Unit 1 Programming (C4) Flashcards
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What is hardware?
A
Physical parts of the computer system, such as a graphics card or CPU
2
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What is a peripheral?
A
Any hardware which connects to the computer, such as a mouse, keyboard or printer
3
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What is an app(lication)?
A
A program or software
4
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What is an operating system?
A
Software which manages all hardware and software resources in a computer system, and gives them a platform to run on
5
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What is a user interface (UI)?
A
The part of a computer system which the user can interact with, such as the screen or the keyboard
6
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What does WIMP stand for?
A
Windows, Icons, Mouse, Pointers
7
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What is peripheral management?
A
Controlling the use of peripherals, i.e. which software is able to use the printer
8
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What is a driver?
A
A driver is a piece of software that
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