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6.1. Hardware and Software

The document appears to be a set of flashcards related to hardware and software topics for an AQA Computer Science A Level course. The flashcards cover definitions and classifications of various hardware and software terms, including operating systems, libraries, word processors, web browsers, compilers, and more. They distinguish between hardware and software and define system software, application software, and translators.

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AQA Computer Science A Level

4.6.1 Hardware and software


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What type of system software is used by
programmers to simplify the process of
application development?

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What type of system software is used by
programmers to simplify the process of application
development?

Libraries

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What is a webcam: hardware or
software?

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What is a webcam: hardware or software?

Hardware

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Under which category of software is the
operating system classed?

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Under which category of software is the operating
system classed?

System software

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Under which category of software is a
web browser classed?

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Under which category of software is a web browser
classed?

Application software

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Define software

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Define software

Program code. Sequences of


instructions which are executed in order
to perform a task.

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What is the role of system software?

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What is the role of system software?

To operate, control and maintain the


computer and its components.

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What is a word processor:
hardware or software?

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What is a word processor: hardware or software?

Software

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Define hardware

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Define hardware

The physical components of a computer


system

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Why is an operating system said to
provide a virtual machine?

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Why is an operating system said to provide a virtual
machine?

The operating system hides the true


complexity of the computer from the
user.

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Under which category of software is a
compiler classed?

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Under which category of software is a compiler
classed?

Translators

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