Computer Systems

Computer Systems

1. Explain the need for adherence to suitable professional standards

   • If computers were not up to professional standards then equipment such as a mouse and keyboard might not be compatible with other computer systems
   • TCP/IP is a set of standards for transmitting data across the Internet. Without standardisation a network on the scale of the Internet would not be possible

2. Define a computer system

   • A computer system is a device that can receive data, store it, process it and output the data

3. Describe the importance of a computer system in the modern world

   • Computers are you in medical industry as they are used to store the data of the patients
   • Computers are used for entertainment for example consoles and televison
   • Computer systems are found in most homes around the world, as the microwave was a sensational invention used for heating food

4. Explain the need for reliability in computer systems

   • Reliability is important to make sure the system stays secure, safe and useful over a long period of time
   • Some computer systems ensure people stay alive so if it was to fail life will be lost

5. Explain the importance of ethical, environmental and legal considerations when creating computer systems

   • Copyright rules come into play when creating a computer system. This can include text,images.video.music and software
   • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations have been setup by the European Union since 2007 to encourage consumers to recycle unwanted electrical items, known as ‘eWaste’