THE COMPUTER SYSTEM

THE COMPUTER SYSTEM

1. SOFTWARE

   • is
     • A general term from the program that controls the computer system
   • TYPES
     • Application
       • Program that allow the user to do specific tasks
         • EXAMPLES
           • Video editing software
             • Allows a user to manipulate videos to produce an edited video.
           • Spreadsheet
             • Organise and manipulate numerical data
           • Database
             • Organise, manipulate and analyse data.
           • Apps
             • They are usually downloaded from an ‘Apps Store’ and range from games to sophisticated software such as phone banking.
     • System
       • Programs that allow the hardware to run properly and allow the user to communicate with the computer
         • EXAMPLES
           • Compiler
             • Translates a program written in a high-level language into machine code
           • Linkers
             • Takes one or more object files produced by a compiler and combines them into a single program
           • Operating systems
             • It manages many of the basic functions
           • Device driver
             • Enables one or more hardware devices to communicate with the computer’s operating system.

2. HARDWARE

   • is
     • a general term for the physical components that make up a computer system
   • TYPES
     • Internal
       • motherboard
       • RAM
         • Random Access Memory
       • ROM
         • Read-only Memory
       • Video Cards
       • Sound Cards
       • Internal Storage Devices
         • Hard disk drive (HDD)
         • Solid State Drive (SSD)
     • External
       • Input
         • Mouse
         • Keyboard
       • Output
         • Monitor
         • Printer
       • Storage devices
         • DVD
         • Removable hard disk drive

3. BIBLIOGRAPHY

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