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ELEMENTS OF THE COMPUTER SYSTEM - Coggle Diagram
ELEMENTS OF THE COMPUTER SYSTEM
HARDWARE
consists of input devices and output devices that make a complete computer system
INPUT DEVICES
for raw data input
keyboard
mouse
microphone
OUTPUT DEVICES
To disseminate data and information
monitor
printer
headphones
PROCESSING DEVICES
To process raw data instructions into information
CPU (central processing unit)
motherboard
STORAGE DEVICES
For data and information retention
USB Flash Drive
Compact Disc
SOFTWARE
set of programs that form an interface between the hardware and the user of a computer system
System Software
set of programs to control the internal operations
Application Software
programs designed by the user to perform a specific function
Operating Software
set of tools and programs to manage the overall working of a computer using a defined set of hardware components
Utility Software
designed to perform a specialized task
Language Processors
special software to accept data and interpret it in the form of Machine/Assembly Language understandable by a computer
Connectivity Software
set of programs and instructions to connect the computer with the main server to enable the sharing of resources and information with the server and other connected computers
PEOPLE
the most important element of the computer system; also called live-ware of the computer system
System Analysts
design the operation and processing of the system
System Programmers
write codes and programs to the working of the system
System Operators
operate the system and use it for purposes; also called the end-users
PROCEDURES
step by step series of instructions to perform a specific function and achieve the desired output
Hardware Oriented Procedure
working of a hardware component
Software Oriented Procedure
set of detailed instructions for using the software
Internal Procedure
maintains the overall internet working for each part of a computer system by directing the flow of information
DATA
the facts and figures that are fed into a computer for further processing
