Computer Science

The physical components which make up the computer

The instructions and code that tells the computer what to do. There are two types of software, applications software and system software.

A type of peripheral that can accept data, decode it, and send it as electrical pulses to the computer. For example: keyboards, mice, digital cameras, and microphones.

A memory device used to store operating systems, programs, and user data. Storage devices are non-volatile - they do not lose their data when they are unpowered. See 1.4.3 Memory and Storage.

A device that turns computer signals into a human-readable form, like a screen, printer, or speaker.

What is the difference between system software and application software?

System software controls the hardware of the computer, whereas, application software allows the user to complete specific tasks.

Application software controls the hardware of the computer, where as, system software allows the user to complete specific tasks.

What is an overflow error?

An error that occurs when the computer attempts to handle a number that is too large for it

An error that occurs when there is too much data

An error that occurs when there is too little data

An error that occurs when the computer attempts to handle a number that is too small for it.

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