ICT 0417 Chapter 1.1

What is hardware?

• • Hardware is the physical components of a computer system

• brain of the computer

• the set of programs that control the hardware; they live on the computer system but cannot be physically touched

• provides an interface between the user and the hardware in a computer system

What is software?

• the interface that connects the user to the hardware

• • Software is the set of instructions that tell the hardware what to do

• the physical components of a computer system

• the brain of the computer that processes data

What is the function of the CPU?

• to manage the input and output devices

• to provide power to the computer system

• • The CPU is the central processing unit that executes instructions

• to store data permanently

What is RAM?

• the hardware that connects to the internet

• • RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is used for temporary data storage

• the component that processes graphics

• the permanent storage of files and applications

What is an operating system?

• the set of instructions that tell the hardware what to do

• the physical components of a computer system

• the software that manages computer hardware and software resources

• the brain of the computer that processes data

What is a hard drive?

• the temporary storage for data

• the component that stores data permanently

• the hardware that connects to the internet

• the central processing unit that executes instructions

What does GPU stand for?

• General Processing Unit

• Graphics Processing Unit

• Graphical Performance Unit

• Global Processing Unit

What is the primary role of an operating system?

• to store data permanently

• to manage hardware resources

• to connect to the internet

• to provide a platform for applications to run

What does SSD stand for?

• Secure Storage Drive

• Static Storage Device

• Super Speed Drive

• Solid State Drive

What does BIOS stand for?

• Binary Integrated Operating System

• Basic Integrated Operating System

• Basic Input Output System

• Binary Input Output System