Hardware/Software Basics Test
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• CPU: The brains of the computer
• Graphics card: A printed circuit board that controls the output to a display screen
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• Hard drive: A device used to permanently store and also retrieve information
• Heat sink: Keeps a hot component such as a processor cool
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• I/O ports: Connect input and output devices to the computer
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• Motherboard: A printed circuit board that is the foundation of a computer; the main circuit board
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• RAM and ROM: Devices that allow information to be stored and retrieved on a computer
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• Peripheral: Hardware that allows a computer to perform additional functions but is not necessary for the computer to work
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• CD/DVD drive: A drive that reads a CD or a DVD
• Keyboard: Allows you to input letters, numbers and other symbols into a computer
• Microphone: Allows computer users to input audio into their computers
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• Mouse: Allows an individual to control a pointer and manipulate onscreen
• Printer: Commonly used to print text, images, and photos
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• Operating system (also known as system software): Enables the computer hardware to communicate with the computer software
• Application software: Programs that run on your computer – Web browsers– Email– Games– PowerPoint
Hardware/Software Basics
• What is the difference between hardware and software?
• Hardware: Any physical device used in or with your machine
• Software: Collection of code installed on your computer’s hard drive
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• Name and describe the four functions of a computer.
• Input: receiving information• Processing: handling and managing data• Storage: saves data and info for later use• Output: provides user with information
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• What is the difference between system software and application software?
• System software: programs running in the background enabling applications to run
• Application software: programs that run on the computer
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• Choose an example of recent or emerging technology that might have a negative impact on society. Explain why you think it would affect society negatively.
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• Name and describe a software tool that would help you this year in school. (It must be school related and it must be an app other than the usual such as Word, Google, etc.)
