What are advantages of using GUI:

Easy to use through point and click interactions

No need to remember input commands

Uses considerably more RAM than CLI

Limited to a preset of tasks which can be carried out

Disadvantages of CLI are:

Necessary to learn commands to carry out basic operations

Commands must be typed 100% accurately and are difficult to edit after

User is not restricted to predetermined options

User is in direct communication with the computer

The CPU (Central processing unit):

Controls input and output devices

Contains the startup information (BIOS)

RAM stands for _____ and does _____.

Stores temporary information while running applications

Stores information that needs to be permanent

ROM stands for _____ and does _____.

Stores permanent information (e.g. "how do start the pc")

The motherboard is an electric circuit board which:

Facilitates communication of the internal hardware

Regulates input and output information

Advantages of desktop computers are:

Standardised spare parts and connections result in lower costs (buying and exchanging)

Usually with higher performance and no critical power consumption (cannot run out of charge)

Not easily portable due to size and amount of separate components

Copies need to made when transferring work to a different location

Disadvantages of laptop computers are:

High portability leads to easier theft

Limited battery life, user may need to carry a heavy adapter (and find an available electric socket)

Processor does not generate too much heat

Advantages of tablets are:

Touchscreen means simple use and no additional input devices required

Limited storage compared to desktop pc and laptop

Disadvantages of smartphones are:

Small screen makes reading pages (books, internet) difficult

Browsing the web and using apps drain the battery quickly

Easier to lose or have it be stolen

Make phone calls and browse the internet while being on the move

Advantages of smartwatches are:

Delivers information even more conveniently than smartphones (directly to the wrist)

Enables the constant and easy use of certain applications (e.g. fitness and health monitoring)

Function limits the design possibilities, which limits the use as a fashion accessoire

Small display limits the range of useful applications (since reading is difficult)

What are disadvantages of using biometrics?

Costly to get a biometric system up and running

New marks (e.g. due to injury) can have the system fail to identify a person

Databases holding biometric data can lead to huge invasions of privacy and personal life when being hacked

What are advantages of using biometrics?

Generally remain the same over the course of a persons life

Invasion of personal and private space

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is hardware?

All physical components that make up a computer system

Code and programs that control the computer system

Only RAM and ROM

Volatile storage units

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is software?

Code and programs that control the computer system

Physical components of a computer system

Connects you to the internet

Link between two LANs

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are examples of internal hardware?

Motherboard

Mouse

Monitor

Video card

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are examples of internal hardware?

CPU

Speaker

Keyboard

RAM

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The two types of software are...

System

Application

Database

Control and measuring

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

_____ software allows the hardware to run properly and the user to communicate with the computer

System

Application

Database

Control and measuring

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Examples of system software are:

Operating system

Device driver

Compiler

Photo editing software

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Chapter 1

28 questions

What is hardware?

What is software?

What are examples of internal hardware?

What are examples of internal hardware?

The two types of software are...

_____ software allows the hardware to run properly and the user to communicate with the computer

Examples of system software are:

_____ software allows the user to do specific tasks (e.g. photo editing, data evaluation etc.)

Examples of application software are:

We can differentiate external hardware into:

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