Chapter One - Components of a Computer System

Summary of the components of a computer system

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Explain what are the hardware of a computer system.
The physical parts that can be seen or touched, like the computer tower or printer.
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State what part of a computer system an input device is.
A piece of hardware
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State what part of a computer system an output device is.
A piece of hardware
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Explain what is meant by computer software.
Instructions that the computer hardware needs to tell it what to do.
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State what an Operating System is.
A program that allows the hardware of a computer system to work.
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State what an applications software is.
A set of programs that allow the user to do something useful with the computer.
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Explain what is meant by a peripheral device.
This is a piece of hardware outside of the main body of the computer.
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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
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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.
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Card 2

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State what part of a computer system an input device is.

Back

A piece of hardware

Card 3

Front

State what part of a computer system an output device is.

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Explain what is meant by computer software.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

State what an Operating System is.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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