Fundamentals of Computer system

• What is a system?

  A set of connected components
• What does hardware refer to in a computer system?

  The physical components of a computer system
• What is software?

  The non-physical components of a computer system
• What is the function of input hardware?

  To enable input of data into a computer system
• What does storage hardware do?

  Stores data & programs in a computer system
• What is the role of processing hardware?

  Processes program instructions & data
• What is output hardware?

  Hardware that enables output from a computer system
• What is system software?

  Software used to manage/control a computer system
• What is the operating system?

  The main system software for core management
• What does utility software do?

  Performs non-core management functions
• What are libraries in programming?

  Collections of prewritten program instructions
• What are program translators used for?

  To convert program code from one format to another
• What is application software?

  Software that enables specific tasks with a computer
• What is general-purpose application software?

  Designed for a range of related tasks
• What is special purpose application software?

  Designed for one specific task
• What is bespoke application software?

  Developed for a customer’s specific requirements