Hardware & Software

Any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people is known as a(n)

A _________________ is an integrated circuit designed to process instructions.

_____________ Memory is circuitry that holds the computer’s start-up routine.

Memory stores instructions, data needed, and the results of processed data

____ software is any type of app software that can help people do their work more efficiently.

Software development is a ___________________ process

_____________ software helps perform housekeeping chores.

Which step is NOT part of the information processing cycle?

An electronic device that accepts, processes, produces results, and stores data is known as

Devices added for input, output, and storage equip. that can be added to a sys. to enhance it.

The first popular personal comps were ___, and remain popular for offices, schools, and homes.

______________ is programmed into a computer’s chips so it cannot be altered or lost.

___ Memory is a temp. holding area for data, app. program instructions, and the OS

The interface between the user and the computer is known as the ______________ systems

he two main software categories are application software and ________________ software

Portable computers are classified as notebooks, ______________, and ultra mobiles

Popular ________ devices, include printer, digital cameras, scanners, joysticks, and speakers.

Any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer

_______________ are turned into computer language

To assess whether 2 comps are _____, they run the same software & use the same peripherals.

A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data

System software include all of the following EXCEPT ______________.

Utility software performs all of the following EXCEPT which activity?

The _______________________ is the part we interact with when using the computer.

The physical components of a computer are known as