Types And components of a computer system

Types And components of a computer system

1. Hardware

   • Physical parts are components of the computer is hardware.
   • ROM
     • a type of storage medium that permanently stores data on personal computers
   • RAM
     • type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly
   • Motherboard
     • a printed circuit board containing the principal components of a computer or other device
   • Video Cards
     • A video card connects to the motherboard of a computer system and generates output images to display. 
   • Sound Cards
     • a device that can be slotted into a computer to allow the use of audio components for multimedia applications.
   • Hard Drives
     • self-contained storage

2. Software

   • the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
   • system
     • is computer software designed to provide services to other software.
   • OS (operating system)
     • An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. Application programs usually require an operating system to function.
   • application
     • An application program  is a computer program designed to perform a group of coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user.

3. Main components of a computer system

4. Types of computers

5. Emerging technologies

6. Operating systems