make up a computer system. iii. Programs used on a particular computer system. iv. The information presented to the computer. v. Results produced by a computer. vi. Hardware equipment attached to the CPU. vii. Visual display unit. viii. Any socket or channel in a computer system into which an input/output device may be connected. 13. Read these slogans or quotations, and say what computer element they refer to: 'Point and click here for power.' 'Obeys every impulse as if it were an extension of your hand.'
Understand the Problem
The questions are asking for explanations and definitions related to computers and their components, processes, and functionalities. This requires knowledge about computer systems and their architecture.
Answer
1. Computer processes data. 2. Data = raw, information = processed. 3. Steps: Input, Processing, Output, Storage. 4. Hardware = physical, Software = programs. 5. CPU, RAM, motherboard, storage, GPU. 6. CPU processes instructions. 7. RAM stores temporary data. 8. External devices. 9. Long-term data storage. 10. Input = data (keyboard), Output = results (monitor). 11. Connection interface. 12. i. CPU ii. Hardware iii. Software iv. Input v. Output vi. Peripherals vii. Monitor viii. Port. 13. 'Point and click' = mouse.
- A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data. 2. Data is raw facts, while information is processed data. 3. Basic process steps: Input, Processing, Output, and Storage. 4. Hardware is physical parts; software is programs. 5. Main components: CPU, RAM, motherboard, storage, GPU. 6. CPU is most important; it processes instructions. 7. Main memory (RAM) temporarily holds data and instructions. 8. Peripherals are external devices. 9. Storage devices save data long-term; examples: HDDs, SSDs. 10. Input devices provide data to computer (keyboard), output devices display data results (monitor). 11. A port is a connection interface. 12. Match terms to definitions: i. CPU ii. Hardware iii. Software iv. Input v. Output vi. Peripherals vii. Monitor viii. Port. 13. 'Point and click here for power' refers to input devices like a mouse.
Answer for screen readers
- A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data. 2. Data is raw facts, while information is processed data. 3. Basic process steps: Input, Processing, Output, and Storage. 4. Hardware is physical parts; software is programs. 5. Main components: CPU, RAM, motherboard, storage, GPU. 6. CPU is most important; it processes instructions. 7. Main memory (RAM) temporarily holds data and instructions. 8. Peripherals are external devices. 9. Storage devices save data long-term; examples: HDDs, SSDs. 10. Input devices provide data to computer (keyboard), output devices display data results (monitor). 11. A port is a connection interface. 12. Match terms to definitions: i. CPU ii. Hardware iii. Software iv. Input v. Output vi. Peripherals vii. Monitor viii. Port. 13. 'Point and click here for power' refers to input devices like a mouse.
More Information
A computer consists of several components working together to perform tasks. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is often called the 'brain' due to its role in processing data and instructions. Understanding these components helps grasp how a computer functions as a whole.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing data with information – remember data is unprocessed and information is data that has been processed. Also, don't mix up hardware and software; hardware is tangible, software is not.
Sources
- Introduction To Computers - homepage.cs.uri.edu
- Computer Basics: What is a Computer? - edu.gcfglobal.org
- Difference between Hardware and Software - GeeksforGeeks - geeksforgeeks.org
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