Hardware/Software Questions

Question 1

is the long term memory used to store files, programs and any other information on the computer

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hard drive

Question 2

refers to relatively simple programs tools in the form of applications that software developers use to maintain programs

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programming software

Question 3

input, process/storage, output

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computer process

Question 4

This performs all the processes for the computer and controls all the other components.

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CPU

Question 5

Any device that lets you talk to the computer (such as a mouse or keyboard).

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input

Question 6

A collection of Microsoft software including MS Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook browsers like Google Chrome

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application software

Question 7

is used for immediate data storage and retrieval

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RAM

Question 8

is the physical part of a computer, including the digital circuitry, as distinguished from the computer software

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hardware

Question 9

program that manages a computer's resources, especially the allocation of those resources among other programs.

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orperating system

Question 10

contains the programming that allow a computer to start up or regenerate each time it is turned on

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ROM

Question 11

Any device that lets the computer talk to you (such as a monitor or speakers).

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output

Question 12

consisting of programs, enables a computer to perform specific tasks, as opposed to its physical components (hardware)

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software

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