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Topic 4: Computers (part 3)
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- 1Define hardwareHardware refers to the physical components that make up a computer
- 2Define softwareSoftware refers to the programs that can be run on a computer
- 3Define storageStorage (secondary memory) stores data permanently, allowing computers to access it when needed
- 4Define main memoryThe main memory (primary storage) in a computer, storages data temporarily
- 5What is the difference between main memory and storage?Although both of them store data they do it for different purposes and in different ways. Storage (secondary memory) are known as peripheral devices that store data for long terms. While memory (primary memory) store data for shorter terms.
- 6Provide 3 memory device (primary memrory) examples- ROM (Read Only Memory)
- RAM (Random Access Memory)
- Virtual memory - 7Provide 5 storage (secondary memory) device examples- Flash drive
- Memory card
- Magnetic Tape
- Any drive
- Disks - 8What is the CPU?The central proccessing unit acts as the brain of a computer system and executes instructions of computer programs
- 9What are output preipheral devices?Devices that display data from computers
E.g.: Monitor, projector, printer, headphones and speakers - 10What are input preipheral devices?Devices that provide computers with data
E.g.: keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone and joystick