Introduction to Basic Computer System

Components of a Computer System

1. HELLO! I am Ms. Reinze Vito Welcome to my online classroom! You can find me at [email protected] 1

2. INTRODUCTION TO BASIC COMPUTER SYSTEM

3. Learning Objectives By the end of this video, you should be able to : Define the terms: hardware, software, input device, storage device, and output device; Describe the purpose of input devices, storage devices and output devices. 3

4. Computer A  computer  is an electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store , retrieve , and process data according to given set of instruction. 4

5. 5 Input Storage Program Output The Computer System Process

6. 6 COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE SYSTEM UNIT PERIPHERALS SOFTWARE OPERATING SYSTEM APPLICATION SOFTWARE

7. HARDWARE the physical equipment that makes up the computer system. 7

8. HARDWARE 8 System Unit The main part of a microcomputer, sometimes called the chassis. I the brain of the computer where most of the “computing” takes place performs all instructions and calculations that are needed to manage the flow of information Central Processing Unit (CPU)

9. HARDWARE 9 System Unit I System’s short-term data storage Random Access Memory (RAM)

10. HARDWARE 10 System Unit I magnetic storage device that is installed inside the computer. permanent storage area for data Hard Disk

11. HARDWARE 11 System Unit I It is a storage device that uses lasers to read data on the optical media. Compact Disc (CD) Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Optical Drive

12. 12 THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE SYSTEM UNIT PERIPHERALS SOFTWARE OPERATING SYSTEM APPLICATION

13. HARDWARE 13 Peripherals I Any external device that is used to put information into or get information out of the computer. used to interact with, or send data to the computer provides output to the user from the computer stores data processed by the computer INPUT OUTPUT STORAGE

14. HARDWARE 14 Peripherals I used to interact with, or send data to the computer INPUT Keyboard & Mouse Microphone Webcam Barcode Reader Scanner Game Controller

15. HARDWARE 15 Peripherals I provides output to the user from the computer OUTPUT Speaker Monitor Printer Projector

16. HARDWARE 16 Peripherals I stores data processed by the computer STORAGE Flash Drive CD/DVD External Hard Drive

17. 17 THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE SYSTEM UNIT PERIPHERALS SOFTWARE OPERATING SYSTEM APPLICATION

18. SOFTWARE a collection of data or computer instructions that tell the computer how to work.  18

19. SOFTWARE 19 Operating I the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals. System

20. SOFTWARE 20 Application I computer software that employs the capabilities of a computer directly and thoroughly to a task that the user wishes to perform.

21. 21 THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE SYSTEM UNIT PERIPHERALS SOFTWARE OPERATING SYSTEM APPLICATION

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24. References https://courses.lumenlearning.com/informationliteracy/chapter/computer-devices / https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/application_software.htm 24