2. What is a computer? Flashcards

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What is the difference between hardware and software?

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Hardware is the psysical parts of a computer, and software is the code or programs that the computers run

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What is a computer

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A computer is a device that stores and processes information

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What kind of hardware is each of these parts?

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TV screen = Output
CPU = Processing
Keyboard = Input
Headphones = Output
USB Flash drive = Storage

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How are storage and processing hardware parts different?

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A processing unit like a CPU runs programs, and a storage unit like RAM stores information.

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What is the difference between a CPU and a GPU?

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A CPU is the main brain of a computer and runs most of the programs. while the GPU mainly processes display information for your screen

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What is the difference between system software and application software?

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System software makes sure the individual hardware devices proberly work together and with other programs.
Application software are programs that allow the user to perform specific tasks

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