Software and Hardware Concepts

Software and Hardware Concepts

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Flashcard

Computers

12th Grade

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Easy

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Teara Gross

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Software

Back

A set of digital instructions a machine follows to achieve a task.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fail Safe Recovery in hardware

Back

Features to minimize damage in case something goes wrong, like a safety system for machines.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Back

The brain of the computer, handling instructions from software and making decisions.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Internal vs. External Hardware

Back

Internal: Inside the computer (CPU, RAM). External: Outside the computer (Keyboard, Monitor).

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hard Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD)

Back

Long-term storage of the computer for files, pictures, and software. SSDs are faster than HDDs.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

RAM

Back

Short-term memory.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tamper-Resistance

Back

Hardware stops working if tampered with. Example: Credit card readers.

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