Storing temporary data
Permanent storage of essential programs
High-speed processing
Enhancing graphics performance
System software
Application software
Database software
Antivirus software
Provide long-term storage
Increase processing speed by storing frequently used data
Connect to external devices
Run applications
MS Word
Linux
Photoshop
VLC Media Player
Basic Input Output System
Binary Integrated Operating System
Basic Integrated Operating Software
Binary Input Output System
Hard disk
SSD
RAM
ROM
Process data
Connect and interface hardware components
Store files
Power the system
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop
Google Drive
Hardware is intangible; software is tangible
Hardware is tangible; software is intangible
Both are tangible
Both are intangible
A type of volatile memory
Software programmed into hardware for basic functionality
An advanced application software
A security program
Windows
Google Chrome
BIOS
File system
Operating System
API Gateway
Web Browser
Binary Digit
Basic Information Terminal
Binary Transfer
Bitrate
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Solid-State Drive (SSD)
CD-ROM
Process instructions in a computer
Accelerate rendering of images and videos
Store and retrieve data
Manage input and output operations
Increase the clock speed of the CPU
Simulate additional RAM using storage space
Store frequently used data for quick access
Boost graphical performance
Application Programming Interface
Automated Processing Integration
Advanced Program Interaction
Application Processing Interface
The size of the CPU
The number instructions the CPU can execute per second
The amount of memory in the CPU
The data transfer rate of the CPU
Bits
Bytes
Hertz (Hz)
Cycles
Store frequently used data and instructions for quick access
Perform arithmetic operations
Manage power supply to the CPU
Control input/output devices