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WinZip is a widely used software program for data compression.

It allowing users to compress files into smaller sizes for easier storage and transfer.

It is specialized for this task, unlike MS Office, Antivirus, or Operating Systems, which serve different purposes.

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A device driver is software that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware devices.

Without drivers, the hardware cannot function properly or be recognized by the computer.

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Utility Software: Helps maintain, analyze, and protect the computer (includes antivirus, disk cleanup, etc.)

System Software: Runs the hardware and system (e.g., OS like Windows)

Application Software: End-user programs (e.g., MS Word, Photoshop)

Development Software: Tools for programming (e.g., compilers, IDEs)

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A combination of 16 bits is called a "word".

It is a standard unit of data used in computing to represent information.

• Bit: a single binary digit (0 or 1)
• Nibble: 4 bits
• Byte: 8 bits
• Word: 16 bits
• Double Word: 32 bits

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Input devices are used to provide data and control signals to a computer.

• Examples: Keyboard, mouse, scanner, camera, joystick, and microphone.

Output devices display the results of that data. 

• Examples: Printer, Monitor, Plotter, Speaker, Headphones, Projector, GPS device, Optical mark reader, and Braille reader.

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A hard disk is a secondary storage device used to store data permanently.

RAM and ROM are primary storage (main memory).

Diodes and Semiconductors are basic electronic components.

CD-ROM is a secondary storage device used to store data permanently.

Explanation

Transfer method:

This refers to the process of moving data between secondary memory (like hard drives or SSDs) and primary memory (RAM).

For example, when files are loaded from a hard drive into RAM, data transfer occurs.

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• The ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) is a core component of the CPU (Central Processing Unit),
• And the CPU itself is the main processing chip and core component of a computer system (or computer hardware architecture).

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Intel is one of the best-known manufacturers of computer CPUs.

Intel core is a streamlined computer CPU marketed by Intel Corporation.

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One of the first calculating devices made by man is called an abacus

the abacus was first used by the Babylonians as early as 2,400 B.C

The abacus was in use in Europe, China, and Russia

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