Software
System software that manages hardware and software resources.
Operating System
The brain of the computer where most calculations take place.
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Software for managing and organizing data
Database Software
Devices that allow users to interact with a computer
Input Devices
- Programs designed to detect and remove malware.
Antivirus Software
Programs designed to perform specific tasks.
Application Software
The main circuit board that connects all components of a computer
Motherboard
Software designed for data organization and calculation
Spreadsheet Software
Devices that allow the computer to communicate with the user
Output Devices
Programs for creating and editing multimedia content
Multimedia Software
Software designed to provide a platform for other software
System Software
Temporary storage that provides space for the computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU quickly.
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Programs for creating slide-based presentations
Presentation Software
External devices that provide additional functionality
Peripheral Devices
Tools designed to improve workplace productivity
Productivity Software
Permanent software programmed into a hardware device
Firmware
A storage device used to store data permanently
Hard Drive (HDD
Software used to access the Internet
Web Browser
Converts electrical power to a form usable by the computer.
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Used for creating text documents
Word Processing Software
Software and services that run on the Internet instead of locally on a computer
Cloud Computing
A faster storage device compared to HDD with no moving parts.
Solid State Drive (SSD
Software for sending and receiving emails
Email Client
The visual output device for displaying information.
Monitor
Software for coding and developing applications
Integrated Development Environment