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Computer Systems. Goal 1 Identify the main elements of a computer system. Goal 2 Describe input devices and processing activities. Goal 3 Explain computer storage media and output types. KEY TERMS. computer system hardware software computer network central processing unit (CPU)
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Computer Systems Goal 1 Identify the main elements of a computer system. Goal 2 Describe input devices and processing activities. Goal 3 Explain computer storage media and output types.
KEY TERMS • computer system • hardware • software • computer network • central processing unit (CPU) • program • computer language • operating system software • application software
ELEMENTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM • Input • Processing • Memory and storage • Output device
COMPUTER NETWORKS • Global computer network (Internet) • For accessing the World Wide Web • For exchanging e-mail • Local computer network (intranet) • Functions like a typical website • Used to share information within an organization
Checkpoint • List the four main elements of a computer system. • Input device(s) • Processing unit • Memory and storage • Output device(s)
INPUT AND PROCESSING • Input: getting started • Processing: making things happen • Word processing • Desktop publishing • Database software • Spreadsheet software • Presentation software
Checkpoint • What are common input devices? • Common input devices include keyboard, mouse, game controller, joystick, touch-sensitive screen, scanner, voice-activated system, microphone, and camera.
MEMORY AND OUTPUT • Memory and storage • Saving for later • Output • Obtaining results
Checkpoint • How do internal and external memory differ? • Internal memory is inside the computer and holds a fixed amount of data. External memory is not stored within the computer and it is highly portable.