Computer systems 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingComputer systemsGCSEAQA Created by: helpmepleaseahhhCreated on: 20-11-18 15:23 What is the purpose of a computer? To take data, process it and output it 1 of 15 What is hardware? Give at least one example: The physical components of a computer e.g. the CPU, motherboard, monitor and printer 2 of 15 What is software? The programs that a computer runs 3 of 15 What are the two types of software? Application software and system software 4 of 15 What is an embedded system? A computer built into another device 5 of 15 Give some advantages of an embedded system: They are easy to design, cheap to produce and more efficient than a general purpose computer 6 of 15 What is the function of the power supply? To supply power to the hardware of the computer 7 of 15 What is the function of the case cooling fan? It extracts hot air from the computer case so it doesn't overheat 8 of 15 What is the function of the CPU heat sink and cooling fan? It keeps the CPU at a steady temperature (they generate a lot of heat) 9 of 15 What is the function of the CPU? It performs all of the processing tasks in the computer 10 of 15 What is the function of the graphics card? It handles graphics and image processing 11 of 15 What is the function of the motherboard? It is the main circuit board, where hardware is connected 12 of 15 What is the function of the hard disk drive? They are the computer's internal storage 13 of 15 What is the function of the RAM sticks? They are used as the main memory in the computer 14 of 15 What is the function of the optical drive? For read/writing of optical discs 15 of 15
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