the physical object(s) that make up a computer system- e.g. computers, monitors and printers
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What is the definition of software?
the program(s) and other operating information used by a computer-e.g. games or internet browsers
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What is a microprocessors in your home?
a silicon chip that contains a CPU which acts as the brain of the computer
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Name 5 devices that have microprocessors in your home?
DVD players, computers, washing machines, photocopiers and games consoles
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What type of software is Microsoft Word?
an application software
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What type of software is Microsoft Access?
a database management system
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What type of software is Microsoft Excel?
a spreadsheet program
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What type of software is Microsoft PowerPoint?
a presentation program
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What type of software is Internet Explorer?
a web browser
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Is an LCD screen hardware or software?
hardware
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Is a Keyboard hardware or software?
hardware
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Is an Operating System hardware or software?
software
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Is a Printer hardware or software?
hardware
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What are the 3 keyboard buttons to open the Task Manager?
Ctrl+Alt+Del
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Is a Web design program hardware or software?
software
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Name 5 components that make up a computer
Computer unit, monitor, keyboard, mouse, memory
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Define volatile memory
stores data temporarily- as soon as the power is switched off the memory is lost
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Is RAM volatile or non-volatile? Why?
volatile- because it only holds information on programs and data wehn the computer is switched on and is operating
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What is the purpose of the motherboard?
it holds together many of the crucial components of a computer, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory and connectors for input and output devices
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What is the purpose of the CPU?
commonly referred to as the "brains" of a computer, responsible for executing a sequence of stored instructions called a program
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What is the purpose of RAM?
contains instructions that are built in during manufacture, so that when it is inside your computer it is READ ONLY, therefore when the computer boots up it loads instructions from the ROM but can't have data added to it
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Which is smaller; Netbook or Laptop? Why?
Netbook, because laptops use traditional hard disk to store the operating system, applications and data, whereas netbooks use flash memory which means don't have as much storage capacity but are lighter
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What is the difference between a PDA and a smartphone?
PDAs are used to simplify schedules, contacts, and note taking but smart phones can do all this while adding a mobile phone’s features
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Name 5 things a smartphone can do
Smartphone can make calls, texts, surf the Internet, send emails and download apps
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What is the purpose of a username?
it is unique; it maintains the security of your account; only YOU can access your account
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What can you do when your software freezes?
freezing is when your computer stops responding to software commands. a) you can open the task manager- Ctrl+Alt+Del, b) follow instructions given in an error message, c) delete unnecessary files
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What can you do when you run out of storage space?
a) unnecessary files should be deleted, b) files can be archived, c) removable memory can also be used, i.e. USB
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What is the proper name for a USB?
Universal Serial Bus
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Why should you unistall software instead of deleting it?
Simply deleting an application that has been installed in Windows can leave a lot of loose ends behind in the file system and Windows' Registry
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What do you do with a paper jam?
Pull the jammed paper out, make sure no scraps of paper are stuck in the printer and make sure the print carriage can move freely
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What is the definition of software?
Back
the program(s) and other operating information used by a computer-e.g. games or internet browsers
Card 3
Front
What is a microprocessors in your home?
Back
Card 4
Front
Name 5 devices that have microprocessors in your home?
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