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The document contains exam questions related to computer systems, covering definitions and examples of hardware and software, as well as the function of the CPU. It discusses data input methods, identifies output devices, and explains the purpose of embedded computers in electronic devices. Overall, it serves as a study guide for understanding fundamental computer concepts.

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The document contains exam questions related to computer systems, covering definitions and examples of hardware and software, as well as the function of the CPU. It discusses data input methods, identifies output devices, and explains the purpose of embedded computers in electronic devices. Overall, it serves as a study guide for understanding fundamental computer concepts.

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Exam Questions: Computer Systems

1a. Define the term ‘hardware’ (1 mark)


Something you can physically touch on the computer

1b. Give two examples of hardware (2 marks)


CPU

RAM

2a. Define the term ‘software’ (2 marks)


Anything you can run on a computer like a program or an app

2b. Give two examples of software (2 marks)


Word Processor

PowerPoints

3. Give another name for the Central Processing Unit (CPU) (1 mark)
Microprocessor

4. Explain how data is input into a computer system and also how it reaches
the CPU (4 marks)
The data is inputted into the computer system with an input device for
example an keyboard and reaches the CPU and gets processed

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5. Identify two output devices (2 marks)

Printer
Monitor

6. Discuss the purpose of an embedded computer and explain why they are
found in most electronic devices (5 marks)
The purpose of the embedded computer is a system where they have one
specific task and they are found on the motherboard. For example a
washing machine

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