2.01 Understand how computing devices work.

2.01a Introduction to Computer Architecture

2.01a Introduction to Computer Architecture

As you watch the video, fill in the blanks to complete the note taking guide.
1. the most basic division of a computer system is between the Hardware and
The Software.
2. Hardware is described as all of the Physical parts of the computer that
can be touched with the hand.
3. Software contains all the programmed Instruction in the computer and includes the

Systems software, or the Operating System and the Applications

software.
4. Application software includes the programs that users access on the computer, like
Photoshop and World of Warcraft.
5. Hardware includes the CPU, the main memory,
Secondary Storage, and the Input/ Output devices.
6. The CPU is a microchip that receives and encodes Instructions from memory.
7. The arithmetic/logic unit of the CPU performs Operations with numbers.
8. The Control unit of the CPU manages the flow of instructions.
9. The main memory is RAM - information stored here will be lost if the power
supply is turned off.
10. A bit value of 0 means "off and a bit value of 1 means "on."
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