1. Computer Fundamentals
Unit 1 – F451
Computer Fundamentals

2. Components of a Computer System
Define the terms hardware, software, input device, storage device and output device;
Describe the purpose of input devices, storage devices and output devices;
Describe the different roles and functions of systems software and applications packages.

3. Components of a Computer System
Define the term hardware.
‘Hardware’ is a comprehensive term for all of the physical parts of a computer.

4. Components of a Computer System
Define the term software.
‘Software’ is responsible for controlling, integrating, and managing the individual hardware components of a computer system

5. Components of a Computer System
Define the term system software.
System software consists of:
operating system
utilities such as:
disk formatters
file managers
display managers
text editors
user authentication (login) and management tools,
Networking
Device drivers

6. Components of a Computer System
Define the term application software.
Application software is used to accomplish specific tasks other than just running the computer system

7. Components of a Computer System
Define the term input device.
Application software is used to accomplish specific tasks other than just running the computer system

10. Components of a Computer System
Define the term output device.
Any peripheral that receives or displays output from a computer

11. Components of a Computer System
Define the term storage device (aka. I/O Device).
Device that accepts inputted information and also has the capability of outputting that information at a later date.

12. Components of a Computer System
Hard Drive vs Solid State Drive
Moving Parts
Cost
Noise
Performance