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Elements of the Computer System - Coggle Diagram
Elements of the Computer System
Hardware
The physical components of a computer constitute its Hardware.
Mouse
Monitor
Keyboard
Processor
Software
A set of programs that form an interface A set of programs that form an interface and the user of a computer system are referred to as Software.
Operating system
A set of tools and programs to manage the overall working of
a computer using a defined set of hardware components is called an operating system. It is the interface between the user and the computer system.
Utility software
Certain special purpose programs that are designed to perform a specialized task, such as functions to copy, cut or paste files in a computer, formatting a disk, etc.
Application software
Programs designed by the user to perform a specific function, such as accounting software, payroll software, etc.
Language Processors
Special software to accept data and interpret it in the form of Machine /Assembly language understandable by a computer.
System software
A set of programs to control the internal operations such as
reading data from input devices, giving results to output devices, and ensuring proper functioning of components is called system software.
Connectivity software
A 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 a computer system is its users.
System Programmers
People who write codes and programs to
the working of the system.
System Operators
People who operate the system and use it for
purposes. Also called the end-users.
System Analyst
People who design the operation and processing of the
system.
Procedures
Procedure is a step by step series of instructions to perform a specific function and achieve the desired output.
Software oriented procedure
It is a set of detailed instructions for using the software.
Internal procedure
It maintains the overall internal working of each part of a
computer system by directing the flow of information.
Hardware oriented procedure
It defines the working of a hardware component.
Connectivity
When two or more computers are connected, they can share
information and resources such as sharing of files (data/music, etc.), sharing of the printer, sharing of facilities like the internet, etc.
Share information (printer, internet)
Resources files (data/music)
Data
The facts and figures that are fed into a computer for further processing are called data.
Information
Produces result
Processing