Starter: Software and Embedded Systems

What is the term for the programs and applications that run on a computer?

• software

• hardware

• firmware

• network

What does hardware refer to in computing?

• the programs and applications on a computer

• the data stored on a computer

• the user interface of a computer

• the physical components of a computer

Which of the following is an example of hardware?

• word processor

• operating system

• printer

• web browser

Which of these is an example of specialised technology?

• smartphone

• robot arm in a factory

• laptop

• desktop computer

Which of the following best describes a computer system? (Tick 1 correct answer)

• a. a single device used only for gaming

• b. hardware and software working together to process data

• c. just the physical parts of a computer

• d. a program used to create documents