The elements of a computer system
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The desktop contains several key elements: 1. The desktop background - The visual background of the desktop interface. It does not have any functional purpose. 2. Icons - Graphical representations that launch programs and files when clicked. Common icons include Recycle Bin, web browser, documents. 3. Taskbar - Located at the bottom of the screen by default. It contains shortcuts to open programs, system notifications, and the Start button. The desktop provides visual representations of a computer's programs, files, and system tools through elements like icons, background images, and the taskbar.
The elements of a computer system
- 1. THE ELEMENTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM
- 2. LET US REVIEW!What are the 3 Basic Aspects of a computer operation?
- 3. What are the examples of Input Devices?
- 4. What are the different Keys in the keyboard?
- 5. What are the different mouse techniques?
- 6. Give examples of output devices.
- 7. What are the two types of Monitor?
- 8. What are the 3 KINDS of PRINTER?
- 9. What are the 2 types of CPU based on shape?
- 10. Enumerate the different Storage Media or Devices
- 11. A computer system has four elementsthat will make a computer really useful.These are:Hardware
- 12. Software
- 13. Peopleware
- 14. DataHARDWARERefers to the physical components of a computer.(What you can see and touch)It consists of interconnected devices that control the operations of a computer.INCLUDES THE:computer’s processor,memory, input devices, output devices, storage devices and other computer peripherals.
- 15. SOFTWAREThis term refers to the collection of electronic instructions that tells the computer what to do.
- 16. It is a computer program that is installed in your computer.2 KINDS OF SOFTWARE:System Software- is a computer program that coordinates the activities of a computer.Application Software- a computer program that performs a specific task.
- 17. Examples of different application software:Word Processing- Microsoft WordSpreadsheets – Microsoft ExcelComputer presentations – Microsoft PowerPointDatabase Management – Microsoft AccessDesktop Publishing – Adobe Pagemaker and Microsoft PublisherGraphics – AUTOCADMultimedia – MacromediaEntertainment – Jet Audio Player, Nero Player, NBA Live, Counter Strike, DOTA
- 18. People wareThis term refers to the different persons involved in the operations and activities of a computer system and in the maintenance of the computer programs installed in it.
- 19. Examples of PeoplewareSystems AdministratorSystems AnalystComputer ProgrammerComputer OperatorEncoderComputer User
- 20. DATACan be classified as formatted data, text, image, audio and video.Formatted Data – includes the numerical or alphabetical data.Text– is a series of letters, numbers and other characters.Image– is data in the form of picture, a graph, or a hand-drawn picture.Audio– is data in the form of sounds.Video – combined pictures that are displayed to portray action.
- 21. Quiz # 3 in Computer 15 ItemsInstructions:Write H,if the sentence relates to Hardware, S,if the sentence relates to Software, P, if the sentence relates to People ware,D, if the sentence relates to Data
- 22. Are you ready?
- 23. 1. ____H________ Modern computers consist of interconnected electronic devices.2. ______S______ Computer programs are usually stored on a CD-ROM.3. _______H_____ Your computer has parts that you can see and touch.4. ______P______ A systems administrator supervises the computer operations of an organization.5. ______S______ Microsoft Excel is the electronic spreadsheet developed by Microsoft.
- 24. 6. ____D______ A hand-drawn picture is captured into the computer by a scanner.7. _____P_____ You are an example of a computer user.8. _____H_____Monitors and printers are essential parts of a computer system.9. _____S_____ Solitaire is a game in Windows 98 that will help you develop your skills in a mouse manipulation.10. _____P____ Computer Programmers write software.
- 25. 11.____D______ You can see video and you can hear audio using your computer.12. ____S______ A computer needs an operating system to function properly.13. ____H______ A computer has CPU that you can actually see.14. ____S______ Microsoft Word is an example of a word processor.15. ____P______ Teachers may use computers in teaching.
- 26. Assignment # 3What are the different parts of the desktop?Give the function of each part.