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Flashcards by Hermione Kerr, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Hermione Kerr
about 4 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What does input mean? | An input device is anything that can be used to enter data into a computer. |
| What does output mean? | An output device is a piece of computer hardware used to display or output information that has been processed or stored in a computer. |
| What is a computer? | A computer is a device that can take some inputs (data), process the data and output a result (information). |
| What is a sensor? | A sensor is a device that can detect and respond to some type of data from the physical environment. |
| What is software? | You cannot touch software. Software refers to the programs that run on the computer, rather like music playing on a CD. |
| What is peripheral? | (of a device) able to be attached to and used with a computer, though not an integral part of it. |
| What is hardware? | You can touch hardware, like a music CD. Hardware is the machines, wiring and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system. |
| What is a process? | An instance of a program being executed in a multitasking operating system, typically running in an environment that protects it from other processes. |
| What are some examples of input devices? | Some examples of input devices are: keyboards and mice. |
| What are some examples of output devices? | Some examples of output devices are: printers, monitors, projectors and speakers. |
| What are some examples of computers? | Some examples of computers are: microwaves, TVs, iPads and iPhones. |
| What are some examples of sensors? | Some examples of sensors are: motion sensors, smoke sensors and heat sensors. |
| What are some examples of software? | Some examples of software are: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Windows. |
| What are some examples of peripheral devices? | Some examples of peripheral devices are: keyboards and printers. |
| What are some examples of hardware devices? | Some examples of hardware devices are: disks, disk drives, display screens, keyboards, printers, boards and chips. |
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