Computing F451 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingHardware componentsASAQA Created by: CaitlinJosephineCreated on: 24-01-15 13:32 Hardware The physical componants of a computer system 1 of 11 Software Instructions or programs that make the hardware perform a specific task 2 of 11 Input Device A peripheral device that gives (enters) data to the computer 3 of 11 Output Device A peripheral device that presents results of the programming to the user 4 of 11 Memory A peripheral device which stores programs and data that are currently in use 5 of 11 Secondary Storage A peripheral device which stores programs and data ready for future use 6 of 11 ALU (Arithmetric Logic Unit) Makes logical decisions and carries out calculations (+,-, /, *) 7 of 11 Control Unit Syncronises the operations of the processor parts 8 of 11 Systems Software Maintains the conputer to keep it running efficiently (virus checker) 9 of 11 Applications Software Makes the computer do something benefitial for the user; the user doesnt need it to get the task done 10 of 11 Peripheral Drivers Peripherals use drivers so they can work with the software on the computer 11 of 11
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