Computer Basics Digisheet Flashcard

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Software is the set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do and how to do it. True or False?

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True

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What are the parts of the computer that have a physical structure either externally or internally called?

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Hardware

Front

What is the operating system for PC's like we use in our computer classroom?

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Microsoft Windows

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This is often called the "brains" of a computer

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CPU

Front

This part of the computer connects directly or indirectly to every part of the computer.

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Motherboard

Front

Where software, photos, documents are stored; long term storage

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Hard Drive

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More can be added to your computer to help improve its performance; short term memory for a computer

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RAM

Front

What does the operating system do?

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manages the computer's memory, processes the hardware and software, allows you to communicate with computer without speaking the computer's language

Front

What is the most popular operating system?

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Microsoft Windows

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This operating system only makes up about 10% of the market because it is more expensive.

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Apple Mac OS