Hardware Flashcards
What are the three technical elements of a modern computer system?
Hardware, software, networks
Name the human elements of a modern computer system
People, processes
What is a process?
A set of actions or activities that are followed by a person or business in order to reach a goal.
What is a business process?
A process that is repeated often, in order to achieve an objective.
e.g. University: Recruits new students
What is a person?
A user who carries out or initiates a process.
What is digital convergence?
A convergence of standards. When different products from different manufacturers share components and technology. Unrelated technologies share common components.
Describe Moore’s Law
Gordon Moore predicted that innovations in technology would allow a doubling of the number of transistors in a given space every 1 to 2 years.
