Computing Flashcards
What are the common internal components of a computer system?
RAM, ROM, CPU, Motherboard, Hard Drive and BIOS
What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit
What is the definition of a CPU?
It is the brain of the computer, and all processes are done by the CPU
What is a computer system made up of?
It is made up of input, output and storage devices
What does a utility software do?
It ensures computers are running properly
What does the application software enable?
It enables users to complete day to day tasks
Where and what is a primary storage?
Primary Storage is inside a computer and is directly accessible by the CPU and RAM and ROM are examples of Primary Storage
What are examples or primary storages?
RAM, ROM and cache memory
True or False? RAM is non-volatile and is not lost when the computer is turned off?
False, RAM is volitile and gets erased when the computer is turned off.
True or False? ROM is non-volatile and is not lost when the computer is turned off?
True
Where are boot up instructions loaded on to?
ROM
What is a cache memory?
It is insructions and data and then the CPU processes it.
What is a secondary storage?
It is a long term storage of data, files, software and OS
What is an input device?
Something that inputs data into the device
What is an output device?
Something that outputs data from the computer to another device
What is a storage device?
Something that stores data
What are the main components of a computer system?
Motherboard, CPU, GPU and RAM
What are the functions of the operating system?
Memory management, Storage management, Device management, Manages security, Provides interface
What is the diference between a primary storage and a secondary storage?
A primary storage holds data and a secondary storage is a long term storage of data
What is the digital divide?
It is rge gap between people who have access to technology and those who do not
What can online maketplaces do?
It can enable small businesses or individuals to do business on a wider scale
What do devices collect and share?
Devices can collect and share data about users with or without their knowledge or awareness
What is malware?
Malware is malicious software that is designed to hack a system
What are examples of malware?
Viruses, worms and trojan horses are examples of malware.
What are application softwares?
Application softwares are things like PowerPoint, Word and OneNote
What is Open Source Software?
It is a software that is free with no cost
What is a Closed Source Software?
It is a software that you have to pay for to use it.
What are examples of Open Source Softwares?
FireFox, Andriod by Google
What are examples of Closed Source Softwares?
Microsoft Word, Skype, Google Earth
What is Legislation?
It is the laws of the Computing Systems
What are examples of Legislation?
(Copyright, designs and patents ACT), (Computer Misuse ACT) and (Data Protection ACT)
What is Copyright, designs and patents ACT?
It protects original work from being used without permission
What is Computer Misuse ACT?
It stops unauatharised access to computer systems, prevents hacking and distributing viruses
What is Data Protection ACT?
It Protects personal data for a living human being, it makes sure you have secure, accurate and nessesary data, it makes sure other people don’t keep your data if you had left the organization e.g. personal data - name, adress and geder ect.
