Ch. 1 Types of computer system

Physical components that make up a computer system

• Software

• Hardware

General term for the programs that control the computer system

• Software

• Hardware

Software that is used to manipulate text documents, such as an essay

• Graphics manipulation

• Database

• Word processor

• Apps

Software that allows bitmap and vector images to be changed

• Photo editing software

• Graphics manipulation

• Word processor

• Control and measuring software

Software that enables one or more hardware devices to communicate with the OS

• Device driver

• Compiler

• Linkers

• Utilities

What do you call above internal hardware?

• CPU

• Motherboard

• RAM

• SSD

.......... is the part of the computer that interprets and executes the commands from computer hardware and software.

Pick two advantages of GUI over CLI

• The user doesn't need to learn any commands

• The user is in direct communication

• Pointing device is used to click on an icon

• It is possible to alter computer configuration settings

What do you call a general-purpose computer that is made up of a separate monitor, keyboard, and processing unit

• PC/desktop

• Laptop

• Tablet

• Smartwatch

What do you call a type of computer where the monitor, keyboard, and processor are all together in a single unit?

• PC/desktop

• Laptop

• Tablet

• Smartwatch