Chapter 1 - Hardware Flashcards
Learn about hardware services
What is computer hardware?
A computer hardware consists of « electronic » devices; the parts you can see and touch.
What is software?
Also known as Programs, it is a set of instructions to tell the computer (hardware) how to process data (what to do) .
How many types of software are there?
There are two types
What are the software types?
Application software and system software.
What is data?
Data consists of unprocessed facts including text, numbers, images and sounds.
Q: What is Data-Bank?
A large amount of organized data for a specific use.
What is Data-base?
A large amount of related data and obeying to static or dynamic constraints.
Q: What is an information system?
Information systems are combinations of hardware, software, and telecommunications networks that people build and use to collect, create, and distribute useful data, in organizational settings.
