3.1 - Current and emerging tecnologies

Question 1

What is hardware?

Answer 1

Durable and tangible products that are in or plugged into a computer.

Question 2

What is software?

Answer 2

Programs that are on the computer like windows (word, excel) or iOS

Question 3

How is emerging technology affecting the way we do things?

Answer 3

Its making it easier for us to work from home or contact people from anywhere…

Question 4

What are input devices + e.g.?

Answer 4

Plug in devices… Keyboard and mouse or specialised like graphic tablets or midi instruments…

Question 5

What are output devices + e.g.?

Answer 5

Plug in devices… give out info e.g. monitors, speakers and specialised like buzzers and robotic arms…

Question 6

What is a backup?

Answer 6

Somewhere data is stored as a safety feature incase files are lost…

Question 7

What is a WAN?

Answer 7

Wide area network

Question 8

What is a LAN?

Answer 8

Local area network

Question 9

What are common communication devices?

Answer 9

SMS (texting), fax, e-mail, chat rooma and forums