Computer IG

for exam

Functions of the CPU?

Fetching
Decoding

Executing

Storing

Managing Interrupts

What does motheerboard serve as and what communication does it do?

serves as a central connecterhub
Physical connections-Sockets, Dedicated ports such as monitors, keyboards or printers
Electrical connections- Data transfer through electrical flows

Communication hub- Southbridge and Northbridge

PSU

Power Supply Unit

Function of data bus

Transferring Data

Handling Different Data Types

Computer software, System software, Operating Software, Language processor, Utility software, Devicedrivers software, Application software, packaged puose application software, Customized doftware, Open source and Proprietary software, Web applications.

Computer software is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.

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System software is the backbone of computer operations, overseeing and supporting its functions.

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Operating software is system software that manages computer hardware, software, files, and other resources and provides an interface between the user and the computer.

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Language processor converts programs written in a programming language into machine language so that the computer can understand and execute them.

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Utility software is software designed to maintain, protect, and improve the performance of a computer system.

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Device driver allows the operating system to communicate and control hardware devices.

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Application software is designed to help users perform specific tasks such as writing documents, browsing the internet, or editing pictures.

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Packaged purpose application software is developed for general purposes and made available for many users with similar needs.

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Customized software is software specially designed and developed to meet the specific needs of a particular user or organization.

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Open source software source code is freely available for users to view, modify, and distribute according to its license.

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Proprietary software is software owned by an individual or company whose source code is usually not available to the public.

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Web application runs through a web browser and is accessed using the internet or a network.