End Of Year 7 Computer Assessment Flashcards
What is the ‘‘Processor’’
Computers contain a central processing unit (CPU) that executes instructions and performs calculations. This processing power allows computers to perform complex tasks quickly and efficiently.
What is the Memory ?
Computers have various types of memory, including RAM (Random Access Memory) for temporary storage of data and instructions, and storage devices (such as hard drives or solid-state drives) for long-term storage.
What is Input?
Computers can receive input from various devices such as keyboards, mice, and touchscreens
What is Output?
Computers can output information through displays, speakers, and printers.
What makes a Computer different ?
The purpose of a general purpose computer is to execute programs that operate on data
What is the main task of the general-purpose computing system ?
The main task is to execute programs
What is Hardware?
A physical competent of a computing system; Monitor, Keyboard
What is Storage ?
(secondary memory) is set of competent that stores programs and data Hard Disk (HDD), Solid-state Disk (SSD), SD card, USB Stick, Optical Disk
What is Communication ?
Programs and Data are transferred between computer systems when required
What is Boolean Logic ?
It is consists of a form of algebra centred of 3 words known as ‘NOT’, ‘AND’ and ‘OR’ which is True or False
What does Artificial mean ?
Created by humans, usually as a copy or substitute for something natural, example; nails, hair, flowers, flavour, heart
What does intelligent mean ?
Very self-regulated, automatic, smart (technology sense)
