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Computing Term 1 Flashcards

1
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What are the common internal components of a computer system?

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  • RAM
  • ROM
  • CPU
  • Motherboard
  • Hard Drive
  • BIOS
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2
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What does CPU stand for?

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Central Processing Unit

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3
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What does the CPU do?

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It is the brains of the computer, and all the processer are done by the CPU.

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4
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What are the components of the CPU?

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  • Arithmetic Logic Unit
  • Control unit
  • Registers
  • Accumulator
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5
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What is a computer system made up of?

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  • Imput devices
  • Output devices
  • Storage devices
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6
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What does the system software manage?

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It manages the hardware and software in a computer system.

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7
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What are the main functions of the operating system?

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  • File Management
  • User Management
  • User interface
  • Memory management
  • Device management
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8
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What does the utility software do?

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It ensures computers are running properly.

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9
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What is a computer system made up of?

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That a computer system is made up of input, output and storage devices.

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10
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What does the application software do?

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Application software enables users to complete day to day tasks.

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11
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What is the main function of the operating system?

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  • File management
  • User management
  • User interface
  • Memory management
  • Device management
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12
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How is primary storage accessible?

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It is accessible directly by the CPU.

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13
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What are some examples of primary storage?

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  • RAM
  • ROM
  • Cache memory
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14
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What is RAM?

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It is volatile and gets erased when the computer is turned off.

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15
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What is ROM?

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It is non-volatile and is not lost when the computer is turned off.

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16
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What does the ROM do?

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Loades boot up instructions.

17
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What is secondary storage?

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It is long term storage.

18
Q

What is the digital divide?

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The gap between people who have access to technology and those who do no.

19
Q

What do online marketplaces do?

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Online marketplaces can enable small businesses or individuals to do business on a wider scale.

20
Q

What do devices do?

A

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

21
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What do malware do?

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Malware is malicious software that is designed to hack a system.

22
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What are examples of maware?

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  • Viruses
  • Worms
  • Trojan horses
23
Q

What is the data protection act?

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  • Makes it illegal to sell or misuse (excessive, not secure and not accurate) personal data
  • Include the UK version of GDPR
  • Protect the rights of the data subjects and data controller
24
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What is the computer misuse act?

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  • Makes it illegal to access, modify or destroy data without the owner’s permission.
  • Makes it illegal to
    - Hack
    - Gin unauthorised access
    - Delete or modify data without permission
    - Write or knowingly distribute malware
    - Use a computer to commit further offences
25
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What is the copyright designs and patents act?

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  • Makes it illegal to copy a work without the copyright owner’s permission
  • Copyright is automatically granted to the creator of any materials
  • It does not have to be marked with a copyright symbol
  • What is covered
    - Software piracy
    - Copying or downloading music, video or other files
    - Breach of a software licence
    - Theft or ideas
26
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DPA

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  • Six Principles
    • Personal data must be
      • Fairly lawfully processed
      • Used for specific, explicit and legitimate purposes.
      • Adequate and relevant and not excessive.
      • Accurate and up to date.
      • Must not be kept for longer than is necessary.
      • Stored and processed securely.
27
Q

What are the cons of AI?

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  1. High cost
    a. Will be hard to afford
    b. Expensive high tech parts
    1. Unemployment
      a. People with only one profession
      b. Increase in unemployment
    2. No ethics
      a. Will not stop for anyone will not
    3. Humans become more lazy
      a. Unhealthy population
      b. Don’t want to do anything
      c. No motivation
    4. Privacy issues / Biases
      a. Shared information
      b. Read information that it is given before
      c. Biased to a certain company or group
      False information
28
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What are the Pros of AI?

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  1. Reduction of human error.
    a. Nobody is tired or incorrectly trained
    i. Never makes mistakes
    1. Availability - 24/7
      a. Never stops
      b. Gets things done all the time
      c. Faster
    2. Performs repetitive jobs
      a. Will always do things the same way so will not have accidents that do not save one life by do not save another.
    3. Risky situations
      a. Sending robots to war
      i. No worry of death at war.
      b. Dangerous jobs
      i. Saves lives
    4. Medical Application
      a. Won’t make accidental indications
      b. So many can save more lots of people
      Save time

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