Computers and ICT (Grade 10 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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Computer definition
Computer definition
Electronic machine that processes data into useful information
Four basic computer functions
Four basic computer functions
Input, Storage, Processing, Output
CPU definition
CPU definition
Central Processing Unit - the 'brain' of the computer
Control unit function
Control unit function
Coordinates and manages all computer operations
ALU function
ALU function
Performs mathematical calculations and logical operations
Hardware definition
Hardware definition
Physical parts of a computer you can touch and see
Software definition
Software definition
Apps/programmes - instructions that tell the computer what to do
Hardware-software relationship
Hardware-software relationship
They depend on each other completely
GIGO principle
GIGO principle
Garbage In, Garbage Out - poor input leads to poor output
Data definition
Data definition
Text, numbers, and figures that computers use as input