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When a computer starts up it needs to check various things that may stop the computer from starting properly. These instructions are contained in the micro-processor that is installed as part of the computer. These instructions are long, detailed, and what most people normally do not worry about
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Why do you have software?
Software is a digital replacement for a hardware solution. At the core, the microprocessor uses program instructions (software) to emulate results of hardware electronic circuitry. The short answer, it's why you can have a computer UNDER your desk or IN your pocket.
Is a computer monitor a type of hardware?
Yes. Anything your computer uses that you can physically touch is hardware.
How do computers control electronic equipment?
Computers uses a set of instructions just like human being, directed by the brain to do what they want.These instructions are known asprogrammes developed by programmers.The programme instructs the computer on how to control other electronic devices e.g Robots
Is a monitor a type of hardware?
Yes. Anything your computer uses that you can physically touch is hardware.
Where does a computer process and stores data?
It uses hardware.
What are computer-based communications?
Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is defined as any human communication that occurs through the use of two or more electronic devices.
What style of music uses a computer rather than a instrument?
no. ____________________________ Yes, there are many producers who make electronic music only through the computer. in fact, a few producers are trading in their hardware synths and drum machines for computer software and midi instruments.
How does computer hardware communicate with the software?
I/O devices like Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers are used to for the computer to communicate with the user. The Operating System uses software called drivers to interact with these hardware devices. Altogether, this is called the user interface.
What is parallel processing or processor?
Parallel processing is a processing method that uses multiple processors simultaneously to execute a single program or task Processor is a electronic component on a computer's motherboard that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer
How is the electronic computer different from the first computer?
Electronic computer is may faster and smaller than the first developed computer. Electronic computers today uses small electronic devices and integrated circuits. Long time ago they use vacuum tubes which are huge.
What is an ultrafast computer that focuses on performing a few sets of instructions as fast as possible?
A supercomputer is a very fast computer. A computer that uses few instructions and runs them quickly is considered a RISC computer.
What permenantly stores the set of instructions that the computer uses to activate software that controls the processing function when you turn on the computer?
The instructions are stored in the Master Boot Record (MBR).
