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Hardware and Software
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- 1Define hardware.The physical components of a computer system.
- 2Define software.The programs that are run by a computer and make it function.
- 3Define system software.Software used to manage a computer system, providing a platform for other software to use.
- 4Give an example of system software.- Allocating tasks to processor
- Maintaining security and checking for viruses
- Peripheral management
- Software installation
- Translation of code to machine code - 5What is the main purpose of the OS?To allow software to communicate with hardware.
- 6What is an example of a task that an OS performs?- Resource management
- Processor scheduling
- Memory management
- Providing UI - 7Define utility software.Software that is designed to maintain and enhance a computer system.
- 8Give an example of a common type of utility software.- Virus checker
- Auto backup and restore
- File compression - 9Define a library.A collection of pre-compiled routines that can be used by other programs.
- 10Define machine code.The lowest level of instructions, made of purely binary.
- 11Define a translator.A program which is designed to convert high or low level languages into machine code.
- 12Define an assembler.Software that translates assembly into machine code.
- 13Define a compiler.Software designed to translate high-level language code into object code, which can be saved and run whenever needed without the need for re-compilation.
- 14Define an interpreter.Software designed to translate high-level code line by line. (More detail in other lessons)
- 15Define application software.Software designed to perform user-oriented tasks.
- 16Give an example of application software.- Word processors
- Image editors
- Internet browsers
- Email clients - 17Compare general purpose and special purpose software.General purpose software can be used for a wide range of tasks whilst special purpose software is used to complete single specific jobs.
- 18Give an example of both general and special purpose software.- Word processors
- Graphics packages
- Spreadsheet software
- Online payment systems
- Calendar programs
- Media players - 19Define off-the-shelf software.Software that is built and ready to use 'off the shelf', and usually comes with the price of a license.
- 20Give a benefit and a drawback of off-the-shelf software.- Readily available
- Cost of development spread across all buyers (cheaper)
- Well documented and tested
- No control over features - 21Define bespoke software.Software that is created to fulfill exact specifications.
- 22Give a benefit and drawback of bespoke software.- Complete control over all functionality
- May take a very long time to develop
- Will likely be very expensive
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- A level (Software, Languages, Architecture) Computer Science Fichas sobre Hardware and Software, creado por Blender Animator637 el 23/01/2025.
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