Chapter 2 Visible Computer

Question 1

define computer

Answer 1

an electronic device that can perform calculations

Question 2

general purpose computer definition

Answer 2

a computer which is designed to perform a general range of tasks not limited to a specific area

Question 3

embedded system

Answer 3

referred to a computer designed to perform a specific task or more often found within appliances and devices

Question 4

hardware

Answer 4

physical stuff that you can touch or hold in your hand

Question 5

what are the three basic stages that are involved in the computing process

Answer 5

input
processing
output

Question 5

operating system

Answer 5

controls the hardware and enables you to tell the computer what to do the operating system appears in the form of gui or command line interface

Question 6

applications

Answer 6

enable you to perform specialised tasks on a computer such as
* type a letter
* send a message from your computer to your friends
* virtual reality