Fundamentals of Computer Systems

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Created on: 08-03-16 15:30

What is a computer system?

A computer system is a combination of components designed to process and store data. it comprises at least one input device, a processing unit, and output device and a storage device, and may contain a communcations device.

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What is hardware?

Hardware refers to any component with a physical presences and can therefore be touched.

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What is meant by a peripheral device?

Hardware that is external to the main body of the computer.

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Name three environmental issues for computer systems

Getting the resources and making them. Power used to make them. When running heat is given off.

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what year was the computer misuse act created? what crimes come under this?

1) 1990 2) unauthorised access or attempted unaurthorised access to look at information, to access a computer system in attempt to carry out a crime and unauthorised attempt to change computer data

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What year was the copyright design and patents act created and what does it prevent?

1) 1989 2) copying of computer software is a criminal defence and all software should be fully licensed.

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what are the ethical issues for computer systems?

Employment. They can directly replace peoples jobs or lead to job loses

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