This document discusses the key components of a computer system, including hardware, software, data, and users. It explains that hardware devices work together to perform input, processing, storage, and output of data. Software includes programs, documentation, operating systems, and applications. Data represents stored facts and observations that are encoded using binary numbers. Users operate the computer by providing instructions and managing files and systems.
This document discusses the key components of a computer system, including hardware, software, data, and users. It explains that hardware devices work together to perform input, processing, storage, and output of data. Software includes programs, documentation, operating systems, and applications. Data represents stored facts and observations that are encoded using binary numbers. Users operate the computer by providing instructions and managing files and systems.
This document discusses the key components of a computer system, including hardware, software, data, and users. It explains that hardware devices work together to perform input, processing, storage, and output of data. Software includes programs, documentation, operating systems, and applications. Data represents stored facts and observations that are encoded using binary numbers. Users operate the computer by providing instructions and managing files and systems.
This document discusses the key components of a computer system, including hardware, software, data, and users. It explains that hardware devices work together to perform input, processing, storage, and output of data. Software includes programs, documentation, operating systems, and applications. Data represents stored facts and observations that are encoded using binary numbers. Users operate the computer by providing instructions and managing files and systems.
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• Demonstrate the function of a given
hardware, software, data and user.
• Discuss the role of the computer architecture component. • is a set of integrated devices that input, output, process, and store data and information Parts of the Computer System 1. Hardware 2. Software 3. Data 4. User • Input • Process • Store • Output - Processes data by executing instructions - Provides input and output • Hardware devices work together to perform input, processing, data storage, and output. • Anything that can be touched - Instructions executed by the system • Computer programs • Documentation • System software • Computer system platform • Application software • Perform common computer hardware functions • Provide a user interface • Provide a degree of hardware independence • Manage system memory • Manage processing tasks • Provide networking capability • Control access to system resources • Manage files • Fundamental representation of facts and observations • Computer data are stored using the binary number system •People operating the computer •Tell the computer what to do • Role depends on ability • Setup the system • Install software • Mange files • Maintain the system • “Userless” computers • Run with no user input • Automated systems • The first speaker is given 20 seconds to say something about the presented object in terms of the advantages, disadvantages and when or where to use it. The second speaker is given 20 seconds to affirm or contradict the statements of the first speaker. • Ideas Presented – 10 points • Speaking Skills – 10 points • Total = 20 points