CBA: Hardware & Software

computer software created to allow the user to perform a specific job or task

• Application
• Operating
• System
• File Management

executes commands from a computer's hardware and software; contains several processing components, which determines the computer's operating speed; the "brain" of a computer

• Central Processing Unit
• System Unit
• File Management
• RAM

A program on a computer that allows the user to create, edit, view, print, rename, copy, or delete files, folders, or an entire file system

• File Type
• Application
• File Management
• Operating

Data entered into the computer through a variety of devices

• Input device
• Output device
• Storage device
• Peripheral

The action of gaining access to a computer or a network by entering a username and password

• Application
• Logon
• Enter
• Memory

Computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working

• Input device
• Output device
• Storage device
• Memory

System software that acts as a "go-between", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other

• Application
• Operating
• System
• File Management

Allows the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes

• Input device
• Output device
• Storage device
• Memory

Additional hardware that isn't necessary for a computer to function, but does enhance how the computer can be used

• Input device
• Output device
• Storage device
• Peripheral

Storing data for later use

• Storage device
• Save
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