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Components of a Computer System

A computer system consists of two main components: hardware and software. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer, including the CPU, monitor, and storage devices, while software consists of instructions that control the computer's operations, including system and application software. Together, these components enable the functionality and usability of a computer system.

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Components of a Computer System

A computer system consists of two main components: hardware and software. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer, including the CPU, monitor, and storage devices, while software consists of instructions that control the computer's operations, including system and application software. Together, these components enable the functionality and usability of a computer system.

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Two basic components of a Computer System

Hardware ▪ Computer hardware includes the physical parts of a


computer, such as the case, central processing unit,
monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage,
graphics card, sound card, speakers and
motherboard.
Software ▪ Software is a collection of instructions that tell
a computer how to work.
▪ Software is used to control a computer.
▪ There are different types of software that can run on a
computer: system software eg. utility software and
operating system, and application software.
CPU
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Operating System
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