section 1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the purpose of a computer?
A
to take data, process it, then output it
2
Q
what does a computer system consist of?
A
hardware and software that work together to process data/complete tasks
3
Q
what is hardware, plus examples(3)?
A
the physical stuff that makes up a computer, e.g. the CPU, motherboard, monitor
4
Q
what is software, plus examples(3)?
A
the programs or applications that a computer system runs, e.g. an operating system, a word processor or video game
