Chapter One - Components of a Computer System Summary of the components of a computer system 3.0 / 5 based on 6 ratings ? ComputingASOCR Created by: CGBCreated on: 08-03-13 13:59 Explain what are the hardware of a computer system. The physical parts that can be seen or touched, like the computer tower or printer. 1 of 9 State what part of a computer system an input device is. A piece of hardware 2 of 9 State what part of a computer system an output device is. A piece of hardware 3 of 9 Explain what is meant by computer software. Instructions that the computer hardware needs to tell it what to do. 4 of 9 State what an Operating System is. A program that allows the hardware of a computer system to work. 5 of 9 State what an applications software is. A set of programs that allow the user to do something useful with the computer. 6 of 9 Explain what is meant by a peripheral device. This is a piece of hardware outside of the main body of the computer. 7 of 9 State what is the purpose of an input device A device so that the computer can be told what to do and what data to use 8 of 9 Explain why a storage device is needed on most computer systems. So the computer can remember what is is meant to do when it is switched back on after being turned off. 9 of 9
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