Lec 08
1. Q: What is the difference between hardware and software? A: Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer, while software refers to the programs and applications that run on the computer. 2. Q: What is an operating system? A: An operating system (OS) manages hardware resources and provides services for computer programs. 3. Q: Define a database. A: A database is an organized collection of data, typically stored and accessed electronically from a computer system. 4. Q: What is the purpose of a compiler? A: A compiler translates high-level programming language code into machine code or intermediate code. 5. Q: What is the difference between a process and a thread? A: A process is a program in execution, while a thread is the smallest unit of execution within a process. 6. Q: What is cloud computing? A: Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services over the internet, such as storage, processing power, and software applications. 7. Q: What is an IP address...