Chapter 2: Hardware and Software

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Chapter 2: Hardware and Software by Mind Map: Chapter 2: Hardware and Software

1. Hardware

1.1. Hardware refers to the physical components that you can see and touch

1.1.1. Input devices

1.1.1.1. Get data into the computer

1.1.1.1.1. Manual input devices

1.1.1.1.2. Automatic input devices

1.1.2. Output devices

1.1.2.1. show the results of processing

1.1.2.1.1. Printer

1.1.2.1.2. Monitor

1.1.2.1.3. Plotter

1.1.2.1.4. Speaker

1.1.2.1.5. Projector

2. Software

2.1. Software refers to the set of electronic program instructions or data a computer processor reads in order to perform a task or operation

2.1.1. System software

2.1.1.1. Includes the programs that are dedicated to managing the computer itself

2.1.1.1.1. Operating system

2.1.1.1.2. File management utilities

2.1.1.1.3. Disk operating system

2.1.1.1.4. Difference between compiler and interpreter

2.1.2. Application software

2.1.2.1. Often called productivity programs or end-user programs because they enable the user to complete tasks. It is specific to the task it is designed for

2.1.2.1.1. Web browser

2.1.2.1.2. Word-processing

2.1.2.1.3. Spreadsheet

2.1.2.1.4. Database