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Lesson 1 - Components of Computer System

The document discusses the main components of a computer system including hardware, software, and people ware. Hardware refers to the physical parts of the computer while software includes programs that control the hardware. People ware involves the human users who interact with the computer system, and all three components must work together for the full computer system to function properly.

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Lesson 1 - Components of Computer System

The document discusses the main components of a computer system including hardware, software, and people ware. Hardware refers to the physical parts of the computer while software includes programs that control the hardware. People ware involves the human users who interact with the computer system, and all three components must work together for the full computer system to function properly.

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Components of computer system

Computer

 Electronic device use to manipulate data according to a series


of instruction

• It operates on and function under the control instruction


called program stored in its memory
components of computer system

Hardware
Software

Information
People ware
The term hardware refers to the physical
components of your computer such as the
system unit, mouse, keyboard, monitor etc.
Software- program or instructions that
tells the computer what to do.
People ware
Person using the computer.
Classification of Computer

Mainframe Computer
Personal Computers
 Laptop computer
Mainframe Computers
Personal Computer

Computer used by large


organizations such an banks to
control the entire business
operation

Often used as stand-alone computers or


in a network
Laptop NETBOOK
Computer Parts
System Unit Monitor Printer
__________________ __________________ __________________

Keyboard Mouse
__________________ AVR
__________________ __________________
Parts of System unit
Parts of System unit
A computer processor, or CPU, is It determines how fast your computer
will run and is measured by its MHz/GHz
the central processing unit in the
speed.
computer.
Thus a 600 MHz Pentium is much faster
The processor is composed of a than say a 400 MHz Pentium CPU.
microchip which connects to the
computer motherboard. – It is the CPU that performs all the
calculations within the computer.
Parts of System unit

Computer Memory

is a temporary storage area. It holds the data


and instructions that the Central Processing
Unit (CPU) needs
DDR3, DDR4, DDR5
Parts of System unit
Hard disks
Hard disks are the main, large
data storage area within your
computer.

Hard disks are used to store your


operating system, your
application programs (i.e. your
word processor, games etc) and
your data.

SSD-Solid State Drive


Solid State Drive

 Solid – state Drive is a device that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data
persistently, typically using flash memory

2.5 Inch SATA SSD


M.2 SATA SSD
Motherboard Parts of System unit
The motherboard is the center piece of your system it
contains all the circuitry and components either
directly on the board or via additional components
which connect directly to it.

The motherboard is also often


referred to as the main board.
Parts of System unit

Power Supply
A power supply unit (PSU) converts
mains AC to low-voltage regulated
DC power for the internal components
of a computer
Parts of System unit
Casing/ Computer Chassis
is the enclosure that contains most of the
components of a computer.
Monitor

Is an electronic device that shows pictures. Monitors often look


similar to televisions

CRT –CATHODE RAY LCD –LIQUID CRYSTAL LED –LIGHT EMITTING


TUBE DISPLAY DIODE
touchscreen

 isan input device normally


layered on the top of an
electronic visual display of
an information processing
system
Keyboard

A device that allows a person to enter symbols like letters


and numbers into a computer

QWERTY
AZERTY
QUERTZ
A computer mouse is an input device that is most often used with a personal Computer
It is a computer device which allows a
Printer user to print items on paper, such as
letters and pictures.

Dot Matrix Ink Jet Laser


__________________ __________________ __________________
Creates characters Sprays ink at a Uses the same
by striking pins sheet of paper. Ink- technology as copy
against the ribbon jet printers produce machines. 
high-quality text
and graphics
 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a device that
allows a computer to keep running for at least a short time
when the primary power source is lost.

Uninterruptible Power Supply 

Automatic Voltage Regulator


Software

is a collection of instructions that enables a


user to interact with the computer or have the
computer perform specific tasks for them.
Types of Software

System Software
Application Software
Programming Software
System Software

is an operating system
designed to operate and
control the computer
Hardware and to provide a
platform for running
Application Software
Application Software

Application software is a
program or group of
programs designed for end
users.
Programming software

A programming tool or software


development tool is a program or
application that software developers
use to create, debug, maintain, or
otherwise support other programs and
applications
Submission must be in document format. Font Style: Times New Roman. Font size:12

1) Briefly discuss the relationship between software, hardware and people ware. What is
your personal understanding of software, hardware and people ware. Will the system
work if one of the three components will not function?
2) Discuss the purpose of system software, application software and Programming software
3) Submit your answer in our Google classroom

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