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hardware and software 4.6
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- 1Hardwareall physical components of a computer external (input/output) or internal (pc parts).
- 2SoftwareAny Program that can be run on a computer
- 3Input devicesKeyboard, mouse, controllers etc
- 4Output devicesPrinter, Monitor, speakers etc
- 5Internal ComponentsRam,CPU,Motherboard,power supply,Fan,heatsink,hard drive.
- 6System softwarePerforms tasks required to operate the software.
- 7Application softwareAllows to perform non computer tasks e.g games, writing a letter.
- 8System Software1.Operating System
2.Utility Programs
3.Library Programs
4.Translator Programs - 9Operating SystemLinks hardware and applications but hides complexities.
- 10Utility ProgramsCollection of software designed to carry out housekeeping.
enhances performance.
often supplied by OS . - 11Library ProgramsNon volatile.
carrys out common tasks.
Critical to the application.
Similar to executable file that are loaded dynamically when needed - 12Application SoftwareRefers to all the programs the user uses in order to complete a specific task.
three categories:
Bespoke software
Special Purpose software
General Purpose Software - 13Bespoke SoftwareSpecifically written for a Specific task
Expensive - 14Special Purpose SoftwareA computer application designed to perform a specific task.
Not Specific to 1 company.
Designed for common task that is widely used. - 15General Purpose SoftwareDesigned to perform a range of generic tasks.
can be used by both companies and individuals. - 16Translator ProgramsSoftware used to convert programming language instructions into 1s and 0s.
Three different Translators:
interpreters
compilers
Assembler - 17CompilerTranslates all at once.
Generates error message after scanning the whole program.
Creates executable file which is used to run the program. - 18InterpreterTranslates each statement into source code immediately.
Translates program until error is met,then it stops and generates error message. - 19AssemberTranslates assembly code into machine code.
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- A level Computing Flashcards on hardware and software 4.6, created by Ed Allen on 07/10/2019.
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- Ed Allen · Oct 2019
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