Comp 2 Revision

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  • Created by: BeckyQuin
  • Created on: 02-06-15 07:56
The physical components to a computer
hardware
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programs which run on the hardware
software
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performs the tasks needed to operate the hardware
system software
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allows the user to perform non-computer tasks
application software
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Interface between user and hardware and hides complexity
operating system
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Collection of compiled routines that other programs can use
Library programs
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Perform a specific computer-related task
utility programs
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Translates programming language into machine code that can be executed by a computer
programming languages translators
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translate assembly language programs into machine code
assemblers
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translates the source code high-level language into object code
compliers
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analyse and execute each line of a program independently
interpreters
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Many users, many tasks (e.g. word processor)
General purpose
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Many users, one task (e.g. web browser)
Special purpose
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One user, one task (e.g. air traffic control)
bespoke
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Card 2

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programs which run on the hardware

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software

Card 3

Front

performs the tasks needed to operate the hardware

Back

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Card 4

Front

allows the user to perform non-computer tasks

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Interface between user and hardware and hides complexity

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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