HARDWARE
SOFTWARE
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPES OF COMPUTER
REMEMBERING INFORMATION
100

It is the device that carries  out calculations to complete software instructions

CPU

100

Software that is designed to allow users to complete specific tasks.

Application Software

100

It is the fastest type of memory.

Cache

100

Is a technology that allows 3D images to be produced.

3D and Holographic Imaging

100

Give one disadvantage of using a mouse.

•Easily Damaged

•Flat surface required

200

Is a device that attaches to the motherboard to enable the computer to input, process, and deliver sound.

Sound Card

200

Used to prepare reports and school essays.

Word Processing

200

It is also known as secondary storage.

Backing Storage

200

The user will normally wear a head mounted display which will simulates their physical presence in places in the real world or imagined worlds.

Virtual Reality

200

Give two disadvantages to using the driving wheel.

•More expensive.

•Movement could be too sensitive.

300

It connects to all the main components of the computer system, including the motherboard, hard drive, optical drives, etc.

Power Supply

300

Used to create and edit  bitmap and vector graphics.

Graphics Manipulation

300

A 5 GHz CPU can carry how many instructions per second?

5 billion instructions per second

300

Give 3 functions on how robots are used in a factory?

1.Lift heavy items into from place to place

2.Assemble parts together to create things

3.Join parts together using glue, or by welding (melting metal)

4.Paint items

300

Give two advantages of using Video Camera

•Can record in HD

•Footage can be  edited on a  computer.

400

It provides the computer with an internet connection, either through wireless signals or a physical cable connection.

Network Card

400

It combines object files produced by a compiler into a single program.

Linkers

400

The cache is located between two main memories.

The Processor and the RAM

400

What is the main purpose of biometrics??

Improve Security

400

Give two advantages of using a microphone.

•Voice overs can be added to presentations.

•Recorded audio can be typed directly into word processor applications.

500

 It is a circuit board which is connects to main  components of the computer system.

Motherboard

500

Help to manage and  maintain computer  resources and  performance by  running specific tasks.

Utilities

500

Give 3 characteristics of backing storage.

Non-volatile, holds commonly used data, long time, Read, Write, Edit, Change & Copies

500

Give three advantages of using tablets?

•High definition anti glare display.

•Wireless , 3G/4G & Bluetooth connection.

•Data can be backed up or synchronized with other devices.

• Touch screen technology

•Battery life is longer than a mobile phone.

500

Give three disadvantages in using a digital camera.

•Transferring, storing, and editing images can be complicated.

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