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Chapter 1 Reading Organizer Answer Key 1.1 1. List and explain the three things that have to work together in order for most computers to perform useful functions. Hardware - the physical components, both internal and external, that make up a computer. Operating System - a set of computer programs that manages the hardware of a computer. An operating system controls the resources on a computer, including memory and disk storage. An example of an operating system is Windows XP. Application Software - programs loaded on the computer to perform a specific function using the capabilities of the computer. An example of application software is a word processor or a computer game. 2. List and explain the two general categories of application software. Business/Industry Software - Software designed for use by a specific industry or market. Examples include: medical practice management tools, educational tools and legal software. General Use Software - Software used by a wide range of organizations and home users for various purposes. These applications can be used by any business or individual. 3. Explain the difference between local and network application software. Local application - A local application is a program, such as a word processor, that is stored on the hard disk of the computer. The application runs only on that computer. Network application - A network application is one that is designed to run over a network, such as the Internet. A network application has two components, one that runs on the local computer and one that runs on a remote computer. Email is an example of a network application. 4. 1.2 5. List the six common types of computers available. Mainframes Servers Desktops Workstations Laptops f. Hand-held portable devices 6. Explain what servers are and what they are used for. Servers are high performance computers used in businesses and other organizations. Servers provide services to many end users or clients. 7. Why do servers often con