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- 1Computer SystemA system made up of hardware and software that takes in data, processes it and outputs it as information.
- 2Main MemoryThere are two types of main memory, RAM and ROM.
- 3RAMRAM stands for Random Access Memory. This is volitle memory that the computer uses when it processes data.
- 4ROMROM stands for read only memory this is non-volitile memory which contains the instructions for a computer to boot up.
- 5Backing StoragePermanent storage of data held outside the CPU, such as on a hard drive. Also kown as secondary storage.
- 6Control SystemA control System is a system of hardware and software which manages the function of a piece of equiptment.
- 7Information SystemAn information system is a system of hardware and software that captures, processes and stores data.
- 8Communication SystemA system of hardware and software which transfers data between computers and comunication devices.
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