Components of a Computer System

1. HELLO!
I am Ms. Reinze Vito
Welcome to my online classroom!
You can find me at
reinze.vito@deped.gov.ph
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2. INTRODUCTION TO

3. Learning Objectives
By the end of this video, you should be able to:
▸ Define the terms: hardware, software, input
device, storage device, and output device;
▸ Describe the purpose of input devices, storage
devices and output devices.
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4. Computer
A computer is an electronic
device that manipulates
information, or data. It has
the ability to store, retrieve,
and process data according
to given set of instruction.
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Input
Storage
Program
Output
The Computer System
Process

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COMPONENTS OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM
HARDWARE
SYSTEM UNIT PERIPHERALS
SOFTWARE
OPERATING
SYSTEM
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE

7. HARDWARE
the physical equipment
that makes up the computer
system.
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HARDWARE
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System Unit
The main part of a microcomputer,
sometimes called the chassis.
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• the brain of the computer
where most of the
“computing” takes place
• performs all instructions and
calculations that are
needed to manage the flow
of information
Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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HARDWARE
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System UnitI
• System’s short-term data
storage
Random Access Memory (RAM)

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HARDWARE
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System UnitI
• magnetic storage device
that is installed inside
the computer.
• permanent storage area
for data
Hard Disk

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HARDWARE
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System UnitI
• It is a storage device that
uses lasers to read data
on the optical media.
a. Compact Disc (CD)
b. Digital Versatile Disc
(DVD)
c. Blu-ray Disc (BD).
Optical Drive

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THE COMPUTER SYSTEM
HARDWARE
SYSTEM UNIT PERIPHERALS
SOFTWARE
OPERATING
SYSTEM
APPLICATION

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HARDWARE
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Peripherals IAny external device that is used to
put information into or get
information out of the computer.
used to interact with,
or send data to the
computer
provides output to
the user from the
computer
stores data
processed by the
computer
INPUT OUTPUT STORAGE

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HARDWARE
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Peripherals I
used to interact with,
or send data to the
computer
INPUT
Keyboard & Mouse
Microphone
Webcam
Barcode
Reader
Scanner
Game
Controller

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HARDWARE
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Peripherals I
provides output to
the user from the
computer
OUTPUT
Speaker
Monitor
Printer
Projector

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HARDWARE
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Peripherals I
stores data
processed by the
computer
STORAGE
Flash Drive
CD/DVD
External
Hard Drive

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THE COMPUTER SYSTEM
HARDWARE
SYSTEM UNIT PERIPHERALS
SOFTWARE
OPERATING
SYSTEM
APPLICATION

18. SOFTWARE
a collection of data or
computer instructions
that tell the computer how
to work.
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SOFTWARE
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Operating I
the software that supports a computer's
basic functions, such as scheduling tasks,
executing applications, and controlling
peripherals.
System

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SOFTWARE
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Application I
computer software that employs the
capabilities of a computer directly and
thoroughly to a task that the user wishes
to perform.

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THE COMPUTER SYSTEM
HARDWARE
SYSTEM UNIT PERIPHERALS
SOFTWARE
OPERATING
SYSTEM
APPLICATION

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THANKS!
Any questions?
You can find me at:
▸ reinze.vito@deped.gov.ph

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24. References
▸ https://courses.lumenlearning.com/informationliteracy/c
hapter/computer-devices/
▸ https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/application_softwa
re.htm
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