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Hardware and Software
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- 1What is HardwareHardware is the physical components that make up the computer. E.g. The keyboard
- 2What is SoftwareSoftware is a sequence of instructions (Lines of computer code) that carry out operations on a computers hardware.
- 3What happens when an input is sent?The software reads in the input, works out what it is that you have told it to do, and tells the hardware to carry out a specific sequence of instructions to get the desired result.
- 4Are the following examples of hardware or software? a) Motherboard b) Web browser c) Operating system d) RAMa) Hardware
b) Software
c) Software
d) Hardware - 5What does a utility program do?A utility program allows for the smooth operation of the system by maintaining or configuring a system or editing transmissions from a system. e.g. disk fragmentation software
- 6What does Translator Software do?Translator Software converts one programming language into another. e.g. Assemblers, Interpreters, Compliers
- 7What is a Library Program?A Library Program is a collection of small programs which can be used to develop software. e.g. The File ---> Save dialog box.
- 8What does the Operating system do?The Operating System will manage the computers resources, such as CPU, memory and disk drives, as well as provide an interface for the user. (GUI)
- 9What is Bespoke Software?Software that is written specifically to the client's needs. e.g. A Schools "SIMS" Network
- 10What is Special Purpose Software?Special Purpose Software is software that completes a specific task or set of tasks. e.g. Payroll system
- 11What is General Purpose Software?General Purpose Software is Software that can be used to preform a wide range of tasks. e.g. Spreadsheets, Word Processors and Databases.
- 12How does an Assembler work?An Assembler will convert assembly language instructions into machine code commands.
- 13How does an Interpreter work?An Interpreter goes through one line of code at a time before checking it is valid, translating it, and executing it.
- 14How does a Compiler work?A Compiler will check that all the line in the program are valid before converting them all into machine language.
- 15Give one advantage of using a Bespoke program.A Bespoke program is made specifically for the company's needs, and so will contain feature the company cannot find in a special purpose or generic purpose piece of software.
- 16Give one disadvantage of using a Bespoke program.Bespoke programs are very expensive to build and maintain.
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