Computer systems questions
Q1. What is meant by computer ‘hardware’ and ‘software’?
Q2. State two input devices and two output devices.
Q3. Describe what is meant by a ‘peripheral’.
Q4. What does a CPU do?
Q5. Where are the programs and files you are currently using held?
Q6. Explain why a printer is hardware and the web browsers Firefox, Chrome and Explorer are all software.
Q7. Where are all programs, including the operating system, and all your files held in a typical computer, whether or not you are using them?
Q8. What is meant by a 'port'?
Q9. Give some examples of the names of some ports you may find on a computer or laptop.
Q10. Explain why a computer needs a hard drive.