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Computing Flashcards

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What are the common internal components of a computer system?

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RAM, ROM, CPU, Motherboard, Hard Drive and BIOS

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What does CPU stand for?

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Central Processing Unit

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What is the definition of a CPU?

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It is the brain of the computer, and all processes are done by the CPU

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What is a computer system made up of?

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It is made up of input, output and storage devices

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5
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What does a utility software do?

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It ensures computers are running properly

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What does the application software enable?

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It enables users to complete day to day tasks

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Where and what is a primary storage?

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Primary Storage is inside a computer and is directly accessible by the CPU and RAM and ROM are examples of Primary Storage

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What are examples or primary storages?

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RAM, ROM and cache memory

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True or False? RAM is non-volatile and is not lost when the computer is turned off?

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False, RAM is volitile and gets erased when the computer is turned off.

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True or False? ROM is non-volatile and is not lost when the computer is turned off?

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True

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Where are boot up instructions loaded on to?

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ROM

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What is a cache memory?

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It is insructions and data and then the CPU processes it.

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What is a secondary storage?

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It is a long term storage of data, files, software and OS

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What is an input device?

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Something that inputs data into the device

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What is an output device?

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Something that outputs data from the computer to another device

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What is a storage device?

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Something that stores data

17
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What are the main components of a computer system?

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Motherboard, CPU, GPU and RAM

18
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What are the functions of the operating system?

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Memory management, Storage management, Device management, Manages security, Provides interface

19
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What is the diference between a primary storage and a secondary storage?

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A primary storage holds data and a secondary storage is a long term storage of data

20
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What is the digital divide?

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It is rge gap between people who have access to technology and those who do not

21
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What can online maketplaces do?

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It can enable small businesses or individuals to do business on a wider scale

22
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What do devices collect and share?

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Devices can collect and share data about users with or without their knowledge or awareness

23
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What is malware?

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Malware is malicious software that is designed to hack a system

24
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What are examples of malware?

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Viruses, worms and trojan horses are examples of malware.

25
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What are application softwares?

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Application softwares are things like PowerPoint, Word and OneNote

26
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What is Open Source Software?

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It is a software that is free with no cost

27
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What is a Closed Source Software?

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It is a software that you have to pay for to use it.

28
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What are examples of Open Source Softwares?

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FireFox, Andriod by Google

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What are examples of Closed Source Softwares?

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Microsoft Word, Skype, Google Earth

30
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What is Legislation?

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It is the laws of the Computing Systems

31
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What are examples of Legislation?

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(Copyright, designs and patents ACT), (Computer Misuse ACT) and (Data Protection ACT)

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What is Copyright, designs and patents ACT?

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It protects original work from being used without permission

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What is Computer Misuse ACT?

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It stops unauatharised access to computer systems, prevents hacking and distributing viruses

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What is Data Protection ACT?

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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.

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