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Computer Hardware Components Overview

The document discusses the types and components of computer systems. It defines hardware as the physical components of a computer system, including internal components like the processor, RAM, and hard drive, as well as external components like monitors, keyboards, and printers. Software is defined as programs that control computer operations and process electronic data, categorizing it into application software like word processors and system software like operating systems. The document provides information on different hardware components and has interactive elements asking students to match components to images or categorize input/output devices and storage solutions.

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Computer Hardware Components Overview

The document discusses the types and components of computer systems. It defines hardware as the physical components of a computer system, including internal components like the processor, RAM, and hard drive, as well as external components like monitors, keyboards, and printers. Software is defined as programs that control computer operations and process electronic data, categorizing it into application software like word processors and system software like operating systems. The document provides information on different hardware components and has interactive elements asking students to match components to images or categorize input/output devices and storage solutions.

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ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation

1.1 Hardware and Software


Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems

• Define hardware as consisting of physical components of a computer system


• Identify internal hardware devices (e.g. processor, motherboards, random access
memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), video cards, sound cards and internal
hard disk drives.
• Identify external hardware devices and peripherals (such as monitors, keyboards,
mice, keyboards, printers as input and output devices and external storage devices in
general)
• Define software as programs for controlling the operation of a computer or processing
of electronic data
• Identify the two types of software – applications software and system software
• Define applications software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database
management systems, control software, measuring software, applets and apps,
photo-editing software, video-editing software, graphics manipulation software)
• Define system software (e.g. compilers, linkers, device drivers, operating systems and
utilities)

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ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
1.1 Hardware and Software
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems

What is Hardware?
• Hardware are the _________ components which make up the computer system.
• Hardware components can either be _________ or _________.

Internal External Physical Memory (RAM)

Sound/Graphics card Hard drive Optical Drive Motherboard Power supply

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ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
1.1 Hardware and Software
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems

Across
1
2 1) Holds temporary information processed
by CPU
3 2) input, process, and deliver audio
3) Involved in running the computer
4) To provide a connection to the internet
4 5) To provide power to components
6) Carry's out calculations
5
7) To display graphics
8) Designed to allow users complete
specific task.
6
7 Down

1) Storage device
2) Connects main components.

2
8

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ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
1.1 Hardware and Software
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems

Hardware Components – Please provide a brief description of each component.

Hardware Overview

Match up the hardware to the


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most appropriate image
ICT IGCSE Theory – Revision Presentation
1.1 Hardware and Software
Chapter 1: Types and components of computer systems

External hardware devices: Place the correct devices in the appropriate category

Input Hardware Devices – Output Hardware Devices External Storage Devices


Input data into a – Outputs data from a – Provides external
Computer computer storage or backup
solutions

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