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Lesson4 - Fundamentals of Computer System

The document defines the basic components of a computer system including hardware and software. Hardware consists of physical components like input/output devices, CPU, memory, and storage. Software includes programs and data that are loaded into memory to control the computer's operations. System software serves as an interface between hardware and users, while application software enables specific tasks like creating documents and spreadsheets.

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Lesson4 - Fundamentals of Computer System

The document defines the basic components of a computer system including hardware and software. Hardware consists of physical components like input/output devices, CPU, memory, and storage. Software includes programs and data that are loaded into memory to control the computer's operations. System software serves as an interface between hardware and users, while application software enables specific tasks like creating documents and spreadsheets.

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Fundamentals of Computer

System
Lesson 1
Computer System
• A computer system consists of both hardware
and information stored on hardware.
Information stored on computer hardware is
often called software.
• The hardware components of a computer system
are the electronic and mechanical parts.
• The software components of a computer system
are the data and the computer programs.
Hardware
• Physical components of the computer
• Examples:
– Input devices
– Output devices
– Central Processing Unit
– Primary Storage (memory)
– Secondary Storage (backing store)
• NOTE: input and output devices are
collectively known as peripherals
Hardware
Input Device
Storage
Output Device
• An output device is hardware that allows to
display information.
• Examples:
– Monitor
– Printer
– Projector
– Speakers
Computer System
Input Device
Storage Device
Output Device
Software
• Set of instructions /programs that are loaded
into the memory of computer inorder to
perform task or to control the operation of the
computer
System Software
• The system software is a collection of programs
designed to operate, control, and extend the
processing capabilities of the computer itself.
• These software products comprise of programs
written in low-level languages, which interact
with the hardware at a very basic level.
• serves as the interface between the hardware
and the end users.
• generally prepared by the computer
manufacturers.
Examples of Operating System
Application Software
• Accomplishes specific tasks for users.
• Enables a computer to become a multi-
purpose machine.
Produce Create flow charts
worksheets and and graphic
reports. organizers.
Automate record Communicate
keeping like worldwide.
attendance and
grades.
Design Tool

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