IT STUDYING Flashcards
what is hardware and examples
is the physical component of a computer Eg monitor,speaker
what is soft ware examples
is the set of instructions that tells a computer what to do, keyboard, mouse
what is cpu
its the brain of the computer
what is cloud storage
cloud storage is a model that helps storing data and files on the internet.
examples of input devices
keyboard, joystick,mouse
examples of output devices
monitor, speaker,
what is an algorithm
a step by step procedure for solving a problem or task.
what is RAM
Random access memory
the primary function of computers motherboard
providing a platfor
GPU
Graphics processing unit,
what are the functions of cpu
perform basic arithmetic, to input and output, logic
what is input
a place where, or a device through which, energy or information enters a system.
what is output
a place where power or information leaves a system.
what is processing
What is the role of a compiler in the context of programming languages?
translates a programming language’s source code into machine code, or another programming language.
What is the role of an interpreter in the context of programming languages?
transforms or interprets a high-level programming code.
deals with execution.
why a programmer might choose to use a low-level language like Assembly.
it is more machine friendly.
Explain why C++ is sometimes referred to as a “high-level” programming language.
the code is portable and the syntax is human readable.
What is the key benefit of using high-level languages like Java, JavaScript, and Python?
easier to learn and apply.
what is a general purpose computer
cpu, memory, input/output device
RAM Cache
short term memory
HDD, SSD
Long term memory
hard disk drive
a type of data storage device that is used in laptops and desktop computers.
optical character recognition
It is a technology that recognizes text within a digital image. It is used to scan documents and images.
