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RAPID RECALL Tick ( ) if you know this.

1. Hardware can also be described as the physical parts of the computer.

2. Output devices show or print data processed by the computer.

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Draw a block diagram of the CPU and label its parts in Paint.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Software refers to the programs and applications that tell the computer what to do.
Without software, a computer would just be a collection of hardware. There are two

main types of software: System Software and Application Software.

Computer Software

System Software Application Software

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

System software is a computer program Just like a tree stores water in
that helps your computer run smoothly. It its trunk, a computer stores

manages the computer's hardware and information, like your drawings
provides a platform for other programs. It and games in its storage devices.
acts as a bridge between hardware and

users. The most common example of system
software is the operating system.

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