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The five elements that are present in all computer based systems are
hardware
software
data
procedures
people / personnel
Each of these elements play a major role in the operation of the system and must be considered during the design and development of hardware products. If one element is removed a system, everything else would stop working
Hardware
Hardware
The physical elements within a system. Examples include
display devices
control devices
audio devices
networking devices
Examples Of Hardware Devices
Examples Of Hardware Devices
Software
Software
Software comes in three distinct variations.
Operating systems - designed to manage computer hardware and provides common services for computer programs.
Application Software - designed to perform specific tasks for the end user.
Utility software - designed to help to analyse, configure, optimise or maintain a computer.
Examples of Computer Software
Examples of Computer Software
Windows is one of the most popular operating systems worldwide
We use application software in our day to day lives with each application serving a specific purpose.
Antivirus software is a widely used utility software that helps to defend against computer viruses.
Data and Information
Data and Information
Data is process into information
Hardware is used to collect data
Software is used to organise and analyse data
Hardware and software is used to store, transmit and process data into information.
Hardware is used to display information
Processes
Processes
Processes can differ greatly depending on the application you are using.
Word processors turn physical key presses into letters and stores them on a virtual page to be printed.
A game will take user input to control a character or event
People
People
The most important part of any system is people
Hardware, software and processes must be user friendly.
Users who are more content are more likely to be productive.
This video covers what you need to know about the elements of hardware. It is based on the slideshow seen at the top of this page.
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