F451: Components of a Computer System

Question 1

Define Input

Answer 1

A machine that feeds data into a computer, eg keyboard

Question 2

Define Output Device

Answer 2

Any machine capable of representing information from a computer e.g. Screen

Question 3

Define Hardware

Answer 3

Are the physical parts of the computer like a motherboard

Question 4

Define Software

Answer 4

Set of instructions (program) that informs the hardware of a specific process

Question 5

Define Application Software/package

Answer 5

Is a set of programs that allow hardware to work

Question 6

Define Operating Systems/software

Answer 6

These are the programs that allow the core hardware to work

Question 7

Define Storage Device

Answer 7

Is a piece of hardware that stores data eg Hard drive