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Chapter 2: Computer COmponents Flashcards

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3 COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM

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  1. Peopleware
  2. Software
  3. Hardware
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the personnel who manage the Electronic Darta Processing (EDP) system, who design application, write, and encode programs.

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Peopleware

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  • The most important component of a computer system.
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Peopleware

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7 EXAMPLES OF PEOPLEWARE:

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  • Users
  • Programmers
  • System Analysts
  • System/Network Administrator
  • Technical Support
  • Account Managers and Executives
  • Business Analysts
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the non-physical components such as a computer programs, computer language, and operating system.

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Software

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It means the computer instruction or data.

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Software

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4 TYPES OF SOFTWARE

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  1. System Software
  2. Application Software
  3. Open-Source Software
  4. Proprietary Software
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includes the Operating System and all the utilities that enables the computer to function.

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System Software

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is a program that manages the computer hardware.

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Operating System

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3 EXAMPLES OF OS:

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  1. Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS)
  2. Microsoft Windows
  3. Macintosh OS
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is a computer OS system by Microsoft Corporation. Uses command lines to use different functionalities of the system.

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Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS)

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an OS that provides software GUI use on IBM and compatible computers.

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Microsoft Windows

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is a series of graphical operating system developed by Apple Inc.

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Macintosh OS

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this type of software includes program that do real work for uses.

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Application Software

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3 EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION PACKAGES:

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  1. Word Processor
  2. Spreadsheets
  3. Graphic Presentation
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is a tool that helps user in creating, editing, and printing documents.

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o Word Processor

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are designed to use numbers and formulas to do calculations with ease.

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Spreadsheets

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can make giving presentation and using overheads easier.

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Graphic Presentation

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a computer software whose source code is available under a license that permits users to use, change, and improve software, and to redistribute it.

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Open-Source Software

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are called non-free software. This software has restriction on using, copying, and modifying as enforced by the proprietor.

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d. Proprietary Software

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the computer and all of its physical components such as disk drives, printer, and input terminals.

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5 FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS OF HARDWARE

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  1. Input Devices
  2. Output Devices
  3. Central Processing Unit
  4. Secondar Storage Unit
  5. Data Communication Devices
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is defined as the process of entering data into the computer memory and issuing command that tell the processor how to work with the data.

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Data Entry

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is the standard input device of most computer. Use to enter information into the computer and for giving commands.

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a keyboard that is set up in a way that allows the hand and wrists to be in a natural position to avoid muscle strain ang fatigue.
Ergonomic Keyboard
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is hand-clicker device for pointing
Mouse
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an input device operating by rolling its ball across a flat surface.
Mouse
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4 TYES OF MOUSE
o Wireless o Wired o Optical o Roller
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it is like a stationary, upside-down mouse.
Trackball
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it is commonly used for computer games.
Joystick
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is a device used to draw, write, or issue commands when it touches a specially designed screen.
Lightpen
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an input device that converts a pattern of printed bars into a number that a computer can read.
Barcode Scanner
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is a pointing device featuring a tactile sensor.
Touchpad/Trackpad
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is a device that allows picture be placed into a computer.
Scanner
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allows the user to record sounds as input to their computer.
Microphone
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a peripheral that allows users to create picture or vides in digital format.
Digital Camera
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consists of methods to uniquely recognizing human based upon one or mode intrinsic physical or behavioral traits.
Biometric Devices
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a security system of biometric that uses fingerprints.
Fingerprint Scanner
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is a biometric technique that uses the unique pattern of a person’s retina.
Retinal Scanner
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a device that reads smart cards.
Smart Card Reader
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is any pocket-sized card with embedded integrated circuits.
Smart Card
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are pair of small loudspeakers, held close to a user’s ears,
Headsets
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a hardware which connects to a computer, broadband, or wireless router. Converts information from analog to digital formats.
Modem (Modular Demodulator)

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