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Application of New Technology in Engineering Question 1: What is meant by the terms 'Hardware & Software'? Hardware: all the physical electronic components of a computer system, including peripherals, printed-circuit boards, displays, and printers. Software: An application program or an operating system that a computer can execute. Software is a broad term that can imply one or many programs, and it can also refer to applications that may actually consist of more than one program. Question 2: Make a list of the main parts of a computer internal & external including ancillary parts/components? Question 3: Explain the function of each of the above. Input Devices Keyboards: This type of device translates keystrokes into letters or numbers. The letters are then interpreted and commands are performed, depending on what was being sent. The keyboard is one of the most important input devices. There are two major types of keyboard: Mechanical key switch and capacitive. Mouse: For several years, operating...

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