Task 3. Answer the questions upon the text:
1. How many parts does any computer system have? 2. What part of computer system includes: a) peripheral devices? b) application programs to solve practical tasks? c) CPU? d) expansion cards? e) bus? f) operating system? g) power supply? 3. What is the other name of computer physical components? 4. How many types of software do you know? What are they? 5. What type of software executes control of a computer’s internal functioning? 6. What does network software coordinate? 7. What electronic circuit contains different electronic chips and connects peripheral devices to the CPU? 8. What computer component helps to link peripheral device with motherboard? 9. What are the functions of a bus in a computer system? 10. Where else are the buses used? 11. What is the general name for sound card and video card? 12. What component should you add to your computer system if you want to see films and play games with beautiful graphics? 13. What is the function of a sound card?
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1. A computer system typically has several main parts.
2. Parts of a computer system include:
a) Peripheral devices are part of the input and output components.
b) Application programs to solve practical tasks are part of the software.
c) CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the core processing unit.
d) Expansion cards are hardware components for additional features.
e) Bus is the data pathway that connects components.
f) Operating system is system software.
g) Power supply provides electrical power.
3. The other name for computer physical components is "hardware."
4. There are two main types of software: system software and application software.
5.System software executes control of a computer's internal functioning.
6. Network software coordinates the communication and data exchange in a network.
7. The electronic circuit that connects peripheral devices to the CPU is typically part of the motherboard.
8. The component that links peripheral devices with the motherboard is usually a port or connector on the motherboard.
9. The functions of a bus in a computer system include data transfer between components, addressing devices, and controlling the flow of data.
10. Buses are also used in other electronic devices and systems for data transfer.
11.Sound card and video card are generally referred to as "expansion cards."
12. To see films and play games with beautiful graphics, you would need to add a dedicated graphics card (video card) to your computer system.
13. The function of a sound card is to process audio data, allowing the computer to play, record, and manage sound, enabling audio output through speakers or headphones.