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Hardware and Software
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- 1Any part of the computer that you can physically touch or pick up.Hardware
- 2Software are the ............ needed to make the hardware workInsructions
- 3Give three examples of hardwareMonitor, mouse, hard disk, keyboard
- 4Give three examples of softwareOperating system, utilities, user interface
- 5What is a peripheral?Any hardware device which connects to the computer and is controlled by the central processing unit.
- 6Explain standardisationDesigning hardware to work effectively with other systems
- 7Give an advantage of standardsMore choice from a variety of manufactuers
Lower prices
Can be purchased from many retail outlets. - 8Give a disadvantage of choosing a manufacturer who does not follow the standards.Locked onto the manufacturer.
Have to purchase equipment and peripherals from specialist retail outlets.
Could be expensive.
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- Flashcards on Hardware and Software, created by jadeamber68 on 22/09/2014.
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