Fundamentals of a computer system 0.0 / 5 ? ComputingGCSEOCR Created by: EleanorCreated on: 29-05-13 10:30 Computer System A system that is able to take a set of inputs, process them and create a set of outputs 1 of 12 Input Data or commands entered into a computer system via an input device for processing 2 of 12 Processing Input data is manipulated to provide meaningful information 3 of 12 Output Information obtained via processing that is presented to the user in a suitable format 4 of 12 Hardware The physical components and circuits of a computer 5 of 12 Software Applications and programming instructions that manipulate the hardware 6 of 12 Reliability Confidence that a computer will work as expected 7 of 12 Testing Trying to break a system to reveal its weaknesses or flaws 8 of 12 Propriety standards Standards owned/maintained by a company to ensure that a system will feel easy to use and predictable 9 of 12 Industry standards Standards agreed by the computing industry so devices can communicate 10 of 12 De Facto standards Standards that develop through common usage until they become the accepted way of doing things 11 of 12 Open standards Standards that are publicly available so software can be modified by users 12 of 12
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