Software And Hardware Flashcards
ESSENTIAL component of modern computer systems
SOFTWARE
Turn DATA into INFORMATION
Software
We cannot use software without hardware; this is achieved through the use of d_________ , f_______, and o_______
Device drivers, firmware, operating system
Type of application program
Software
4 MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF COMPUTER SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Input
Process
Output
Storage
Software is an application on an electronic device that serves one or more functions for ____
Users
Advancements in digital technology can support sustainable development goals, but also pose risk to _______ and _______
Privacy and security
Backbone of modern computer
Computer Hardware
Tangible
Hardware
Intangible
Software
Important software in computer
System aoftware
Taking DATA into INSTRUCTIONS
System software
Acts as PHYSICAL FOUNDATION
Hardware
Software transformed the way we ____ and _____
Work and live
Used to manage the computer itself
System software
Can be anything from new features to improve user interface
ENHANCEMENT
Essential part of the software development life cycle
SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENT
4 TYPES OF SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENT
Functional, Usability, Performance, Security,
Changes or improvements to software products
Software enhancement
Crucial to the success of software application
Enhancement
Example of INPUT
Keyboard, mouse, scanner, trackball
Example of OUTPUT
Monitor, touchscreens,printers