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Software | is any set of instructions that directs a computer to perform specific operationsInstructions |
System software | which is software that directly operates the computer hardware to provide basic functionality needed by users and other software |
Application software | software that uses the computer system to perform special functions or provide entertainment beyond the basic operation of the computer |
Binary code | numeric system that only uses two digits 0 and 1 |
Boolean | a subset of algebra used for creating true/false statements |
Data | information processed or stored by a computer |
Programming Languages | a set of commands, instructions, and other syntax used to create a software program |
Syntax | general set of rules for how declarations, functions, commands, and other statements should be arranged in a programming language |
ALU - Arithmic Logic Unit | a fundamental component of all processors. Performs arithmetic and logic operations |
CPU- Central Processing Unit | is the primary component of a computer that processes instructions |