Computer Questions #6

1)What is Software?
Software programs, applications, mainly instructions. (Microsoft Word)

2) What is hardware?
Hardware is like the monitor, keyboard, anything you can touch. Input-keyboard;Output-screen

3)What does CPU stand for?
Central Processing Unit- like a "brain" it takes commands

4)What does RAM stand for?
RAM---Random Access Memory- helps the operating system (Windows) and allows the computer to run faster- non-volatile

5) What does ROM stand for?
ROM--- Read Only Memory- helps boot the system up, saved on the hard drive

6) What does a hard drive do?
A hard drive is for saving or storing your information. You have internal or external, big or small.

7) What is a server?
Any computer can be a server. They give out various information. Can set it up at home. There are lots of them. (Google)