Hardware and Software (AQA A-Level Computer Science): Flashcards

Physical components of a computer

External components around the main computer unit

Temporary working space for currently running programs

Programs that run on computers

Programs users interact with to complete specific tasks

Manages computer's resources and supports applications

Translate entire program to machine code all at once

Translate and execute code one statement at a time

Interface between user and computer, manages operations

Using secondary storage (hard disk) as if it were RAM