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Computer Hardware Components

ICSE · Class 7 · Computer Studies

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Card 1Computer System

What is a computer system?

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A computer system is a group of devices that work together. It includes a central processor, storage units, and peripheral devices such as a keyboard, monitor, printer, and scanner.

Card 2Data and Information

What is the difference between data and information?

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Data is raw facts and figures entered into a computer. Information is the useful output produced by the computer after processing data.

Card 3Hardware

What is hardware?

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Hardware refers to the physical devices of a computer system. These are the parts that can be seen and touched, such as the keyboard, mouse, monitor, hard disk, and motherboard.

Card 4Software

What is software?

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Software is a collection of programs that directs the computer’s hardware to perform a task. It cannot be touched, but it tells the computer what to do.

Card 5Hardware and Software

How are hardware and software connected?

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Hardware and software work together to make a computer useful. Hardware is the physical part, while software gives instructions. If hardware is the heart of a computer system, software is its soul.

Card 6Types of Software

What is system software?

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System software supports the running of other software and communicates with peripheral devices. Operating System is an example of system software.

Card 7Types of Software

What is application software?

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Application software is made to do specific tasks such as creating documents or presentations. It helps users complete useful work beyond the basic running of the computer.

Card 8Internal Hardware

What is internal hardware?

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Internal hardware means the hardware components that are present inside the CPU or installed within a computer. The main internal hardware components are CPU, memory unit, SMPS, motherboard, communica

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