Computer systems- module 20)

Question 1

What is a computer in essence?

Answer 1

Product of hardware + software.

Question 2

What is it no use having if it has no programs?

Answer 2

Newest + fastest computer.

Question 3

What can the best software in the world not operate without?

Answer 3

Hardware of some sort.

Question 4

What do we use truth tables to show?

Answer 4

How each gate works.

Question 5

What three logic gates do you need to know well?

Answer 5

AND.
NOT.
OR.

Question 6

What does an AND logic gate require before it will operate?

Answer 6

2 Inputs to be on.

Question 7

What does an OR logic gate require to operate?

Answer 7

At least one of its inputs or both to be on to operate.

Question 8

What do NOT logic gates require to operate?

Answer 8

Single input to be off or zero for an output.

Question 9

What are examples of software?

Answer 9

Programs, apps or BIOS.

Question 10

What is software?

Answer 10

Coding that makes computer do something.

Question 11

What is hardware?

Answer 11

Literally hard- you can touch it.

Question 12

What are examples of hardware?

Answer 12

Computer, phone or a tablet.