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AICT Lecture 2

The document outlines the key components of computer systems, including hardware, software, data, and users. Hardware refers to physical components, while software includes application and system software that instructs the hardware. It also discusses the processing cycle and categorization of computers based on various factors.

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AICT Lecture 2

The document outlines the key components of computer systems, including hardware, software, data, and users. Hardware refers to physical components, while software includes application and system software that instructs the hardware. It also discusses the processing cycle and categorization of computers based on various factors.

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Parts of Computer Systems

▪ Hardware.
▪ Software.
▪ Data.
▪ User.

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Hardware

▪ Components that are touchable or have some


physical existence .
▪ Input and Output devices
▪ Processor
▪ Memory
▪ Storage devices

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Software

▪ Set of instructions that tell a system what to do.


▪ Application Software
▪ System Software

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Application software

▪ Application software is a type of computer program that performs a


specific personal, educational, and business function. Each program
is designed to assist the user with a particular process

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System software

▪ System software is a type of computer program that is designed to


run a computer's hardware and application programs
▪ System software is software designed to provide a platform for
other software

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“Device Drivers”
System or Application Software?

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Data

▪ The material provided to the device for processing


and produce a useful information is called “Data.”
▪ Basically the input part provides Data to the
system.
▪ It can be of any type: text, voice, pointer movement
etc.

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Users

▪ The people who interact with the system are


“Users”.
▪ We usually instruct according to the requirement of
the user, so the users are the most important factor
in building a system.

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User less Computers

▪ Can work autonomously when programmed,


installed and started up first.
▪ Controlled by operating system installed on chips
rather disk.
▪ Navigation systems.
▪ Security systems.
▪ Etc.

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Processing Cycle

▪ Converts data into information by processing,


storing and displaying the result.
▪ Involves various computer components.
▪ Parts of information processing cycle:
▪ Input.
▪ Processing.
▪ Output. (Optional)
▪ Storage. (Optional)
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Processing Cycle

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Processing Cycle

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Computers Categorization

▪ Number of people.
▪ Speed.
▪ Price.
▪ Types of hardware.
▪ Etc.

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Computers for Individual Users

▪ Operated by a single user at a time.


▪ Also called Personal Computers (PCs) or
microcomputers.

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