At the end of this topics, students will be able to
Identify and describe the functions of the primary components of a computer.
Identify the characteristics of various classes of single-user and multiuser computer system, and discuss the usage of each class of system
Identify and briefly describe the functions of two basic kinds of software
Define the term “sphere of influence,” and describe how it can be used to classify software
Define the basic functions performed by the operating system, utility programs, and middleware
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
The difference between memory and storage. RAM and ROM are memory. HDD and SSD are storage.
There are two common types of storage
Magnetic Drive. e.g Magnetic Tape, Hard Disk Drive
Solid State Drive e.g USB,
Optical Drive e.g CD, DVD, Blu-ray, Laser Discs
The difference between Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive. The image above shows the components in each of the drive.
To know more about the difference, you may view a YouTube video SSD vs Hard Drives as Fast as Possible. Take note of the difference.
Other types of storage that is worth mentioning is Optical storage devices e.g CD-ROM, DVD. This form of storage uses lasers to read and write data.
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