Interpreting System Requirements (Grade 12 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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What system requirements are
What system requirements are
Guidelines on hardware/software needed to run a programme
Purpose of system requirements
Purpose of system requirements
Tell if your hardware can run a programme effectively
System requirements as rules or guidelines
System requirements as rules or guidelines
Guidelines rather than absolute rules
What minimum requirements represent
What minimum requirements represent
Lowest specifications needed for software to function at all
What recommended requirements indicate
What recommended requirements indicate
Specifications needed for optimal performance
What operating system specification tells you
What operating system specification tells you
Which version of Windows, macOS, or Linux software needs
What processor (CPU) specification shows
What processor (CPU) specification shows
Type and speed of processor needed (often multi-core)
What memory (RAM) specification indicates
What memory (RAM) specification indicates
How much system memory software needs to run smoothly
When graphics cards are required
When graphics cards are required
For games and multimedia applications
System overhead to account for
System overhead to account for
OS and other running programmes also use system resources