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What is a computer?
A computer is a machine that processes data
What is the purpose of a computer?
To take data, process it and produce an output
What is hardware? 2 examples
The physical things that make up a computer. Examples: Monitor and CPU
What is software? 2 examples
The programs and applications that a computer system runs. Examples: Operating System and Word Processor
What is an embedded system?
Computers that are built into other devices that are often used to control and monitor machinery
Pros of embedded systems
Easier to design, cheaper to produce and more efficient as they’re dedicated to a single task
Cons of embedded systems
Less functionality, less variability in the things it can do
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