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what is a bootstrap holder? (software) |
Something that lives in the computer's memory and helps you execute programs (when the computer is switched on).
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what is cloud computing? |
Cloud computing is an IT service that provides computing power and storage away from your own company or organisation. The 'cloud' just means a remote data centre is handling the services required rather than a local IT system.
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what is source code? |
'SourceCode' is what the programmer writes when producing software.
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source code |
Sourcecode is the set of instructions that control the actions of the computer. It iswritten in a 'computer language' of which there are dozens. |
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what is a input device? Example? (recap) |
An input device is any hardware device that sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and control the computer. A mouse would be a type of input device. |
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what is a output device? |
An output device is any device used to send data from a computer to another device or user. Most computer data output that is meant for humans is in the form of audio or video.
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A example of a output device? |
speaker and a monitor |
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what is a programming language? |
A programming language is a formal computer language or constructed language designed to communicate instructions to a machine, particularly a computer |
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types of programming languages |
c++ python java c# ruby |
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What is computer architecture? |
In computerengineering, computer architecture is a set of rules and methods that describethe functionality, organization, and implementation of computer systems. |
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Name the 3 types oftranslator
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Assembler,compiler and interpreter
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name 3 input devices for disabilities. |
Puff-suck switch
Afoot mouse Speakersand microphones |
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what is a CD/DVD DRIVE? |
Optical Disk Drive Defined. An optical diskdrive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an opticaldisc.
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