Personal Computers Flashcards
1
Q
Four basic functions of a computer
A
Input
Processing
Storage
Output
2
Q
Common components a computer relies on
A
Hardware
Software
Firmware
3
Q
Hardware
A
Physical thing you interact with inside/outside a computer
includes input, processing, storage, and output devices
4
Q
Software
A
Provides instructions for the hardware
-OS software
-Application Software
-Drivers
5
Q
Operating system software
A
provides a method for saving, retrieving, changing, printing, and transmitting information
ex: Windows, Linux, Android, iOS
6
Q
Application Software
A
used to create, store, modify, and view information or data
7
Q
Driver
A
used to translate commands from the OS to a piece of hardware
8
Q
Firmware
A
specialized software on a chip, usually upgradable in modern technology through flashing.
