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Define 'Hardware'.
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a hardware is a physical componant of computer that you can physically touch.
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is a keyboard an input device or output and what is it used for?
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A keyboard is an input device and is used to enter characters into the computer
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is a Mouse an input device or output and what is it used for?
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a mouse is an input device that is used to navigate around the page(s).
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is a touch screen monitor an input device or an output device and what is it used for?
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A touch screen monitor is both input and output as it displays the data and also inputs the data that is being entered through the touch screen.
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what is the purpose of a scanner
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the purpose of a scanner is to place pictures from paper onto a computer.
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How many types of software categories are there and what are they called?
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there are two types of software categories and are called 'Application Software' and 'System Software'.
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what is the purpose of a System Software
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it is the operating software of you comuter eg. operating system, disk cleaners, Disk defrag, Virus remover
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what is the purpose of a Application Software.
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everyday application softwarese eg. Word processors, Graphics editor, website developers, games makers
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name the different types of computers.
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1. desktop Pc
2. Mainframe 3.Laptop 4. Notebook 5.personal digital assistants (PDA's) 6.Palmtop |
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what are the advantages and disadvantages of a laptop
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Advantages:
portable dont have to keep it plugged in works with batteries Disadvantages: Easier to be stolen |
