Compting F451 Flash Cards

Components of a Computer System

• Hardware (3.1.1) 
  • "If i threw it at you it would hurt" - Mr Gristwood
  • Physical Component
  • Input
    • Chosen for their ease of use and their purpose
    • Used so that the computer can be told what to do
    • Used so the computer can be told  what data to use
  • Storage
    • Used so that the computer can remember what to do when it is turned off
    • Can also be used to store SOME data depending on the size
  • Output
    • Any Device used to communicate a process through the computer
    • Can be used to display what has been done by the computer

Components of a Computer System

• Software (3.1.2)
  • Actual Programs or software that a computer system uses
    • Systems software -