ict grade 7

Any physical part of a computer system is called

Hardware

A piece of hardware that you can use to enter data into a computer system is an

Input device

These are used to input data by hand, such as a keyboard or mouse

Manual input device

These read and input data into a computer system quickly and usually make fewer mistakes then manual devices

Automatic input device

Examples of these devices include barcode readers, scanners, and sensors

Automatic input device

A piece of hardware that is used to transfer data out of a computer system is an

Output device

Any piece of computer hardware that is used to record and store data, such as a hard drive or USB flash is a

Storage device

(Blank) manages the computer's hardware and software resources. It includes operating systems, utility and driver software

System software

(Blank) allows the application software (app) to communicate with the computer's hardware

Operating system

(Blank) is a program designed to do a specific task

Application software

(Blank) is a network of computer's, which are spread over a large distance

Wide area network

(Blank) is software designed to cause damage to your computer and might install a virus

Malware

(Blank) is software designed to protect your computer by monitoring and controlling access

Firewall

(Blank) the hacker who has encrypted your data can threaten to delete your information unless you pay money and steal your personal data, such as your username and password then use the information to access your bank account

Ransom and spyware