This document discusses the components and characteristics of a computer system. It begins with identifying the author and topic, which is a course assignment on system analysis and design. It then outlines the main points to be covered, including understanding key terms of computer systems, a block diagram of a digital computer system, properties and characteristics of a system, types of systems, and elements of a system involving inputs and outputs. The document proceeds to define the main hardware and software components of a computer system. It provides a block diagram and describes the major characteristics of organization, interaction, interdependence, integration, and central objective. Finally, it outlines different types of systems and concludes by thanking the reader.