Chapter One - Components of a Computer System

Summary of the components of a computer system

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  • Created on: 08-03-13 13:59

1. Explain why a storage device is needed on most computer systems.

  • You can store your print outs in this device whilst you carry on using the computer.
  • So the computer can remember what is is meant to do when it is switched back on after being turned off.
  • It is a package to tidy away the computer peripherals into when you have finished using them.
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2. State what part of a computer system an output device is.

  • hardware and software
  • A piece of hardware
  • A piece of software

3. State what an applications software is.

  • An operating system is an example of applications software.
  • A set of programs that allow the user to do something useful with the computer.
  • A printer is an example of applications software.

4. Explain what are the hardware of a computer system.

  • A collection of computer programs.
  • The physical parts that can be seen or touched, like the computer tower or printer.
  • The instructions that tell the computer what to do.

5. Explain what is meant by computer software.

  • A peripheral
  • Instructions that the computer hardware needs to tell it what to do.
  • Physical computer parts that can be touched and seen.
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