Elements of The Computer System
Hardware
Input Hardware - Users enter data into the computer system.
Output Hardware - It converts and show the data processing outcome
It is visible, and it is all a part of a computer's physical attributes.
Ex. Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, etc.
Processing and Memory Hardware - In which data and information are analyzed and altered in order to complete the job.
People - This is referred to as the Liveware. They are the computer systems' ultimate "users."
Software - It is a compilation of programs that assist the user in doing wide range of tasks.
Ex. Central Processing Unit (CPU) and Read Only Memory (RAM)
Secondary Storage Hardware - Where the computer system permanently saves data
Ex. Harddisk, Pendrive etc
Ex. Monitor, Printer, Projector etc.
End-Users
System Analyst
Programmers
Procedures
Hardware-Oriented Procedure
Software Oriented Procedure
Internal Procedures
These are a series of commands encoded in code that direct a computer how to accomplish a task, run software, make computations, and so on.
Data and Connectivity
Application Software
Operating System
Utility Software
System Software
Connectivity Software
Language Processors
DATA - The raw facts that we enter into the computer are processed by the computer system and transformed into information, which is processed and structured data.
CONNECTIVITY - Computers can connect to networks through LAN connections, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, satellites, and other methods. The internet is the most visible example of computer system connection.
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