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Hardware And Software Flashcards

1
Q

an electronic data processing
device which
- accepts and stores data input,
- processes data input, and
- generates the output in a required
format.

A

Computer

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2
Q

Brain of the computer

A

Cpu

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3
Q

Performs data processing
operations

A

Cpu

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4
Q

interface between
hardware and software

A

Cpu

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5
Q

performs arithmetic and logical operations

A

Arithmetic and logic unit

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6
Q

temporary storage for instructions or data
within the processor

A

Registers Memory Unit

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7
Q

collects the result of
computations

A

Accumulator

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8
Q

keeps track of
where a given instruction or piece of data is
stored in memory

A

Address Register

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9
Q

temporarily holds
data taken from or about to be sent to
memory

A

Storage register

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10
Q

literally directs the entire computer system to carry out,
or execute, stored program instructions

A

Control unit

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11
Q

Important Functions of CPU in Instruction Cycle

A

Fetch, Decode, Execute, store

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12
Q

A memory space that serves as a buffer between the CPU and the
RAM.

A

Cache

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13
Q

the main printed circuit board (PCB) that connects all
the other components of the computer

A

Motherboard

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14
Q

mounting portion wherein
cpu are placed

A

Cpu socket

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15
Q

for the system’s main
memory, typically in the form of DRAM chips

A

Memory module slots

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16
Q

an interface between the CPU,
the main memory and other components

A

North bridge

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17
Q

controls the input and output
(I/O) functions

A

Southbridge

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18
Q

Slots for one or more hard drives to store files

A

Integrated drive electronics and serial advanced technology attachment

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19
Q

A read-only memory (ROM) chip,
which contains the firmware, or startup
instructions for the computer system

A

Bios chip

20
Q

CPU Socket types

A

Pin, Land and Ball Grid

21
Q

It is the space where
data and instructions are stored.

A

Memory(Random Access Memory

22
Q

Three types of memory

A

Cache, Primary or Main memory and Secondary memory

23
Q

contains
data for POST (Power on Self Test);
make sure that all the components are
functioning properly

A

ROM

24
Q

the
computer’s temporary storage area so
that the CPU can access information
more easily

A

RAM

25
Q

This is the type of ROM
for which the data is written during
the manufacturing of the memory
chip

A

Mask rom

26
Q

The data is written after
the memory chip has been created.
It is non-volatile.

A

PROM

27
Q

The data on this non-volatile memory
chip can be erased by exposing it to high-intensity
UV light

A

Eprom

28
Q

The data on this non-volatile
memory chip can be electrically erased using field
electron emission

A

Eeprom

29
Q

It stores a bit
of data using the state of a six
transistor memory cell. SRAM is
way faster than DRAM but costlier

A

Sram

30
Q

It stores a
bit data using a pair of transistor and
capacitor which constitute a DRAM
memory cell

A

Dram

31
Q

have a 168-pin connector and has a 64-bit path.

A

DIMM

32
Q

available in
both a 72-pin and 144-pin configuration, mainly for
laptop memory.

A

Simm

33
Q

is a
mechanical non-volatile computer
storage device containing magnetic
disks or platters rotating at high speeds.
Connects to the motherboard using an
ATA, SCSI, or SATA cable, and are
powered by a connection to the PSU
(power supply unit).

A

Hard disk drive

34
Q

a
nonvolatile storage device that
stores persistent data on solid-state
flash memory (NAND)

A

Solid state drive

35
Q

Hardware components

A

CPU
RAM
Motherboard
Case
Psu
Expansion card(video, sound, lan)
Storage devices(Hard disk Solid state Drives)
System Cooling(Case fan, Cpu Fan, Liquid cooling)

36
Q

Includes all the programs that
help the computer function properly

A

System software

37
Q

consists of all the programs
you can use to perform a task such as writing a
research paper or browsing the web

A

Application software

38
Q

Designed to work with a specific type of
hardware.
• Its most important role lies in coordinating the
variousfunctions of the computer’s hardware

A

Operating system

39
Q

users must
interact with the computer by typing
instructions at the keyboard, one line at a
time

A

CLI

40
Q

users interact
with the computer by choosing items from
menus and using a pointing device to click on
pictures, called icons, which represent various
computer resources and commands.

A

GUI

41
Q

Used to keep the computer system running
smoothly.

A

System utilities

42
Q

Developed by programmers to meet the
specific needs of an organization, such as a
company or a university

A

Custom software

43
Q

Aimed at a mass market that includes home as
well as business users

A

Package software

44
Q

enable you to
create, edit, and print your written work. Offer
commands to format your documents so that
they have an attractive appearance.

A

Word processing programs

45
Q

present users with a
grid of rows and columns, the computer
equivalent of an accountant’s worksheet

A

Spreadsheet programs

46
Q

enables the user to
create transparencies, slides and handouts for
oral presentations.

A

Presentation graphics

47
Q

gives you the tools
necessary to store data in an organized form,
as well as to retrieve this data in such a way
that it can be meaningfully summarized and
displayed

A

Database programs

Intro To Computing (4 decks)

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