A system that can take a set of inputs, process them and then create an output. Must be a combiantion of hardware and software
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Why are comuter systems important?
Give fast acsess to information, Easy to analyse information, Improves communication, Cheaper and more accurate manufacturing, Consistent results
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What is reliabillity?
When a computer system does exactly what the user expects
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Why must a computer system be reliable?
Lives may be at stake if there is an error in a critical application. Loss of power or data can lead to problems for individuals or large organistations
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How can risk of system failure be minimised?
Testing system before it's used. Duplicating the data by having a backup
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Why are comuter systems important?
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Give fast acsess to information, Easy to analyse information, Improves communication, Cheaper and more accurate manufacturing, Consistent results
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