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LESSON # 1
TITLE: THE COMPUTER SYSTEM
Terminologies
Computer – a powerful machine capable of performing a variety of tasks and processes.
Computer system – is made up of components that work together in order to transform data into
information.
People – one of the component of the computer system.
End users – people who uses computer to help them do their job.
Computer Industry – a term used to describe business organizations involved in developing software,
designing hardware, manufacturing computer components, and providing information technology
service.
Computer Software – is a set of instruction that tells the computer what actions to perform.
System Software – a set of computer programs that is used to control different parts of the computer.
Operating System – a software that is used to manage and coordinate the activities of all computer devices.
Utility Software – a system software that is designed to help the user set up the computer, examine the
computer, keep the computer from harmful programs.
Application Software – A type of software that is designed to help a user perform a particular task.
Discussion
Computer Memory
The memory is the temporary storage of data to be processed and instructions to be executed by the
CPU.
Two types of Memory: Volatile and Non-Volatile
Keyboard
Pointing Device
Scanner
Peripheral Device that is used Optical Reader
Input to enter data and instruction Magnetic Ink Character
into the memory. Recognition (MICR)
Digital Camera
Audio Input Devices
Video Input Devices