Computer Systems 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingComputer systemsGCSEOCR Created by: rtrubyCreated on: 22-02-14 10:49 Computer systems come in all shapes and sizes i.e. a large mainframe to a small control system in a mobile phone. They can be used everywhere because they are VERSATILE, SMALL and CHEAP. 1 of 5 A system is a collection of parts which work together for a common purpose. Systems can INTERACT with other systems. 2 of 5 A system must produce an OUTPUT. This is what makes it USEFUL. If it has an output, it must have an INPUT. 3 of 5 A system can be make up of SUB-SYSTEMS. Interconnections between systems is called an INTERFACE. 4 of 5 System boundary is what separates what IS in a system and what IS NOT in a system. A system boundary is harder to define when systems form part of other systems. 5 of 5
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