b) make up as many words as you can by combining different parts of the words:
non-
un-
ir-
in-
digit
adapt
standard
replace
put
-ize
-al
-able
-ive
-er/-or
-tion
Exercise 6. Divide the following words into two groups, those which describe
a) computer systems; b) functional units of the computer.
Analog, input/output devices, control unit, measurement, application
software, digital, software, arithmetic-logical unit, programmes, system pro-
grammes, memory, pocket computer, notebook, central processing unit.
Exercise 7. Think over the definitions of the words which appear in the texts and
dialogues and then:
a) agree or disagree with the following definitions
1.
Computer
is a programmable machine that can store, retrieve, and pro-
cess data.
2.
Memory
is a physical device to store such information as data or pro-
grammes on a temporary or permanent basis.
3.
Hardware
is mechanical and electronic parts that constitute a computer
system, as distinguished from the computer programmes that drive the system.
4.
CPU (central processing unit)
is a principal part of any digital computer
system, generally composed of the main memory, a control unit and an arith-
metic-logical unit.
5.
Data processing
is manipulation of data by a computer.
b) match each word with its correct definition
character, data, to feed, random, to house
1. Information given in the form of characters.
2. A written language symbol.
3. To place, to locate something.
4. To insert information into the computer.
5. Chosen or happening without any particular method, pattern or
purpose.
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