Software and Hardware Concepts

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Software

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A set of digital instructions a machine follows to achieve a task.

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Fail Safe Recovery in hardware

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Features to minimize damage in case something goes wrong, like a safety system for machines.

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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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The brain of the computer, handling instructions from software and making decisions.

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Internal vs. External Hardware

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Internal: Inside the computer (CPU, RAM). External: Outside the computer (Keyboard, Monitor).

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Hard Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD)

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Long-term storage of the computer for files, pictures, and software. SSDs are faster than HDDs.

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RAM

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Short-term memory.

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Tamper-Resistance

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Hardware stops working if tampered with. Example: Credit card readers.

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Key Features of IoT: Data

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Devices collect and share information.

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Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)

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Systems that use computers to control physical processes, like robots in factories.

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Hardware Life Cycle

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A holistic approach to managing the entire lifespan of hardware, from creation to obsolescence.