Intro to Hardware and Software Flashcards

Flashcards based on ITEC 103 lecture notes focusing on hardware, software, and computer architecture.

What is hardware?

The physical components of a computer that you can touch and see.

What are some examples of computer hardware?

Examples include Monitor, CPU, Keyboard, Mouse, and Printer.

What are some examples of computer Software?

Examples include iOS, Android, Windows, and MacOS.

What is an Operating System (OS)?

System software that manages hardware and software resources on a computer, acting as an intermediary between the hardware and the users.

What is computer architecture?

The structure and organization of a computer system, consisting of key components working together to perform tasks.

Give examples of Input Devices.

Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Joystick.

Give examples of Output Devices

Monitor, Printer, Speaker, Headphones.

What is a system bus or computer bus?

A communication system within a computer or between computers that transfers data between different components.

What is the purpose of buses in a computer system?

To reduce the number of pathways needed for communication between components by carrying out all communications over a single data channel.

What is an Address Bus?

A collection of wires used to identify a particular location in main memory.

What is a Data Bus?

A collection of wires through which data is transmitted from one part of a computer to another.

What is a Control Bus?

The connections that carry control information between the CPU and other devices within the computer.

What are the primary functions of the CPU, RAM, SSD, and I/O devices in a computer?

The CPU executes instructions, RAM holds data for quick access, SSDs hold data long-term, and input/output devices enable user interaction. The operating system manages these interactions.

Explain the relationship between hardware and software.

Hardware is like the body, and software is like the brain; both are essential and work together to make the system function properly.