Chapter 1 Computers and Programs Flashcards
1
Q
Define a modern computer
A
a machine that stores and manipulates info under the control of a changeable program
2
Q
Define a computer program
A
A detailed step by step set of instructions telling a computer exactly what to do
3
Q
software
A
programs
4
Q
hardware
A
the physical machine
5
Q
programming
A
the process of creating software
